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The elegance in the heart of Florence

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A living room with a wooden floor, a sofa with floral upholstery, a television on a stand, a small table with a plant, and a mirror on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.
A room with a wooden chair, a vanity with a mirror, a lamp, and a shelf with books.
A room with two ornate chairs, a standing lamp, a floral painting on the wall, and a small table with a bottle and glass.
A room with a dining table and chairs, a radiator, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Firenze, Toscana
  • Place, Central Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fortezza da Basso
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The elegance in the heart of Florence

The apartment guarantees high standards of cleanliness given the covid emergency.
I take minimum 24 hours between check out and the next check in for cleaning, airing and to make a complete sanitizing of the apartment with professional products and dry steam.
In addition I provide the apartment with masks, gloves and disinfectant gel for my guests.
The apartment has been lovingly renovated with prestigious finishing in April 2014. There are two bedrooms, one with a French bed and the other with two single beds. Al the beds have mattress and pillows in memory foam There are also two bathrooms, one with shower and one ensuite with jacuzzi, equipped kitchen, large living room with a sofa-bed for two people more.
On request is available baby cot.
Guests have free wi-fi, smart TV, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, toaster, juicer, electric kettle, refrigerator with freezer, washing machine, hairdryer, jacuzzi, DVD and CD player, heater, air conditioning, iron + board, safe.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT048017C2S665D4ST
Property # 1512664
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Florence Botanical Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting.
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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Via Faenza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fortezza da Basso - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 8 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè degl'Innocenti - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Bondi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Gratella - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The elegance in the heart of Florence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The elegance in the heart of Florence?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The elegance in the heart of Florence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The elegance in the heart of Florence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The elegance in the heart of Florence located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Via Faenza, Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo are also within 15 minutes. Fortezza Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary K D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and walkable to historic sights , restaurants, and the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay in Florence. Riccardo made check in very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly host. Great quiet location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment close to the old town and train station. Was a prefect base to explore the city. Ricardo was very helpful and met us with a bottle of wine when we arrived. Very clean and tidy with everything we needed. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harvey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oct 2024 Stay

Beautiful accommodations, close to city centre & sites, very clean!! Would stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sangeun H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Host was very nice and the location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The VRBO was a great location and very clean. Ricardo was great in communication!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laverne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation

Very nice. We could have used a little AC in the living room area but overall Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and great location

This place feels like you are staying at a grandmothers home . Cute clean and a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riccardo was very welcoming. Apartment was exactly as depicted in VRBO advertisement.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leigh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very courteous and responsive. He met me at the property for entrance. It was a little cold for our taste, but that is more common in Europe. One thing we would have loved is a place to sit and read or talk. The lighting was very low in the apt. Otherwise, comfortable beds, great location and good host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carmen a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely stay

We'd definitely return to this place. Riccardo was very courteous and helpful from beginning to end. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large, well equipped property. In excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suraya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and spacious flat

Spacious, clean, well-stocked apartment in great location. Check-in was easy and communication was great. 10 minute walk from the train station and close to all the sites. Overall great stay in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in Florence

Had a lovely stay in “Violet’s House”, so pretty & spacious. Kitchen well equipped. Short distance to train station & within walking distance to most of the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and convenient

We stayed here for a week during spring break and had a wonderful time. The apartment is so close to the train station and many cute restaurants and coffee shops. The beds were so comfortable! That is always my biggest worry but thankfully they were perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Everything about the place! Location, cleanliness, and especially the host Great job !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice apartment close to the train station

Stayed 3 nights. Comfortable beds, clean apartment. Highly recommended if you need accommodation near the train station. Attentive host and bottle of wine included!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence oh beautiful!

Great place close to everything, Loved the central market, And loved the Vibe that Florence gave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2024
Thank you! Hoping to see you again in Firenze. Best regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Lovely apartment, great location and Riccardo welcoming and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence Adventure

We had an enjoyable time at the apartment. Almost everything we wanted to do was within walking distance. Our flight came in early, we were able to check in early. Would recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cathy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way

Everything you would want in a VRBO! Clean, roomy, nicely decorated and good communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Apartment

Lovely apartment in a good location. I would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The apartment was well appointed and very comfortable. It is within walking distance to fantastic restaurants and a beautiful park in addition to the historical attractions. Riccardo is an excellent host and was extremely helpful! I highly recommend this place and this host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence trip

We loved our stay in Florence. The VRBO was awesome. Very clean and comfortable. Close to everything. Our host was super communicative and helpful. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Riccardo C.

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Languages:

English, Italian

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