You couldn't ask for a nicer host then Irene, she is kind, friendly, helpful, and sweet. The house is outside of downtown but easily connected by the bus, 1/2 blk away, or a beautiful long walk along the river, very close by. The room was clean and comfortable, the bed and pillow very nice with fresh new bedding. I slept well, it was quiet. It is an old house with a lot of character, but also very dark, tiny windows, no sun, typical of the Florence houses. Not a problem if you spend all day out sightseeing in magnificent Firenze.