Classy And Big Penthouse In Florence City Center

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9.2Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

Great location, spacious apartment, responsive property manager, perfect for family vacations.

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

Apartment in Florence

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this apartment rental

Welcome!

Our splendid and modern penthouse sits in the very hearth of Florence next to Santa Croce square: ideal location for touring the city or to attend events such as weddings and fairs.

It's one of the biggest Holidaylettings apartments in Florence city center ( 300 square meters / 3250square feet) and can comfortably accomodate up to 10 people

LIVE AND AND ENJOY FLORENCE!

Our big penthouse is the ideal base to visit world famous museums, do shopping in the prestigious middle age city center of Florence, attends weddings and recreational event in the city and also doing business during important international fashion, food and cultural fairs.

DESCRIPTION

The apartment can accommodate up to 10 people. It has

- 4 bedrooms with king size beds.

- 1 bedroom with a single bed and

- 1 couch bed (single ) in one of the living rooms

The apartment has a spacious living room, decorated with antique pieces of furniture, includes two comfortable couches positioned in front of a 42” LCD TV and a dining table for 10 people. The separate eat-in kitchen is fully equipped and complete with dishwasher and microwave oven.

On the same floor is located a bright and spacious double bedroom with double bed, a study with a period desk, a bathroom with shower and another double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room.

A staircase leads to the upper floor, including double bedroom, furnished with two single beds.

Another staircase leads to the third level, comprising the third bathroom, a walk-through room with a single bed and a double bedroom.

The corridor on the lower floor leads to a furnished external patio -foyer as well.

WINTER SPECIAL DISCOUNT

NOTE: Guests will also be welcome with a bottle of our special organic homemade red wine made in our little farm in the countryside!

COOKING CLASSES

Italian cooking class and chef at home service are available on demand with our Chef Michele.

Experience, learn and enjoy authentic tastes and recipes from the genuine Tuscan tradition.

You will :

1) Explore local food and products at local markets

2) Use them to prepare your dinner with the help of Michele

3) Learn the best traditional recipes

4) Eat the food you cook

This service is not included in the house renting. Prices and booking for cooking class will be shaped according your needs.

NEARBY THE APARTMENT

The Penthouse/apartment is located on the 3rd floor of block from the 14th century. In the centre of Firenze, in the heart of the town, in a pedestrian precinct. Communal covered parking (extra) at 200 m. Shop, grocers 50 m, supermarket 300 m, restaurant 50 m, railway station 'Firenze Santa Maria Novella' 1.5 km, sandy beach 'Viareggio / Forte dei Marmi' 100 km. Golf course (18 hole) 8 km. Nearby attractions: Piazza della (email hidden). Ponte (email hidden). Piazza del (email hidden)lleria dell'Accademia 1 km, Piazzale Michelangelo a 1,5 km. The apartment is located 100 m away from the Piazza Santa Croce square with the basilica and the national library.

LOCATION

The apartment is located a few steps from Piazza della Signoria, next to Piazza del Duomo, in the historical neighbourhood of Santa Croce.

The area is very well served, with shops, nightspots and restaurants, easily reachable from the main railway station S.M.N. with the bus lines 14-32-33.

Available on request a private parking service at 3min walk from the apartment.

In the vicinity, beyond the famous Piazza della Signoria, there are the Galleria degli Uffizi and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, where it is possible to see the 'Chantoria' by Luca Della Robbia, the Museum of the Bargello, the majestic Basilica in Piazza S. Croce, positioned next to the building which hosts the Central National Library and the Science Museum in Piazza de' Giudici.

The house is located in the very heart of the middle-age city center of Florence. In this area you move around with public transportation or even better on walk. If you prefer to move fast better solution are taxi (expensive though)

The central rail station is 15min far on (a nice) walk across the city center.

Car access to the city center is regulated by city law restriction. There a a few private parking place (Small and expensive) in the city center and a bunch of public (and a little bit cheaper big public parking space)

I also have the luck to manage another property. It's a villa in the countryside half an hour from of Florence. The house is immersed in a green paradise, in an open and dominant position, on the crest of a hill (406m) above the Arno valley, guaranteeing coolness also during the long Florentine summers.

