Oltrarno Gem 2 Baths a/C Wifi Great Value Super Monthly Rate

• It was really wonderful, just as described.

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  It was really wonderful, just as described.

  • Guest Brian, North Carolina
  • Date of stay 04/19/13
  • Review Submitted 05/14/13
  Last Friday, we finished our two-week stay in Olivia. It was wonderful, just as described. Roomy, sunny, clean and full of Angela's attention to detail. We loved staying in the Oltarno on the quiet street. Maryjane loved Angela's pretty, embroidered sheets. Angela was a gracious, attentive host. We think the restaurants are better over on Via della Spada (Marione, La Spada), 5 minute walk away. But now I prefer staying on Via di Santo Spirito (quieter, less crowded but still very close to everything. As always, your resources were a blessing to our travel.

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• It was really wonderful, just as described.

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  It was really wonderful, just as described.

  • Guest Brian, Fairview, North Carolina
  • Date of stay 04/19/13
  • Review Submitted 05/09/13
  Last Friday, we finished our two-week stay in Olivia. It was wonderful, just as described. Roomy, sunny, clean and full of Angela's attention to detail. We loved staying in the Oltarno on the quiet street. Maryjane loved Angela's pretty, embroidered sheets. Angela was a gracious, attentive host. We think the restaurants are better over on Via della Spada (Marione, La Spada), 5 minute walk away. But now I prefer staying on Via di Santo Spirito (quieter, less crowded but still very close to everything. As always, your resources were a blessing to our travel.

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• Home Away from Home

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  Home Away from Home

  • Guest Kelly & Elliot, San Diego, CA
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/19/12
  The Olivia apartment was perfect for our stay in Florence. Unlike most other visitors, we were able to stay for almost 3 months! Olivia became like home for us and was a great base while we took cooking classes at the local In Tavola cooking school, discovered Florence, and also visited many other wonderful cities in Italy. The location was perfect and very easy to find our way back from wherever our ventures took us. It was close to many great restaurants and shops, our cooking school, markets and even the train station was just a short walk. There were quite a few stairs to get up to the apartment, but with all of the walking we did, they became easier and easier. Angela, the owner, and her husband couldn't have been nicer and were very helpful on arrival and all throughout our stay. All we had to do was email a question or concern and she was on it. Having 2 bathrooms was wonderful and also a washer/dryer, although it didn't live up to the models we have here in the states, it served us well. Most other rentals only had washers. The best thing about Olivia though is the location in the Oltrarno district of Florence. We would not hesitate to stay there again or recommend it to future visitors.

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• Olivia, a great location in Florence

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  Olivia, a great location in Florence

  • Guest Nancy Thomson, California
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  Olivia is minutes away from Florence's major sites, but in a much quieter and less touristy neighborhood. After a day navigating in the crowded tourist areas, it was wonderful to come back to the relative serenity of Olivia. The apartment is comfortable (the second bathroom is a plus!) and clean and light-filled. The only downside is the stairs. We knew we were going to be climbing stairs, but I must warn anyone who has the least concern about being able to manage stairs to consider carefully before selecting Olivia. They are many and steep. We were there a week, and were always puffing and panting by the time we made it to the top floor. (We are in our late 60s.) That said, being on the top floor of the building makes the apartment very light and bright and you have a nice birdseye view of the street.

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• Wonderful location and great experience

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  Wonderful location and great experience

  • Guest Renee
  • Date of stay 04/28/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  The Olivia apartment is a great choice as a base in Florence. It is cozy and charming. The location on Via di Santo Spirito is very convenient near many excellent cafes, restaurants, and food shops. I was glad we were on the quieter Oltrano side of the river which I thought was much nicer, more local, and a lot more peaceful than the other side which is more crowded and touristy. This was an ideal location.??The apartment itself is nicely furnished, cozy, and comfortable. The service at check in was excellent. It was our anniversary and we were given extra treats including beautiful flowers and a bottle of wine. I appreciated the welcome basket of coffee, jams, and crackers. This is a very nice touch to the apartment and makes guests feel welcome right away. It is a beautiful historic building. ??In the area, I especially liked the Piazza della Passera and Piazza Santo Spirito. There are many nice restaurants just within a few minutes walk from the apartment. Great location! ??While in Florence, I recommend taking a wine tasting class at the Tuscan Wine School just near the Olivia apartment, dining at 4 Leoni at the Piazza della Passera also near the apartment, and taking a day trip in a vintage Fiat 500 with the 500 Touring Club. All were great experiences.

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