Booking a room in a shared apartment made me nervous, but this was a wonderful experience and Lorenzo & co made us feel right at home! He was helpful before we arrived to help us plan our time wisely (we arrived on a Sunday night and wanted to make sure we'd have a place to eat or buy food after 1800). We were greeted warmly and made to feel very welcome during the tour of the apartment.
The room was clean, as were the bathroom and kitchen. The room is small but well-appointed and the bed was quite comfortable. We didn't cook any hot meals but were very comfortable preparing a salad in the kitchen. All the essentials are there. I never felt awkward and even used the washer to do a load of laundry.
The location is awesome! An easy walk to the Palazzo Pitti, many locals-only restaurants (including an Asian district less than 5 mins away) and a supermarket. The neighborhood boasts its own Florentine character and I would highly recommend it over the more touristy side of the river but the major attractions are still less than a 15-min walk.
Would definitely stay here again!