Gabriele's place is a really lovely apartment in a great location, only minutes from the walls of the old city and the delightful Boboli Gardens. There is a lovely balcony surrounded by greenery, breezes and a great view from the bedroom. The bathroom was clean and private. I really appreciated being able to use all the kitchen facilities (all professional grade cookware) and cooked a number of meals.
As a host, Gabriele was incredible - very welcoming, warm, friendly and very helpful. He treated me like a long-lost niece rather than a stranger and it made my stay in Florence magical. He made me feel 100% at home, and even lent me his bicycle for the duration of my stay. On a bike, the very centre point of all the action in Florence is less than 10 minutes. We had lovely adventures together and he has a great passion for and knowlege of his home city, which gave me the rare opportunity to experience Florence from the inside.
I had the best time! Absolutely recommend this place.