FLORENCE ITALY PERFECT CASETTA BONSI HOUSE This is a charming small house in an excellent Florence historic location, just two blocks from the landmark Ponte Vecchio. You will enjoy the feeling of living in a home with a terrace, right in the center of Florence!
• Great location near Ponte Vecchio bridge • Terrace! • Air conditioning • Spotlessly clean • Friendly, helpful English speaking greeter
It is tastefully decorated with an up-to-date kitchen and bathroom. Cross the Ponte Vecchio going towards the Pitti Palace, take a quick left up a little street, and you're home in two minutes after morning of sightseeing, an afternoon of shopping, or a long lunch. Just on the other side of the river is the famed Uffizi Gallery, only an five minute walk from the house.
One of the most surprising aspects is that this is truly an independent house, on its very own little piazza, the tiny 'Piazza de' Bonsi ' and was built in 1890 by the longtime Florentine Bonsi della Ruota family.
The spacious living room has a beautiful antique painted Venetian china cupboard, lovely Tuscan dining table and chairs, and a comfortable sofa that includes a pop-up trundle bed that can be made up into two twin beds or a king-size bed. Enjoy breakfast in the kitchen if you prefer at the little counter that overlooks onto the private garden of the lovely villa next door. Off the kitchen is a small laundry room with washing machine.
The bedroom is upstairs with a king-size bed and beautiful Tuscan armoire and dresser. Off the upstairs landing is the private terrace where you can take your morning espresso or sip a glass of Chianti as the sun sets over this dazzling city. The bathroom is nicely appointed, clean white tile and marble, enclosed shower, bidet, good water pressure, lots of storage and halogen lighting.
Casetta Bonsi della Ruota is conveniently located, you can walk to all the major attractions.
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Keywords: Florence vacation apartment
Things To Note:
Local hospitality tax paid in cash at check in.
Check in 2pm - 7pm, by appointment. Check out by 10:00am.
Late check in 7pm-10pm (€50 fee), only possible with advance arrangement. Fee must be paid in cash on arrival to greeter. No check ins after 10pm.
Check in for holiday arrivals: January 1, January 6, Easter, Easter Monday, April 25, May 1, June 2, August 15, December 25, 26, 31 (€100 fee). Fee must be paid in cash on arrival to greeter.
Utilities included for stays less than 2 weeks. For stays of 2+ weeks utilities are paid at check-out based on your usage.
Complimentary change of sheets & towels after every 7 days.
Internal staircase 10 steps with banister to access master bedroom, bathroom, terrace. 1 short steep block uphill to reach house.
Children 0-17 are allowed
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Florence
Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
Unità Tram Stop - 18 min walk
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Caffé Maioli - 5 min walk
Caffe delle Carrozze | Gelateria Artigianale - 7 min walk
Signorvino Firenze - 6 min walk
Palazzo Tempi Wine Bar - 5 min walk
De'Bardi - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars!?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars! on 23 Jul, 2026 start from S$302, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars! located?
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Arno River, Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery. Pitti Palace and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 20 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It's like having your own little home with a private terrace in Florence! Excellent communication from the host, greeted upon arrival and shown the ins and outs of the home and the area. And, a lovely bottle of wine and treats as a welcome gift from the host. We would stay again.
Stephen K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience, Stephen! We’re so pleased you felt at home and enjoyed the private terrace; it really is a special spot in Florence. We’d be delighted to host you again anytime! Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
A wonderful stay in beautiful Florence. Couldn’t have hoped for a more perfect location! Clean, lovely, quiet and everything we needed. Cristiana, our host, was delightful and easy to communicate with. Thank you!
Melissa E.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Melissa. We’re delighted the apartment and location made your time in Florence so enjoyable, and it’s wonderful to hear Cristiana helped make everything easy and welcoming. We’d be glad to host you again anytime. Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
Our stay here was very nice, offering privacy and not in the chaos of the city center. The pictures do not do it justice! It's adorable and still very convenient to all activities, restaurants, shopping, etc. Unfortunately, it was relatively cool inside for most of our stay, with the average temperature of 18.2 Celsius or 65 Fahrenheit. I would imagine this is ideal in the spring, summer, and autumn.
