I would thoroughly recommend staying at Clara's place, the room was lovely, clean and comfortable, and having access to a balcony from my room was a great feature. Clara also let me know about several great spots to eat and places to visit in the local area, which as a first time traveller in Florence, knowing nothing about the city, I really appreciated. The apartment is in a great spot too, easily walkable to the historic centre but far enough away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet in the evenings.