I could not have asked for a better location, room, flat, and host for the price. Location is nearly in between the train station and the Duomo, within walking distance of San Lorenzo, Santa Maria Novella, Medici chapel, etc. and approximately 15 minute walk from Uffizi/river.

When looking outside this 3rd floor window, you see the market straight down selling clothing and purses, etc. It can be a little loud, but at night it was super quiet. The shutters on the windows made it really dark! The kitchen, bathroom, and common areas were clean and inviting. It is a 4 bedroom flat, at the time there were 3 of us staying there with one open room. The other visitors (from Argentina, the US) were lovely.

The wifi is a bit spotty. I placed my phone on the table with the router or sat in the kitchen for use, but that was just a minor inconvenience. Older buildings are not designed for wifi signals to pass through them. Understandable.

Carmine was a kind host, presented himself as genuinely thoughtful and concerned for my visit being enjoyable. The cleaning lady was there to greet me, and she was genuine, too. They are real people. The directions from the train station to his building were simple and understandable, even as could be walking through Florence for the first time. I had to trust them because I had no idea where I was going. I got there with surprising ease.

To sum it up: only two minor inconveniences: spotty wifi (which was perfect in the kitchen) and the noise level during the day (when I wasn't there anyway). Which was kind of cool because you were right in the middle of the city. Everything else was just what I was looking for. It gave me a feeling of a "safe place" and "personal space" while touring the city. I felt invited and comfortable when I went back to drop off a jacket (the weather got nice) and to come back for the night. Overall wonderful visit to Florence.