We had a lovely warm welcome from Gaia who explained everything about the flat and neighbourhood. She gave us some excellent suggestions about places to eat as well as ideas about some more unusual places to visit. The apartment was ideally situated in the centre of Florence close to San Lorenzo but was very quiet (apart from during an evening of torrential rain!) It was spotlessly clean and pleasant, if a little student like. A lovely touch was a bowl of fresh fruit on the table and a supply of good coffee.