Stefano was a charming host, funny, knowledgeable, considerate and very helpful. The home in Florence is absolutely stunning, no pictures can really do justice to the experience of actually staying there. The huge windows, the massive bedrooms and bathrooms (three!), the airy and spacious kitchen, the gorgeous terrace, the location --- just steps from the Duomo, a 15 minute walk to the Uffizi --- everything about this home will make for an absolutely unforgettable experience in Firenze. The home is located on a very lively street, with lots of action at night, so sleeping with the street-facing windows open can be a challenge, but we just closed up the windows and used a fan, which worked fine! The back bedroom is on the terrace and very quite (plus it has an en-suite bathroom). There are tons of great restaurants and shops just steps from the door, and a large grocery store just down the street. One thing that was very special (and that my daughter delighted in) was that due to unforeseen circumstances, the owner's seven turtles were inhabiting the terrace. They were quite charming hosts, coming out for a bath when we watered the plants in the early morning and late afternoon, and enthusiastically munching on day old lettuce, especially when fed by hand. Stefano apologized for leaving us with the turtles, but they were so utterly delightful and friendly and cute that they made our stay totally unforgettable.