Vacation Rentals by Owner

Very comfortable Apartment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/12/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

Our family of five (2 parents, children 24 yrs, 22 yrs and 20 yrs) stayed at this apartment for five nights. It was a great quiet location with easy walking to all major sights. Plenty of good restaurants and shopping very close. There was plenty of room for all. The kitchen was well equipped and the appliances were all new and updated. Bedrooms and bathrooms quite comfortable and very clean. I would highly recommend staying at this apartment.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Joe I (Minneapolis Minnesota USA)
Date of Stay: 09/25/11 Review Submitted: 10/07/11

Very nice apartment in a charming, busy neighborhood area. Great access to shopping and restaurants. Great little coffee/wine/food establishment directly out the door. We spent countless hours early mornings and late evenings, a really fun place! The apartment was great for our family of four and Francesca made certain that we understood everything and was there for anything we needed. Highly recommedned!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Apartment and Location

Guest: GMD (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

This apartment and its location were everything we expected. The reviews and listing were all on target. The apartment was clean and everything was in running order. It was great to have a washing machine. Francesca was extremely helpful and prompt. It was especially nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist sites in Florence which we found overwhelmingly. We have traveled to Florence previously and have never seen crowds like this. We would definately recommend this apartment to any family traveling to Florence.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Excellent location in Firenze

Guest: Donna K.
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

We had our family of five adults traveling in August, and this flat was in just the right location to retreat back to during the hot August afternoons to let our feet recover from much exploring. We were within walking distance to everything we wanted to visit while in the city of Florence. Access to trains to go on day trips outside the city was also within a short distance. We had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable, along with a well equipped kitchen for cooking in on the occasions we had to try fresh fish and produce from the local markets. We were also within short walking distances to some highly recommended restaurants in Florence -- one of which is in the square immediately adjacent to the apartment building. Also the best cappuccino and gelato in Florence are also available in the same square. The property managers were a delight to work with, and helpful with all sorts of information and helped us to the nearby market. It was very hot in August when we were there, and the air conditioning was a welcome feel, after staying at locations that had no ac. I would make this visit again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

great apartment

Guest: baldy (weston, fl)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

Excellent location. close to all tourist attractions. Spacious clean bedrooms. 2nd bathroom was small.Francesca gave us a great briefing about the town. Great stay

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Terrific location....

Guest: Ginger8 (East Hampton, New York)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

My daughter, daughter-in-law, 17 year-old granddaughter and I spent a week here in late June and really loved it. The neighborhood is very "in," with charming shops, good local restaurants and a youthful residential population. It is only steps from the Ponte Vecchio and the Pitti Palace. The caretaker, Francesco, was helpful and the apartment was sparkling clean with a good modern kitchen. My only complaint is that the entrance to the building is both dirty and dark. The owners should demand a good clean-up and repainting of the building's entrance and the stairwell, and better lighting. Otherwise, this apartment is a real winner!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Home away from home

Guest: Tuscany fan (Austin, TX, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

What a great place to stay - this property was better than expected, spacious, very comfortable and a superb location for walking to everything you would want to see in Florence. We were able to enjoy it for the first three weeks of June and it quickly felt like home. It was also so unique in that it gave you the feel of being in a small Italian village. The adjacent piazza was great for food, drink and most important, amazing gelato!! The best part of all was Francesca, the property manager who greeted us so warmly when we arrived and also helped us with recommendations and resources along the way - our family will certainly remember this time as our "best vacation ever" I highly recommend this property for anyone/family who wants to experience the best of Florence.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Live like a Local

Guest: Fiona (Perth, Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/10/11

WOW! The most stressful thing about staying in this apartment was trying to work out which light switch controlled which light. We are a family of 6 and of our month in Italy, all of us deem our stay in Florence the most enjoyable, from our 6 yr old up. The house was like a home away from home with everything we needed in a comfortable, clean apartment. We were within walking distance of everything we wanted to see or anything we needed without the crush and noise of tourist hot spots. If ever we return to Florence, this would be our first preference of accommodation.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Wonderful Apartment with Perfect Location

