We had a great time at Alain’s apartment. The apartment was right at the foot of the Duomo, just as the listing described. The courtyard had a wonderful view of the Duomo. There are several great restaurants and cafes close by. The apartment was very clean and very well equipped-towels, hairdryer, bath gel, shampoo, pots and pans, coffee pot, plates and glasses, coffee, tea… you get the idea. Alain met us at the apartment when we arrived, and he was EXTREMELY helpful! He spent about 10 minutes showing us when we should visit, how to get there, how to get tickets, and some of his and his wife’s favorite restaurants, cafes and gelaterias :) He responded to my questions very quickly on Airbnb chat, and he was also very accommodating about the check-out time. One caveat for visitors carrying large or heavy luggage: coming from the train station (Firenze SMN), there is no bus that stops in front of the apartment because the street in front of the apartment is one way, so be prepared to walk about 5 minutes from the bus stop to the apartment. But it is very convenient going from the apartment to the train station, as there is a bus stop directly across the street from the apartment.