Ilaria is a wonderful host! The space was as described - it was comfortable and clean, and just what I needed. Ilaria made dinner for me when I arrived, and was very helpful in supporting my arrival. She laid out breakfast for me every morning, and was very helpful with directions. She is incredibly knowledgable about Florence. Since I did not have a car, she took me for a drive up to Piazza Michelangelo and out to Fiesole, beautiful areas more difficult to get to. The neighborhood is a locals neighborhood, not a touristy neighborhood, and so I was able to experience more of how local Italians live. It was a 20-30 minute walk into the center of Florence, and the bus is nearby as well. Since the neighborhood is just beyond the tourist maps, it helped to have directions to/from the train station ahed of time. Ilaria made me feel right at home. By the end of my few days there, I felt as though I was visiting an old friend.