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Fun in Florence

Guest: Retired Girls
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

Great accommodations with an incredible location. It was easy to travel between Pisa, Venice, and Cinque Terre using Florence as our home base. The train stations is so close as well as all sites to see in Florence. The owner greeted us as well as treated us to breakfast the morning we were leaving. I highly recommend this rental as well as Italy Perfect.

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Guest: Rita
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

We had a very good time in this pleasant apartment. It had the charme and spirit of the city and was comfortable and well equipped. We especially loved the balcony and the elevator and also the elegant building which is very conveniently located in a very nice and central area of the city. The several little shops and restaurants around were also very convenient. I would definitely recommend this apartment and also Italy Perfect to my friends.

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Guest: Kitty
Date of Stay: 10/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/18/11

Great accommodations and excllent location. Very easy to get around city as everything is close to appartment. Only one regret, kitchen facilities not convenient, yet workable. Would return on future trips.

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Peace and quiet after the long days out

Guest: Dani
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/17/11

This apartment was great for us. We have two kids. 10 and 12. The greeter were fabulous and went over everything in full detail. They made it easy to check in and waited for us to arrive. They even helped with the luggage from the small elevators. The building is gorgeous. The front room turns into the kids room as do many apt. for vacation rentals. The kitchen needs a little improvement as it was very clean and functional but it was builit like a cabinet as shown, but the refrigerator was in a totally separate room. They just need to bring one in closer. The rest was perfect. The rooms were a good size. The washer was very useful and closets were huge. The apartment was quiet and the location was absolutely the best ever. I could not have landed us in a better spot. Every restaurant and sight is practically right out your door. Best of the best. Hit Grom For Florence's best Gelato and for fun shopping hit the stalls. . The apartment lands you with in five minutes of the Uffizi, the Duomo and just about any pastry your heart desires.

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Guest: Dani
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

The location of this apt. is perfect. You are walking distance to everything. The greeters are thorough and thoughtful. We loved the "community" computer area. Very useful as we didn't pack a printer! The apt. was lovely. The air conditioner worked great. The only change would be to put the refrigerator closer to the "kitchen" area. Even a smaller frig/freezer or better yet move the kitchen cabinet w/sink...to the back room where frig is and swap out the closet, put that in Livining room. Make it part of the room. We loved this apt. besides that. The apt. had lots of thoughtful touches. We can't wait to visit another Italy Perfect site again!

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Guest: Debbie
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

The apartment was the best place we stayed on our entire trip. It was lovely. Thanks for all your assistance in making this a very memorable trip.

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Guest: Constance
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

We obviously like this location because it is the second time we have rented here. Miki and Franco are very accommodating, friendly and helpful. I strongly suggest the visitor brush up on their Italian because it is helpful when meeting Miki and Franco and helpful in general. The apartment was very clean and cute and the location is central to most of the major attractions. Although it is very close to the train station, you would not know it because the surrounding area is very upscale with the convenience of restaurants, food stores and shops nearby. I would strongly recommend this apartment and Italy Perfect. One more thing I will mention is that while we like to think that we are immersing ourselves in the Italian culture by renting an apartment, the reality is that it is easier dealing with an American related agency and Lisa Byrne is very professional with great follow through on requests and information.

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Guest: Senior Kids
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

We are 65 and 72 years young and rented this apartment for 11 days. Miki and Franco were wonderful to work with, always ready to give you a helping hand. They both speak enough English that we were able to communicate really well. We were loaned a cell phone by them and we just paid for the minutes that we used. There was a great bottle of wine waiting on the table for us when we arrived and Miki personally was there to greet us. The apartment was great, we knew going in there was no kitchen, but found that was not a problem, as we were gone either out eating, or we got take out down the street and brought it back to eat. Loved having a washing machine in the apartment. Both the bed and the pull out couch had the most comfortable mattresses. We loved being just few doors from a bakery. Lots and lots of restuarants in area. The elevator always worked, and when the front door to the lobby was closed nothing was heard from the street. The apartment was quiet and comfortable. We loved being just 10 minutes walking distance from the bus and train stations. No need to rent a car while in this part of historical Florence. Nor would you want to drive one there, streets too narrow. This was our first experience in Florence, and we felt we made the very best decision in renting this apartment that was so close to so many interesting things to visit and do, which in turn made this a wonderful first experience. We would very highly recommend this apartment. We felt this was a very safe area in which to have your homebase in while you were visiting areas of Florence and other parts of Italy by bus or train. We would definitely recommend Italy Perfect to anyone who is considering doing a rental in Italy. [We are so pleased these guests enjoyed their stay. There is a small kitchenette with sink, 2 burner stove top, cookware, dishes, microwave, refrigerator. Due to the small size it is best for light meal preparation. Lisa at Italy Perfect]

