Nicola was a great host! He gave extremely accurate instructions on how to get to his place from the main station and was waiting for us at the bus stop. He gave lots of good local tips, including one amazing restaurant that was the best meal we had in Florence (Acqua Al 2 - have the tasting menu!) and lent us umbrellas on our one rainy day. It’s very easy to get to the center from his home using the bus.