First of all Gherardo is a fabulous communicator! We texted from the time I was on the train to Florence to the moment I arrived at his apartment. He is immediately available to answer any questions. He is also a very thoughtful host. There was a table set with a bottle of wine, a beautiful bowl of fruit and a little bowl of peanuts. He explained everything about the apartment from using the keys to get in to how the appliances in the kitchen work. The apartment is immaculate. The location is perfect. It is a short walk to the Duomo area but removed just enough to be wonderfully quiet. There is a CONRAD conveniently nearby for groceries. There are a few small restaurants, an art supply store and the DaVinci Museum in the area. The apartment is on he third floor with an appealing view over courtyards, tile roof tops and walls that are the color of Italy. Just a wonderful place to stay.