Federico and his wife were fantastic hosts. When we arrived, they were very accommodating to our arrival time and ready for us. They live next door and were responsive but not intrusive in anyway. The apartment was in wonderful condition. Everything in the apartment was explained to us and they showed great care with whether or not we would be comfortable. The apartment was just as you see it in the pictures; a beautiful blend of new and old with a view that you can never tire of seeing. When we were there, on one evening, there was even an elderly violin player on the sidewalk near the river playing as we sipped our drinks before going out for dinner. This is an amazing location from which to see the older and more famous parts of Florence. We were able to walk to everything. And if you want to try a treat, walk to the Basilica Santo Spiritu area on the south side of the river and see how Florence actually lives. Hosts were great, apartment was great for our group, highly recommended.