Let me first start with the apartment. It is exactly as advertised, and was perfect for me. It's in a charming old building on a charming cobblestone street right off a charming square. Inside it's lovely, and looked exactly as it did in the pictures. There is a very nice restaurant directly across the street from the front door where I had a delicious lunch the first day. Marina also recommended an excellent cafe on the square (name was Finnestria or something like that) where I had my morning coffee every day (like an Italian, standing at the bar!). I also want to thank Marina for her exceptional kindness. I went from Florence to Milan and as soon as I arrived in Milan I realized I had left my passport at Marina's apartment. I texted Marina to let her know what happened and that I would need to get back into the apartment. Well Marina was so incredibly kind that she met me at the Florence train station to return my passport! Not only that but she then helped me get on the next train to Milan (I don't speak Italian). I was so grateful. All in all it was a great experience. This is what Airbnb should be all about. I would definitely stay at her apartment again. And I hope she comes to New York City someday so I can return the hospitality.