Guest: Mary (New Haven)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

The apartment was spotless when we arrived and had every amenity we could want. The location couldn't be more convenient, a short walk to everything and a market, restaurants, etc. all within a few minutes stroll. There were six of us, including our two children (6 and 8) and the apartment had enough space so that everyone was comfortable and content.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

A Taste of Florence

Guest: KO (Merrick, New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/16/11

We stayed in Florence for 5 days and there were 7 of us and this apartment was perfect. The location was great - near everything you want to see and was very comfortable. Francessca is a wonderful host and left us to do what we wanted the entire time. Florence is a great city and I would stay in this apartment again for sure - highly recommend it.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Christmas Family Reunion

Guest: Long Beach Family (Calif., USA)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

I rented this property for 5 days over the Christmas Holiday for my family. My daughter is studying in Italy and we brought our two teenage boys to celebrate in Florence. The property is perfectly located as described. The owner could not have been better as we corresponded prior to our visit. Everything was clean and in perfect order when we arrived. We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. In addition, we invited any student who did not have a place for Christmas dinner fo join us. We had a wonderful international Christmas dinner. I would reccomend this property without reservation. Every detail was excellent.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Huit jours à Florence

Guest: Siamosette (Lapeyrouse,France)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/20/10

Excellent séjour;l'appartement est très confortable( nous étions 7 adultes) et très bien situé.Le quartier vivant, mais hors de la foule des touristes et pourtant à deux pas du Ponte Vecchio. L'accueil réservé par Stefano et Francesca est plein d'attention et très efficace.Nous les en remercions. Adresse à retenir pour séjour à refaire.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

wonderfull appartment!

Guest: estepoet (france)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

nous avons passé un excellent séjour d'une semaine, mes parents, mes filles et moi dans cet appartement! Excessivement bien situé, il a tout le confort et permet de profiter de Florence! Belles chambres, cuisine bien équipée, climatisation.. A recommander.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Great apartment!

Guest: Bob (Columbia, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

My wife, two sons and I recently stayed in this apartment and it was fantastic. The location can't be beat and it had all of the comforts we could have wanted. The apartment manager, Francesca, is delightful and extremely helpful. In the small piazza adjacent to the apartment is a wonderful restuarant, the Quatro Leoni. However, you will need reservations. I would certainly stay here again when in Florence.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

My stay in Florence

Guest: Traveler plus (Sacramento, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

Our stay at this property was wonderful .. The location was close to everything. The description of the property and location was right on... Francesca was a delight. Very attentive to our needs and helpful in every way. Before leaving someone we met on the train wanted the location and email address because we all raved about our stay. Hope they rent it in the future.They will not be sorry......

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

My family of five enjoyed a four day stay in this lovely apartment. Francesca met us there and took time to explain all the appliances, utilities and nearby markets and restaurants. The kitchen is fully equipped, although we frequented the many area restaurants and cafes. The bedrooms are quiet as they all face the inner courtyard. The baths were very clean (one is compact) and the floors gleamed in the halls. The internet connection was slow, but that is common for the city. We easily walked everywhere, the apartment is just a minute from the Ponte Vecchio. The apartment was a great choice for our family.

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Guest: carolyn c. (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 11/02/09 Review Submitted: 11/02/09

This is a fantastic apartment, the description and reviews are spot on. The location is perfect, so close to the Ponte Vecchio, the Pitti Palace and shopping. Very spacious for four of us. Kitchen was a joy to cook in. Francesca was very helpful with anything we needed. I highly recommend it, and hope to stay there again.

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Guest: Oregon Travelers (Eugene, Oregon, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/19/09 Review Submitted: 09/19/09

This apartment is in the perfect location for access to all of the famous sites in Firenze - AND - the wonderful neighborhoods across the river. The apartment has everything that you need, and Francesca is terrific. I'm sure that we will be back again.

