Alda is a very patient and gentle lady. Her place is definitely a place called Home. we felt immediately at ease once we saw the place and her greeting us at the door. it is exactly like what the photo shows (with Duomo at full view through the window!). Alda made us yummy tiramisu and the apartment has all that you need. kitchen appliances, cooking ingredients, coffee, washing machine (best part for us as we really needed to wash our clothes), and even toiletries! (quite rare in Europe) Alda's place is definitely worth every penny. it is only 5 minutes from the main train station yet a peaceful home, with a beautiful courtyard that you walk through to reach her place. i'm definintely staying here when I visit Florence again!