Danielle’s home is really lovely and perfectly located right near the Duomo and the train station. It was super clean, very modern, and had everything I needed. The bathroom was the nicest I’ve had in Italy so far. Daniele was also very responsive and friendly, even providing some dining recommendations.
I only have three warnings for potential guests.
1. Florence is challenging to navigate because of the commercial/residential address system. Ask for a pin or coordinates in advance. Google maps takes you to the commercial address 2 streets away.
2. Ask for the door codes in advance. I took an earlier train than expected and was left stranded outside for awhile until I was able to get ahold of Daniele. The check in guide provided by Daniele in advance unfortunately redacted both codes.
3. Daniele’s home is located in an alley with a small bottega shop across the alley (less than 10 feet away). This shop is run by a group of middle eastern men who stand in the alley smoking and yelling at each other all day until about midnight each night. Fortunately, the windows close and are soundproof, but if you want to open them to let sunlight or air inside, you will have to put up with these extremely obnoxious guys. Fortunately, I brought ear plugs. I suggest you do the same :)
Overall, great place and value. I would 100% stay again!