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Guest: Doug
Date of Stay: 03/31/11 Review Submitted: 04/07/11

My wife and I spent a week here and thoroughly enjoyed our time in the apartment. It is hard to explain how nice it feels to come up to a door on a street in Florence with the key to your own apartment. Pros: The location is fabulous. It is near to all the tourist sites and there are all the businesses that you need within a hundred yards. There is a bakery just outside the front door and a Salumeria just down the block. The Salumeria had a selection of cold cuts and a small selection of grocery items. They also had a few wines which were both reasonably priced and excellent. The Badia a Coltibuono was wonderful. Further up the block is a small supermarket with all the items you might need. There are a number of restaurants including one recommended by Rick Steves just across the street. The apartment is clean and comfortable. The bathroom is very nice and has a washing machine in it. There is also a large refrigerator just outside the bathroom. This apartment, and two others were part of a doctor's office and home which is why there is the nice entry hallway. There are two (very) small balconies, one outside the living room and one outside the bathroom. These are in an air shaft so there is no view but there is also no street noise so the place is quiet at night. Con: Only one and not particularly important to us. The "kitchen" consists of a small cabinet which has a very small sink and an electric burner setup. This is not something for cooking a real meal but it did well for boiling eggs to go with the fresh rolls at breakfast. There are a number of places nearby where you can get good and inexpensive take out food. We tended to do that and have dinner in with a nice bottle of wine. There is also a microwave for heating food and water for tea and coffee. There is a computer available for all the apartments and there is also wireless internet access which worked very well for us.Would we stay here again? Certainly. This apartment offers charm and comfort. We would also very seriously consider the Prisco apartment just across the hall which is quite elegant and has a nice kitchen.

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Guest: Isabelle
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/11

We spent Christmas and New Year at this lovely apartment and it was a pleasure to step out into the heart of the city, all festively decorated for the holidays. The location is unbeatable - within minutes of walk of major sights and shopping. We were comfortable, cozy and cheerfully welcomed by Miki and Franco. Welcoming the New Year as fireworks sparkled high over the Arno was amazing. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

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Guest: Kurt
Date of Stay: 11/13/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

Miki and Franco met us at the apartment right on time and showed us through the checklist i.e. how the washing machine works. They are a delightful couple and even provided us with a bottle of and a Florence map! The apartment was fantastic with a large bedroom and very comfortable bed; large well equipped bathroom with a great walk in shower; very comfy living area with American coffee maker and coffee and a very serviceable kitchette; and even a safe. The building and apartments area is fantastic! Like a fortress just half a block from the Strozzi Palace and the shopping district right around the corner. The pastry shop 2 doors was fabulous and was Cafe Megara right next door. Just a delightful few minutes walk (location, location, location) to anywhere in Florence including the Mercato Centrale and the Ponte Vecchio. The neighborhood is great and very local (we never felt like strangers) even though it's just a few steps from major tourist sites. We loved them both - Florence and Strozzi! Because we had an early flight out Miki and Franco checked us out the evening before and even arraigned for a taxi (which was right on time) to pick us up for the airport. Oh, and seek out Ristorante Caruso on via della Moro for a fabulous meal and enertaining evening!

