Cozy romantic living room with fresco painting, cheerful decor & patio access.
Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Santa Croce, Uffizi Gallery, Sant'Ambrogio) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
The location of the Veronica apartment is a huge attraction of this small, one bedroom apartment. It is located in Florence's historic center, just a few blocks from Piazza Santa Croce and is just around the corner from the Sant'Ambrogio food market, which locals view as the best food market in Florence, even better then the Mercato Centrale. The apartment is quiet and bright and puts you in the heart of Florence, with all the major sites within easy walking distance. Veronica is an ideal apartment for those who put a premium on location and budget.
The neighborhood abounds with good restaurants and excellent resources for daily living. The renowned Il Cibreo restaurant is on the same street as the Veronica apartment. In addition to the Sant'Ambrogio market, there are many interesting food shops, bakeries and small stores. World famous Vivoli's gelato is just a few blocks away. Line up with locals and tourists alike to satisfy your sweet tooth, with some of the best ice cream in the world.
The Sant' Ambrogio di Pietro Piana is one of the oldest churches in Florence. Next door to the church is a convent, the first in all of Florence, which still houses nuns to this day. These nuns occupy their time doing needlework and making beautifully embroidered priests' robes. Just a few blocks away is the Piazza Santa Croce, famous for it's 14th century Franciscan church with impressive art, and where you will find the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Rossini and Machiavelli to name a few.
Just a few blocks away is the National Library and Archives. The Uffizi, Bargello, Duomo are all within a 10-minute walk. If you like to walk, cross over the nearby Ponte alle Grazie to the Oltrarno side of Florence and take an invigorating walk up to Forte di Belvedere or Piazzale Michelangelo in 20 minutes, where you can take in some of the finest views of the city.
The Veronica apartment delights the visitor, as it is well hidden behind a small apartment building. After entering the apartment building, one walks up 18 steps, then through a small corridor, then down 14 steps, where the entrance to the apartment is to be found off a courtyard. The safety, privacy and quiet of this special hideaway location is a treasure in the center of Florence.
The apartment is on the ground floor and filled with light from the many windows that open out into the private back courtyard. It is a small apartment, but it is comfortable and convenient. The courtyard leads to another small residence. The charming setting recalls the feeling of Gregory Peck's bachelor apartment in Roman Holiday, with the interesting, private courtyard, little balconies and private staircases. Hearing the comings and goings of the neighbors is part of the enchantment. You will experience a hidden aspect of Florence you likely never knew existed.
The welcoming outdoor patio is such a special feature of this apartment. In pleasant weather, this will be your outdoor living room, where you can sit out and enjoy meals under the stars, while enjoying the fact that Florence is at your doorstep. The patio is furnished with a table with umbrella and patio chairs.
A small foyer greets you upon entering through the double patio doors that open into the apartment. The apartment has terra cotta tiles throughout. The narrow, but fully equipped, kitchen has a large window over the sink, which overlooks the patio. Proceed through the kitchen to the bedroom. The kitchen has a 4-burner stove, oven with broiler and an under-counter refrigerator. You will delight in the wonderful array of fresh food that can be purchased at the nearby Sant'Ambrogio market and can enjoy preparing meals in the kitchen. During mild weather, enjoy meals al fresco on the patio.
The bedroom has a double bed, TV, a little table that can be opened up and can accommodate up to four chairs. At the end of the bedroom is a small dressing room with good closet space, which leads to the bath. The apartment has WiFi high speed internet access.
The living room glass door opens up onto the pleasant patio. In the living room is an upholstered side chair that is a clever design, as it can be unfolded to become an extra twin bed which can be set up in the living room or bedroom.
Please see the link below for more photos & information, map showing the location, guest comments.
***TWO WEEK MINIMUM BOOKING PERIOD*** REALLY
Please see prices below.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed: Foldaway twin bed in living room.
- Crib: Portable crib available upon request.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Receives local channels, Italian only
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Refrigerator, gas stove, electric oven
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Table, 4 chairs, umbrella
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless high speed internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
€975 For up to 14 nights Nov-March 26 except Christmas, New Years
€1170 euros for up to 14 nights March 27-Oct, Christmas, New Years
Rates above include final cleaning, tax, utilities, WiFi
3 people maximum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Great Location-Sunny Terrace-Cute-Quiet-WiFi-Low 2 Week Rate
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Florence
We like the excellent location, proximity to the historic sites and restaurants.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Sant'Ambrogio fruit & vegetable market just two blocks away
Cibreo restaurants down the street
Owner's Map of Florence
This apartment is offered by Italy Perfect. We are a family business with a mission! We want you to love visiting Italy as much as we do. We are sisters Lisa and Pat Byrne who lived in Italy in our youth and now travel there frequently for business and pleasure.
Property Photos
- Cozy romantic living room with fresco painting, cheerful decor & patio access. - Florence Apartment Rental
- Imagine coffee & the newspaper in the mornings; dinner under the stars at night - Florence Apartment Rental
- Living room door behind chair opens to patio. Chair on right becomes a twin bed. - Florence Apartment Rental
- Patio door to terrace. Upholstered chair converts to twin bed for extra guests.
- View of living room towards desk. Washer is behind far right sliding wood door
- Sunny days on the patio in your own private historic center Florence retreat.
- Bedroom has a double bed, good closet space. Doors on right lead to living room.
- Bedroom has table, TV & glass doors to living room.
