Isabella is molta simpatica :)
Her place is *perfectly* situated if you want to explore the old city. It's 15 minutes walk from practically everything yet manages to feel a little more like a real neighbourhood than Tourist Central a block or two away. She gave me restaurant recommendations where I had some good local food without paying through the nose.
The room is spacious and warm (I was there in winter). The bed is set up in a little loft space with a steep wooden staircase, which was fine for me but would be a problem for an older person or someone who needs to use the bathroom at night. There is a skylight for natural light, but no window per se (I think there's a tiny one up by the bed but i didn't try to open it.) But who cares? You pop downstairs and there are hundreds of bars, restaurants, shops and of course historical Firenze! It's two blocks from the river. I couldn't believe it when I arrived, dropped my bags and went for a quick stroll to orientate myself only to discover that I was slap-bang in the middle of all of this breathtaking beauty. Beforehand I was a little concerned that it's so close to the station - often the main station is not a great neighbourhood - but trust me this is all the convenience of being a really easy walk from the station, as well as being in a great area.
Grazie Isabella :)