Natalie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your great feedback, Natalie! We’re glad you enjoyed the privacy, charm, and location. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime. Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
We loved our stay here! The neighborhood was quiet and you are a very short walk away from everything.
Lisa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2025
We're so glad you loved your stay and enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood and convenient location, Lisa! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime. Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
The property was very accurately described, very comfortable and closely located walking distance to everything we wanted to see. We would stay again without hesitation!
Lovely little house, great location. Walking distance to just about everything you will want to see. Our greeter, Cristiana was pleasant and helpful. A bottle of wine and sweet treats were left for us upon our arrival. Would highly recommend this place. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The hill you must walk up to get to the house might be a challenge to some. We are in our 70s and in good shape, and so it was not a problem for us.
Cheryl E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much, for your kind review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the house, the location, and the warm welcome. We'd be delighted to host you again. Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
What an amazing visit!! Christiana was very personable, extremely helpful and quite knowledgeable about things to do and see in Florence. The proximity to Ponte Vecchio was less than a block
brett t.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Brett! We're thrilled you had an amazing visit and that Christiana made your stay even more memorable. The location really is hard to beat—hope to welcome you back soon! Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
This was our favorite place we stayed in all of Italy. The house was charming and comfortable, we loved the beds, the neighborhood was fantastic and very close to everything one would want to visit. We feel lucky to have found it.
Mia Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Mia! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable stay at our property and that you found the house charming and comfortable. We hope to welcome you back in the near future! Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
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10/10 Excellent
Mark J.
2 Jun, 2018
Just wonderful!
Charming, perfectly equipped, very comfortable, and - amazing location.
Couldn’t have had a better stay.
Mark J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Mark, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay! The Italy Perfect Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angie G.
20 May, 2019
Great!
Great location, beautiful home and lovely host.
Angie G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for you review! The Italy Perfect Team
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelly G.
22 Jun, 2014
Wonderful location
Wonderful location. Lovely home with every thing you would need. Delightful owners!
Kelly G.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you, pleased you enjoyed your stay. The Italy Perfect Team
Location was excellent, very convenient to many restaurants and historical sites. We will definitely stay here again. Site manager was extremely helpful.
This home is wonderful and stays with you long after you leave. Perfect for a fit traveler who likes to walk! The neighborhood is beautiful and the small terrace is heaven.
Our property was so nice! It was clean, well laid out, and charming.The kitchen was just fine for our breakfast and snack snacks. The outdoor veranda on the second floor is beautiful.Well, the person that helped us with check-in was very nice, we got a wrong address and it kind of got us off on the wrong foot. And also took her a while to get there with the key. I do wish that would’ve been a little bit more smooth, but perhaps it was just the day. Just FYI this apartment is up a very large hill. Be prepared to walk it several times a day!!
Melynn S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the charm of the apartment, especially the veranda and the thoughtful layout. It’s wonderful to know the space suited your needs during your stay. We’re sorry to hear there was a bit of confusion at the start. The full address is displayed on the arrival documents, and we also emailed the GPS coordinates in advance to help with navigation—we’re sorry these weren’t used, as they usually make arrival much smoother. We understand there was a short wait for your greeter, and we truly appreciate your patience. We were pleased to be able to offer you an early check-in, ahead of the standard 2pm time, and hope that helped ease your arrival. We hope the views and peaceful setting made the short uphill walk worthwhile. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future! Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
My partner and I found these accommodations spectacular! Impeccably clean and furnished and comfortable. It is true to the pictures online—and the two levels and the layout of the rooms even more delightful than the photos can capture. We were sad to say goodbye to this very special place and hope to return one day.
We could not have been more pleased with our stay here. Other reviews say the pictures don’t do it justice, and they are CORRECT! Tucked away just off the road, this beautiful two-story apartment features an incredible terrace where you can enjoy the morning sun, the afternoon breeze, or the night sky. You’re also close enough to the main drag but far enough away that it’s still quite quiet.Will DEFINITELY be returning!Thank you to Cristiana for being a most gracious and wonderful welcome committee, too!
