Hi folks: I'm not going to re-write all the fantastic reviews that Lorenzo and his unit have received. I agree wholeheartedly with all the good things so don't want to waist space reiterating. All I will say is that the climb up the hill to the apartment building and the climb up the stairs (no elevator) are a bit of a task that I did two or three times a day. However, I was aware of it (from Lorenzo's add and other reviews) and I made sure to hit the Stair Master machine at the gym before going to Italy so I was well prepared. And, the VIEWS are worth every step (hill and stairs). I would sit out on the Terrace doing work on the computer surrounded by the Florence skyline. I would sit at the breakfast table marveling at the view during meals. I now understand why the renaissance painters were inspired by the "Light" in Florence. I have some amazing pics from the Terrace of sunrises and sunsets, fiery red clouds and moonlight vistas. Lorenzo was a great host although I missed our initial meeting and intro to the apartment because he was away with family when I arrived (understandable). He did arrange for someone else to go over the essentials with me but this is the one slight detractor from an otherwise superlative experience in Florence. Can't wait to go again. Hoping to stay at Lorenzo's again as well. You can't go wrong! M