Raffaella and her two daughters were lovely hosts. Her home is really beautiful and unique, and it felt very authentic to stay with a family in Florence rather than at a hotel. The location is great, both for sightseeing and for finding local bars and restaurants. I would definitely recommend staying with Raffaella to anyone looking for a local and memorable experience in Florence. Also, I am not a smoker but the smell of smoke in the apartment was not bothersome at all and the room was very fresh and clean. All around it was a great experience!