Great apartment in a really nice part of Florence. Within 5 minutes walk are three or four small, but good food stores. There're bars and restaurants locally as well, but far enough to not be too noisy. The place is nice, quiet and very relaxed. We didn't meet Marco, but his mum and dad were there at check in, and a friend of his came to take care of check in. I'd definitely stay here again if I was in the city.