Florence is great, Thalia and her family are very welcoming, and the apartment is very beautifully arranged and clean! Thanks again to Thalia for giving us a Florence overview, which helped a lot to find the best hidden gems of the city.
After entering the apartment downstairs you'll be surprised that it opens to a small private garden. One of the guest rooms even has its windows facing the courtyard.
If you find time, Thalia might even invite you for a real Italian espresso in the morning (the best we've ever tasted!) and drink it outside in the sun...