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Guest: Janet 5 (Maple Grove, MN)
Date of Stay: 09/16/09 Review Submitted: 09/16/09

In July 2009 our group of five people spent 5 nights in this lovely and spacious apartment. The apartment was in a great location and we could easily walk to everything or to a bus stop very close by. We had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable including a laptop for our use. Francesca was very kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this apartment and would stay here again on a future visit to Florence.

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Guest: J, V, M, K, and A. (St. Paul, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/22/09 Review Submitted: 03/22/09

We agree with all of the positive comments. We stayed for four nights with three children. The apartment is large, spotless, and well equipped. The kitchen is top end. Francesca the manager and Stefano the owner were very easy to work with and quite helpful. The location is perfect. This was an extremely fun place to stay. We would definitely return. Finally, Quattro Leone, the restaurant referred to by other visitors, is the best place we ate at in Italy. The food and service was comparable to places like the Union Square Cafe in New York (at a fraction of the cost).

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/13/08 Review Submitted: 10/13/08

This is a superb apartment: it is the second time we have rented it, and hope it won't be the last! It is very comfortable for up to seven,and the back-up is very efficient. The position could not be better for the visitor to Firenze: it is a very short walk to each of the Ponte Vecchio, Ufizzi, Pitti, Boboli, Palazzo Vecchio, Museum of Science, Santo Sprito, Santa Carmine, etc. etc. A VERY big "plus" is that a funky Cafe is just outside the lower front door, an alimenteri next door, three more within a block, Post office around the corner, and one of the best Restaurants in Firenze ( Quatro Leone) is in the Piazza, less than seventy steps away from the door. (Yet, because of its construction and elevation, the apartment itself is quiet and restful). Being in the Oltrarno, there are silversmiths,jewellers, glass- fabric- and graphic- artists all around, and all friendly.A perfect position for the visitor, and Francesca made sure we were comfortable and informed.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/13/08 Review Submitted: 10/13/08

This apartment was a perfect place to stay in Florence. It was well equipped and very well located. We walked to everything. Elise and Francesca were wonderful. The only thing that would have been good to know ahead of time was where to find a grocery store - we found 2 eventually. We enjoyed not only the nearby restaurants, but making some light meals in the apartment. I would recommend this apartment highly!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/31/08 Review Submitted: 08/30/08

We were all delighted with our stay in this wonderfully well kept, well equipped apartment. Although our group had 4 adults and 4 children, it was very comfortable. The pictures posted don't do it justice, the apt. looks much more impressive in reality. The bathrooms were clean (though one was a little tight), the kitchen will beckon you to cook, and the entertainment center will allow you to just sit and relax. Very centrally located. Francesca was wonderful and extremely helpful. We would return here again. Thank you so much for a memorable stay.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/19/08

The apartment was well beyond our expectations,and thank goodness for Quattro Leoni because all grocers were closed Sunday after 7:00 and no hope of cooking. Francesca was such a dear to help our two teenagers settle in a day prior to our arrival due to illness in Rome...thank you Francesca. Great location, will return again and bring adult friends!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/01/08

Stefano and Francesca, Thanks again for the lovely stay in your apartment. We agree totally with the other statements about the convenient location and the internet access and the wonderful Quatro Leoni. Also, having a land telephone line helped with free communication with others in our party. A hint, if you want to take the bus to the train station, head for the stop AWAY from the Ponte Vecchio. The stop near there goes in a figure 8 and takes at least 20 minutes. The stop by the other bridge takes you right to the station. The apartment was so comfortable we didn't want to leave!! Chris and Steve Horton

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/26/08 Review Submitted: 05/26/08

We had a wonderful visit to Florence and enjoyed this apartment very much. The amenities and conveniences were wonderful, great location (4 Leoni restaurant is a "must-go" 20 yards away), and wonderful house manager - Francesca who made sure we had everything we needed. It couldn't have been better & we hope to stay there again in the future!!!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/09/08 Review Submitted: 05/09/08

