This was our first Airbnb experience, and it couldn't have been better! Paola and Rocco have a lovely apartment in an ideal location, but their hospitality is what made the greatest impression on us. Their apartment is in the Oltrarno, less than a 10 minute walk to the Ponte Vecchio; from there, we could walk anywhere in the city's historic district. We didn't use a cab or bus once (but we walked a lot!) There's plenty to explore right near the apartment--we walked to the Pitti Palace/Boboli gardens (3 minutes away), and even the Piazza Michelangelo to watch the sunset over the city. While close to everything, the apartment itself is peaceful and quiet, and a wonderful place to return at the end of a long day of exploring. The apartment is spacious, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom completely modern. Paola and Rocco can refer you to excellent restaurants, and a nearby market for supplies. A cafe down the street was the perfect place to have breakfast. When we asked for a recommendation for a cooking course a couple of weeks before arriving, Paola recommended a friend's cooking school; they brought the class to us, and afterwards we ate our dinner on the lovely patio. Paola met us right when we arrived in the city, and helped us arrange transportation when it was time to leave. We'd recommend this apartment to anyone interested in being in the heart of the city, but having a place of your own with thoughtful and welcoming hosts.