Inviting living room is perfect retreat after a busy day of sightseeing
Location: Santo Spirito, Florence, Firenze (Florence) Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (2 min walk to Ponte Vecchio, 5 min walk to Uffizi Museum) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Florence vacation apartment
10% Discount off February & March 2012 dates. 5 night minimum to qualify for discount. Applies to new bookings taken from Jan 31, 2012.
We welcome your inquiries & will respond within 1 business day. The calendar is kept up-to-date. 4 night minimum booking period.
The Oltrarno area of Florence has a special village-like atmosphere. Located on a very small street within Florence's historic center pedestrian-friendly limited traffic zone, the street is closed to through traffic except local residents and delivery vehicles. The neighborhood is very convenient since it is an easy walk to sites, restaurants and cafes.
The apartment building is three stories high with two or three apartments per floor. The apartment is lofted style with the open bedroom overlooking the living room. It has a generously sized pleasant eat-in kitchen. Fully up-to-date it has handsome Tuscan-style cabinetry, an attractive wooden round dining table. Once in the living room the dramatically high ceilings open up to the original antique beams above. The living room sofa bed is queen size and can accommodate two. The apartment has wireless internet.
Up 10 steps to the sleeping loft with queen size bed and bathroom. There is generous wall-to-wall closet space and good bedside lighting for reading at night. Bedroom ceiling height is low, guests over 5'11' note. If you're over 6' you head will graze ceiling beams. A pretty Florentine hand-painted dresser provides even more clothing storage space.
The tiled bathroom has a fully enclosed shower, sink, bidet and toilet.
The apartment is on the second floor (U.S. designation), it is 26 steps up from the street door to the apartment door. No elevator.
Only a two minute walk to the Ponte Vecchio where you'll also find several good cafes clustered in the neighborhood areas at either end. The Uffizi Museum and Palazzo Pitti are a 5 minute walk. Because of the excellent historic location this is a popular neighborhood so you may hear the sound of people below out in the street when the windows are open but almost no traffic since it is a limited traffic zone and the street is very narrow.
The building where the Jacopo apartment is located dates back to the 15th century. Many small artisan craft workshops can be found as you wander the streets: leather craft shops, jewelry makers, furniture workrooms, upholsterers, bespoke shoe craftsmen, picture framers and the other fine Florentine arts.
Please see link below for more photos, information, map showing location, guest comments.
4 NIGHT MINIMUM BOOKING PERIOD. We honestly do not take shorter stays.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
2011 1-2 people High €960/7 nts, €865/6 nts, €770/5 nts, €670/4 nts
2011 3-4 people High €1045/7 nts, €995/6 nts, €885/5 nts, €775/4 nts
2011 1-2 people Low €800/7 nts, €720/6 nts, €640/5 nts, €560/4 nts
2011 3-4 people Low €920/7 nts, €830/6 nts, €735/5 nts, €645/4 nts
Includes final cleaning, taxes, WiFi, 15 Kwh/day utilities. 4 night minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
10% Off! Perfect Ponte Vecchio Location-~AC~-~WiFi~, Charming
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Santo Spirito
The location of this apartment is excellent, walkable to the sites.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Arno river views from the magical Ponte Vecchio
Many excellent restaurants very nearby
Handy grocery store 1 block away
Owner's Map of Santo Spirito
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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- Inviting living room is perfect retreat after a busy day of sightseeing - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Apartment close to Historic Sightseeing, Restaurants, Shops and Cafes
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- Living room has two large windows and soaring ceilings with wood beams - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Apartment close to Historic Sightseeing, Restaurants, Shops and Cafes
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- Eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, 4-burner gas stove - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Apartment close to Historic Sightseeing, Restaurants, Shops and Cafes
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- Ample seating in living room for 4 people. Two large windows.
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- Stairs to upstairs bedroom loft. Flat screen TV.
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- Lofted bedroom with lots of closet space & hand-painted Florentine dresser.
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- Pretty fresco painting was painted by local artisan using traditional techniques
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- Bathroom has charm with marble topped sink
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- Step in shower in the bathroom
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- Just one block away is the Ponte Vecchio bridge featuring gold jewelry shops
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- Quaint Florentine village atmosphere is at your doorstep.
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- From living room windows enjoy views of famous Medieval towers.
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- Apartment is on this charming narrow street.
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- Colorful window displays beckon, many wonderful small shops in the neighborhood
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- Half a block from the apartment is this handy small supermarket, so convenient!
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- Gaze up at history: ancient neighboring tower is still inhabited today.
Traveler Reviews (21)
The location was perfect!
Guest: Sara
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Date of Stay: 11/12/11
Review Submitted: 12/01/11
The Jacopo apartment was a fantastic place to stay, and we are very appreciative that it was available for us. We would recommend the very spot to someone else looking for somewhere when visiting Florence. The location was perfect! It was very close and convenient to get to restaurants or sightseeing areas such as the Uffizi. Restaurants were very good, such as the Ristorante Galleria. Our greeter, Jacopo was very polite and informative. Everyone that we encountered in Florence were very nice to us, even though we really didn't speak any Italian. If and when we ever get back, we would love to be able to stay there again if available.
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Location, location, location
Guest: Judith and Tom
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Date of Stay: 09/26/11
Review Submitted: 11/18/11
Not only is the apartment absolutely as charming as the pictures show, its location is practically perfect in every way. We walked back and forth across the Ponte Vecchio at least twice a day. And we absolutely loved The Oltrarno. We walked every evening in our neighborhood -- window shopping, people watching, gelato eating and discovering the history of this unique place. There is a book on the shelf with a walking tour of the Oltrano and we highly recommend it. Florence is magical made even better when you have a wonderful place for a bit of respite. Kudos to Italy Perfect for having such "Perfect" properties and such great tips on the website. We plan use them again in London some day soon.