You can find it under my listing profile.

For both this and the countryside villa listing we apply a special discount if you are booking them during winter.

Amenities at Classy And Big Penthouse In Florence City Center

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Florence

Nearby attractions

Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano

23.5 mi

Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore

0.3 mi

Bargello National Museum

0.1 mi

Oak of the Witches

31.2 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.2Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

Great location, spacious apartment, responsive property manager, perfect for family vacations.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

Apartment in Florence

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Map of Florence

Nearby attractions

Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano

23.5 mi

Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore

0.3 mi

Bargello National Museum

0.1 mi

Oak of the Witches

31.2 mi

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Great location, spacious apartment, responsive property manager, perfect for family vacations.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Great location. We loved the size of the apartment and all the accommodations.

10.0 / 10.0

Location was awesome - close to everything. The unit was spacious and comfortable and was perfect for our group of eight. The air conditioning worked well, and the beds were comfortable. The stairs didn’t bother us - a great way to wear off the spritzes and gelato! Thank you to Renata for your wonderful farm tour and cooking experience. It was lovely to get out into the countryside for a bit, and we appreciated the time you spent with us! Amazing all around!

10.0 / 10.0

Place is perfect for large families. Amazing location with good A/C and WIFI. We also enjoyed the outdoor spaces.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location! Step outside the door and to the right and left are restaurants, a wine window, and shops,and just up the street is the Piazza di Santa Croce, and in the opposite direction the Piazza Della Signoria. Plenty of shops, restaurants, and beautiful places to see. Walking distance to many sites (10 minutes to the Ufizzi Galleria, 15 to 20 minutes to the Pitti Palace in the Boboli Gardens). The owner was pleasant and quick to respond when we contacted during our stay. The air conditioning was not as cold compared to US, but we were able to open up the windows and have a beautiful breeze at night. There are a few flights of stairs going up, 72 steps in all, so just be prepared when you first arrive, and you have to bring your luggage upstairs. The location was a wonderful place for our family to stay and explore Florence, and I would definitely recommend a stay at this apartment.

10.0 / 10.0

Renata and Enzo were delightful hosts! The apartment is exactly how it is shown. Air conditioning and laundry were wonderful. The location could not be beat! Excellent communication prior to our arrival and during our stay. We opted for the cooking class and olive oil visit at their home in Tuscany. That was a highlight of our trip. Renata and Enzo picked us up at the train station, a 20 minute ride from Florence. They drove us 5 minutes to their home and olive grove. We were welcomed with prosecco, almonds, and fruits harvested from their property. We visited and learned about their home, family, and work. We then had a cooking class with Renata in their kitchen where we learned to make Italian red sauce, homemade pasta, and tiramisu. We then toured their olive grove and factory where they make their prize winning oils. Afterwards, we returned home and had a beautiful meal in their dining room with the food that we made in addition to other delicious bites. It was a very special day, and we would do it again if given the opportunity. Just wonderful!

10.0 / 10.0

Great location. Easy check in/check out. Had everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Our stay was wonderful. The apartment was in a perfect location. We felt right at home, had plenty of space, and loved every minute of our stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Location, location, location! We couldn’t have hoped to be any closer to where we wanted to visit. But also, just off a main street so not too busy / noisy. Large space - we were six adults and it didn’t feel crowded. The kitchen was large (for Europe) and was well equipped - with three different types of coffee makers. Three bathrooms for the six of us was also a fantastic find. The rooms were fine, many didn’t have space to unpack and there were not enough fans for everyone. Loved the little outdoor space, a great tea teeth in the middle of the day or for espresso and breakfast. Was a little under stocked - not enough toilet paper or soap in the bathrooms. Communication was amazing prior to check-in, but check-out felts like a different experience. It was easy, just not as friendly! Was very happy with this stay. Would recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Great space used as launch pad to visit Florence, perfect location for chilling out between museum visits and eating. Comfortable living room and lovely furnishings.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location, size perfect for our adult family of 7, king beds were a plus, we loved it! Stairs only a struggle for luggage, but rest of time they were no issue (we walked all over the city for reference).

