I had problems with my flight and getting into Italy. As a result, I missed multiple trains to Firenze, my first night stay with Mariam, and was forced to travel with more luggage than planned. Mariam and her husband were extremely understanding. The following day her husband met me at the train station and helped me with my excess luggage and he took the bus with me to their home. The room was EXACTLY as pictured in the photos. It was very nice, clean, and absolutely a wonderful place to stay in while in Firenze.

Every morning when I woke Mariam had a great continental breakfast waiting for me with fresh coffee. Their home is wonderful and their family is extremely nice. They made me feel right at home, offered directions, helped me to book museum reservations, helped me with my italian (as it's not very good,) and helped me to book a train back to Rome. Their home is located not far from the center and is an easy walk or very short bus ride away. There is a large supermarket very near, a fantastic pizza place, and cafe also very close to their home.

The day I left Mariam's husband insisted on taking me to the bus station by car because taking the bus with the excess luggage that I had would have been difficult. I couldn't thank him enough.

When I return to Firenze I will always book my stay with them from now on. It's the perfect place to stay and I highly recommend it!