Luxury, quality, location and style and complimentary wine tasting included

*Beautifully renovated, contemporary luxurious and cosy 3-bed family apartment in the heart of the central Oltrarno district"

* Private courtyard for relaxing evening drinks
* 3 deluxe bedrooms (2 with en-suite bathrooms)
* Professionally equipped kitchen
* Spacious living room
* Personalized Check In service
* Complimentary wine provided
* Complimentary wine tasting session at a local enoteca

In the heart of the historic Oltrarno district, just a few minutes’ walk from Ponte Vecchio and one street back from one of the most beautiful squares in the historical center of Florence, Piazza Pitti, this exclusive apartment on Via Maggio, thanks to its first class location, offers a glimpse of the renowned Pitti Palace.

The renowned Via Maggio not only gives easy access to many of the city's museums, churches and art galleries but is in the heart of the artisan neighborhood, home to skilled local craftsmen and fascinating workshops excelling in leather work, jewellery, made-to measure shoes, marbled paper and other custom goods and services.

Within the area, in easy walking distance, you will find an array of trendy restaurants, highly rated gelaterias, quaint wine bars, charming osterias and gourmet bistros, supermarkets, grocery stores and other independent retailers.

If your interest is antiques, you will be spoilt for choice. Via Maggio is recognized as Florence’s antique quarter, where you can browse the windows of master-restorers and admire a wide range of antique furniture. Does your passion include shoes? If so, the Oltrarno neighborhood, from Via Maggio to San Frediano, has an abundance of small workshops offering the finest craftmanship in tailor made quality leather shoes. If you are travelling with children, be sure to book a marbled paper demonstration at one of the local marbled paper and bookbinding workshops.

The beautifully renovated Oltrarno VM48 is a remarkable 212 square metre apartment. Located on the first floor (with elevator) of a historical building, the apartment offers luxury and comfort and can accommodate up to 7 guests in 3 bedrooms. With its bespoke styling the apartment is spacious, modern and contemporary and combines luxury furnishings with superior parquet flooring throughout.

On entering the property, guests will find a beautifully decorated, large, bright living room equipped with elegant glass oval dining table (seats 8). The living room windows provide a glimpse of the nearby Pitti Palace, once the home of the wealthy ruling family of Florence, the Medici.

A well-lit corridor leads to a nicely-equipped kitchen with modern appliances and breakfast table. The designer kitchen boasts a beautiful inset marble worktop and backsplash with stove, dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, oven and microwave. Next to the kitchen guests will find a laundry room equipped with sink, washing machine and separate clothes dryer.

A further corridor leads towards the furnished internal courtyard and three large bedrooms (two en-suite) and an additional bathroom. The spacious master bedroom with double bed (180cm x 200cm) has an en-suite bathroom with walk in drench-shower (and separate hand-held hose), toilet and bidet. The second bedroom, also with en-suite bathroom (and same facilities as the master bathroom) has two single beds (each bed measures 110cm x 210cm) . There is also a large screen Smart TV in this bedroom. The third bedroom (with direct access onto the internal courtyard) offers two single beds (each bed measures 110cm x 210cm). This bedroom also has an additional trundle bed (80cm x 190cm) which can be prepared upon prior request. Just a few metres down the corridor, guests sleeping in this bedroom can access the third bathroom which also has walk in drench-shower (and separate hand-held hose), toilet and bidet.

The apartment boasts quality wooden parquet flooring with a unique floral design and geometric motif in the bathrooms. This home away from home is the perfect retreat for both short and long term stays, not only for its location but also thanks to the wide variety of amenities on offer and the spacious bedrooms, ample wardrobe capacity and comfortable living space. With its unique style and all modern comforts, VM48 is fully equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, Smart TV and top-quality kitchen appliances making it an ideal choice for a wonderful stay in an amazing city.

Additional Services:

We are happy to assist with providing child cribs, and strollers or providing additional services such as maid service, grocery and shopping service, tours, Italian language lessons or having a private chef come and cook for you (additional fee payable).

Travelling with infants:
If you are travelling with infants we can provide the following on request:
Baby Cots: 70 Euro per week per item
Highchairs: 50 Euro per week per item
Stroller: on request
There is a one off 20 Euro delivery fee for the order.

Grocery Service:
If you would like any groceries delivering to the apartment prior to your arrival, please let us know in advance. This service has a minimum cost of 30/50 Euro plus the cost of the groceries ordered.

