Location: Santa Croce, Florence, Firenze (Florence) Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (10 Min from the Train Station and 20 Min from the Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible Bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
CASA NICOLA
This enchanting apartment is located in the Historical center of Florence. The apartment is located beside the Santacroce Chathedral, one of the most important cathedral. It is a 10 minute walk from the Duomo (main cathedral of Florence) and the Ufizzi gallery( which owns some of the most important pieces of art work of the renaissance). To get to the apartment, there are 36 pretty steps to climb, but it is well worth the journey.
Completely renovated in early 2010, the 55sqm apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room 1 bathroom and a tiny terrace with a breathtaking view of the surrounding historical center. The apartment reflects its exterior surroundings as it has been carefully decorated in a typically Florentine fashion. Once you enter the apartment on that has two windows on the Via San Giuseppe and has a splendid view of the basilica and of the belltower of Santa Croce.
The room with a Queen-sized bed is very comfortable and entirely furnished with antiques. Next in the apartment, to the right we find the lounge, with a characteristic ceiling in wood and Tuscan terracotta, the floors are furnished with parquet flooring. The living room is furnished with two sofas, one of which it a comfortable queen size bed. The living room also consists of a small library, and a television set.
The bathroom, is large and comfortable with bathtub, hand held shower, sink and bidet. The kitchen, has two windows with view on the skyline of the historical center, perfectly equipped, with a dishwasher, washing machine, capable refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, blender, toaster, coffee maker. The apartment provides air conditioning and winter heating.
The apartment is ideal for a vacation to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Florence like its residents live it, given that the apartment is found near one of the most attended markets, S, Ambrogio (well-known for the fruit and the vegetables, sold directly from the farmers) and next to the market of San Lorenzo, in a rich zone of local and refreshing attended by the Florentines.
The district of Santa croce has managed to maintained its identity, with its shops craftsmen and the its local characteristics. behind via san Giuseppe is found the flea Market, picturesque department store of the small antique businesses, beside the apartment is also the world renowned 3 star Michelin restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri, It is renowned for it selective wine cellar but also for its unique and refined cuisine.
The apartment provides adsl highspeed Internet connection, LCD Tv, and a Cd/Dvd player. There is also an extensive library of cookery books. The cookery books were written by the owner Rosalba Gioffre Mazzanti. She has written a few cookery books, such as the popular collection Flavours of Italy, Emilia Romagna, Venice and Chocolate. Another popular series is Fun with Italian cooking and Fun with French cooking.
She will be available for private cookery lessons, if requested. Included in the fee is also a weekly once a week cleaning service. If requested by the guest, we can make sure that basic commodities such as milk, bread and coffee can be provided upon arrival, for an extra charge.
Casa Nicola gets its name from our son Nicola, who is a student at the University of Florence, studying Physics. He will also be at your beck and call if needed.
MARCH LAST MINUTE: from 12 to 22 special price 500/week; 100/night plus final cleaning charge
Keywords: warm, cozy, flat, apartment, terrace
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Air-Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen
- Sleep Sofa /Futon
- Entertainment
- DVD
- CD
- Satellite Or Cable
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Dish Washer
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Monument View
- Communications
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Broadband
- Computer Available
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Activities
- Live Theater
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In Euros)
€135/night(minimum of 3 nights).. €750/week .. €2400/month. The final cleaning charge 50 euro to be added to the rates 20% deposit non refundable,is required on booking and total balance on arrival please do not consider the booking made until you have paid the booking deposit 20 Sorry, i do not accept credit cards.Check in 14,30;check out within 10 The monthly rates includes cleaning 2 times. For new booking SPECIAL PRICE 10% DISCOUNT ON NIGHT AND WEEKLY RATE;20% discount on monthly rate!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2010
The Unique Benefits at this ApartmentThe apartment is ideal for a vacation to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Florence like its residents live it, given that the apartment is found near one of the most attended markets, S, Ambrogio (well-known for the fruit and the vegetables, sold directly from the farmers) and next to the market of San Lorenzo, in a rich zone of local and refreshing attended by the Florentines.
Property Photos
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- the little terrace on the roof
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- The view from the apt of the bell tower of the Basilica of santa Croce
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- the location of the house, from Piazza Santa Croce
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- Basilica of Santa Croce
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- Dante
Traveler Reviews (6)
Casa Nicola
Guest: arty traveler
(Houston, TX, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
My husband and I just spent 2 weeks here during the Christmas holiday and loved it. The location is great and the apartment was perfect. The only flaw might be that the apt didn't have wi-fi but the owners left a laptop for us to use that kept us in contact with family back home. The owner was always available via email or phone to suggest eateries and shops. I would definitely recommend this apartment to friends and hope to return myself!
