The location was ideal for our family as it is right by the Mercato Centrale and easy walking distance to all the main sights and museums. It is right by vendor stalls and a grow shop and has a lively surrounding atmosphere, but that was not an issue for us. The accommodations were as described, and Claudia had several nice touches like plenty of towels, shampoo and body wash, paper towels, laundry detergent, a map of Florence, ear plugs, and many other small things that made our stay very nice. Claudia herself was incredibly accommodating and helpful, and we would definitely stay at her home again.