Sunny living room with views of rooftops & trees. Comfortable sofas.
Location: San Lorenzo, Florence, Firenze (Florence) Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Lungarno Vespucci, Borgo Ognissanti) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Apartment
We welcome your inquiries & will respond within 1 business day. The calendar is up-to-date. There is a 4 night minimum booking period & 7 night minimum Christmas, New Years, Easter.
The Vespucci apartment is located in the historic center near the Ponte Amerigo Vespucci bridge. It is on a street one block from the Arno river. Luckily, the street the apartment is on in a limited traffic zone so it is notably quiet, something that is a rare find in such a prime Florence historic center location. Enjoy strolling along the scenic Arno river, delight in seeing the Tuscan hills in the distance and teams of rowers gracefully making their way upriver. An easy walk away is the produce market in the Cascine Park where you'll feel like a local buying fresh produce & delicacies for meals back at the apartment.
Take a walk through the Vespucci apartment by viewing the video. See link above.
INTERIOR
The apartment was renovated in 2007 so the kitchen and bathrooms are fresh and up-to-date. It is a comfortably furnished apartment just perfect for a family or two couples who want to escape the hustle and bustle since it just a few blocks walk to the major sites of historic interest. It is a thoughtfully furnished, clean and comfortable apartment.
The apartment is on the 4th floor (U.S. designation) with elevator. The apartment hallway is of grand proportions: wide, high, well lit. Off this area is a small balcony that overlooks the back gardens of the neighboring apartment buildings. Enjoy sitting on the balcony, taking in views of everyday life of the Florentines, sipping your coffee & reading the paper on lazy mornings.
The living room and second bedroom are to the right off the hallway. The kitchen, master bedroom with adjoining bathroom and the second bathroom are to the left off the hallway. A storage room at the end of the hallway is perfect for storing luggage.
The cheerful living room has two comfortable love seats. The windows overlook the street below with pleasant, unobstructed views of trees and rooftops. There is a dining table in the living room expands to seat up to six people. Two additional chairs can be brought in from the kitchen. Handsome polished terazzo floors in the living room, hallway and bedrooms are typical of the era the building was built. The kitchen has attractive terracotta tiles.
The master bedroom has a queen size bed and a large window. The bedroom is extremely quiet since it faces the back of the building. A bathroom adjoins this bedroom.
The second bedroom has two twin beds and a window overlooking the street. It gets lots of light and because of the limited traffic zone, minimal noise. The second bathroom is across the hall.
Both bathrooms have a fully enclosed shower, sink and toilet and have been recently remodeled.
The kitchen is very nice with a large window that admits plenty of light. There is good countertop space, new appliances, a large (by Italian standards) refrigerator with separate freezer compartment, dishwasher, microwave, gas 4-burner stove, electric oven, a small table with seating for two and an attractive Tuscan terra cotta tile floor. The kitchen comes equipped with pots, pans, dishes.
Please see link below for more photos, information, map showing location, guest comments
***4 NIGHT MINIMUM BOOKING PERIOD, 1 WEEK MINIMUM EASTER, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR'S WEEKS***
We honestly do not take shorter stays.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
€935/4 nights .. €1065/5 nights .. €1200/6 nights .. €1335/week
€3335/4 weeks
4 night minimum booking period. 1 week minimum holiday weeks.
4 people maximum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Inviting Florence Apartment Perfect for 2 Couples or a Family
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose San Lorenzo
Roomy, pristine apartment
Layout is great for two couples since there are two equivalent sized bedrooms & bathrooms
Close to the sites, which are an easy walk away, but away from the noise
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Arno river strolls
Proximity to wonderful Cascine open air market
Real neighborhood feel
Owner's Map of San Lorenzo
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
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- Sunny living room with views of rooftops & trees. Comfortable sofas. - Florence Vacation Apartment Near the U.S. Consulate and the Arno River.
