This place was exactly as pictured and incredibly unique. If you want a stay within walking distance of EVERYTHING then this is a great spot. It was so close to all there was to see in Florence and I felt incredibly safe staying here with my daughter (13) coming and going day/evening.
My only negative was that since you are so centrally located, it can be very loud. If you are a light sleeper or have a baby then it may be difficult to sleep here, but Simona and her husband were upfront and left earplugs just in case. ***If you cannot do stairs, please inquire about whether the elevator is working or not. They were installing a new one when we were there. This was a temporary hiccup for us, but not a permanent problem for these hosts.