Words cannot covey the sheer charm of this place. The photos do not do justice to it! In practical terms: Check-in is not only smooth, it's also warm and welcoming. It's done by Valeria's mother Lucrezia. Everything was well set up, the bed was comfortable and the shower worked well. There was everything I needed for coffee and tea. I especially loved the coffee and espresso maker. Signora Lucrezia goes out of her way to make restaurant recommendations and even to tell you of some of the unusual sights in town. Since I was there for new year's eve, she even gave me a festive Pannetone, which I thought was a lovely gesture. Florence is an amazing experience anyway, and staying here made it doubly so. Valeria is absolutely right about it being perfect for one person - it is definitely a solo traveller's dream, especially if you're a writer, artist, historian or just a "daydream believer" :) The space may perhaps not work so well for two.