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- Kitchen is a cook's delight. Fully up-to-date with all amenities & sunny window. - Florence Vacation Apartment Near the U.S. Consulate and the Arno River.
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- Roomy entry with a cute little terrace, perfect for sipping morning espresso! - Florence Vacation Apartment Near the U.S. Consulate and the Arno River.
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- Grand proportions in well-lit hallway that runs down center of apartment
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- Two comfy love seats in the living room, relax & plan the day's excursions.
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- Light filled master bedroom with adjoining bathroom.
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- Master bath adjoins master bedroom.
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- Second bedroom has two twin beds. Desk is handy for checking email on free WiFi
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- Second bathroom with large enclose shower, heated towel racks in winter
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- Views of neighboring gardens from the little terrace, kitchen, master bedroom
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- Enjoy Arno river strolls, take in views of the Florence hills in the distance
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- Nearby Borgo Ognissanti ceramic shop with beautiful renaissance architecture
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- Fresco painted by Ghirlandaio for the Vespucci family in the Chiesa d'Ognissanti
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- Watch rowers up and down the Arno river just one block from the apartment
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- Della Robbia lunette above the doors of the famous Chiesa Ognissanti
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- Cascine open-air market has a bountiful variety of fresh produce
Traveler Reviews (12)
Guest: Barbara
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Date of Stay: 05/09/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
As I wrote in my entry in the guest book, the Vespucci apartment was that rare commodity--a place that matched, indeed surpassed, its description. We were pleasantly surprised by the lovely view out of the living room window, which didn't show up in the pictures of the apartment. Everything about the visit was perfect. We had some trouble getting our I-Pad to work and our hosts were so conscientious about trying to solve the problem, including inviting us to use their computer. (By the way, it was a short-lived problem and after a few hours we were able to send and receive messages.) They were also kind enough to make a dinner reservation for us the first night and to fill us in with information on the area. I loved the location of the apartment, which had been accurately described as not in the center of the city. After a full day amongst crowds, made up primarily of our fellow countrymen, it was lovely to retreat to the quiet of the apartment and the largely Italian neighborhood. Although we had been in Italy many times before and therefore did not make use of much of the background information you provided, there were several nuggets there that were invaluable to us. We loved the reading lists too and left several of your recommended books behind for the next tenants. We will absolutely use Italy Perfect again and have indeed already recommended you.
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Guest: Sue M.
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Date of Stay: 10/06/10
Review Submitted: 10/29/10
Our ten days in Florence were made even more wonderful by this amazing jewel of an apartment located in a clean, quiet and safe neighborhood just east of the city hub. Everything, and I really mean everything, was within easy walking distance which enabled us to experience Florence the very best way: on foot. As an added bonus to our daily walk, we were able to amble along beside the beautiful Arno going to and from the apartment. For the day trips we took (to Siena, Lucca, Borgo San Lorenzo and Rome) we were easily able to walk to both the train and bus stations. The apartment itself was immaculate and well furnished, and the greeter was very helpful in getting us oriented. She was also available for questions and suggestions throughout our stay which was a lifesaver when arranging for multiple cabs to the airport on the day of our departure! I will also add that the cost of the apartment was extremely reasonable, and Italy Perfect's prorating policy made planning easy and economical. All of the information that Italy Perfect sent in advance provided us with time-saving knowledge so that our time in Florence was spent doing things we wanted to do, not in trying to figure out how to navigate in a foriegn city. Grazie! The greeter provided us with many suggestions for dining and grocery shopping, so, again, we didn't waste time spinning our wheels. My favorite feature of the apartmet: two full bathrooms! For two couples this streamlined our daily schedule immensely. I would highly, and without reservation, recommend the services of Italy Perfect, and will most certainly consider using them again myself when planning another trip abroad. Again, thank you for your professional attention to all the details.
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Guest: James E.
