I have been traveling Europe for a month and a half now, and this was by far the best place i have stayed because of Raffaele. His house is in the perfect spot in town, a 10 min walk to everything. There are cute cafes, the Main Street market and restaurants right outside your door and you get a taste of what it is really like to live in Italy. Raffaele and i would make dinner together every night and he taught me how to improve my italian. We went on walks and talked about life. I had the most amazing time at his house, i did not want to leave. I loved spending time with him so much that i am staying with him for a month at his other house in Ischia. If i could give anyone traveling to florence advice, it would be to stay with Raffaele. You will leave with a full heart.