Federico's apartment was fantastic. Communication was easy and quick - his father, Mario, met us upon arrival and gave us the tour of the space. He gave us some great local recommendations and offered to make a reservation for us at his brother's restaurant - he was a real character. We loved the view of the Duomo from the bedroom, and the apartment itself is very close (within walking distance) to all the major tourist sites. There are a lot of stairs, but the little elevator was extremely helpful, especially with our bags when we first got there. If you're looking for a no-fuss, sit-down breakfast, we really liked Oliandolo down the street. All-in-all, a great place to stay for our first time in Florence!