Francesca was very helpful and flexible with arrival and departure hours even when we had to change on short notice. She greeted us at the house and lead us through her apartment to ours (connecting door) which used to be her kids place. The apartment has a separate entrance leading through the very nicely decorated backyard and alongside the house which is where we could park our car still in a gated space.
Francesca kindly reminded us of the restricted access for non-resident, non-registered cars to the city center (nogo: Mo-Fr 0730-2000hrs, Sa 0730-1600; Su no restriction). Francesca offered us to pick us up with her car after we parked ours. But as her place is only 2 walking minutes from the border of that zone we just parked right outside that zone and walked in. Then we brought in the car after 2000hrs.
It's also worth noting that the Hop on/off bus stop is only a 2min walk away!
Francesca had a sweet welcome present for us: strawberries and a little bottle of champagne! Made us switch to holiday mode instantly. She also had tea/coffee and cookies for us to have in the morning. We didn't take any real breakfast at the house although you could as the kitchen is fully equipped.
The bedrooms are huge and the beds very comfortable. Both rooms have their own bathroom.
I would definitely stay with her again next time I come to Florence.
Thank you Francesca for your kind hospitality!