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Lovenest with terrace Duomo view

Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Piazza del Duomo

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2430.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Firenze, Toscana
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lovenest with terrace Duomo view

The terrace view will worth it alone, You will think the view will be too good to be true based on the pictures, but it really is exactly as amazing as it looks! The view at the sight first thing in the morning from the terrace is magical! The smell of fresh bread wafts up. The terrace has table and chairs overlooking on the Duomo, a short walk from the apartment.
Quiet apartment in the central part of Florence, two steps from Piazza del Duomo. Located on the third floor (with lift) of a building restored by the famous architect Giuseppe Poggi. If you arrive by train at Santa Maria Novella station you can reach the apt  walking in around 10 minutes. It's the perfect space from which to explore all of Florence on foot, and a wonderful place to which to retreat when you're finished sightseeing.

The place is very well located, quiet but central. Lovenest also has an skylight and a private door to the terrace. This allows to open these, and you felt very safe and comfortable with the air conditioning at night, with the fresh and cool air at night in Florence. The apt is silent and quiet. No obvious noise is safe and you fell safe in the neighborhood. The location is perfect, out of the main tourist area but close enough to be convenient to walk everywhere. You really to feel like you were a part of Florence.
The living room is great to chill and the kitchen has all the amenities including a breakfast table when it got too cold on the terrace. The place is very clean, secure and well equipped. with all amenities, air conditioning / heating, gas heating kettle, MOKA, washing machine, dryer Iron, ironing board, hairdryer. , WASHER , DRYER, Wi- Fi, TV kitchen,fridge, microwave, coffee maker, bedding and towels. The washer and dryer are a huge plus. The bed is very comfortable.
The structures of the nineteenth-century buildings in the Old Town have no elevator. To reach the apartment in this building instead it was decided also to lift service

I hold to highlight that our apartment is equipped with dryer as well as the washing machine.
We do not provide any breakfast.

The San Lorenzo district is the multitude of faces, cultures, flavors and perfumes to give the contemporary Renaissance aura that tells the history and beauty, nobility and harmony.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

You need to know

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number IT048017C2DDTBKQAC

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria. 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

  • Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪simBIOsi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Ménagère - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Simbiosi Coffee - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovenest with terrace Duomo view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovenest with terrace Duomo view ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovenest with terrace Duomo view ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovenest with terrace Duomo view ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovenest with terrace Duomo view located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Gallery of the Academy of Florence, Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza della Signoria are also within 15 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Unità Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Awesome view! Great patio

Great location for your stay in Florence. Easy walk from train station- 10 minutes. Patio and view of the Duomo is even better in person! Nice large modern bathroom, comfortable bed and good size eating area. Ceilings are a bit low if you are tall but the view and location made up for that, We were very happy and comfortable here in Florence. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Florence at its Best

Great apartment, great view of Duomo and Belltower, great location for walking around Florence, very quiet for sleeping, and very friendly apartment owner. Couldn’t have asked for anything better - Margaret and John Tait, Australia
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Bradenton, Florida

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

Apartment and host are fantastic.

This apartment was our favorite out of the 4 countries and 5 apartments we stayed at. Michelangelo is the best host. He made sure we new how to work everything in the apartment. Gave recommendations on what to see and where to eat. He even walked us to a place to get the best coffee in Florence. The apartment was so nice and clean. Had everything we needed. The terrace is so nice. We sat out there and played cards and just hung out. Thank you Michelangelo for letting us stay at your place. We do plan on coming back to Florence and we would love to stay at your place again. Book this place and you will love it as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Michael R., Perth Western Australia

Great Location

Very comfortable apartment. Any shortcomings ( compact bathroom) can be forgiven due to the central location and amazing view from the terrace. Michelangelo was an accommodating host who made us feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Excellent Location and View!

