We had a very nice stay at Mauro's Santa Croce apartment. It is a beautiful space in a perfect location - we had easy access to everything we wanted to do while in Florence, everything was within walking distance. Prior to our trip, Mauro was very quick to respond with any inquiries I had, and was helpful with questions I asked. Mauro's father, Guiliano, checked us in when we arrived, and was very helpful in going over things we needed to know about the apartment and about sites to see, places to eat, etc. in Florence. He gave us great tips about shopping at the local market as well. Checkout also went smoothly, and Guiliano called a cab for us to get us to the train station. There were 4 of us staying there, 2 couples, and we had more than enough space for all of us. The apartment was clean and tidy and offered all amenities we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The master bedroom and bath were very spacious, and the second bedroom our friends stayed in was also very nice. The showers worked very well (we had a rough time with showers in Rome) and the kitchen was well equipped. We really liked sitting in the main living area, drinking wine (and they provided our first bottle of wine), and leaning out the large window and people-watching. I had never been to Italy before and this apartment and area pretty much exactly matched what my imagination had conjured up for the perfect Italian experience. I would absolutely stay in this apartment again if I ever return to Florence. Thank you so much to Mauro and Guiliano for providing a beautiful and affordable apartment for our vacation!