Cristina was an absolutely wonderful host. She is such a warm and inviting person who makes you feel at home from the very beginning. Her apartment was a great place to stay in the middle of Florence with easy access to all the major sites and she makes a real effort to keep it very clean and comfortable. She is very responsive and made extra effort to make sure I planned ahead to avoid lines during my stay and saw all of the best sites while I was in town.

Given that I was traveling alone, it was great to stay with someone so eager to share her city with me and even walk around to show me some of the best views and tell stories about the city's past. Cristina was always ready with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee after a long day of exploring the city. She is a wonderful conversation on topics including music, literature, art, culture, and food and is quick to share a story and a smile. If you are in Florence, I highly recommend staying with Cristina.