8.0 / 10.0

The apartment was conveniently located near the Ufizzi Museum and the Ponte Vecchio. It was spacious enough for our entire group of 8 people. The check-in process was smooth and the owner was helpful when we had an issue with the thermostat.I would caution people that if you have issues with stairs, it may not be for you as it is on the 5th floor with no elevator. It is also along a busy street with noisy people walking by at all hours of the night which woke us up several nights.

10.0 / 10.0

A wonderful large apartment in Florence - Beautiful location

10.0 / 10.0

This apartment is located within walking distance of all the major Florence attractions. In addition, there is a wine window a few doors down, which was an added bonus. There was plenty of space for our group of 9. There are towels, small bars of soap and shampoo packets provided, as well as additional supplies to get you through the first day or so. If you are staying longer, I'd recommend getting toilet paper, trash bags and toiletries from the local store, which is not far. You do have to take the trash down the street and around the corner, but it is not a major inconvenience. The owner was responsive and easy to deal with. The air conditioning, while not overly powerful, keeps the place cool enough to feel inviting after a day of sightseeing; there are also several fans in the property. The stairs can be tough after climbing the bell tower, but again, not a major inconvenience, just something to be aware of. I would stay at the property again-the location is ideal.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location within walking distance of many sites and restaurants. Lots of stairs

6.0 / 10.0

I was so hoping this would be amazing but sadly it left us wanting/needing more. For one, there are 5 floors of stairs that you must climb every time you leave the apartment. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR! Also, the neighbors in the building wanted us to be quiet all the time (even during regular hours). The bathroom situation is very deceiving the way they have written the descriptions. There are 3 bathrooms, but only one of them is nice. The second bathroom with a shower was extremely small, the shower door was difficult, and there was MOLD all over the tiles. The bathroom upstairs had a tub, but no shower and the ceiling was extremely low. All the rooms were bare minimum. There were no mirrors anywhere, very little lighting throughout and we asked for more pillows because the ones that were in the apartment were paper thin (which they said they couldn’t get more for us). There is a washer, but no dryer and the washer was filthy and tiny so we ended up having to go to a laundromat. The laundry room was also very dirty and being used as a storage unit. Basic items, such as garbage bags, hand soap, and items to use for cooking were almost nonexistent. I didn’t know that we would have to purchase all this for the space. Overall, I’ve learned my lesson. I’d rather spend more and go to a hotel where I will be accommodated for my family needs. I’ve been let down way too much with VRBO.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved the amount of space in the apartment as well as it's incredible location in Florence. 5 full flights of stairs was a bit rough with luggage, but certainly typical for the best locations in Florence.

10.0 / 10.0

The location of this property was perfect for our family vacation. The property manager was very responsive with all questions.

10.0 / 10.0

Very good and spacious. A couple of the beds should be replaced and there was definitely a musty oder. Only downside was a request to remove the trash - and the requested drop off site is not near the premises (no near by collection bins). All-in-all, I would stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing location. Centrally located to everything. The apartment ia on the 5th floor. No elevator. But after getting luggage in on the first day, we really didn't mind. Please read notes...no extra toiletries or garbage bags, laundry detergent, kitchen cleaning items. We were there for 6 nights and had to go out on day one. Also. Only one set of towels. Additional fee for 2nd set. Washer only. No dryer. But with all that, would choose this location again

10.0 / 10.0

We spent almost 6 weeks in this apartment. It is very spacious with 5 bedrooms and a loft bed, 3 bathrooms. It is very central to everything Florence, with some of the city’s best gelato and restaurants nearby. Yes, there are 72 stairs up and 72 stairs down but hey, it’s an old building. Borgo dei Greci is “Village of the Greeks”. Renata was wonderful to help quickly with the few things we needed. We were lucky enough to see several parades go down our street for the Florentine Football games held at Santa Croce. The grocery store is relatively close too. Just a wonderful way to spend some time in Florence. Thanks, Renata! AC went out 4xs in 6 weeks but was easy to fix by resetting AC unit on upper terrace. Hallway carpets need to be cleaned, they take away from all of the great things about this wonderful apartment.

