Giampaolo's place is in a GREAT location - in the Oltrarno neighborhood, which is slightly less touristy, and only a short walk to the places a visitor would want to see. Great little cafes in the neighborhood, restaurants, and if you're into antique art, the Via Maggio is your place to shop! And Giampaolo was a good host - gave excellent directions to his home, it was easy to access (you'll be thankful for the 99 stairs after all the great food you'll eat in Florence!), and comfortable. It was perfect for what I needed - a jumping off place for seeing the sights. Thank you, Giampaolo!