Vacation Rentals by Owner

We loved this little apartment!!!

Guest: Will & Maya
Date of Stay: 06/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

What a wonderful place to stay in Florence!! The friendly greeters, Miki and Franco, were so welcoming and helped us get a feel for the city and the apartment. The apartment itself is surprisingly spacious for a studio apartment, and it had everything we needed, from pots and pans to internet access to a laundry closet down the hall. The furniture is really space-efficient, and all of the cabinets and the whole kitchen unit have sliding doors. It gave us some great ideas for furnishing our new apartment back home. There's a great modern bathroom and beautiful paintings as well. The location is absolutely amazing--it's in a beautiful area near some great cafes and restaurants (not to mention the shopping!) We loved walking to the market everyday to pick out food to make for dinner--such a great way to really experience Italian food.

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Guest: Steve
Date of Stay: 03/22/11 Review Submitted: 04/07/11

The apartment rented was small but comfortable and has everything we needed. A bonus was the public area where were a computer was made available for sharing. The location of the apartment was a huge plus. Convenient and safe

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Guest: SF Traveler
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

The Michaela was just right for us and what we wanted to do in our trip to Florence. The location cannot be beat. Via della Spada is an amazing street full of upscale shops and beautiful old cobblestone streets. The place itself was small but great for two people not spending a lot of time in the room itself. The sofa bed is comfortable, not a bed, but still was ok. It is an amazing deal if you compare it to similar hotels and we were able to experience Florence more like locals rather than tourists.

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Guest: Amanda
Date of Stay: 01/12/11 Review Submitted: 02/12/11

We had a great stay in Florence for the last leg of our Italian vacation. The Michaela apartment offered a home away from home. Franco and Miki were so welcoming and helpful. There are lots of great places to eat nearby and so much to do!

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Guest: Katherine
Date of Stay: 01/03/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

We just returned from our trip to Florence, and we had a wonderful time. The apartment was perfect; thank you for all of your help.

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Guest: Mike A.
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/11/10

I was in Florence for a week by myself and Michaela was perfect for me. I know Florence very well and the location is within walking distance of everything and very close to the main tourist sites. The apartment itself is very quiet and private, the bathroom is clean and modern, free computer access and printing is available, and Miki and Franco couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. I would definitely return to Michaela if I were in Florence again by myself.

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Guest: Terri B.
Date of Stay: 06/14/10 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

We had a wonderful stay, the apartment was perfect!

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Guest: Michael O.
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

I thought I should send you a note about our four week stay in Florence. Miki and Franco are great greeters and hosts and we certainly appreciated all their efforts. The Michaela apartment was perfectly adequate for our purposes. It was clean, secure, in a perfect location and the price allowed us to spend a little more of our money on visiting museums and shopping for leather goods. Thanks for coordinating everything.

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Guest: Frank & Connie
Date of Stay: 04/01/10 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

Perfect apartment in Florence for couples. We had a great time in the Michaela apartment for two weeks in April, 2010. The hosts, Miki and Franco, went out of their way to help us out. We did a lot of cooking in so they brought us extra pans,etc. Having an Internet connection on location was an extra plus. Great location, we walked everywhere. If you plan to visit a lot of museums look into the 'Friends of the Uffizi' card. It saves you standing in some long lines.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/03/09 Review Submitted: 06/02/09

We found the accommodatons very nice and comfortable. The only drawback was the ice maker did not make ice very well and we Americans like our ice and it could not be purchased anywhere. [The freezer has an ice cube tray, no ice maker. - Lisa] We thought the lighting in the living room could have been better as we did a lot of reading for places to visit, etc. The bathroom was very up-to-speed. The location could not have been any better - it was close to absolutely everything and all within walking distance. The stops and restaurants were great and right at hand. Everyone was very friendly and greeter could not have been more helpful and gracious. It is hard to say what we enjoyed the most as there were so many things to enjoy, but we would have to say just the safety and location of the apartment made our trip absolutely wonderful. Thank you. We look forward to working with you again. Deb and Tom , Tucson, Arizona

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 04/03/09 Review Submitted: 04/02/09

The Michaela apartment was comfortable and we loved every moment in it. S. E. , Michigan

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 04/03/09 Review Submitted: 04/02/09

Michaela is the best place we could dream of and more then we ever wanted we got in this sweet little apartment. It is lovely for a couple and you have the internet too. It is close to everything you want to walk to. The greeters are so warm and helpful. We will be sure to come back again to stay in the Michaela apartment. Thank you. We would be happy to recommend many great restaurants and to be a referral for anyone who in interested in Michaela. Your service was perfect. I will be sure to recommend you to all my friends. Ella and Eyal, Israel

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/03/09 Review Submitted: 02/02/09

The Michaela apartment was perfect for our needs. The compact kitchen is fully equipped and I enjoyed cooking many meals with the wonderful ingredients purchased at the Mercato Centrale...be sure to taste the abundant samples at Perini! The bathroom is spacious and immaculate, the bed is very comfortable. The computer room felt like an extension of the apartment, an added bonus. Most importantly Miki and Franco are wonderful hosts. They welcomed us warmly, took pride in giving us a tour, and showed us how things work. We loved the neighborhood and walked everywhere. A favorite restaurant is La Spada, very reasonable especially for take out. The info packet from Italy Perfect was very comprehensive and helpful. We have rented from Paris Perfect also and our future European travel plans will always include one of your excellent apartments. Thank you. Lorraine and Steve, Connecticut

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/02/09

Good location. A little small, but I knew that going in. Good services e.g. computer available with printer; heating magnificent. Nice greeters. Peter Casciato, San Francisco

