I stayed with a friend of mine for 3 nights at Francesca's place, and we had a great time. She was really friendly and gave us a lot of great advice, especially about good places to eat in the area! The area itself is ideal as it is only a very short walk to the centre of Florence, but is far enough out of the typical tourist areas. The room is clean, comfortable and sufficiently spacious, and feels almost like a private apartment. It was perfect for our needs. Overall, Francesca was a great hostess, I wouldn't hesitate to stay with her again!