Our host was extremely friendly and accommodating. He made some excellent restaurant suggestions including Il Santo Bevitore and Buca Dell'Orafo - our best meals in Florence. The apartment's location is ideal for visitors, a 10-minute walk to the major sights, just across the river from the fancy shops on the Via de Tornabuoni, but because it is across the Arno from the main tourist areas it is less busy and is close to some of the less touristy restaurants and shops. The apartment faces the rear of the building, rooftop/courtyard view which means it is surprisingly quiet in the midst of a pretty busy part or town. Overall we were delighted with the apartment and our host.