10.0 / 10.0

This apartment was exactly what we were looking for on our vacation. The location is perfect, in the middle of everything, centrally located to get to all the sites. You can walk everywhere. The apartment is big and beautiful. We are a family of 4 and we met up with our friends, another family of 4. We all had our bedrooms and plenty of private space AND the common areas are big enough for us to all sit down, talk, connect, play games and eat. We enjoyed breakfast every morning at the apartment and would sometimes bring lunch back because it is HOT in July! We were very thankful for the AC. The owners were very responsive too, as one day the AC went out and they sent over a technician to fix it. We found the beds to be comfortable as we all slept well, and there was plenty of hot water for all of us to take showers as needed, usually in the evening after being outside sweating all day—maybe July is not the best time to come to Florence. We absolutely loved our cooking experience with Chef Michele—I highly recommend. I also recommend getting all your tickets in advance so you avoid standing in long hot lines. There are no tickets for the Duomo so for that go early before it opens to get in line in the shade. Other things to note: there are a lot of stairs and no elevator, so be sure everyone is ok walking up to the 5th floor. Also basic things are not provided. Be prepared to buy or bring toilet paper, napkins, soap, shampoo, etc. not a big deal if you plan to shop for food.

8.0 / 10.0

The location was great, a few steps away from Santa Croce and you can pretty much walk anywhere within 15 minutes. The apartment is on the 4th floor with a lot of steps - it was okay for our party for day to day but not fun with luggage. The house was roomy enough for our party of 10 and the younger kids really enjoyed the upstairs bedroom and lookout. I could see the top of the Duomo from my bedroom window. My only complaint was that the house was missing some things I would consider essentials (hand soap, dish soap, & toilet paper). There was only 1 roll of TP in each bathroom and unfortunately we ran out early the first morning and couldn't find any thing open nearby.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful!

6.0 / 10.0

Be prepared - unit is on 4th floor without elevator - walking several flights of stairs with bags is no big deal for most, but is an issue for some who are less fit. On arrival only 1 set of keys for 4 bedroom apartment...did not receive 2nd set of keys until 4th day of stay after multiple requests. Entry hall looks OK with fancy spiral staircase, but carpets are heavily stained and really need to be cleaned. Living and dining rooms are adequate, but not overly comfortable. Kitchen is fine for basic cooking only. Appearance of bedrooms is just OK - not very attractive with blank walls. Mattresses are borderline at best and should be replaced. Pillows are very uncomfortable and extra pillows in closet are unusable - all need to be replaced. Bathrooms are fine, but no soap, body wash, or shampoo provided. Main drawback to unit is loud street noise at all hours of the night from Borgo dei Greci, which clearly is a thoroughfare from Piazza di Santa Croce (1 block away). Even with windows closed, frequently awakened throughout the night. On the plus side, great location and good communication with property manager. Bottomline, could be a much nicer unit with some care and attention, but in its present state, would not use this property again.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location. Very spacious!

Great location. Very spacious!

This fifth-floor walk up was just a few hundred yards from several amazing sights in Florence. The house was clean and offered plenty of space for all nine of us (two families with two kids each and Nona). The kitchen was adequately supplied with pots and pans, although some could use replacing. We only had one issue while we were there, and that was the main bathroom shower was not working at all. For nine people to be down a shower was pretty inconvenient. Unfortunately, our host fell ill while we were there, and so the response time was a bit frustrating, but we made do with the two smaller showers and the tub. Some of the beds were less than comfortable, but otherwise, this was a great space. Hopefully some updates will take place soon!