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Date of Stay: 09/12/10
Review Submitted: 10/22/10
Our accommodations were outstanding. The landlord lives right across the hall and is very friendly and helpful in so many ways. The apartment is in an excellent and safe neighborhood. It is easy to get to any place of interest on foot. I would highly recommend to future guests the ristorante antico de cambi in Oltrano for the famous bistecca fiorentina. It is within easy walking distance. For a change of pace from wonderful italian food, there is a great japonese-italiano restaurant next to the neighborhood market at the end of Magenta Street. It is named Hoseki. The service of Italy Perfect is excellent; they think of everything that a tourist needs to know.
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Guest: Allan P.
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Date of Stay: 06/02/10
Review Submitted: 06/19/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Vespucci. It is an excellent apartment, very well appointed with everything we needed, including lots of guide books and tips. The owner is a superb hostess, who was especially helpful in guiding us through the car parking ordeal when we arrived just minutes before a performance at Teatro Comunale. It might be nice to mention the proximity to Florence's main concert hall/opera house for those who might want to get tickets in advance. The neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet, but we were able to easily walk everywhere, even twice to Piazza Michaelangelo across the city. However if you want to spend a lot of time in the Santa Croce area, this is on the other side of town. We especially recommend the sculpture museum at the Bargello and the museum behind the Duomo. They are smaller, accessible and superb. We also enjoyed San Miniato, a church with a wonderful view of the city.
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Guest: Sara F.
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Date of Stay: 05/01/10
Review Submitted: 05/26/10
You can't go wrong at this apartment. Located a block from the Arno, it is spacious (by foreign apartment standards) and has an elevator which is somewhat rare.. ;-) Neighborhood restaurants and markets are all within blocks. The rail station is about 8 blocks. Main attractions are a little farther, but within walking disrtance if you're hearty. Or just have the folks at the corner coffee bar call a taxi for you. The owner is in the apartment across the hall so any problems or questions can be easily address. She teaches English at the University and is full of info and fun to talk to.
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Guest: John V.
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Date of Stay: 04/05/10
Review Submitted: 04/05/10
A perfect stay The location was excellent. We visited a lot of sites and walked to all of them. Our apartment was spacious and comfortable, even though we did not spend a great deal of time in it. The owner was very helpful. It is nice to get information from someone in the city. The cell phone in the apartment was not used often but it was a great idea and did come in handy.
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Guest: N/A
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Date of Stay: 04/05/10
Review Submitted: 04/05/10
The location was excellent. We visited a lot of sites and walked to all of them. Our apartment was spacious and comfortable, even though we did not spend a great deal of time in it. The owner was very helpful. It is nice to get information from someone in the city. The cell phone in the apartment was not used often but it was a great idea and did come in handy. John Vargo Akron, Ohio
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Date of Stay: 11/08/09
Review Submitted: 11/08/09
The apartment was located in a very quiet area and an easy walk to the city center. The owner was so helpful in getting us settled in the apartment and also with information on the city. The apartment was spacious and very comfortable for 2 couples. We will definitely stay there again on our next trip. Italy Perfect provided all the information we needed prior to the trip and we will use them again for our future visits to Italy. Wendy & Jake - Indianapolis, Indiana
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Guest: N/A
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Date of Stay: 10/02/09
Review Submitted: 10/02/09
Vespucci Apartment was terrific. The apartment was very clean. It had everything you needed for short or long stays. Cindy, the host, was super nice and helpful. The location was great if you don't mind walking to major attractions. Less noise and traffic than in the center of Florence. Food, produce, wine and cafe within walking distance. Would highly recommend and would stay there again. J. Laia, Bay area, California
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Guest: Barbara R
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Date of Stay: 06/16/09
Review Submitted: 06/16/09
Our stay at Vespucci was wonderful. The owners were wonderful and the location of the apartment is perfect - quiet however close to the central area. The owners supplied our every need. The only slight negative is we could hear the family, including children, in the upstairs apartment. This did not impact our vacation in any way, but important to mention. Regards, Barbara
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