The Lovenest is a nice apartment centrally located in the city center. The terrace had a great view of the Duomo which was the highlight. Easily can walk to the train station with small luggage. Bed was good but could use a thicker blanket for those cooler nights. When it was hot though, the air condition was nice. The bathroom is updated, but a tad tight. People are right that you have to watch your head if you are tall. Elevator is nice to have as it is on the top floor, but it is tiny. Better than walking up the stairs though! A grocery store and bakery is just down the road and very convenient. Easy check in and check out with Michelangelo. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Karen P.

Charming Little Apartment, Good Location

Visited Florence for a couple of days while touring Italy with my college-age daughter. The apartment worked very well for us. Clean, nicely appointed in a great location with easy walking to the train station, Duomo, etc. Only used the little (and I mean little!) elevator for move in and out with our luggage and it was sufficient. It was hot when we were there and we appreciated the A/C, however it did drip on my head in the night as it's placed over the bed. But it just required me to reposition myself a little more. The terrace was lovely, especially at night. We dined out most of the time, except for breakfast, when we brought some things back and enjoyed on the terrace. There's a nice litttle place around the corner to get cappuccino and pastries and a market for essentials. Easy-peasy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Laura A.

We loved the Lovenest!

We want to thank Michaelangelo for the pleasure of staying in the Lovenest. The location was perfect for walking everywhere important and unique in Venice. Our favorite aspect was the incredible terrace view of the Duomo and the feeling of staying in a very unique, historical property. The air conditioning was so very important and appreciated, too! Our only suggestion is that you update dishes, pans, utensils, and wine glasses. Otherwise, we had a fantastic stay! Thank you! ~ Brent and Laura
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Ah---that view!

After taking the itty-bitty elevator (truly---one person and one suitcase or two people is the capacity!) and then climbing one set of stairs to the top floor, you will be rewarded with the most beautiful view of the Duomo. We enjoyed our stay in this small but charming apartment. It is well-located for touring and is surrounded by wonderful places to eat. A warning to tall people: those beams are closer than you might think!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rolla W.

Great views and excellent host

Spent a week here in April and enjoyed every minute of it! The view from the terrace is amazing and the location is perfect. Just outside of the heavy tourist area and within easy walking distance of every thing. Michelangelo's recommendations for restaurants were spot on! Really enjoyed every meal. Michelangelo gave a great, informative orientation and was a very gracious host. When we had a small problem with the boiler he came instantly and fixed the problem immediately. I highly recommend this excellent property. Thanks for a great time, Michelangelo!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

david d.

staying at the lovenest

definitely the best apartment we've rented on all our vacations! absolutely quiet day and night. the location excellent, 14 min walk to the termini and 6 min to san lorenzo square. the apartment was better than advertised! comfortable living room,nice kitchen,clothes washer and dryer!! the terrace is all yours with nice table and 4 chairs. your host michelangelo gives you all the information you need to know. beats any hotel or any other apartment rental.consider yourself very lucky to book this apartment!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Darling apartment in the heart of Florence

Michealangelo is a terrific host, we arrived a bit early and the apartment wasn’t yet ready, so he took us out to breakfast. He made terrific recommendations on places to eat and how to get around. The apartment is very conveniently located to everything you’ll want to do during your stay. The terrace has an amazing view!! And Michaelangelo even provided us with laundry detergent so we could clean our clothes while we stayed. We were thrilled to discover the clothes dryer!! We thourghly enjoyed our visit to Florence and were very happy we chose to stay at the Lovenest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N., Englewood

A delightful place

We loved our stay at the Love Nest. Michelangelo is a great host and the place is lovely. His recommendations for restaurants wee spot on and the neighborhood is close to everything you want to see in Florence. We highly recommend this rental
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tyson K.

Great location, facilities & host!

