I really enjoyed staying at Stefania and Luca’s home. They are lovely, helpful people. I have a bad shoulder and Luca carried my suitcase up and down the stairs for me. Their cat Hummus was a lovely addition to my bedroom every morning. There was a rail strike (yes, I lost a day in Siena.. sigh.. ) but was very grateful to Stefania for looking up the guaranteed trains for me and helping me find available transport. I even watched a Fifa match with Luca and Julia, their daughter, as the little tv in my room didn’t carry the channel.
I personally enjoyed staying outside the city center… the 25-30 min walk every morning allowed me to enter the beauty of Firenze through a picturesque walk down the Porta Romana and Ponte Vecchio. I highly recommend the stay if you like being immersed in an Italian home.