Marie's apartment was an absolutely lovely, serene and stylish place to stay. The bathrooms are luxurious, the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable (private terrace, too!) and the kitchen and living room were immaculate with comfortable and interesting furnishings. Marie herself was a gracious and responsive host. She greeted us at the expected time and provided an excellent overview of the apartment and neighborhood. She had thoughtfully stocked the fridge with water, and left coffee, tea, sugar, etc and left a load of Italian bread for us. She also arranged for a cab to pick us up on our day of departure. She provided maps of the area and a detailed guide to restaurants, walks and the best place to get gelato! The location of the apartment is perfect - close to all the major sites and the best local coffee shop is right on the corner. All in all, we had a perfect trip to Florence and the experience was made all the better by staying in Marie's home. I could not recommend this host more highly and hope to be able to visit again the next time I am in Italy. Thank you, Marie!