There is no better place to get a sense of Florence than Stefano's! Both bedroom and living area open up onto a top-floor patio overlooking the area--from the top of the Duomo to the tree-studded hills in the distance, people would pay just for a glimpse the view that we had as we sipped wine and watched the sunset. Of course, you have to hike up A LOT of steps to get to the view, but if you can do it, I'd 100% recommend it.
The space is also directly off of a bustling square with local restaurants and an outdoor market, both of which made us feel very much in the mix of the city. The location across the river also helped us get some distance from the more crowded tourist areas and feel a bit more like we were locals.
The space itself was clean and well appointed, and I slept so well in the bed. I'm already recommending this space to friends, so I recommend it to anyone else on Airbnb too!