Mariam is a wonderful host. Good breakfast every day, and helped with pointers about navigating florence. Her english is solid. The room is great, very private with a balcony and a view. House is off the beaten path but this is nice in many ways because it provides a break. We walked a lot while there and got to know florence as a result. The bus is very reliable as well. Buy bus passes at the stationary store down the street from the stop or the news stand a few blocks away. Be prepared to walk a mile or so every day if you don't take the bus but again wandering is the best part about florence. We would def stay here again.