Great host. Very friendly. They speak several languages and are very welcoming. We were invited to dinner where we met his other guests from Russia and Lebanon. Very quiet apartment. Weekly cleaning service. 5 minutes to the Duomo, 10 to the Ponte Vecchio. Minimal cooking facilities, but we were able to make coffee, pasta, etc. Lots of restaurants very close by, so we had everything we needed. 5 minutes to the Accademia and 15 to the Uffizi. Elevator and or stairs. We had a lovely stay.