If you're traveling in Florence, make a point of booking Andrea's apartment.
First of all, the apartment is in a great location. Two blocks from the Piazza della Signoria, near the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo. L'Accademia (with the statue of David) is only about a fifteen minute walk. In fact, almost all of the main sights in Florence were withing easy walking distance.
On our arrival in Florence, we were driving into the city and got lost. Andrea followed our progress via text message, and came to meet us at the parking garage that we finally arrived at. He walked with us to the apartment and helped us with our luggage, showing us various sights as we walked. He helped us move our luggage upstairs.
In the apartment, Andrea very clearly showed us details of the apartment, left us snacks and breakfast and a bottle of wine. He left us outstanding recommendations for breakfast, sandwiches, dinner, and gelato, and for local sights.
When we left, Andrea came to greet us and to help us move our luggage downstairs.
Bravo, Andrea, on a beautiful apartment and on being a gracious host.