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Guest: Nancy & Larry
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/20/10

I just wanted to follow up and tell you what an amazing visit we had in Florence and how much we enjoyed staying in the Strozzi apartment. Miki and Franco were wonderful and helpful hosts. What a beautiful apartment and what an amazing location! It couldn't have been better. It was also a very nice convenience to have the washing machine. The bed was so comfortable and the pillows were probably the best away from home I have ever slept on. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is that we loved it and were not ready to leave! When we return to Florence, we will be in touch! Thanks so much.

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Guest: Brian
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

The Strozzi apartment in Florence was a real highlight of our month-long trip through Europe. The location was perfect, right in the middle of everything. It was a short walk from the train station. But it was also a short walk to everything else in Florence. I was initially concerned that it would be noisy based on the location. But the windows open to the back of the building and it proved to the be the most comfortable and quietest of all our accomodations. In addition to a large bed in the master bedroom, there are two twin beds as part of the fold out sofa for our two children. The kitchen is a little unusual because there is a small stove and sink in a cabinet in the living room and the refrigerator is in the walk-in closet between the master bedroom and bathroom. But we ate most of our meals out and it worked well for the few meals we had at the apartment. Part of the apartment's comfort was the well functioning air conditioning. It worked quiet and effective. I would highly recommend the Strozzi apartment to anyone visiting Florence and I hope we can return soon.

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Guest: Brynn
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

We had a FABULOUS time in Florence (despite the 95 degree heat.....yikes!) and we loved the Strozzi apartment itself as well as the location! Miki and her husband were very nice people and we enjoyed meeting them. We will be sure to spread the word about Italy Perfect and the Strozzi apartment.

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Guest: Gerard
Date of Stay: 06/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

We stayed in this apartment for six nights at the end of a fourteen night stay throughout Italy. As we were staying in hotels the freedom of the apartment was most welcome.The location within a short walking distance from the main railway station was beneficial as it allowed the opportunity to journey beyond Florence on short day excursions. The location was very convenient to most of the main city attractions and to restaurants and shopping which are just at your doorstep. The service provided on our arrival was both welcoming and informative. The free and unlimited access to the internet was without doubt a bonus. If we had any complaints it was with the cooking facilities and whilst we were warned about this on reading previous comments, we were disappointed that the facility was so limited as one of the reasons for selecting an apartment was to have the facility of eating in on occasions however this would not put us off recommending this property to others. All in all a very relaxing and enjoyable end to our holiday.

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Guest: Mike & Marie
Date of Stay: 05/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

We had 9 days in the Strozzi in May and this was a perfect place and location. 10mins walk from the train station and every major site in Firenze. Just above a bakery for fresh breakfast and surrounded by good restaurant choices. For those who can afford it also too close to Gucci, Fendi, Bulgari, LVT. Great apartment with enough room to spread out and make yourself at home. Wifi to keep yourelf connected and balconies to relax on. Franco and Miki met us when we arrived and that was the perfect start to our stay with some nice Santovino to welcome us. Thank you Lisa and Italy perfect for the great organisation and helpful information. Try this you can't go wrong.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 12/17/09 Review Submitted: 12/16/09

We loved our visit to Florence and it was made even more enjoyable because the Strozzi was in the middle of everything. We could walk to everything and the nearby restaurants were great! The owners were so sweet and helpful and made us feel right at home. Would stay there again! Jeannette, Texas

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Date of Stay: 11/14/09 Review Submitted: 11/13/09

