Open plan living room & kitchen is comfortable & inviting
Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (2 Minute Walk to Ponte Vecchio) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
10% DISCOUNT FOR NEW RESERVATIONS OF 5 NIGHTS OR MORE FOR OPEN DATES BETWEEN SEPT 1 & DEC 12 2009!
The Oltrarno area of Florence has a special village-like atmosphere. Winding streets, fewer crowds, yet only steps across the famed Ponte Vecchio footbridge which takes you across in five minutes to the very center of the city. 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. A high quality comfortable sofa is next to the two windows that overlook the narrow street below. The living room ottoman opens up to become a twin bed. A writing table tucked under the stairs that lead up to the sleeping loft provides a work place if you bring along your laptop. The apartment has wireless internet. Because of its position in the building the apartment does not get a lot of sunlight, but in the summer when it is hot this can be a blessing.
Up twelve 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. 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 does not have an elevator or air conditioning. The apartment is on the second floor (U.S. designation), it is 26 steps up from the street door to the apartment door.
Only a two minute walk to Piazza Santo Spirito where you can enjoy the many good restaurants and morning fresh produce vendor's stalls. Nearby is the Ponte Vecchio where you'll also find several good cafes clustered in the neighborhood areas at either end. A favorite neighborhood gelateria, La Carrozza, is a few minutes walk away. 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.
Next door are the prominent Torri dei Barbadori, the towers of the feudal Barbadori family which captures the visitor's attention. These towers, and the few other 11th and 12th century towers still standing in the city, are much beloved by locals. A small grocery store is situated just half block from the apartment, so convenient! Just a block away is Borgo San Jacopo, for which the apartment is named, the oldest street on the Oltrarno side of Florence. This area was rebuilt after World War II which accounts for many of the buildings which date to the 1950's in the neighborhood. Tucked away within a block or two are several of our favorite Florence restaurants. Just one block away is the Arno river where you can enjoy picture postcard views of the river and Florentine hills.
The building where the Jacopo apartment is located is a survivor, dating 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. In fact, many of the Italian students you see in the area are studying the fine arts, learning paintings and antique restoration techniques, studying jewelry making and can often be seen apprenticing under seasoned masters at the small craft workrooms tucked in along the streets of Florence's Oltrarno area.
Please see link below for more photos, information, map showing location, guest comments.
3 NIGHT MINIMUM BOOKING PERIOD.
Sorry we are not able to respond to inquiries of less then 3 nights.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Antiquing
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
High .. €830/wk (1-2 people-7 nts) .. €755/6 nts .. €680/5 nts .. €605/3-4 nts.
Low ... €725/wk (1-2 people-7 nts) .. €660/6 nts .. €595/5 nts .. €530/3-4 nts
High €2656/4 weeks. Low €2320/4 weeks.
3rd person supplement €10/night
Low Season Nov-March 26. High Season March 27-Oct, Christmas/New Year's
3 night minimum except Easter/Christmas/New Years - 7 night minimum
Price includes final cleaning, 15 Kwh/day utilities
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
10% 5+ Nites Perfect Ponte Vecchio Location Romantic Apartment
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Florence
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 Florence
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
- Open plan living room & kitchen is comfortable & inviting - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Apartment close to Historic Sightseeing, Restaurants, Shops and Cafes
- Living room has two large windows and soaring ceilings with wood beams - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Apartment close to Historic Sightseeing, Restaurants, Shops and Cafes
- Large eat-in kitchen with handsome Tuscan table seats 4 - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Apartment close to Historic Sightseeing, Restaurants, Shops and Cafes
- Nice cabinetry in kitchen which has a dishwasher & large fridge
- Romantic lofted bedroom with wall-to-wall closet space
- Lofted bedroom with attractive hand-painted Florentine dresser
- Bathroom has charm with marble topped sink
- Step in shower in the bathroom
- Just one block away is the Ponte Vecchio bridge featuring gold jewelry shops
- Quaint Florentine village atmosphere is at your doorstep.