Nicholas P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review Nicholas! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the apartment and its amenities to be exceptional. Your feedback about the terrace and the location being a perfect balance of accessibility and privacy is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back! Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
We loved our stay in Florence and having this cozy apartment was super convenient. Aside from the short walk up and down a steep hill its was great! Although we didn’t mind the extra exercise! Quiet street close to the bridge and all sorts of action. Highly recommend, will use again!
Tammy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Florence and found the apartment cozy and convenient. We hope we can welcome you back soon! Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
Great location! Easily walkable, quiet neighborhood.
We had a wonderful time staying in this VRBO. The location is perfect, 10/10. We arrived early, the host helped us coordinate a spot to leave luggage to allow us to walk around Florence. We were so close to Ponte Vecchio & a short walk to sunsets at piazzale michelangelo, a grocery store and many good options for aperitivo and coffee. Would return again.
Apartment is spotless in very good condition. Exactly as described. There is a fine grocery store close to Ponte Vecchio with a large selection of foods on offer. Also some good pastry shops.
One caution is that the access is about 150 meters up a steep hill. At the end of the day for those 60+ after having walked all day, this can be a challenge.
David L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you found the apartment spotless and as described. We hope to welcome you again soon! Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary F.
30 Jul, 2014
Lovely House--Prime location
We loved staying at Casetta Bonsi. Ideally located to see all of Florence--the central squares as well as the L'Oltrarno. Maurizio was the perfect host with lots of suggestions of where to visit, eat, sightsee. Loved the restaurants recommended by him, particularly Il Bordino. The furniture in the Casetta was particularly nice--wonderful wood armoires and cabinets. The bed was very comfortable (as was the pull-out couch.) Our only minor complaint was that the pillows are too foamy--would be great to get some softer ones. We would definitely recommend Italy Perfect to a friend!
Mary F.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We'll provide some softer pillows. The Italy Perfect Team.
Really enjoyed the unit. It is two levels with bedroom and bathroom upstairs. Kitchen and living room downstairs. Well appointed with paintings and nice furniture. AC was great since it was hot. Location was excellent just two blocks up from ponte Vecchio. Very manageable 20 minute walk to train station. Really enjoyed unit although could be difficult with stairs.
Paul S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
17 Sept, 2018
Very lovely, well appointed home located on a quite picturesque side street.
The owners, Maurizio and Gabrielle, provided a warm welcome upon our arrival. Maurizio gave us a complete understanding of all the features of the home as well as providing detailed info on local shops, restaurants and points of interest. He was also very helpful in arranging transportation to and from the train station. The house itself is well appointed and provides all the comforts of home. It is also just minutes away from the Ponte Vecchio and other historical sites.
When we return to Florence there will be one place we will want to stay and that will be Maurizio’s home.
Mark S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you Mark, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay! The Italy Perfect Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marco B.
24 Jan, 2018
Great place in the heart of Florence
We spent a week in a wonderful, historic house, only a few meters away from the center of Florence with all its marvels, close to the river and to the ponte vecchio. A good super market is round the corner. Our contact with the agency and with the house owner was easy and absolutely friendly. If you stay in Florence in winter, you will have to pay a bit for the heating, because this comes apart. And ask about the wifi, if you need it. When we were there it was not really reliable, but the owner promised to check. We would certainly book the house again.
Marco B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the wonderful location. We apologize that there was temporary issue with the internet service during your stay. As soon as we learned of the problem the service provider was notified and it was resolved as quickly as possible. Thank you so much and please come back again. The Italy Perfect Team
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gary C.
20 Oct, 2014
Great Apartment
Casetta Bonsi may be the best private apartment we have rented in our travels. The owners provided for every need, comfort and convenience within a classic Tuscan design with modern features. The kitchen was fully equipped, the bedroom was comfortable, and the bathroom was spacious. We enjoyed the upper terrace for breakfast, afternoon appetizers and wine, and when we dined in. While the apartment's location provides easy access to the Ponte Vecchio, guests should find time to explore and enjoy the Oltrarno neighborhoods. We highly recommend the Lungaro Bistrot for dinner along the Arno River and he Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina for lunch across from the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. We would return to Florence for a third visit just to stay at the Casetta Bonsi again.
Gary C.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you! The Italy Perfect Team
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