Maria Novella was an excellent host. Check in was really easy and she had lots of great suggestions and recommendations for the area as well as the city. The room is really nice, spacious and airy with lots of storage. Area is nice and quiet; an authentic residential part of Florence. Big supermarket is a short walk and there are cafe's, a pizzeria and gelateria right nearby. I really enjoyed being able to do my own cooking in the fully equipped kitchen.