My girlfriend and I stayed with Alice for 4 nights. Her place was just as described, very close to restaurants, shops and most major sights. Statue of David, Duomo and the Boboli Gardens at Porri palace were a few sights we really enjoyed. Above all we will never forget our trip with Alice into the Tuscan hills for a delicious wine tasting and a beautiful horseback ride. If we ever come back to Florence (which I'm sure we will) we will absolutely stay with Alice!