Florence Apartment -
Historic Center
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Balcony, Sleeps 2 + 2
This vacation rental apartment in Florence
is a two minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio on Via
Guicciardini, the street that connects the bridge
to the Pitti Palace. Limited traffic area and
quiet, inside apartment. A great location for
sightseeing and shopping.
The location of these apartments couldn't be
better. On the Oltrarno side of the river, just
across the famous Ponte Vecchio, they offer
comfort and an excellent location for activities
within Florence. Via Gucciardini limits traffic to
city residents and businesses during the daytime.
A destination for art history is the Pitti
Palace that is a block and a half farther along
Via Gucciardini. Just beyond is the entrance to
the largest park in Florence, the Boboli Gardens.
You can find quiet corners for contemplation and
open spaces for kids to romp.
One of the most famous ceramic shops in
Florence occupies the courtyard entrance and
charms you with the glowing displays of Tuscan
ceramics as you come and go. Ceramic production is
a traditional craft in Florence and was
transformed into high art by the della Robbia
family during the Renaissance. You'll see
beautiful della Robbia work throughout the city
and reproductions right here at your front door.
As you enter the courtyard, look up to your
right and discover a blackened beam with a plaque
that tells you that this is an original beam of
the house that Niccolo Machiavelli wrote and died
in. Destroyed in 1944, this building was
constructed using a few
of these original beams.
It is twenty steps up from the entry door to a
two-person elevator.
The apartments are internal and quiet. If you
open windows and balcony doors, a refreshing
breeze will flow through the apartment. You may
hear your neighbors setting the table, the murmur
of their conversations, and their televisions. You
may smell espresso and tomato sauce at different
times of day, too. It is not loud; everyone is in
the same situation, so they are considerate. We found it
rather nice to become aware of the daily rhythms
of local life, not the sterile world of a hotel
room. And we could always close up.
The entry hall is large enough to contain a
desk and a small utility shelf. The bedroom has a
large, comfortable bed, armoire, and bedside
shelves with lamps so you can read in bed. It is cozy,
with just enough room to get around the bed. The
full height doors out onto the balcony make it
bright. A down duvet is available for chilly nights.
The living/dining room is relatively large and
very bright with two large windows. A comfortable
sofa converts into a bed. There is an easy chair
and an antique, country-style chest and dining
table from the owner's grandmother. Many of the
prints on the walls are also over 200 years
old.
The kitchen is a separate room off the hallway
with counters on two walls and a window. It offers
everything you need for preparing full meals or
re-heating the take-out that tempts from so many
tavola caldas.
The bathroom is small with a shower stall and
telephone-style shower. It is clean, the fixtures
are relatively new, and has the essentials.
Quattro Leoni restaurant just around the corner
comes highly recommended. A small grocery story is
about a block past the Pitti Palace and you are
very close to Piazza Santo Spirito where there is
a daily open-air market. The nearest internet
point is across from Palazzo Pitti just up the
street.
Passed by Pat who personally
inspected and photographed this apartment.
- Comfortable and convenient
- The decor is pleasant, comfortable, but not
fancy
- The separate kitchen is really great
- Filled with light
- We were able to relax and just enjoy hanging
out a bit
- The view is of other people's balconies, so
you sort of are in a little village; we liked
that
- The location is excellent
- Very quiet
Request
this apartment, please reference Ponte Vecchio. Phone 781.275.1055
| Location |
Via
Guicciardini, Florence, Italy |
| Sleeps |
Two,
almost identical apartments that each sleep 2-4 people |
| Bedrooms |
1
+ sofa bed |
| Baths |
1
- shower |
| Floor,
elevator |
3rd
& 5th floors (US), elevator, 20 steps
from ground level to the elevator |
| Size |
485
square feet |
| Balcony |
A
balcony is accessed from the entrance hall
and the bedroom |
| View |
Courtyard,
other balconies |
| Crib |
On
request |
| Entertainment |
TV |
| Telephone
& Internet |
Loaner
mobile phone available; guest pays for calls
using phone card. High speed internet €15/week.
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| Laundry |
Iron and ironing board |
| Hair
dryer |
Yes |
| Kitchen
equipment |
Microwave,
dishwasher,
four-burner gas stove top, small
refrigerator, espresso
pot, American style drip coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. |
| Air conditioning |
Yes |
| Heat |
Central
heat |
| Utilities |
Electricity
and gas extra charge |
| Security
deposit |
€
155 |
| Cleaning |
Included
once per stay |
| Maid,
cook |
Yes,
available for additional charge and on
request |
| Suitability
for families |
Very
good because of location and comfortable
size. Maybe not toddlers because of balcony.
Play in Boboli Gardens nearby. |
| Public
transportation |
100
yards to bus stop |
| Parking |
Public
parking nearby. |
| Rates
Euros
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1 week
minimum
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High
Season
Mar
25 - Nov 2
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Low
Season
Jan
7 - Mar 24
Nov
3 - Dec 18
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| Week |
€735 |
€710 |
| Dec
18 - Jan 6 |
€845 |
| Saturday
arrivals only in high season. |
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availability for your dates.
781.275.1055 |
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Florence
Comfortable Apartment in Historic Center of
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