10.0 / 10.0

Family holiday in Florence

Family holiday in Florence

Excellent , large two level apartment in a great location in the city. The pictures and description match the condo. We had 6 adults and could easily have had two more. The owner repaired the a/c without us asking. Perhaps the highlight for us was in meeting Michele and spending a wonderful day with him giving us a cooking lesson Highly recommend this apartment

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable home away

Comfortable home away

Lovely apartment situated in a most convenient area of Florence

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful Beautiful apartment

Wonderful Beautiful apartment

This apartment was awesome! It was centrally located to all the sites in Florence. The apartment was beautiful clean and spacious for our group of 8. We used Michel for a cooking class he was wonderful and would highly recommend. Would definitely stay here again the next time we are in Florence!!

10.0 / 10.0

Spacious and centrally located!

Spacious and centrally located!

3 adult couples shared this space and it worked for our needs as a central location to come and go in Florence. The bedrooms are spread out so we did not feel cramped or on top of each other. We could get anywhere in the historic center in just a few minutes, and there is a great cafe' down the street on the corner by Santa Croce (we went every morning for cappuccino) and a nice restaurant underneath the apartment. (try the pear risotto) Don't be off put by being on the 5th floor (6th in US terms) the stairs are wide and gradual. We opted to have Michele' the chef come and do a cooking class with us our very first day, it was wonderful, he was fun and engaging and we learned so much about Italian cooking and culture...worth every penny! Some things to note, WIFI is extremely spotty and only worked on the spiral staircase going to the 2nd level bedrooms, not a deal breaker but was only a slight inconvenience when trying to make reservations for dinner, etc. Also the dryer was non functioning, but we used the drying racks and it was fine. It was apparent that this property is used a lot as a rental, there are some slight repairs that need attention in the kitchen and bathrooms, but again, not deal breakers. Mike the owner responded very quickly when we brought the kitchen faucet problem to his attention and was willing to get a plumber out quickly to fix it. You can't ask for more than that. All in all, it is a great property and we would recommend it to anyone, especially a group, as a nice place to stay in central Florence.

8.0 / 10.0

It is beautif!

It is beautif!

The penthouse was just beautiful. It worked very well for my family. There were 6 adults and 2 teenagers. We all had space. Quiet. There were a number of eating places just steps from the front door. Location was perfect. Important were enough keys for the adults to go their own way and still be able to get in whenever they came home. We rented other places and only had 1 key and it was very difficult. Air conditioning worked well which we took advantage of as it was about 100 F while we were there.

8.0 / 10.0

Great apartment for a large group

Great apartment for a large group

We were a group of 8 friends -- 3 couples and 2 singles -- and found the bedroom options and sleeping configurations in this apartment to be ideal. The common living area was very spacious and comfortable and the kitchen was big and fully functional. Great location with easy access to all the major sites without being in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. The only negatives were the bathroom configurations (none of the rooms had fully en suite accommodations); the 5 flights of stairs that we had to manage (we were definitely in shape by the end of our stay); the lack of a working dryer (this wasn't readily apparent from the apartment description; a drying rack was available and this worked like a charm); and the low supply of most toiletries and laundry supplies (different from other rentals we've stayed in). These were only minor distractions, however. The proprietor, Mike, was extremely responsive to e-mails, both before and during our stay, and as helpful as he could be with any questions we had along the way. We would definitely stay in this apartment if we ever had the chance again.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful home in Florence

Wonderful home in Florence

Wonderful penthouse located in a great location in Florence. Rooms are large and comfortable. Mike was a great host and directed us to shopping and places that he liked to eat. We had ten people in our group and we were able to spread out comfortably. We would stay here again!

6.0 / 10.0

Appt ne correspond pas à l’annonce

Appt ne correspond pas à l’annonce

L’appartement manque d’ustensiles et de vaisselle pour 8 personnes (ex: 2 petites cuillères pour 8) Pas de torchons malgré 2 messages au propriétaire. Sanitaires en mauvais état et manque de propreté, fuite radiateur sdb à l’étage Manque d’échanges Cafetière non opérationnelle (entartrée)

FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Classy And Big Penthouse In Florence City Center. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Classy And Big Penthouse In Florence City Center pet friendly?

Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Classy And Big Penthouse In Florence City Center?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.

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