Michelangelo met us as arranged and carefully explained how everything worked. He also provided lots of maps, brochures, and travel books, and instruction manuals to consult as needed. The city of Florence was totally at our disposal from this location, from museums to restaurants to food-shopping options. There were buses within a few blocks for farther-away sights, and the train and the bus to the airport were also close by. For active people as we are, we were able to walk nearly anywhere within 15 minutes once we learned our way around. It was really convenient to have a washer and a dryer (plus a great drying rack) so we didn't have to waste time in a lavanderia, and the shower was half again as large as most European showers. The view from the terrace outside the bedroom was incredible, and the sound of the many church bells, from dawn until dusk, was enchanting.