Ilaria is a great host. She had no problem with me checking in before check in time. She had a gift for me. I loved it. The location of Ilaria’s apartment is superb. It is near from Santa Maria Novella train station and the main attractions. I just had to take a bus once. I had a great time in Florence. I arrived on Monday afternoon and left on Friday very early in the morning. If you want like sight seeing at a slow pace, you need a little more time.