Toast the sunset on the terrace while you listen to the church bells toll.
Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (2 Blocks to Ponte Vecchio, 5 Minutes to Uffizi Gallery) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
This is a charming small house in an excellent Florence historic center location, just two blocks from the landmark Ponte Vecchio. Our guests love its charm, little terrace and excellent historic center location. It's even better then an apartment in Florence as it is a lovely private house right in the historical center of Florence.
This is an extraordinary house in an extraordinary location, close to the action but situated in its own little piazza so that you can escape and relax on the terrace while listening to the sound of church bells tolling throughout majestic Florence.
For even more details see the URL below for our website. Please note the 4 night minimum booking period.
It is tastefully decorated with an up-to-date kitchen and bathroom. You'll cherish the privacy and convenient access that this house offers.
Cross the Ponte Vecchio going towards the Pitti Palace, take a quick left up a little street, and you're home in two minutes after morning of sightseeing, an afternoon of shopping, or a long lunch. Just on the other side of the river is the famed Uffizi Gallery, only an five minute walk from the house.
One of the most surprising aspects is that this is truly an independent house, on its very own little piazza, the tiny "Piazza de' Bonsi " and was built in 1890 by the longtime Florentine Bonsi della Ruota family. As you enter the house, the living room and kitchen are to your right, and the stair case to the second floor is directly in front of you. The house has beautiful Italian terra-cotta tile throughout the main living area, a brand-new kitchen and bathroom with the latest appliances, as well as charming decorator touches throughout.
The spacious living room has a beautiful antique painted Venetian china cupboard, lovely Tuscan dining table and chairs, and a comfortable sofa that includes a pop-up trundle bed that can be made up into two twin beds or a king-size bed (first hand experience attests that these are very comfortable beds!). Enjoy breakfast in the sleek kitchen if you prefer at the little counter that overlooks onto the private garden of the lovely villa next door. Off the kitchen is a small laundry room with washing machine.
The bedroom is upstairs with a king-size bed and beautiful Tuscan armoire and dresser. Off the upstairs landing is the private terrace where you can take your morning espresso or sip a glass of Chianti as the sun sets over this dazzling city. The bathroom is nicely appointed, clean white tile and Carrera marble, a terrific enclosed shower, bidet, plenty of water pressure, lots of storage and halogen lighting.
Florence is a great city for walking, now that car access has been restricted, you can saunter through the city streets in the heart of town as the streets are now pedestrian boulevards. Since Casetta Bonsi della Ruota is so conveniently located you can walk to all the major attractions.
Please see the link below for more photos & information, map showing the location, guest comments.
Please note that there is a 4-NIGHT MINIMUM BOOKING PERIOD, except Easter, Christmas, New Year's weeks when a 1-week minimum booking period applies.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: A/C in bedroom only
- Washer: Drying rack & clothes line provided
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed: Dual king can be made up as two twins
- Convertible Bed: Living room sofa converts to two comfortable twin beds.
- Crib: Crib available upon request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite TV receives some English language news stations
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Toaster, Italian & drip coffee pots
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony: Small terrace with bistro table & two chairs.
- Communications
- Cell Phone: Loaner cell phone, guests pay for their calls
- Computer: Free loaner computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Optional WiFi €4/day
- Other Amenities
- DVD Player & selection of English language DVDs, Iron & Ironing Board, Hairdryer
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Tuscan Jewel in Heart of Florence, Sightseeing All Within Easy Reach, Within 1 block are the following, little market (alimentari) with all kinds of provisions including fresh produce, wine, an Il Fornaio bakery, dry cleaners, public parking garage if you arrive by car, excellent pizzeria & also a lovely cafe at the start of the Ponte Vecchio for enjoying a morning cappuccino or an afternoon gelato, Good shopping (where isn't there good shopping in Florence?!) as well, including some of our favorite stores for Italian house wares, purses, gloves and sweaters, The Pitti Palace, with the famous Boboli Gardens, is only minutes away, We can also recommend our favorite, not-too-touristy, restaurants where you can sample delicious & affordable Italian cuisine.
Rate Details (In Euros)
1-2 People April-Oct, Xmas/New Years €1170/wk..€1105/6nt..€960/5nt..€905/4nt
1-2 People Nov-March €1010/wk..€950/6nt..€830/5nt..€780/4nt
3-4 People April-Oct, Xmas/New Years €1605/wk..€1420/6nt..€1220/5nt..€1010/4nt
3-4 People Nov-March €1390/wk..€1230/6nt..€1055/5nt..€1010/4nt
4 NIGHT MINIMUM except Easter, Christmas, New Years 7 night minimum
WiFi Internet €4/day. Sorry no pets, no smoking.
Includes final cleaning & 15 Kwh/day utilities
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
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Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Florence
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The Unique Benefits at this House
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Two blocks to famed Ponte Vecchio, historic pedestrian bridge
No trip to Florence is complete without a trip to national treasure, the Uffizi Gallery which is just across the river, only a few minutes walk.
The Duomo with Brunelleschi's remarkable dome is a 15 minute walk from the apartment
Only a few minute's stroll is the Pitti Palace & beautiful Boboli Garden's, once the private estate of the Medici family that ruled Florence during the Renaissance
Property Photos
- Toast the sunset on the terrace while you listen to the church bells toll. - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Vacation Rental - Tuscan Jewel in Heart of Florence!
- Comfortable living room with decorative fireplace, sofa bed converts to 2 twins. - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Vacation Rental - Tuscan Jewel in Heart of Florence!
- Living room view of dining area and French doors. - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Vacation Rental - Tuscan Jewel in Heart of Florence!
- Buon giorno! Breakfast on the sunny little terrace overlooking rooftops.
- Dual king bed can also be made up as two twins.
- Bedroom overlooking charming Piazza de' Bonsi
- Spacious bedroom with beautiful antique dresser. Terrace is to the left.
- Cozy reading nook in the bedroom for reading & relaxing in the morning sun
- Sunny kitchen breakfast counter overlooking private garden next door
- Cheery fully furnished kitchen with large refrigerator/freezer, microwave.
- Bathroom with tile, marble, heated towels racks, full shower
- Scenic views from the terrace of this charming Florence apartment
- We spotted this lone rower early one morning from nearby Ponte Vecchio.
- Welcome to La Casetta Bonsi della Ruota on tiny Piazza de' Bonsi!
- Wonderful array of Tuscan breads, pizzas at bakery just a 2 minute walk away
- The Oltrarno area has many craftspeople & artisans, like this custom shoemaker
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #27581
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