Riccardo was an exceptional host! The apartment was perfect for 3 people and just around the corner from the Duomo, Uffizi, and Piazza Signoria while still being on a quiet and safe side street. Great restaurants, supermarkets and bars were just one street over as well. The kitchen and bathroom are both very spacious and Riccardo left us water bottles in the refrigerator, and detergent for the washing machine. He was very flexible on check in and out times and let us check in early. Riccardo gave us directions from the train station right to his door (5 min by taxi or 15-20 min walking). He met us and showed us all around the apartment and even left us a guide book he had created including the History of Florence, maps, suggested dining, walking tours, and day trips all in English and Italian. He recommended we visit his friend's restaurant around the corner where we had delicious and well priced authentic cuisine and were treated like family! Overall, Riccardo was an excellent host who went out of his way to ensure we had the best possible stay in his perfect apartment. We will definitely try to stay with Riccardo again if we return to Florence!