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Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars!

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Breakfast for two on the charming terrace.
Casetta Bonsi has Tuscan charm with terra cotta tiles and many Florentine characteristic touches.
Casetta offers charm, comfort and a great Ponte Vecchio location in the heart of historic Florence.
Comfortable living and dining area.
The sofa converts to two comfortable beds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars!

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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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017C2Q3EY9PBA

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Florence

Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Florence, Firenze

What's nearby

  • Ponte Vecchio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pitti Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • 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
  • ‪Ristorante Santa Felicita - ‬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 11 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Irresistible Ponte Vecchio Area! Sweet Terrace-AC-Historic Location-5 Stars! on 15 Jun, 2026 start from S$284, 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 Pitti Palace. Uffizi Gallery 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Perfect location!

We loved our stay here! The neighborhood was quiet and you are a very short walk away from everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett t.

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

Old World Charm

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

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

4 Nights great stay!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia Z.

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

A gem

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Hawaii

Just wonderful!

Charming, perfectly equipped, very comfortable, and - amazing location. Couldn’t have had a better stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Great!

Great location, beautiful home and lovely host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Wonderful location

Wonderful location. Lovely home with every thing you would need. Delightful owners!

10/10 Excellent

Larry S S.

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

Florence

Location was excellent, very convenient to many restaurants and historical sites. We will definitely stay here again. Site manager was extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie k.

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

Special place

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Perfect little Italian hideaway

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

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

A week’s return visit to Florence after 25 years

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Great location and super cute place

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Firenze trip

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Well appointed Ponte Vecchio

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marco B.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Blaine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to launch your exploration of Florence

The property is sizeable and clean, with all the amenities we needed. Air conditioning worked great, laundry facilities (badly needed at our third week in Europe) were good, and proximity to anything we wanted to walk to was perfect. I will say the cash that was required at check-in was irksome - allowing me to pre-pay online would have helped avoid a trip to the ATM at an awkward time. Also you must traverse a steep incline to get to the apartment, which can be daunting after a day of walking the city. The 2-wheeled vehicles that park in front can definitely be irritating noise-wise, but something we got used to. We had a great stay and will certainly consider this property again for future stays in Florence.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

A perfect week!

As our train was arriving in Florence/Firenze, I called our host and upon our arrival by taxi at Casetta Bonsi, he was waiting on us as agreed. Our host spent time with us explaining everything we needed to know for an enjoyable week at Casetta Bonsi, plus he walked with us to show us where the grocery store and some delightful restaurants were located. Our stay at Casetta Bonsi could not have been more perfect, which made our stay in Florence/Firenze stress free and provided us a week of wonderful memories. At Casetta Bonsi, we had all the comforts of home and from its location, we walked everywhere we wanted. Our host arranged for a taxi to meet us on our day of departure and he was there to say "Goodbye" when we left. Our week "flew by" and I only wish we had stayed longer. I hope to return Casetta Bonsi again, for it was a perfect week!

8/10 Good

C A.

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

Authentic Italian

Overall great stay in this authentic Italian apartment. Very clean. The little touches like the bottle of wine, bottle of water, the cookies, the bar of soap, the little extras were very thoughtful and appreciated. Check in was super easy. Fantastic location with walking distance to so much! Literally 3 minute walk away from Ponte Vecchio. Felt very safe here. I thought we would use the balcony but we never did. Not really very comfy. Plus we were out all day every day exploring. The bed was a bit firm. Some may like that. The biggest issue we had was with the mosquitos inside the apartment! We got bitten every night while asleep. And not one or two bites. Many bites. We're from Canada and we're used to mosquitos but we don't have them in our home like this place does. I think screens on the windows would help. That's what works for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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