Niccolo was both a gracious and flexible host. We arrived earlier than expected, and despite not being entirely ready for our arrival, he brought us inside to settled and finished later. Not only that, he allowed us to stay later than check-out time, which was incredibly helpful given our later scheduled departure. The location on the "other" side of the river is perfect - walking down the street was dreamy, as well as getting lost in the winding vias. He provided some of his favorite local restaurants - we recommend going to Tamero pasta bar in the Piazza Sperito.. best cacio e pepe! We also stopped at Santa Trinita twice a day for gelato...tastier, friendlier, and cheaper than most of the geleterias you hit in the center of Florence!