Dear Francesca, Thank you for the great services that you provided. The apartment was in a great location, and had everything that we needed to feel comfortable. Great apartment! Great service! If I come to Florence again, I'll stay in this apartment, and will always recommend it to my friends and relatives. Best Regards, Tatyana.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/31/08 Review Submitted: 03/31/08

The apartment we have used on our prior visits to Florence was not available for this trip but that VRBO owner suggested this property (9714). It turned out to be a splendid replacement, well furnished, extremely light and airy and very convenient (walking distance) to all the the sites and places of Florence to which we have become accustomed. Markets were nearby (one just two doors away) and the kitchen was very well equipped. The wireless internet was a godsend for allowing me to keep in touch with my e-mails and if you don't bring your own laptop, they have a PC there you can use to check e-mails. Very well thought out accomodations. The "Second" bath was on the small side so the four of us ending up having to share the "master bath" but this was a minor inconvienence when you look at the rest of the apartment and the price we paid. We highly recommend this property. Thanks for Francesca for meeting us and getting us settled and acclimated to the apartment and area. Tom and Robin Richmond, VA

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/21/08 Review Submitted: 01/21/08

This is a wonderful, well-appointed, and exceptionally quiet flat. The owner has gone to great length to make sure that NOTHING is missing that would detract from your stay. The neighborhood, which we already knew, is the best in the city with at least 10 top flight restaurants within a 5 minute walk, including likely the best which is a full 50' from the front door. The caretaker, Francesca, could not be more helpful. This is the perfect flat for an extended visit to Florence and we would stay there again in a heartbeat.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/11/07 Review Submitted: 12/11/07

I recently stayed at this apartment for a week during the Florence Biennale Art Show. The place is WONDERFUL! The photos really don't do it justice - it's very, very nice, plenty of space - feels very home away from home. The location is PERFECT, within walking distance to everything with some lovely little shops and a FANTASTIC restaurant/cafe directly out the front door that has the BEST "Ribolita" (bread soup)you will ever taste in your life... We had no trouble at all, everyone around us was lovely and friendly - we would go back again tomorrow if we could!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/27/07 Review Submitted: 11/27/07

We stayed in this Florence apartment for close to two months. It was perfect for us and the location was great. The cafe below had some of the freshest lunches and one of the nicest owners. The apartment is just out of the masses of people but close enough to walk to the train station. Noise was never a problem if the windows are closed during the night concerts nearby. Francesca is kind, friendly and helpful. The kitchen had all of the utensils an d gadgets that we needed to do daily cooking. Our three children and us lived very well here.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/20/07 Review Submitted: 09/20/07

a wonderful apt...it is in a great location..and the best resturant is right in the square...make sure to order the pear raviolis...one can walk anywhere from here...the apt is spacious and beautiful...would stay here again...

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/25/07 Review Submitted: 08/25/07

The apartment is fantastic. Great space and amenities. The location is convenient to everything, while being off the crowded tourist areas. The cafe across the street is perfect for starting the day with a nice cappuccino and dolce. Francesca is a wonderful host and really makes you feel at home with her preparations and advice.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/23/07 Review Submitted: 04/23/07

We stayed in the apartment March 28-April 4th 2007. We were worried when we first saw the place from the outside as it looked dingy and there was construction scaffolding. But, it turned out to be quiet, clean, spacious and well-equipped. We were 2 adults and 3 children and had plenty of room to spread out. The location couldn't be better--on a quiet piazza with a great restaurant "Ristorante Quatro Leone", a bar and small market. In one direction was a short walk to local stores and restaurants where we could practice our Italian and meet locals, just three blocks away was the hustle and bustle of Ponte Vecchio with all the sights, including the train station within walking distance. Francesca, the manager, was really nice and spoke excellent English. This was definitely two thumbs up!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/05/07 Review Submitted: 03/05/07