My daughter and I spent a wonderful week in Florence and our stay in the Strozzi apartment made is a comfortable one. It was nice to have a living area and separate bedroom with spacious bathroom and even a dressing area. Strozzi faces an inner courtyard which is quieter than facing the street. There were a couple of evenings, when people staying across the courtyard from us played their music very loudly but it really didn't bother us since we liked that kind of music! We felt very secure at Strozzi knowing that we were in a building with an outside locking door, down a hall with its own locking door and on the third floor (U.S.). The elevator came in handy when we came and went with our luggage, but other days we used the stairs and convinced ourselves that we were walking off all of the great food we were eating. The apartment is very centrally located and we walked to everything we wanted to see with no problem. We took advantage of the use of the mobile phone and it worked well for our needs. There were only a few small problems we encountered. There are three computers in the shared area, however only one was able to get internet access. The other two seemed to need reconfiguring. Also, we could not get the printer to work when we wanted to print out boarding passes. The other small issue was with the kitchenette. Instead of a kitchen, Strozzi has a four- burner stove, sink and small fridge located in the living area in a large armoire-like cabinet. The two back burners didn't work and neither did the fridge. There is however a fridge located in the dressing area that did work. If you intend to do any meal preperation at all, the cooking facilities at Strozzi may not be enough. There was no work surface area and it was a bit tricky to juggle various kitchen chores at once. Over all, we had a fantastic visit and would definitely use Italy Perfect again. The comfort and convenience of a centrally located apartment beats out a hotel every time. Mary Ellen Splinter Minnesota

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 09/11/09

The location and apartment itself couldn't have been better. The 3 of us were quite comfortable, and the second bathroom down the hall was very handy. We appreciated having the internet and wireless available. The location was great, right in the heart of the city center. The only drawback was the noise. We kept our windows open because it was warm, rather than use the air conditioning. The noise late at night from the other apartments was significant. Bring your earplugs or shut the doors! We were met arrival and well oriented. I had private Italian lessons for a week at Istituto Italiano nearby and it was great. Margaret Boise, Idaho [In addition to the bathroom off the Strozzi bedroom there is an extra bathroom for the exclusive use of Strozzi or Prisco apartment guests down a private hall. You are likely to hear the neighbors when guests & the other building residents have their windows open, as you would anywhere in the world where there is close quarters, an adjustment for travelers who are accustomed to living in private, standalone houses. Lisa, Italy Perfect]

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Date of Stay: 08/18/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

This apartment was in an excellent location in Florence. We were extremely grateful to Miki and Franco [the greeters] who helped us out immeasurably with our lost luggage - which required waiting for delivery over three different days and too many phone calls. They were very very sweet, warm, comforting and had a great sense of humour - even when helping us struggle with a phone card problem. They seem to love what they do, and we were lucky to have their help. They also smoothed our stay with respect to tips re travel- bus to Siena, train to Lucca - and offered lots of helpful information about restaurants. The trattoria we frequented the most was the the Antique Carrosseria which had great pizza for the kids and overall delicious meals. On the other side of the river - a great family friendly pizzeria was Dante's and the best gelato we had in Florence - on the corner , at the river, contemporary design, but can't remember the name. Also have to mention the best meal we had - truly superb - also a short walk from the apartment at Gustovino. The apartment was certainly big enough for a family of four, the air conditioning not nearly as expensive as we thought and the building, of course, very quiet. The cafe at the ground level two doors down was excellent for your morning macchiato. We did shop for a few things nearby - but favoured a likely all to expensive fruit martket in between the two big piazzas. All in all a great 7 days, and without Miki and Franco we would have not been able to enjoy most of it, nor see nearly as much art! Thanks again. Lisa and Howard, Toronto, Canada

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Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 07/01/09

The Strozzi apartment was a great place to stay in Florence. Conveniently located near the train and bus stations, we found it to be a good location from which to make our daily excursions. The accommodations were comfortable and met our needs for a place to collapse after a day of touring Florence. Our hosts were quite accommodating and even arranged for our cab on the day of our departure. Now the bad news. When we arrived we had no idea of where we could find a grocery store to purchase food. This information was not provided, but would have been very helpful if it had been. After walking around a few days, we eventually located one, where we purchased some water. However, this is one vital piece of information Italy Perfect should provide to future guests. Paul & Amy DeBusschere, Atlanta, GA [We will try harder to point out to guests to read the information we provide in every guests' confirmation which lists two alimentari (small mom-and-pop style grocers) which are located within one block of the Strozzi apartment. Also, in the Italy Perfect Florence Information guide that was included with their confirmation there is a listing for a larger supermarket nearby. We recommend guests contact their greeter with this type of question as it would have been readily answered. Lisa, Italy Perfect]

