Loved my stay here. It's not far from the train. Barbara is a great host, she informed me of the city, she recommended tours to make my first visit to Italy even more interesting and fun. The neighborhood is safe to walk around at night. Her father was kind to me. It's a trip I will never forget and already thinking of going back. Do try the Walkabout Florence tours; I did the Best of Tuscany and so glad I did (Elisa is a great tour guide). I have fallen in love with Italy and Barbara helped to make that happen!!!!