Mariam was a terrific host. She and her husband are architects who have paid attention to every detail you can imagine. The room is in their house, has a separate bathroom, and a little terrace overlooking an ancient church. Very beautiful. There is no kitchen, but Mariam supplies a simple breakfast for you in her kitchen in the morning. It is not super close to the center of Florence, but once you get used to taking the #6 bus to and fro, you're fine.