Maid Service:
The apartment is supplied with one set of towels (3) per person and all bed linens. Final cleaning is included. If you would like maid service during your stay please contact us in advance. Maid service has a cost of 25 Euro per hour (minimum payable 4 hrs per service) and a full change of linens is 25 Euro per bedroom and 25 Euro per bathroom. We offer a complimentary cleaning of the apartment and full change of linens once every 8 nights.

Chef Service:
We are delighted to provide info on in house cooking classes, market tours and private chef services.

Arriving in Florence:
Florence is well connected to all major cities in Italy (Rome, Milan, Naples and Venice) by extensive, well maintained motorways and efficient and fast train connections.

If you are travelling with young children, have lots of luggage or wish for a completely stress-free experience, we recommend booking a private car with driver service (see info below).

Travelling by train:

Italy has an efficient and fast train network. So, if you are arriving into airports in Rome, Milan, Bologna, Venice or Naples, you can catch the express train (Trenitalia Frecciarossa or Italo) which offers direct services to Florence. Please note that a change may be required from the airport terminal to the train station and then once in Florence you will need to take a taxi or hire a car to reach the apartment. If you decide to travel by train please note that the high speed train fares can vary and it can be very expensive to purchase train tickets last minute. Going by train is usually quicker than travelling by road, but please take into consideration the stations are often very busy and Italy is famous for its frequent train strikes.

Arriving at Florence or Pisa Airport / Train Station:

Florence Airport: 25 mins. drive from the apartment by taxi or private driver / 25 minutes tram journey to the main train station + 25 minutes by foot or 10 mins drive
For more info on getting to/from Florence Airport: https://www.aeroporto.firenze.it/en/the-passengers/transport.html

Florence Santa Maria Novella train station: 10 mins. drive / 25 mins. by foot (we do not recommend walking).
For more info on this station: https://www.thetrainline.com/en/stations/firenze-santa-maria-novella
To buy train tickets: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html

Pisa: 1.5 hours by local train / coach / taxi / private car or self-drive
For more information on Pisa Airport: https://www.pisa-airport.com/en/the-passengers/transport.html
To buy train tickets: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html

Taxis:
Getting around Florence by taxi is not difficult, but you do have to know ahead of time that in Italy taxis cannot be “flagged down” as they pass you along the street! Taxis are instead "stationed" at special taxi parking stands in most of the major squares and they can be requested by phone. Please make sure you either book well in advance or allow plenty of time to call a taxi. In Florence, the numbers for calling a taxi are: 055.4242 / 055.4390 / 055.4798 / 055.4499. There is also an app called Taxi App available on the App Store / Android.

You need to dial 0039 in front of these numbers if calling from a foreign phone.

Private Car Service with English Speaking Driver (available throughout Tuscany and beyond)
Email: info@hireinitaly.com /
Web Link: http://hireinitaly.com
Tripadvisor Link: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187895-d4040199-Reviews-Hire_in_Italy-Florence_Tuscany.html

Hire in Italy is a local limo company that can organise all your transport requirements. Explore the options and take advantage of sightseeing en route during your arrival transfer! An extra benefit that is not possible by train. Whether you need a simple transfer service or you are looking to discover the hidden gems of Tuscany, please contact Hire in Italy for a quote with the code FLH.

Parking in Florence:
Florence’s historical centre is a Restricted Traffic Zone so if you are planning to arrive by car please let us know in advance so that we can recommend a parking area that is only a 5 minute walk from the apartment! If you wish to visit other areas of Tuscany or if you need assistance with getting from the train station or airport please contact us!

Please find here our other properties in Florence historical centre on VRBO:

Two Bedroom (Sleeps 4)
Altana Visconti: https://www.vrbo.com/296168
Casamanda: https://www.vrbo.com/3417330
Lungarno Guicciardini: https://www.vrbo.com/4187633
Unicko: https://www.vrbo.com/1751776

Three Bedroom (Sleeps 6):
Oltrarno VM48: https://www.vrbo.com/3650679
G9 Vasari View: https://www.vrbo.com/3732913
Ponte Vecchio Panorama: https://www.vrbo.com/4418765

Four Bedroom (Sleeps 8 + 12)
Palazzo Tintori Garden: https://www.vrbo.com/3434092
Piazza Pitti 22: https://www.vrbo.com/504410