Beautiful Italian apartment in a traditional apartment complex... felt like a local for sure. The room is large with a nice balcony. Unfortunately, I dropped a plate on that balcony...I felt so terrible, but Araceli was so kind and understanding of the mishap! She and her husband are kind and generous yet gave you your space. The place is quiet and relaxing. I am hot natured and asked for a fan and it was in my room upon arrival. Araceli gave me a map and some directions and recommendations. She and her husband always asked to make sure everything was ok and if I needed anything to just ask.
The location is nice and I felt very safe. It is about a 25+ minute walk to the city center and close (10 min) to a nice park, the river and the Piazza del Michaelangelo.... great view of the city!
Be warned that you can not hail a taxi in Florence, so you will either need to figure out the bus system or walk. I took a bus from the train upon arriving which took about 25 minutes. I was alone and walked home a little after midnight one night and would like to have hailed a cab. I live in a big city so I wasn't afraid but just something to keep in mind if you are alone. I'm a little slow I think figuring out bus systems so I just walked most places. The bus drivers tho are willing to tell you which bus to take if you show them the address.
Araceli was kind enough to call a taxi for me to the train station for the morning if check out.
All in all nice stay in Firenze!