Great place just like in the pictures. Everything was recently renovated and the unit was very clean when I arrived. Location is ideal, just a ~10 minute walk from the main train station and also walking distance to most of the main attractions in Florence. Be warned that there's audible street noise as you'd expect in any major city. Fortunately the bathroom fan completely drowns out any of the outside noises.

The host, Mariangela, was great. She kept in contact in the weeks leading up to my stay and accommodated my schedule for check-in. We arranged a time to meet and she was there waiting to let me in and give a quick introduction. She also speaks fluent English so communication was no problem.

I would definitely stay here again, much better than similarly priced hotels in the area!