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The kitchen, living area, large bath and bedrooms were perfect for our party of 5. Everything we needed was provided, and Francesca, the housekeeper, was very sweet. We were very glad to have internet access to stay in touch with people and business back home. We loved the quiet, quaint neighborhood and the little shops and restaurants. It was so convenient to everything we wanted to see and very comfortable. It would have been nice to get a few English TV stations, other than news, but watching German and Italian TV added to the charm. We found we could manage with 1 1/2 baths quite well and never got the courage to try the shower in the smaller bath. It did look, however, like it would be fine, so long as you remember to remove all paper goods before turning it on! We would certainly stay here again, especially when travelling with a family. A real find!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/22/06 Review Submitted: 09/22/06

LOVED the apartment! Our 3 kids had plenty of room to spread out and play. The kitchen was great, although the dishwasher was broken (repairman was coming the day we left), and doing dishes by hand was no problem. Internet access was appreciated by all. Location was great. Jazz festival in piazza was loud (we could hear it perfectly with the windows closed), but the music was very good and didn't last too late, so we enjoyed it. Shower door was difficult to operate, especially for our 9 year old. We would definitely rent again! Thank you!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/10/06 Review Submitted: 07/10/06

Our family of 4 and my in-laws (total of 6 people) stayed in this apartment in June of 2006. We had a great experience and highly recommend this property. Its location is perfect. . . very close to Ponte Vecchio and the Pitti Palace. You get a great feel for living in Florence as you are placed among the "locals." The apartment is set up nicely and seems very large and modern for European standards. Having never been to Italy I contemplated staying in a hotel instead of an apartment, but I'm really glad we made this choice.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/08/06 Review Submitted: 03/08/06

Our family of 5 stayed in this beautiful apartment during the first week of July, 2005. It is extremely well located and incredibly comfortable. We absolutely loved it and thoroughly enjoyed our week. Beatrice was very helpful, informative and available. We highly recommend this apartment. We can't wait to go back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/20/05 Review Submitted: 10/19/05

We stayed here at the start of autumn for 5 days and were extremely happy with the apartment. It is so quiet and spacious and had everything we needed to cater for ourselves - a morning spent shopping at the central mercato for fresh produce and then coming home to cook up a storm in the well appointed kitchen was just one of the great experiences of our stay in Firenze! Stefano (the owner)and Beatrice (the house manager) were both very helpful and so easy to deal with. The apartment location is perfect - the centre is within easy walking distance and there are many small cafes and shops close by plus an Internet Train - handy if (like us) you haven't brought your laptop with you. We would definately stay here again and we recommend it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/07/05 Review Submitted: 06/07/05

We were very happy with this apartment. It is in a very good location but it is also quiet inside. There were many things that we appreciated about the apartment: the location, the wonderfully equipped kitchen, the ADSL line, the quiet bedrooms, the air conditioning, the satellite TV with English-language stations, the washing machine, the dishwasher. Also, there was plenty of hot water for 6 adults. The only drawback was that there were only two sets of keys. I would suggest to the owners to allow 6 people to have at least 3 sets of keys. This minor point would not keep me from staying there again, however. I would gladly stay here again and heartily recommend it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/09/05 Review Submitted: 05/09/05

We really liked the apartment and recommend it to anyone planning to visit Florence. Its location is excellent, and its furnishings and equipment are tops. We would definetely opt to stay there again during a future visit.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/23/05 Review Submitted: 01/22/05

we loved the appartment. the location was outstanding... close to all the great sites. a 2 min. walk to the ponte vecchoi and 3 to the uffizi. the location was good since we were traveling with my inlaws... mother in law in a wheelchair father in law shoud have been in a w/chair and sister in law on a cane. even so we were readily able to access the sites. we really enjoyed the activity of the piazzetta 20 m. away. drinks were had nightly at the bar across the vicolo. we had coffee daily at the very pleasant torre cafe on the way to town. my wife and i have had appartments on 2 other trips to florence and this had the best location. the kitchen was nice and well equiped. the t.v worked but was not connected to the dish so no english stations. the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms were v. small. the master bath was the best we have had on any of aor appartment stays throughout italy. the second bath was so small it was not uese as anything other than a toilet. the common area was ample and we enjoyed people-watching out the windows. however there is not a view of the city or a balcony. the lady that handled our check in and check our was great. she was on time and handled it well. we even called for siteseeing guidance mid-stay and she had the information requested. we would give it a big thumbs up

