Matteo was a perfect host. I can't say enough good things about my time spent in Florence. I came on business in Venice and had extra time between work in Florence to experience the city. Matteo generously picked me up from train station (and later my Mom who came to visit from the airport) and left us some great wine - as well as a wonderful wine list which we could purchase from the selection he sells - including a tempting bottle of Dom Perignon! We stayed for a week. The apartment is lovely, close to central Florence, grocery store, great bakery and nice restaurants and has all the amenities we needed. Instead of doing a bus tour in Tuscany, Matteo offered to drive us around to the wonderful historic towns of Fiesole, Siena and more, a much lower cost and with more personal touch, we stopped along the way several times and visited markets, shops and scenic sites. He also cooked us a great four course Italian meal, with yummy Tiramisu, we got to meet his lovely wife Georgia and some friends which was a really lovely experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we couldn't have asked for a better time. Thank you again Matteo!