This stay is exactly what we were looking for. Something away from all the tourists in the center of the city. It's in a nice neighborhood. Several coffee shops, a butcher, and vegetable stand, two markets, and lots of restaurants--not ALL Italian. :) There is a beautiful park a quick ten-minute walk.
Less than twenty minutes to the train station (a nine-minute walk plus a 10-minute tram ride.) Then you can join the sightseers in downtown Florence!
Communication was great. Our questions were answered very quickly. The book with restaurant favorites of our host was a nice touch.
Highly recommend this stay. We would definitely stay here again.