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It was perfect
Guest: Rebecca
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Date of Stay: 08/28/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
The apartment was very nice, and the owner himself was kind, and the location....without any doubt was fantastic. It was perfect. It was 'ItalyPerfect'.
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Guest: Carol
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Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
My 16 year old granddaughter and I shared Jacopo and found it to be the perfect size and location for us. We loved being able to walk to all the sites and great restaurants in just minutes. The greeter was very cordial and informative. The bottle of cold water and wine was a nice welcoming touch. Unless you are a teacher or traveling with students I would never recommend visiting Europe in the summer because of the heat and crowds BUT Florence was my granddaughter's favorite of our three cities -Venice and Rome - so all in all it was a very positive experience. I would recommend the apartment to anyone. The location was so perfect. Keep up the good work!
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Guest: Bryan
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Date of Stay: 03/16/11
Review Submitted: 06/07/11
Our 2 week March 2011 vacation was fantastic. The apartment is neat, well-kept, and outfitted nicely. The only shortcoming we could think of was not having the use of an oven (or even toaster oven). The location was a major plus; It's only a 5 minute walk to the Duomo and 15 to the train station (walking briskly). We felt safe at all hours of the night. Highly recommend this place. The "Italy Perfect" staff and services were excellent and recommended. We will be returning customers!!! General: It's very easy to get around via train; we took day trips to Pisa, Livorgno, Sienna and stayed 2 days in Rome. Just don't forget to validate your ticket by inserting into the small boxes at the end of each train track. "Gusta Pizza" is only a 5 minute walk from the apartment and had the best pizza I've ever had... Many people enjoy while eating on the steps of a small church on a rear side-street. "Boboli Gardens" is also only a 5 minute walk from the apartment.... Absolutely beautiful and a must see for anyone visiting Florence. We enjoyed wine/sandwiches under the shade of an old tree... Great memory! Enjoy!!!!!
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Guest: Christine
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Date of Stay: 02/21/11
Review Submitted: 03/24/11
My stay at Jacopo was lovely. The description of the apartment was very accurate. It's the equivalent of one block from the Ponte Vecchio, giving extremely easy access to everything in the Historic Center as well as the Oltrarno. A very quiet neighborhood with little late night noise; you're close to everything, but not in the midst of the tourist crush. Just perfect. I called from the airport, arrived at the apartment within 20 minutes, and was greeted at the door. The apartment is well-sized and comfortable. The orientation from the greeter was clear. The gas stove was a bit finicky, so be sure that you understand how to turn it on during your initial instruction, as you don't want to be struggling with it when you're in the midst of meal preparation. Pay attention to the admonitions about not turning on more than one major appliance at once. You can't dry your hair while doing a load of laundry! The power is very simple to turn back on, but listen carefully and ask questions regarding the various circuit breaker locations during that initial orientation. If you travel with a lot of luggage, know that the stairway to the second floor is long and steep, so your initial walk up to the apartment will require some arm strength! For groceries, go to Sapori & Dintorni on Via de' Bardi. It's a beautiful new grocery store very close by. There's an absolutely excellent wine bar just a couple blocks away: Le Volpi e L'Uva at Piazza dei Rossi, 1 . Beautiful wines by the glass and well-priced, delicious small dishes. A great restaurant within a short walk is il Sante Bevitore at Via di Santo Spirito, 66r. (And Olio e Convivium was also highly recommended and looks beautiful, but I didn't have a chance to try it!) The absolute best gelato in Florence is just over the Ponte Vecchio : Carapina (near the Uffizi Gallery, Via Lambertesca, 18r ) My favorite glove store, Madova -- with an incredible selection and excellent service -- is just one block from the apartment at Via Guicciardini, 1r I would happily stay in this apartment again. It's a very good price for a modest, nicely-appointed, extremely convenient apartment. I loved it.
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Guest: VC
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Date of Stay: 01/12/11
Review Submitted: 02/12/11
Jacopo was a perfect size accomodation for the two of us and it is in an ideal location. The twenty minute walking radius will cover most of what anyone needs in Florence. It was just far enough from the Ponte Vecchio to not have any traffic or pedestrain noise but being that close was also a benefit when considering access to the center of the city as well as a stone's throw to the Boboli Gardens. Everything one needs for a short stay is in the neighborhood (post office, dry cleaners, food and wine shops, restaurants, pharmacy, bus stops, taxi stand). Use the Covad supermercato on the other side of the Ponte Vecchio, right side, on Via de' Bardi. I look forward to staying at this apartment again.
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Guest: David S.
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Date of Stay: 01/03/11
Review Submitted: 01/15/11
Perfect spot just off the "Centro grid" that made getting around the city very easy. There is no shortage in the neighborhood and 15 minute walking radius to fulfill many days of food, wine, shopping, and sights. The apartment for two is ample and the only thing to keep an eye on is power management (water heater, heat). Not a bad thing, just something to pay attention to. I look forward to staying here again.
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Guest: Tim
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Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 12/02/10
The trip went very well. The apartment in Florence was great! Maurizio and Iacopo were also very responsive and helpful. Please thank Maurizio and Iacopo for me for the assistance. I thought you all did a nice job with everything.
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Guest: Jon & Cathy
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Date of Stay: 09/24/10
Review Submitted: 10/22/10
Cathy and I wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed the apartment. The location was perfect and the unit was absolutely charming. Home away from home. We also appreciated your extensive overview for Florence. Although we rented a car the minute we arrived in Florence we returned it because it would have been more of an inconvenience than a benefit. We would like to utilize your service for future trips because you clearly provide a wonderful service.
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