It was a lovely and comfort staying at Silvie's place. The room was so clean and cozy as our own place. It's like a mini studio with a separate bathroom. It's slightly distant from the centre, taking 15-20 minutes by bus, but it's silent residential area and 3 min walk to the bus stops(but we recommend you leave earlier as the bus may not come on time : )) If you drive a car to firenze, we strongly recommend you to stay here as you can do free parking nearby the place: but just blue line only.
Silvie and her husband are really warm and lovely people. It's good to talk with them in the morning. She recommended couple of nice places for our specific interests i.e. good leather shoe shop.
If we visit Firenze again(I think we should and we will), no hesitation to stay at Silvie's place.