We loved staying with Thalia and her lovely family in their home. Everything was fantastic and Thalia's hospitality and generosity was like being at home but away from home (she even found us some sparklers to take to the wedding we were attending when the originals got lost in the post!).
The location is not exactly right in the heart of Florence but if you are keen to be away from the hustle and bustle, it is only a short and pleasant walk to all major attractions. The gelato across the street is amazing and definitely added to our stay (we ate it everyday and were sad to discover they are closed on Mondays!) The award-winning pizza just around the corner is such a winner as well!
Overall, we had such a lovely stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Florence for a short break.