We enjoyed our stay, the location is great - right in the middle of the historic part of Florence and easy to reach on foot from the train station. The host was very helpful, meeting us and suggesting good vegetarian restaurants in the area. Lots of space in the apartment and a well supplied kitchen. We enjoyed some nice meals on the balcony, which is on an interior courtyard. There are two floors of stairs to carry your luggage, and this is living in a real Italian apartment building - which included a bit of noise from the other apartments and a smoky hallway, but well worth it for the experience of a few days living right in Florence. So we definitely recommend Silvia's place.