- Fully furnished kitchen overlooks patio. Doorway leads to bedroom.
- Handsome beamed ceiling in kitchen & a round table for two faces patio doors.
- Versatile upholstered chair in living room opens up into a twin bed!
- Large fully enclosed shower in bathroom.
- Famous Sant'Ambrogio indoor market nearby abounds with variety of fresh food.
- Charming village atmosphere on street where the Florence apartment is located.
- Floor plan of the Veronica Florence vacation apartment.
- Indulge in a gelato at famous Vivoli's gelateria just a 2 minute walk away.
Guest Comments (19)
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Positive Rating
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Veronica apartment The location was suberb and we really loved the outside space particularly in the evening when it was cooler. Our only gripe was with the lack of air conditioning. While you could certainly get away with it at other times of the year it's impossible in summer. There is already a portable moisture extractor (odd given the heat) so a portable air conditioner should be next. I would recommend this apt to anyone thinking of staying in Florence but without air conditioning I would avoid the height of summer. Spring or autumn would be perfect. Michael, Dublin
Positive Rating
My husband and I spent the first week of our honeymoon at the Veronica apartment in Firenze this August. We arrived in the hot season, but the apartment was remarkably temperate at all times of day despite the outdoor heat. The location was great - we absolutely loved being in Santa Croce, and we loved buying fresh fruits and vegetables at the local farmer's market at Sant'Ambroggio. We were easily able to walk everywhere and to explore the great city of Firenze without trouble, but each day returning home to our little neighborhood was an added treat. The owners of Be Cafe & Enoteca, on the corner of Via di Macci were very generous and good people. We also fell in love with our local Gelateria just a few doors down, where the service was great and the smiles always ready (not to mention the delicious gelato served!). Sights to see? See it all in Firenze! We took the train one day to Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre, and it was a beautiful ride which ended in an even more beautiful place. Service in the Veronica was great. The only drawback I would mention is that the inside of the apartment has a tendency to get very damp in the humid summer months, and with this we had to deal with allergies and mosquito bites which we would not have had to deal with in a hotel room. Julie F. Santa Monica, California August 2009
Positive Rating
We enjoyed our stay in the Veronica apartment very much. It's an interesting apartment in terms of layout (kind of long and skinny) and wasn't as spacious as the Dorotea apartment we rented in Rome, it was roomy enough and suited our needs just fine (We're a family with a young child and a baby.). The only small drawback is that to get to the apartment you have to go up a steep flight of stairs, down a hallway, then down another flight of stairs, opening doors all along the way, each of which takes a different key. We didn't really consider this much of a problem because the benefit is that the apartment is set away from the street and feels as if it's tucked away in a secret location, making it peaceful and quiet. The location was fabulous (convenient walk to everything) and we enjoyed that it's right near the Sant'Ambrogio market with the great, inexpensive Trattoria da Rocco inside and we also loved the takeout rosticceria La Ghiotta and the caffe/bakery Patrizio Cosi nearby (all of which were recommended by the excellent book, The Food Lover's Guide to Florence). As for Italy Perfect, they completely lived up to their name since their service was perfect! We have rented from other agencies before but they are by far the best: very clean, well-appointed apartments and friendly, helpful, professional service. I wouldn't hesitate to rent from them again and I have already recommended them to friends. Kate & Doug B. Rhode Island
Positive Rating
The Veronica apartment was perfect for our first trip to Florence and for our first time renting an apartment. The information Italy Perfect provided us in advance was so helpful and thorough. The apartment was just like the photos on the website. The terrace was a real bonus, we loved it. We enjoyed nice weather so made use of the pleasant patio for meals outside. Couldn't believe how quiet it was for such a central location. Loved the street -- so many great restaurants at our doorstep! We hope to return to Veronica again next year for another stay. Ashley T. Connecticut
Positive Rating
We just got back from Italy and had a wonderful time. The apartment was very clean, quiet, comfortable and perfectly situated. We were happy to be down the street from the Cibreo complex, Pizzaiolo and Santa Croce. It certainly was nice to have an apartment to stay in and we did have a lovely time. Terrie R. Orinda, CA
Positive Rating
I had a fantastic trip. The apartment is in a great location.I look forward to renting another apartment for my next trip! Greer R. Burlingame, CA
Positive Rating
The apartment was in a great location, and the trip was wonderful. The people who take care of the guests were all very nice and helpful, and the information you provided (particularly on restaurants) was fantastic. Thank you so much. Ashley F. San Francisco, CA
Positive Rating
We had a wonderful time staying in the Veronica apartment. The location was wonderful and we enjoyed being part of a neighborhood, even for such a short time. Everything was as advertised (or better!) and we will definitely use ItalyPerfect again in the future when we travel in Italy. Many thanks! Johanna W. Somerville, MA
Positive Rating
The Veronica apartment was very convenient to get around from and the market that was a half block away was wonderful - it was truly nice to have a home away from home for our brief stay in Florence. Mary A. Redwood City, CA
Positive Rating
We had a wonderful time. It was very hot and humid most of the 2 weeks we were there but we knew it would be! The apartment was a great location for us in Florence. We really felt like we were part of the neighborhood and enjoyed being able to walk to everything (pretty much) We loved the St. Ambrogio market and visited all the major sites, Uffixi, Piti Palance , Duomo, Academia.. went out to dinner almost every night. Thanks again for a wonderful time... Chris & Tim A. San Carlos, CA