- Shop neighborhood boutiques. This one features fine Florentine papers.
- From the living room windows enjoy views of famous Mediaeval towers.
- Apartment is on this charming narrow street.
- Colorful window displays beckon, many wonderful small shops in the neighborhood
- Half a block from the apartment is this handy small supermarket, so convenient!
- Gaze up at history: ancient neighboring tower is still inhabited today.
Guest Comments (7)
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Positive Rating
The Jacopo apartment is great. Everything you need and more. Beautifully appointed, convenient to most tourist sites by walking. Neighborhood busy, but accommodating, with small grocery store, bakeries, post office, and more. Diane Randolph, Western New York
Positive Rating
Thank you so much for everything. The Jacopo apartment was just what we had hoped for...and more! The location was fantastic, we walked everywhere. It was always an easy walk when our feet got tired to get back to our Jacopo apartment "home" . There were so many terrific neighborhood amenities, great cafe around the corner, little supermarket half-a-block away, wonderful restaurants.The apartment was nicely furnished, clean and so comfortable. We would stay here and again and will recommend it to our friends. The greeter was polite and friendly too. Thank you for all the thorough confirmation materials which we poured over before our trip which really helped us prepare. Carol M. Grand Rapids, Michigan
Positive Rating
We thoroughly enjoyed the Jacopo apartment. It is really cute and very comfortable and is in an excellent location. My only comment on the apartment was that it would have been nice to have a kitchen towel for cleaning up the dishes. We did have trouble when we first arrived. The contact person was very irritated with me because I kept trying to call him and couldn't get through [guest misdialed] and he already had someone waiting at the apartment. I was never able to get through on his cell, I tried all the day before and again when we got into Florence. I finally got him on his home phone. I did not go directly to the apt. because your instructions were explicit about calling first and I did not think anyone would be there. It took us 45 minutes to finally get through to him, partly because we were in first class at the very outside of the train and it took us 15 minutes to walk to the station and then we went to the bathroom and then I had to wait for a phone and then started trying to call him over and over. This was all a little disconcerting, but, as I said, we loved the apartment. Pamela T. San Pedro, California
Positive Rating
I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that we had a wonderful holiday and to thank you for the great accommodations. The apartment in Florence had a superb location and was charming and full of everything we could have wanted, toiletries, kitchen supplies etc. The greeter had a bottle of wine and maps for us upon our arrival, just lovely. So thank you once again, having done rentals for the first time, it is definitely superior over a hotel. Karen & Rick Tosello Hamilton, Ontario
Positive Rating
The apartment was cute and in a great location. The two flights of stairs might be tough on someone not in decent shape [1 flight from the street, 1 flight inside the apartment to the bedroom]. The apartment was a bit dark and very noisy. [See our description which notes pedestrian noise.] Don't blow dry your hair and use either appliance at the same time or you will blow the power which then has to be reset by flipping a switch in the wooden box that houses the mailboxes at the entrance of the building.[Standard situation in Italian homes, guest information covers this.] Everything was fun and an experience. Italy Perfect's service was absolutely wonderful and we would definitely use their services again. Their descriptions and photos are very accurate and the information packet they send after your booking is really great. Soffia Wardy Aspen, CO
Positive Rating
We were very pleased with this accomodation. The apartment comfortably accomodated me, my husband and our 12 year old daughter. The apartment was very nicely furnished and decorated. Although we did not really cook any meals the kitchen was large and seemed well equipped. We especially loved the location of this apartment, in a lively and attractive neighborhood. There were numerous excellent restaurants and shops nearby, as well as an outdoor market. The apartment was very secure and the neighborhood seemed very safe. We were also within walking distance of all of the major attractions. We have rented vacations apartments in Germany and France and this agency was the best we have worked with to date. They were responsive, well organized, and there were no hidden fees or other unpleasant surprises. I would recommend this apartment for a couple or a family of three. Victoria Chicago, IL
Positive Rating
We thoroughly enjoyed the apartment and the excellent location! It was clean, comfortable and so well located. Sophia Phoenix, Arizona