Marco and his partner made us (three girls in their twenties) feel right at home. We felt very trusted in their beautifully designed and personal interior dotted with their paintings, books, plants and well equipped kitchen cupboards including three coffee perculators! We were also given towels, shower stuff and a washing machine to use. The space was just as I had imagined it but bigger and real - one side filled with large windows, lovely tiled floor and cute yet grand feeling bed with windows infront of you that open out onto a courtyard. Dotted with steps connecting to other residential abodes making us feel safe and with local company. Especially that of Lily the very friendly cat who I feel makes friends with every newcomer she finds in her acclaimed territory. The neighbourhood is on the south side of Florence; despite being only a 10 min walk from the busy centre, it felt really quiet and safe where we were which was lovely to come home too! Our street was dotted with basic local cafes, delis, bars and a few restaurants which felt un-touristy and genuine. Gardens and beautiful typically Italian streets surrounded us. Thank you Marco, Hopefully we will be back soon!