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Date of Stay: 04/02/09 Review Submitted: 04/01/09

We had the opportunity to stay at the Strozzi last month. What a wonderful apartment in a wonderful location. I can't think of a single thing that I would change about the accommodations. The restaurant suggestions by Italy Perfect were very helpful, I would recommend you try any of those on the list. We were never disappointed. The service at the Strozzi was excellent, very professional and very helpful. What a fantastic stay in Florence! David and Paula, Austin, Texas

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Date of Stay: 04/02/09 Review Submitted: 04/01/09

Our vacation to Florence was wonderful. Just like in the movies. Everything was just as you had written in your packet. The apartment was clean, organized and beautiful. What fun we had! I know our travel plans in the future will include your services. Mary H. & Carole S., Toms River, New Jersey

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Date of Stay: 03/02/09 Review Submitted: 03/01/09

Italy Perfect made planning our trip to Italy much easier! I always got prompt answers to questions, the info sent to us was very helpful and both accommodations worked out great for us! We also stayed in a pensione, a 5 star hotel and a 2 star hotel in various Italian cities. By far our favorite places to stay were the two apts. we rented ; the Strozzi in Florence and the Via Veneto in Rome [VRBO #79276]. Having quiet, peaceful, but pretty, places to stay where we could spread out and relax after long days of walking, eating and sightseeing was great. Having windows you could open at night was wonderful for me. The washer in both places cut down on clothes we needed to bring (leaving much more room in our suitcases for gifts we brought back).I read the other reviews and went to several places they recommended. Our recommendations in Florence include: For dinner: Trattoria Sostanza, Via del Porcellana 25/r, 39-055-212-691. Reservations needed- order the chicken, beef and artichoke omelet. Also Trattoria 4 Leoni, Via del Vellutini 1/r, Piazza della Passera, 39-055-218-562, reservations recommended. Order the gnocchi. Find Grom for gelato and anywhere in Florence for the best cappuccino in the world! Doris & Jess, Santa Rosa , CA

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Date of Stay: 02/02/09 Review Submitted: 02/01/09

The accommodations were amazing. Great location and setting. My brother and I probably enjoyed sightseeing and sleeping in the most (we are university students). As previously stated, the location and neighborhood were wonderful and there were really no problems or drawbacks whatsoever. The greeter was very nice and helpful with all of our questions and had great patience and understanding despite our lack of ability to speak or understand most of the Italian language. Thank you very much. Elliott and Mallory Purdy, United States of America

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Date of Stay: 01/02/09 Review Submitted: 01/01/09

We are two middle aged ladies who are dedicated art lovers and museum goers. We spent a week in the Strozzi apartment in late October, 2008 and loved every minute. The location is in a safe, upscale, conveniently situated neighborhood, with every needed service nearby. Our expectations were exceeded, and we plan to stay in Strozzi again within a year or two.Our dealings with Italy Perfect were exceptional. Every detail was handled professionally and to our satisfaction. We plan to use this company whenever possible, and recommend Italy Perfect without hesitation to all travelers. Martha and Jacquie, Arizona and Upstate New York

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Date of Stay: 12/02/08 Review Submitted: 12/01/08

We spent the first 2 weeks of November in the Strozzi apartment and loved it. Miki and Franco were delightful and very helpful. The apartment is beautiful and comfortable, and we liked that it is part of a private corridor with computer room and other amenities. The location is very central--we walked everywhere. We did cook simple meals, although since there is no counter space it required some juggling. The Mercato Centrale is a fabulous source of food and shopping there was a highlight of our trip. Thank you, Lisa, for answering all of my questions so quickly, and thanks to Miki and Franco for being perfect hosts. Susan and Toby, Potomac, Maryland

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Date of Stay: 11/02/08 Review Submitted: 11/01/08

Overall we were very pleased with Strozzi. The location was great; we loved the neighborhood. The use of the computer, internet, and printer was a bonus that made the trip so much easier. All the recommendations for nearby restaurants and shops were right on. Service was very good. No complaints at all. Appreciated having a lift, washing machine and bidet, TV, lots of room. And the welcome basket with a bottle of wine that we drank out on the terrace was a very nice touch. K, USA

