I can't recommend Mauro, his father Giuliano and their family more highly--they were the most wonderful hosts, and have a beautifully-decorated, spacious apartment, with all the amenities we could ever have asked for. The location is truly ideal--and we came to feel as if the Santa Croce church and neighborhood was our own. We truly felt like we had a home base in Florence--our kids were able to relax, we were able to cook meals, and sleep comfortably. Every question we had about the apartment and Florence was answered right away. I highly recommend this location to anyone visiting Florence--for long or short stays. You will be lucky to stay in a special place, but perhaps even more importantly, to meet a very special Italian family.