Great host and very helpful with suggestions about the city. Great location - you can walk everywhere around Florence and the mercato centrale is just across the street. Plus, there is a great place for lunch just across from the mercato centrale called Marios. The duomo is a short walk away as well as the Uffizi. The only problem is if you are not comfortable with stairs, I would not recommend this place. There is no lift and you have to go up around four flights of steps. Keeps you in good shape though!