Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!

2 bedroomsSleeps 6484 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Check out the area

Firenze, Toscana

Piazza del Duomo12 min walk
Uffizi Gallery13 min walk
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore14 min walk
Florence (FLR-Peretola)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy the charms of the Florence Historic centre and the S. Croce lifestyle during your stay. Strategic location: every Florence historic centre site is walkable from the Maia apt (Uffizi, San Marco, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella, Piazzale MIchelangelo..). It is a lovely nest just remodeled down to the last details to make your stay comfortable and romantic: oak-beamed, wood ceiling and parquet, chip in making a warm atmosphere

The Space
Central, light and very quiet, the Maia is a charming and lovely vacation rental set on pretty street in Santa Croce area. The apartment consists of: 1 bright living room with sofa-bed; extendable dining table to seat six, TV and fully fitted kitchen ; 1 master bedroom with double bed, TV, chest of drawers, french window; 1 small bathroom with shower; 1 loft bedroom with closet and 2 single bed: one bed upstairs, one high-quality pouf bed (which can accommodate guests of any age) downstairs. Oak-beamed, and parquet in every bedroom.
Guest Access
Dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, fridge with small freezer; toaster, kettle, tableware, hair dryer, children camp bed, hoover. Cotton linen and towels provided. New and silent air conditioning system in every room, free WIFI; 2 TV.
Interaction with Guests
We will be at the apt for the check-in time to meet you and to provide all necessary information about the apt and about the Florence services and activities. You can contact us in every moment for any additional information and need.
The Neighborhood
Enjoy the charms of the Florence Historic center and Santa Croce lifestyle during your stay in Florence. A variety of attractions are only a short walk away. The apartment is located at the second floor of a just refurbished old and typical building, near to the most famous sites: few minutes from Santa Croce church, Dome, Ponte Vecchio, Bargello and Uffizi. Santa Croce is one of the most cool and popular florentine locations. The area is lined with restaurants, cafés, shopping spots (email hidden)ly atmosphere. Stroll down to the Macci’s street in S. Ambrogio area you'll find the lively famous food market with all kind of fresh products. There you will also find a pay and display parking. Do visit the Ciompi square with its antiquities market. Finally, I am a good cooker and food lover, so just ask for restaurant recommendations!
Getting around
Car Not Necessary.
The Florence old town centre is full of pedestrian areas, small and easy to visit walking . Anyway the Maia apt is 205 mt far away from the pay and display parking of S.Ambrogio.
The Maia apt is close enough to walk to all of the sites:
4 minutes from the Santa Croce church
13 minutes from Piazza Signoria and the Uffizi
14 minutes from the Dome
9 minutes from Bargello
15 minutes from Ponte Vecchio
Other Things to Note
Children under 3 years FOR FREE
Chek-in after 3 p.m. and check-out up to 11 a.m.
Note – the apt has two separate bedrooms so it is perfect for families of 4 or for a couple. The additional two sleeping accommodations are in the living room sofa-bed.
The wood staircase in the little loft room is steep.
The building staircase is easy anyway we want to underline that it is a walk up building (NO LIFT)
No housekeeping service during the stay

Property manager

Eugenia

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Small size and very polite

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Florence

This apartment is located in Santa Croce, a neighborhood in Florence, and is near theme parks. Historic Center - Downtown and Basilica of Santa Croce are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Traveling with kids? Consider Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours, mountain biking, and horse riding in the area.

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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

Historic Center - Downtown - 7 min walk
Piazza del Duomo - 12 min walk
Uffizi Gallery - 13 min walk
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 14 min walk
Piazzale Michelangelo - 5 min drive

Getting around

Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 5 min drive
Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 17 min walk
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

La Divina Pizza - 3 min walk
Enoteca Dè Macci - 3 min walk
Baldovino - 4 min walk
Queer - 4 min walk
Hippopiada - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! located?

Located in the center of Florence, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Teatro Verdi, Historic Center - Downtown, and Basilica of Santa Croce. Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 15 minutes. Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) is 17 minutes by foot and Florence Campo di Marte Station is 18 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Apr 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute.

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marc H.

Mar 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Shower

The bathroom and the shower was very small if you’re 6 foot tall very unpleasant

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy L.

Oct 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

You're on your own here -- owner is checked out

Check-in was unnecessarily awful and, in hindsight, a sign of things to come. Eugenia told me to meet her friend at the apartment at 5pm. I arrived at 4:50 pm. There were at least six apartments listed outside and she hadn't given me further instructions so I waited for her friend to show up outside (I couldn't get inside). At 5:20 pm I messaged her that he was still not there; she said he actually was. That's when she (finally) told me to ring the bell for the apartment labeled "Forte". When I got up to the apartment, her friend was mad at me because I was "late"! I never received any acknowledgement or apology from Eugenia for her oversight and inconveniencing both me and her friend. The shower had a lot of gross black mold you could both see and feel. When I asked for it to be cleaned, Eugenia said "Most people don't complain about it." !!! She had it cleaned the next day but complained to me it cost her 30 euros. The shower wouldn't drain properly, filling up very quickly, until I opened the drain and cleaned out what amounted to a pony tail's worth of long hair. Disgusting! I explicitly stated to Eugenia long before I arrived that I needed reliable wifi and she assured me the new fiber internet would be great. She neglected to mention the network is shared with another apartment and if anyone else is using it, your connection freezes up and is unusable. I had to let her know in advance when I really needed it to work so she could tell the others not to use it. That fixed the problem. There are no instructions for how to use any of the appliances and Eugenia can't tell you if you ask. One day I hired her cleaner to clean the apartment while I was away for a few days and Eugenia scolded me for leaving on the air. The air was technically "on", but had not blown any cold air for more than a week as it was getting colder. Where I come from, this does not waste energy, which I am conscious of. She never offered any instructions about her preferences for this or anything else, just reacted critically after the fact. Anytime I asked for help with how to use something, she replied quickly but usually with something like "figure it out yourself" and seemed annoyed. Eugenia doesn't live in Florence any more and seems very disinterested in the guest experience. There are many better places to stay in Florence for the same price I later discovered.

Stayed 40 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Oct 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in the Santa Croce neighborhood. Away from the crowds but close to everything in Florence.

Good property.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

May 11, 2019

Beautiful apartment

It was an overall seamless and wonderful experience

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Eugenia

Ciao, sono Eugenia.
I love to meet people from all over the world.
I also love cooking: I’m graduate at the Cordon Bleu cooking school and olive oil taster, for this reasons sometimes I hold cooking courses at home.
When I travel I like to find nice hosts, clean houses, warm atmosphere and it’s exactly what I want to give you! (and…some cooking tips too:))