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/16/04 Review Submitted: 12/16/04

Excellent location, Great apartment! We plan on going back. Owner is easy to work with and makes everything go smoothly.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/21/04 Review Submitted: 11/21/04

Loved this apartment! Amenities were great, nice and quiet location, so close to old town! We will definately come back here on next trip!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/17/04 Review Submitted: 11/17/04

Wow ... what a place. Tuscany, Florence, the Oltarno and this apartment. These combined to create a magical and memorable 40th birthday. Thanks to Stefano and Alessandra for being so gracious and generous. Special thanks to whomever designed that kitchen - if you like to cook - this is the place to be.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/27/04 Review Submitted: 09/27/04

Our month's stay in Florence was magnificent, and our accommodations were perfect. The location is premier (walking distance to everything, but insulated from the tourist confusion), the apartment layout is incredibly comfortable (with a kitchen to die for), and the relationship with Olivia (the person who will see that all is OK) is worth the trip in itself. I treated myself, my daughters and sons-in-law, and my granddaughter to a month in Florence, and it worked because of this unit. I recommend it most highly.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/26/04 Review Submitted: 09/26/04

Our family stayed at Via Toscanella Number 5 in Florence, Italy during the last 2 weeks in August 2004. The owner of the apartment was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Olivia, a very charming and helpful hostess, was there to greet us when we arrived and got us settled into the apartment. The apartment was very spacious and comfortable for our family of 5 persons. The location of the apartment was outstanding with convenient access to shopping, museums and restaurants. Our experience with the owner, agent and the apartment far exceeded our expectations. A++ I would be pleased to offer more details of our experience if this is helpful. Feel free to contact me by e-mail. L. Gregory

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/08/04 Review Submitted: 09/08/04

What can we say??? My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in this amazing centrally located apartment in Florence (seconds to the Ponte Vecchio) in June of 2004. Not only could you easily walk to any and everything in Florence, there was the convenience of a market on the corner and (most importantly) an excellent cafe right out your front door. Besides the easy access to the morning espresso or cappachino at the cafe, it was also easy to make in the fully equiped kitchen. A large Thanksgiving dinner or cocktail party would be easy if not a delight to host from this kitchen. The place is exquisite, spacious, clean, modern, and comfortable. We would highly recommend it to anyone - it's a great way to stay out of a "hotel" and get a true feel for Florentine life.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/20/04 Review Submitted: 07/20/04

Our family felt at home in this relaxing and spacious apartment. In contrast to the common and meagerly equipped rental, this home provides a wide variety of quality household appliances, kitchen utensils, comfortable beds and tasteful décor. One side of the home is located on pedestrian street and the other wraps around a interior courtyard. This configuration provides windows throughout so you not only have plenty of light and ventilation but also completely escape that boxed in feeling you get from apartments that share common walls. As Architect’s, we also appreciated the thoughtfulness in design and quality of the finishes. In terms of location, it is well situated for enjoying the cities finer attractions, restaurants and shopping. Beyond the physical qualities of this place, the kindness and helpfulness of both the home owner and his agent made the whole experience much more of a friendly experience than a business one. And perhaps one of my dinner guests said it well, “if I lived in Florence, I’d like to live here.”

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/28/04 Review Submitted: 06/28/04

This beautifully magnificent home is both authenticly Italian and perfectly modern. It had all the necessary accomodations you could desire. It is situated in walking distance to everything in an absolutely beautiful neighborhood right next to the Ponte Vecchio. Olivia was the most wonderful, helpful and gracious person.

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