I stayed at Araceli and Leonardo's apartment for 1 month. They were both very friendly and helpful. The first day of my arrival Leonardo gave me all the useful information; transportation, supermarket, restaurants nearby etc. They are very respectful to your privacy. They are always ready to help ( one day I would return home at 4 am. and asked Leonardo if I can find a taxi from the station at this time. He called the taxi to be sure, gave me the number and told me to call him at any hour if I wouldn't found a taxi, which was very kind. I felt very comfortable and safe.
I had 2 beautiful dinners with them which we talked and enjoyed. Although they can speak English we always talked in Italian because I was there for a language course and I wanted to improve my Italian. They were always very kind to me.
The room is very big and comfortable and have a lovely balcony. There is a private bathroom for guests. The entire apartment was always clean. I can use the well equipped kitchen and washing machine.
The location of the apartment is very good. Lovely and safe neighborhood. I walked alone also late at night. It is not in the touristic crowd but at walking distance to the center. I could walk to the Duomo just in 25 min. I like discovering the city on foot and the streets of Florence are so beautiful that I enjoyed every second of my walking. If you prefer bus, bus number 14 takes you to Santa Maria Novella train station just in 10 min.
I definitely recommend Araceli's apartment.
Grazie per tutti. Spero di rivedervi presto...