Paolo's brother Andrea met us at the apartment and was very gracious and welcoming. When he realized we were three rather than two, he promised to bring additional towels and they showed up later that day.
A bottle of local wine was waiting on the table and a bowl of candy on the coffee table. The bookcase held a variety of books on Florence in several languages. The apartment was exactly as pictured, and the location is perfect for exploring the city and its museums. Many restaurants and shops close by.
The kitchen had everything we needed and more - better equipped than any other Airbnb I have stayed in, and a starter supply of food stuffs.
Paolo was always available by phone and email and was responsive to our needs.
Our only complaint is that the king-bed is VERY hard. It is only a box spring with a thin pad on top - no mattress. After waking sore the first morning, we found extra quilts under the stairs to put on top of the box spring as additional padding, which made the bed barely tolerable. A good mattress atop the box springs would make this an ideal spot to stay.