We found Gemma to be a pleasant, compact, and convenient place to stay and Vanni an excellent and reliable host. First off, our train was 2 hours late, but Vanni was there when we arrived, even though it was after the checkin window. Communication went smoothly. The location (3-4 min. walk to Vecchio Bridge) is excellent, provided one doesn’t mind the steep hill and stairs (good exercise for us). The shower worked; the water pressure & drain were fine, but it is a very narrow shower. We encountered very few mosquitos. If mosquitos are a problem, you can simply use the air-con and keep the windows closed. During the day, the light is fabulous (just like in the photos) but it is rather dark in the evening (the light in the living room was also out). There was a thick bedsheet but my wife would have liked a blanket or comforter for sleeping. All in all, we can definitely recommend Vanni as a host and Gemma as a good choice in Florenz.