My wife & I spent 3 nights at the Lovenest, and loved it! It was an easy walk (a little less than 15 minutes) to get from the Florence Santa Maria Novella Train station to Lovenest. The location is a 10 minute walk to the Duomo, about 15 to the Ufizzi & close to the Academia Gallery. Lovenest is within steps of great Cafe's, Bakery's and restaurants. The restaurant directly and left across the street had a great Florence T-Bone! The bakery down the street (left-left as you exit) was stellar. The host, Michelangelo, was very responsive before our arrival (this is not always the case w/VRBO hosts... making us comfortable that we would actually have a place once we got to Florence). He met us, and gave us a great tour of accommodations & surrounding facilities. He even had brochures for local restaurants and shopping, and maps! For those of us who don't speak Key items of the accommodations included: - Good sized Kitchen w/stove, microwave, refrigerator, etc. - Washer & Dryer!!! Michaelangelo also supplied deturgent - Iron & Ironing Board - Living Room - Nice size Bathroom - Bedroom - Terrace w/table & chairs with a view of the Duomo - A/C & WiFi! - Trash & Recyclables can be placed just down Guelfa street (left) in the receptacles, when you leave. Most of our time was spent being a tourist, but time we spent at Lovenest was very comfortable. We would get a bottle of wine from the cafe down the street, and sit on the terrace and just look at the Duomo and stars. The bed was very comfortable. Lovenest also had an open-able skylight, and private door to the terrace. This allowed us to open these, and we felt very safe & comfortable with the AC off at night, with the fresh & cool Florence night air. Lovenest was quiet. No noticeable noise. It was secure, and we felt very safe in the neighborhood. We had 2 people, but I believe the couch can handle 2 more as a pull-out. Plenty of room. When we go back to Florence, we hope to stay at Lovenest again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bianca B.

Beautiful, convenient, cozy!

My husband & I recently stayed in Michelangelo's property and we cannot recommend it enough to future travelers. The location was perfect, away from the crowds, but easy to get to all main attractions. There is a lift, very small one, but good enough to fit luggage. Michelangelo met us promptly and was very nice & accommodating. He provided us with many great food recommendations, had a map for us, and showed us around the house. The unit has laundry and he also provided us with soap pods. We cannot gush enough about the terrace and the view! This alone makes the place, but luckily the rest of the unit is great too. Bathroom was immaculate, small, as most rentals are in Italy. Plenty of towels, toilet paper, dish soap, etc. The air conditioning was key as we traveled in the summer months. Overall, we would highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G., Allen Park, MI

Absolutely amazing view!

The apartment is a gem in a city of beauty. My wife and I spent many hours on the terrace looking at the Duomo and listening to bell tower. The place is very kept up and has a rustic feel to it. Michelangelo is an amazing host with some very good recommendations. We would certainly come back here again and recommend it to anyone going to Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Wendy R., Berkeley, CA

Attic apartment in Florence

A rustic apartment with a certain amount of charm. On a busy street, close to Accademia and within walking distance of all you want to see in Florence. Tiny elevator and then steep stairs into the apt. Comfortable living/kitchen area, small bedroom, small no-shade terrace with nice view. Negatives: Not so much as a grain of salt in the kitchen so you have to bring everything that you need for meals. When I asked about this, Michelangelo said that leaving groceries was not allowed by the Italian gov't. (Now staying in Venice with fully equiped kitchen). There is a sewer smell that can be strong. Also noise from nieghbors at night (with windows open). Michelangelo met us promptly at the apartment upon our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jonah I., Seattle, Washington, USA

Rooftop Terrace

We enjoyed our stay here. Good location to see the city sites. The restaurant recommendations were excellent. The bed was great for sleeping. We were able to make a few meals at home in the kitchen. Not too far from the train station. We felt very comfortable here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L., Cleveland, Ohio

Nice experience

Well kept. Convenient location. Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Monique B.

Conforme à la description

Appartement très chaleureux idéalement situé à 20 min. à pied de la gare en plein centre historique, très calme quand la voisine du dessous n'est pas là. Juste un petit bémol pour les personnes à mobilité réduite l'escalier d'accès (1 étage) a des marches très hautes.

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