Niccolo is the ultimate host! He is very responsive to messages and gave us lots of good tips on where to go while in Florence, and helped us get a taxi to the train. His apartment is comfortable, clean, with all the amenities, including good WiFi and nice big towels, which is always a plus! The location is perfect: on a quiet street but just off the main streets near the Ponte Vecchio and other sights. Easily walkable to all major attractions on either side of the river. We really loved staying across the river from the center of town, because the neighborhood is more unique with lots of great local artists (check out the Creative People in Florence map for cool shops nearby, we found this map at Scicc’Art) and it’s close to Boboli Gardens. Thanks Niccolo!!