My mom and I loved our stay in this perfect location. Waking up to coffee by the grand Duomo was a once in a lifetime experience. The man who checked us in, Gabrielle, was as sweet and helpful as ever. Other than a few logistical questions pre-arrival, I had minimal contact with the actual hosts. A guest binder had lots of great recommendations for us. 10 min walk from Vecchio Bridge was key (gateway to long runs along Arno River path). I slept with the inner windows open and shut the sliding door with opened slats for fresh midnight Florentine air. Zero mosquitoes, zero pigeons. Small private area on the shared patio is an essential and much appreciated touch. The kitchen window opens to allow the sounds of Florence to pour into the kitchen. Brilliant. Also, there is a nearby choir/orchestra that rehearsed some weekdays. This added another layer of sound to enrich our Italian experience. Other than getting lost every day trying to find restaurants and historic sites with Google Maps, our stay was as smooth as could be!