My husband and I had a great experience staying at Ricardo's loft. Ricardo greeted us on the streets when we arrived and then gave us a tour of the place and provided great recommendations for things to do and places to eat in Florence. The loft was clean and bed was comfy.

Just a few tips:
1. If you are coming from the train station I would recommend taking a taxi, at least for when you first arrive and check in. The streets are cobblestone and not the easiest to roll your luggage on. The walk is about 20-25 minutes from the train station if you know your way.
2. Pack light if you can. The loft is on the top floor (4th floor) and the building has no elevators.
3. Bring ear plugs if you plan on sleeping in a little late. By late, I mean after 8/9 am. The loft is located on a small street but the scooters and cars can be a bit loud in the morning.