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Date of Stay: 11/02/08 Review Submitted: 11/01/08

My mom and I were returning to Firenze to visit my little sister in the last few weeks of her semester abroad. I too had lived in Firenze over 10 years ago, so I knew the area that apartment would be located in. As the taxi pulled up I was very excited to see that the apartment was not only wonderfully located but it was right down the street from one of my favorite places to eat (La Spada=astounding food!)Miki and France were waiting for us with open arms, and a bottle of Vin Santo. They explained were everything was located and left us feeling cared for and well taken care of. The computer room was a huge plus as well as the loaner cell phone. The apartment itself was wonderfully laid out and had an abundance of cooking supplies. Though it would have been nice to have a DVD player in the unit. We did enjoy flipping through the satellite TV channels. It was great being able to wake up make a cup of coffee and just relax in the living room. My mom enjoyed meeting our neighbors and exchanging stories of their travels. The location of the apartment was great as well seeing that it is just a 5 minute walk to the bus or train station. I plan on returning to Italy later this year and I will definitely try to stay here again. Thank you for an marvelous time!Miki and France were waiting for us with open arms, and a bottle of Vin Santo. They explained were everything was located and left us feeling cared for and well taken care of. The computer room was a huge plus as well as the loaner cell phone. The apartment itself was wonderfully laid out and had an abundance of cooking supplies. Though it would have been nice to have a DVD player in the unit. We did enjoy flipping through the satellite TV channels. Piper Taylor, Huntington Beach, CA

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Date of Stay: 10/02/08 Review Submitted: 10/01/08

Thank you Lisa for your services once again [repeat guests]. We really enjoyed our second stay in Strozzi. The apartment was again clean and comfortable. We look forward to staying again on our next extended visit in Florence. Gail S., Chelmsford, MA

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Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/30/08

We absolutely loved the Strozzi apartment and plan to stay there again as soon as possible. We may not make it back until September,2010, but you will definitely hear from us well in advance of the trip, to reserve that marvelous apartment. Many, many thanks to you and your team at Italy Perfect for a memorable and satisfying visit to Florence. Martha Green, Paradise Valley, AZ

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Date of Stay: 09/02/08 Review Submitted: 09/01/08

We had a WONDERFUL time in Florence. The apartment was perfect in every way-very comfortable, cozy, clean, and well located. Miki and Franco were very gracious and informative. Mary and I toured the city for all 5 days and wish we would have been able to stay another week or two. You and Italy Perfect are to be congratulated on how well you prepare your guests for their upcoming vacations. We will definitely use you and properties when we head to Rome and Paris in the future. Thank you for everything. John Kuczkowski, Madison, Wisconsin

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Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/01/08

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. The apartment was great. Great area and everything perfect! I recommended your site to some other parents that will be visiting their kids in Florence who are on the same study program w/my daughter and will as well to anyone else that I hear of travels coming up. Thanks so much again! If and when I return to Florence or to any of your other locations, I will definitely be in touch! Amy Sry, New York, NY

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Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/01/08

Just want to send a note to let you know how much we enjoyed our visit to Florence. The apartment made us feel , if only briefly, like we were living in Florence and not merely visitors. Miki and her husband could not have been kinder to us upon arrival and were so thoughtful remembering to call for a cab for our early morning departure. Please send our regards to Miki and family and tell her how much we enjoyed staying at the Strozzi and I would most certainly return and recommend it to my family and friends. Thanks so much. Arrevederci! B. Rossen, East Lansing, Michigan

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Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/01/08

The Strozzi apartment was fabulous. I can't wait to return there with my husband. Diane Rixey, Larkspur, California

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Date of Stay: 07/02/08 Review Submitted: 07/01/08

The apartment was great! Lisa Gemme, Portland, Oregon

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Date of Stay: 05/02/08 Review Submitted: 05/01/08