Owner response:hi it was great having you in our apt, you were the perfect guests. I am sorry you had problems with the wi-fi, usually it works fine, I'll have a technician fix it at once. ciao ciao Rosalba
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing.
A Perfect Florentine Apartment
Guest: travellerfromnuk
(UK)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11
Review Submitted: 12/17/11
A friend and I spent three weeks at Casa Nicola in November 2011. From the welcoming meeting with RosAlba the owner to the farewell phonecalls we could not have hoped for more. The apartment is beautifully decorated and very comfortable with two comfy sofas in the living room and a charming light and airy bedroom with large double bed. We were two single people so had a "room" each - I had the sitting room and the most comfortable sofabed I have ever slept on (and I have slept on many) which was easy to open and close. The Kitchen/dining room was well equipped and had a charming view over the rooftops. Sadly it was a bit too chilly for us to use the terrace which was up a staircase from the kitchen but I can imagine how great it would be to have coffee in the mornings and wine in the evenings in warmer weather. It would be a tiny bit cramped for 4 people I think but was perfect for the two of usand would also be good for 3. The 42 stairs from street level kept us fit and able to work off all the pasta! Casa Nicola is in a perfect position right next to Piazza Santa Croce and thus only minutes away from all the main sites in Florence. We could be in The Uffizi in less than 10 minutes and the same to the Duomo. Shopping again was only minutes away and it is close to the "Florentine's" market of San Ambroglio, so much more fun than the tourist market of San Lorenzo. We could not have hoped for a better home in Florence and sincerely hope to go back again. Thankyou rosaalba for making our stay in Florence such a wonderful one.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing.
An Excellent Choice
Guest: Betsy
(Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 08/24/11
My husband and I stayed in this wonderful apartment for a week in May. One of the main features we were looking for was a balcony as we like to enjoy our meals outside. Casa Nicola's balcony was perfect. A fun, cleverly constructed spiral staircase leads to the little patio from the kitchen -- convenient. The online description and photos of the apartment are very accurate and, in fact, the rooms were even more spacious than we had expected. The apartment was clean, well-maintained and the kitchen well-stocked for cooks. The living room is also stocked with a number of helpful guides, books about the city and cookbooks. Rosalba was extremely helpful to the point of arranging parking for us for the week, meeting us at the garage and even helping us with our luggage. Her energy and enthusiasm were a great introduction to Firenze. One of her best tips was the nearby S. Ambrogio market. If you like to cook, this market is heaven. We would absolutely recommend this property.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing.
Excellent clean apartment right in centre of florence
Guest: Paula
(Ireland)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
We stayed here for a week with a six month old baby and the place was really lovely. It's a great location, just off santa croce so it's in the heart of city yet it's still really easy to slip down some side streets for peace and quiet. It's perfectly clean, loads of room, even with baby, and it's cosy enough to relax in at night time also. Rosalba also took care of any problem as soon as possible. Overall, would recommend it for sure.
Owner response:Dear Paula thank you very much for your nice review. As we like children so much, we have been happy to have your wonderfull baby in CasaNIcola. We really hope to host you again
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.
florence favorite
Guest: pam
(castro valley CA)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11
Review Submitted: 06/15/11
my husband and i needed somewhere to stay while visiting our daughter who was studying in florence. WHAT a gem!!! the apartment is awesome from start to finish. we arrived by train late at night and nicola was VERY gracious when he met us at the apartment and showed us all its amenities. i wish we would have been able to stay a few more days - we didn't get to spend enough time on the rooftop sitting area... so very quaint. if we ever return to florence, we will definitely contact rosalba again!!!!
Owner response:Thanks a lot Pam your review make me proud of my son and proud to have guests so special as you are. I hope to host you again
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing.
Perfection!
Guest: Julie-in-Flo
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10
Review Submitted: 12/01/10
Everything about Casa Nicola was perfect. The location was convenient, the accommodations splendid and best of all Rosabla was helpful in getting situated and moved in. The wi-fi worked perfectly for keeping in touch, the kitchen was well-stocked with equipment and the bathroom and bedroom linens were lush and plentiful. It will be a long time before I forget my home away from home in Florence and look forward to my next visit at Casa Nicola. Thanks for everything!!
Owner response:Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are very happy you enjoied the apartment. We are looking forward to meet you again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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