Vera was an exception host. I decided to stay with her because her apartment is so close to everything in Florence. You can easily be in the city center by foot from her apartment in about 10 min. She is a gracious host and a kind woman. I emailed her before my arrival, asking what was the best way for me to get from the airport to her apartment. She offered to pick me up, for less than the fare of a cab and actually dropped me off at 5:30am for my flight back on Sunday morning! The room was big and very clean and had a nice view of the street below. The bathroom was nice & she provided towels and soap for me. The wifi was strong as well which is huge when you are traveling in an unfamiliar city. As other reviews have mentioned, she also has a great restaurant recommendation that is only a few steps from her apartment. Next time I'm in Florence, I would stay with Vera no questions asked.

Thanks Vera!