We had a fabulous time in Florence and the apartment was perfect! We couldn't have asked for better hosts - Miki and Franco were delightful! We will definitely want to stay there again on future trips to Italy and will spread the word about your service to our friends and family. Thank you so much for all the information and advice - it was very helpful and helped quell some of our jitters about traveling to Italy for the first time. Libby Lass and family, Shutesbury, Massachusetts

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Date of Stay: 04/02/08 Review Submitted: 04/01/08

Our stay at the Strozzi apartment was most enjoyable. We stayed 8 nights but reserved an extra night at the beginning to ensure we could get in and take a nap after arriving from the States early in the morning. Calling from the Florence airport was easy and communicating with Franco on the phone was not a problem as his English was fine for telling him we had arrived and would be taking a taxi to the apartment shortly. Both Miki and Franco were extremely nice and showed us the whole apartment on our arrival. The apartment was extremely clean and well maintained. We didn't do any cooking but we were shown a good selection of equipment for cooking in the small kitchen armoire. The bed was comfortable (something I find rare in Italy) and the extra pillows available were a big bonus. The shower was large and had good water flow with plenty of hot water. Laundry detergent, hand soap, bath gel and shampoo were available. A complementary bottle of Chianti and water were also provided. The location is great - just two blocks from the Piazza della Repubblica and within walking distance from all major sights in Florence. The apartment was quiet with the exception of a neighbor who watched TV past midnight several nights. You could hear the sound in the bathroom. I didn't notice it at all in the bedroom but my husband who's more sensitive to sound at night did. Still, we would stay here again. Having internet access in the shared computer room was great as we could check the weather forecasts daily. We also took advantage of the loaner cell phone multiple times. Thanks Lisa for accurately describing the apartment and responding so quickly to all of our questions. The extra information you provided on Florence and general travel in Italy was also very good. We hope to have the opportunity to stay in the Stozzi again. Gail S., Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Date of Stay: 03/02/08 Review Submitted: 03/01/08

Thank you Lisa! We had a wonderful stay at the Strozzi apartment. Miki was delightful to deal with. Having the computer room available was a big plus! Of course, the location is fantastic and we loved having our morning espresso at the beautiful Caffe Giacosa right across the street. Thank you so much for all your help and the great info provided to us before our trip! We'll definitely stay there again if we ever get back to Florence. Ann McClennan, Lynwood, Washington

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Date of Stay: 01/02/08 Review Submitted: 01/01/08

We had a nice time, despite 7 days of rain each morning. The accomodations were as you described and the location was tremendous. Miki's family history was fun to learn about. She was adorable and wanted to speak English and with my little knowledge of Italian we communicated pretty well. Franco did a great job of describing how to use everything and does have a decent command of the English language. They truly know what hospitality is. The accommodations were superb. The location was tremendous as you descibe on your website. We were able to walk everywhere and did not need to take a cab anywhere. We walked so much, even though there was quite a bit of rain, but the location made the weather not interrupt our visit. It was truly a comfort to have the doors and system of entering and exiting the apartments be so secure. We were only women and we felt very safe. When we did have the rain it was so convenient to have the Osteria de Bella Donna, Trattoria Trebbie and La Spada within a block or so. Each one had excellent food. The location of the little market just outside the door helped us when we wanted to just stay in. I appreciate your instruction sheet so much and it really helped us in so many ways. The selection of books that are in the apartment are also very helpful, I added a couple for the library for other guests use. The driver you recommened was excellent and communicates well in English and is very internet savy. Upon our arrival, as you instructed, we called Miki from the drivers phone. When we were walking in the door, they were there and Franco help us with our luggage. They showed us into the apartment. We entered the hallway/ foyer and were moved by the appointments and beautifully painted walls and cabinets. The Strozzi apartment was perfect for my daughter and I...it was amazingly quiet. The first day we arrived my daughter and I slept thru until 1pm without even knowing it. Truthfully, have never done that in Europe, but it help us adjust to the time change very quickly. The large bathroom was very updated and adequate. The towel warmers are tied into the radiator somehow and are truly a delight as they dry the towels when the heat comes on. Diane DiPaola Hunt, Atlanta, Georgia

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