This is a perfect location to walk to the Duomo, ponte vecchio, and even piazzale michaelangelo. You will feel safe at all times, even at night, and find many restaurants nearby. Walking to and from the train station is easy too, less than 10 minutes. There really is no reason to choose another place; Artan's place is perfect. We were 6 adults and still had lots of room. The bonus is that Artan is also a tour guide so he can pick you up, drop you off, and arrange for you to see additional things within Florence or the surrounding area, and share the knowledge of a local.