Michela's home is a perfect place to stay for a Florence stay. San Frediano is peaceful yet filled with excellent restaurants, cafes & bars which are so much more reasonably priced than those across the river near the more touristy places, but you are still only 10 minutes walk away - I do walk fast! Michela was sooo welcoming, kind & was always ready to guide & advise the best places to visit, what food was in season to make sure I made the right food choices, unique places to visit that might not makethe travel guides - & I was never disappointed in taking her guidance. My room was clean, fresh, quiet, the private bathroom with with a great shower was super clean & the mini kitchen well equipped for breakfast, lunch or supper should you be too tired to venture out. I felt independent yet always able to ask a question without feeling I was being a nuisance. We shared a wonderful meal on my last night at a local restaurant which was delicious & fun. As a solo traveller on my first visit to Florence I could not have chosen a better home from home. All of Florence's sights are within walking distance. Ask Michela about the wonderful bakery that she has visited since childhood, delicious bread, cakes & baked goods. I will definitely return xx