Maria’s home is located 20 minutes by foot from the duomo. Nearby are several shops and supermarkets which is great if you want to buy groceries, however, despite the photos and description of a kitchen in the listing guests do not have access to this.
The room is big with a large tv and bed, and we were given water and snacks. We found the bed to be very uncomfortable but adding extra comforters helped with the padding.
The room can become very hot because of the season, which is helped slightly by opening the window. We were unfortunate to stay at her place when construction was being done right outside our window so we were often woken up (Sunday @ 8:30 am) but this should hopefully not be an issue in the future with other guests.
The bathroom is very clean and spacious and Maria is respectful of letting guests have access.
Getting to and from her place from the train station is easy, be sure to ask Maria for detailed directions because it can be tricky (where to buy the bus ticket, where the bus station is...)
Overall, this room is a good deal for those who don’t mind walking a bit to the center and staying in a quaint area of Florence where you can hear families enjoying dinner together!