I stayed at Gabriele's place for two weeks while I was at a conference in Arcetri. Gabriele was a very kind host, he would always make coffee in the morning for me. He even prepared a dinner party for myself and a friend and one of his friends - it was very delicious. The place itself is just off Porta Romana, easily within walking distance of the centre of Florence but enough away such that it is so peaceful. From the bedroom window you get a really nice view of Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo and of the distant hills. If it is a nice day there is a patio you can use for working/reading etc. I would thoroughly recommend this place.