I loved staying at Cristiana's & Marco's place. Great communication before and during my stay. (Even though they were in China before I arrived ) 5 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train & bus station. From the minute I walked into the apartment Cristiana and I talked non stop for 30 minutes. I speak some Italian and her English is very good. I had the room with a double bed which was very comfortable. There was a fan in the room which I appreciated because it is still quite warm in Florence in Sept. You share a small bathroom with another guest of the single room. There is a refrigerator and drink station in the corridor between the rooms. Cristiana has a very outgoing & warm personality. She is also very helpful. Marco was a little reserved and shy. The best part was the breakfast. Not just for the food but for the excellent conversations with Cristiana and the other guest. Cristiana had told me and the other guest that was staying there about Terraces with a view in Florence. Hotels that have terraces with views of the city. We would of never know about this. The other guest was also traveling solo as I was so latter on in the day I asked if she would like to check out one of the terraces and have an apertivo. The terrace was beautiful with a view of the Duomo. We then went to dinner at a restaurant near the apartment where we enjoyed good food and conversation . A very enjoyable evening thanks to Cristiana's suggestion. This is what's so great about Airbnb. Not only the interaction with the host but other Airbnb guest. Grazie Mille Cristiana & Marco. Perfetto cinque stelle. Un abbraccio.