Mauro was a great host. He spent considerable time during our check-in telling us about all of the special events going on in Florence and all of his favorite places. (I don't think we would have gone to the Medici Palace and Boboli Gardens if he hadn't recommended them. The palace ended up being my favorite museum.) He also had binders with restaurant, grocery, and other recommendations. We really appreciated the breakfast recommendation of a pastry shop very close by (delicious pastries and coffee for less money than a cup of coffee in the US).

The cute, but spacious room is just as advertized with shared kitchen and living room space and private balcony off of the bathroom. The location is perfect- a quick walk to everywhere you would want to go, but still far enough away from the height of tourism.

Thanks Mauro!