Staying at Donatella's was beyond wonderful. It was like staying with an old friend you haven't seen in a while. Donatella gave us tips on how to best get to Firenze (we were flying into Pisa) long before we met over AirBnB message board. She was always helpful. We were treated in a super friendly and warm manner and every interaction between us and Donatella or her son, Paulo, was pleasant. We appreciated very much their warmth and welcoming nature, great tips on where to go to eat, etc. The pictures on the website don't do the room justice. It is much nicer in real life - the room is a lot more spacious than it appears, it is not at all cluttered and (as many have already commented) the view of the Duomo is unbeatable. The bathroom is actually en-suite and there's a hairdryer available. Those two things were a great plus. The sheets were crisp and clean. We were also welcomed to use the terrace. My tip = grab some pizza to go from Il Ghibellini on the square nearby, get some wine in the supermarket across the street from the house and a perfect evening is guaranteed for you.
We have enjoyed our stay with Donatella so very much that when ever again in Florence - that's the only place we'd want to stay at! Thank you Donatella and Paulo for making our holiday so perfect!