Best Vacation Ever!!!

Guest: Mark (Mass)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11 Review Submitted: 12/22/11

This was my first trip to Italy. I stayed in Rome, and spent a week in Florence, staying in the apartment called Torella. The location was perfect, and the apartment was amazing. When I toured the apt, I was so in awe with the views from the bedroom windows, I had to call the office the next day and ask all the questions I forgot to ask...my trip to Italy was the best trip ever, and staying in this apartment, Torella, made all the difference. When I return, I will want to stay in no other place but this apartment. Everyone associated was very nice and helpful, I highly recommend this organization and location!! Thank you, again.....Mark

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Torella was Everything and More

Guest: irene and rex, st joseph mo usa (Mass)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

torella was everything that was presented to us on the internet and more, we absolutely fell in love with the apartment and florence.we were fortunate enough to visit when there was a full moon so the view from the bedroom windows was even more amazing.next time we will visit the supermaket more for prepackaged meals that were very good and microwavable we figured this out a little late but it saves alot of money.i can't wait to come back

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Guest: David, Austin, TX (Mass)
Date of Stay: 05/17/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

We were met by Cristiana at the front of the Palazzo when our cab arrived. She was very nice and showed us everything in the apartment, answered all our questions and offered up some restaurant tips. The apartment is exactly as advertised; clean, quiet and well appointed with a lovely terrace and fantastic views from the bedroom. Everything worked well and the airconditioner cooled the room very effectively and quickly. The kitchen is small but sufficient for preparing breakfast. The stair up to the bedroom is a bit narrow but presented no problem. There was an iron and ironing board, a washing machine and a drying rack which worked great on the terrace. Internet worked fine. The location is fantastic, just a 1-2 minute walk to Ponte Vecchio, very close to Pitti Palace and a short walk to the main sites on the other side of the river. It's a nice, perhaps 15 minute walk to the main train station (we day-tripped to Pisa). Nearby Museo Bardini is a little known gem. Buy Uffizi tickets in advance! There is a great little grocery store very close by the apartment (about 1 minute walk). There are many Oltrarno restaurants worth checking out; we only crossed the river for dinner once. Borgo San Iacopo has several trattorie that we visited. The information packet provided by Italy Perfect was the most extensive, complete set of information I've ever received in advance of visiting a rental apartment, anywhere. I would return to this apartment and would recommend to friends.

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Guest: Lerato & Carey, Johannesburg, South Africa (Mass)
Date of Stay: 05/04/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Italy perfect is just...perfect We were in Florence for a week, after Venice and before Rome, and only in Florence did we find our apartment through Italy Perfect. Had we known better, we would have tried to book through this company for our entire trip. The apartment was exactly as shown on the pictures and as everyone has stated, the views are incredible. The inclusion of a patio was an added touch. We would start our days with breakfasts on the patio, and sometimes even sundowners too. Cooking was made super easy as all kitchenware and appliances have been included, right down to an american coffee maker and also an italian one, and certain food items (e.g. coffees, olive oil) too that otherwise would have been difficult to purchase for just a few days. The apartment had everything you might need, including maps, guidebooks, and a welcome bottle of prosecco in the fridge! The location was just perfect - central to every major site and museum while offering a complete escape from the crowd and noise. The best thing about working with Italy Perfect is that communication has always been prompt, respectful and informative, from before we made our mind up about the apartment, right up to now, a couple of weeks after we have left. There were absolutely no surprises. Lisa is a fantastic resource, both with respect to the apartments she manages and Florence and Italy in general. Grazie mille!

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Guest: Susan & Ed (Mass)
Date of Stay: 08/25/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

It was a FANTASTIC location. The apartment was wonderful and the location made for some great pictures.

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Guest: Patrick, Tempe AZ (Mass)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/07/10

Great apartment in a great location The Torella apartment was amazing. It was on the top floor of a building along the arno River, facing the Uffizi Gallery. Every window in the bedroom had a wonderful view of the city. The apartment’s location was an easy starting point to walk to any location in central Florence. Every day for two weeks, we walked across Ponte Vecchio to begin our journeys into the city. The Uffizi was only 5 minutes away by foot. There was a great grocery store around the corner from us. They seemed to have fresh bread almost every hour. The apartment’s kitchen met all our needs, including the multiple coffee makers. Our favorite was the Italian coffee maker. We ended up buying two for back home. The apartment was perfect for us. It was always very quiet. The aC was a blessing for our two weeks in July. It was like diving into a swimming pool after being in town for the day. The washer worked perfectly. There were more than 8 settings that determined how long you wanted the wash cycle to last. For drying, there were at least 30 hangers to use, which were easy to use on the balcony. The TV had cable television with European and american stations. The internet connection worked very fast. The building’s doorman was very nice. Overall, a great experience. We were only a few buildings away from where they filmed room with a view!

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Guest: Anthony & Sherri (Mass)
Date of Stay: 06/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

Laura checked us in. She was so kind to tell us where we could find a market. A map would have been really useful since we were tired from traveling all night, we couldn't remember what she had said. I loved the patio and the views from the bedroom. It was lovely to be away from all the street noise and confusion in the hotel areas and just relax. Of all the places we went in Italy, this was my favorite by far. The most fun we had was giving ourselves permission not to schedule anything; just get lost and explore. What a wonderful place to start our marriage. Thanks so much. We'll be back!

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Guest: Peter S. (Mass)
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/06/10

I had a great time in Florence staying at La Torella. It could not have been better. The location is perfect. The apartment is delightful. It would not, however, be for someone who doesn't like to climb stairs! But I'm an old mountain goat and thought it just right. Since I was working some of the time. I loved the terrace. On sunny days I would sit out there working, facing eastward up river.

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