Mario's place was exactly as I expected after reading the reviews. He was amazing, coming to pick my friend and I up at the train station and accompanying us to the grocery store as well! He is a wonderful host, the apartment was just as I expected, and only a 10 minute train ride from the heart of Florence. I'd definitely stay here again! He even took us to the airport at the end of our visit! stay here you won't regret it :)