Lara met us in front of the house. Check in and out was quick and easy. The place is more like a hotel room which is nicely decorated, but the area compensates it, and you feel the local atmosphere in and out of the house. It was a great experience. The house was spotlessly clean. The sofa-bed was comfortable. Soundproofing of the house was perfect. When you close the double windows, there is no street noise ( this is very important because the house is next to a very beautiful square where there are some pubs and restaurants that locals and tourists come and stay till very late hours). We also spent our late nights ( between 11 pm and almost 2 am) here and it was fun. There is a kitchenette in the room, but there is no oil, salt or spices to prepare your own food. but you can try the restaurants in the area most of which are reasonably priced and food is great. We recommend Lara's place, and will stay here again when we come to Florence.