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/03/08 Review Submitted: 11/02/08

I was only in Florence 4 days visiting friends but I found the overall experience at the Michaela very good. The greeter was excellent, very helpful and willing to do anything needed. I was very familiar with the area and highly recommend the coffee across the street at Cafe Giacosa - the best cappucino in the world I am sure! Being right in the centre of the best shopping area I thought the apartment would be noisy but it was not. The only problem I expereinced was the lack of screens on the window. [Window screens are uncommon in Italy. Lisa Italy Perfet] It was October and I did not turn on the air-conditioning, didn't realize there were mosquitos - so I had lots of bites. Very safe even when I returned late at night. Highly recommend the place and the company. Sherry, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/03/08 Review Submitted: 11/02/08

I just returned from 11 wonderful nights in Firenze, Italy. I decided on this trip to rent an apartment due to the length of my stay and chose to rent the Michaela, a studio apartment from ItalyPerfect. Lisa was so very helpful and professional throughout the planning stages and answered all my questions which were so much appreciated.The apartment is perfectly located in the fashion shopping district (which for me was not a good thing, but I kept my promise not to splurge and I didn’t) close to Via Tornabuoni, is about a ten minute walk to and from the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station and it's on a bus route as well and you can walk to all the major sites that Firenze has to offer. The apartment itself suited my needs perfectly as I was traveling solo. The apartment is fairly quiet for it being in a very busy thoroughfare. The apartment is very attractive, had a lovely welcoming basket of wine, chocolate, etc., the room was a good-size, very comfortable and it had everything I wanted with a modern bathroom. And if you’re wondering, the apartment building has an elevator, so no need to struggle with your luggage up the stairs. You can keep in touch with family and friends or get caught up on the latest headline news with easy access to the internet with the computer work station just outside your door.As Firenze happens to be my favorite destination in Italy I’m already thinking and planning my next trip to Italy and will definitely book my stay with ItalyPerfect for all my future accommodations throughout Europe and especially Firenze and will definitely recommend using them to one an all. Juel Clyne, Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 09/03/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Bill Clark, Cotati, California

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 09/03/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

The Michaela apartment was in such an excellent location! THAT made our travels in Florence so convenient! Debbie & Brian Vergin, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/03/08 Review Submitted: 06/02/08

Your apartments [Strozzi & Michaela] were lovely, we really enjoyed them. The Wilkersons, Vaughn, Washington

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 05/03/08 Review Submitted: 05/02/08

I had the best time in Italy and I am looking forward to going back in the fall possibly. I loved the Michaela apartment. Clara Berta, Studio City, California

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 05/03/08 Review Submitted: 05/02/08

I've been meaning to write to you since my arrival in Florence to let you know how wonderful the Michaela apartment is. Miki, Franco and Marco have all been great---even when I locked myself out. I called Miki from a pay phone and explained in my combat Italian what I had done. Twenty minutes later Marco was there to rescue me! Miki has been kind enough to show me the other 2 apartments [Prisco & Strozzi] and I am 97% sure that I will be wanting to reserve the big Prisco apartment for April 2009. Thanks for all of your service and attention to detail. J. C, Seattle, Washington

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 01/03/08 Review Submitted: 01/02/08

I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed my stay. The Michaela apartment is perfect for a single person. I loved the city and wish I could have stayed longer, and when I'm fortunate enough to return, I definitely will reserve the Michaela again. Thank you again for everything. If you need a reference for the apartment, please feel to use me. I loved it! Lisa Evans, Easthampton, Massachusetts

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/03/07 Review Submitted: 11/02/07

I wanted to write and thank you for my stay in Firenze. I had a glorious time. My daughter Caitlin and I wandered to the Italian Riviera and all around Tuscany, and had an absolutely memorable experience. It was so nice to return at the end of the day to "my" place on Via della Spada. The apartment was perfect for my needs and the location, well, perfect. I must tell you, during the end of my stay I was alone for the day as my daughter was attending class. I wandered to Fiesole and found myself having lunch at a wonderful restaurant recommended by Miki. An American couple sat down at the same restaurant a short time later and we began a conversation. It was revealed that we were both visiting our respective children and the conversation moved on to where we were staying. We both began to report on the wonderful apartments we had in a great location in Firenze and then ultimately realized we're staying a few doors apart [at the Prisco apartment] and we both booked through Italy Perfect. Maggie and her husband Bob were delightful people and we all laughed about how "small" the world has indeed become. Thanks again Lisa; this will be a memory that both my daughter and I will cherish. Kelly Carroll, Novato, California

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 10/03/07 Review Submitted: 10/02/07

We loved the apartment in Florence - the apartment was spotless, cute cosy and comfy. Having the shared study [private computer workroom available to Prisco, Strozzi, Michaela guests] with internet and the use of Skype was an added bonus, as were the other interesting guests. Leonie Grynberg, Caulfield, Victoria Australia

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 10/03/07 Review Submitted: 10/02/07

Our visit to Florence went well, and the Michaela apartment was very convenient. We will definitely recommend your business. Paul Gannon, Bozeman, Montana

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 09/03/07 Review Submitted: 09/02/07

All three apartments in Florence (Prisco, Michaela and Strozzi) worked out great. We loved having everyone in the same building (and hallway). That was perfect. The units were exactly as advertised and they were in a GREAT location in Florence. We liked it a lot and would definitely stay there again if we came back to Florence in the future. Two of our favorite restaurants were a stone's throw away -- Il Latini and Osteria Bella Donne. Jeff Shabel, San Diego, California

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