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Firenze, Toscana

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Valutazione di 10 - Eccellente. 96 su 104 recensioni" "
Valutazione di 8 - Buono. 6 su 104 recensioni" "
Valutazione di 6 - Soddisfacente. 0 su 104 recensioni" "
Valutazione di 4 - Scarso. 2 su 104 recensioni" "
Valutazione di 2 - Terribile. 0 su 104 recensioni" "

10/10

Pulizia

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10/10 Eccellente

Robert C.

meraviglioso!
appartamento fantastico,centralissimo,accoglienza stupenda !
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2018

10/10 Eccellente

Giorgio F.

Continueremo a tornare da voi, non vi libererete facilmente di noi!
Nell'arco di 18 mesi io e la mia famiglia abbiamo soggiornato per 5 volte nelle splendide dimore fiorentine di Gaia e Pietro. Ognuna di esse con peculiarità rispetto alle altre, ognuna di esse - tuttavia - con un comune denominatore: classe, lusso, eleganza, funzionalità, centralità estrema rispetto alla città, tant'è che si può fare a meno dell'auto. Via della Vigna Nuova: a 100 mt via dei Tornabuoni, a 200 mt Piazza della Repubblica, a 450 mt Piazza della Signoria e Ponte Vecchio, l'Arno a 60 mt., la stazione di santa Maria Novella 7 minuti a piedi. Locali e ristoranti di pregio, pub, grandi firme, e negozi di ogni tipo a pochi passi. Inoltre, spelendidi arredi classici e d' antiquariato, lusso, calore e colore, strumentazione tecnologica e domestica funzionalissima, nell'ambito di una dimora secolare connnotata da soffitti con travi a vista, scale in legno, soppalchi, pavimenti d'apoca. Ho chiesto qualche tempo fa a Pietro di poter acquistare una di queste meravigliose dimore... mi ha sorriso educatamente, lasciandomi intendere che tesori di questo genere non sono in vendita... giustamente. Non indugerò a tornare da Gaia e Pietro, e poi tornare e ritornare qui ancora e poi ancora... per vivere nel migliore dei modi questa città che oramai fa parte di noi.

10/10 Eccellente

Tim P.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Delicioso
We had a magical stay and this apartment was a comfortable and well-appointed home base. Do it!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2024

10/10 Eccellente

Noelle D.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Spacious historic and quiet
Loved this spot, walking distance to almost everything. Historic, remarkably quiet and emaculate. Easy check in and a lovely host.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a ottobre 2023

10/10 Eccellente

Nandakumar

Soggiorno di 4 notti ad agosto 2023

10/10 Eccellente

Natalia K.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Amazing flat
Very clean place, great location, communication with property management was excellent. Historical place , very fitting to Florence atmosphere. Loved this place. Thank you Gia and Pietro
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2023

10/10 Eccellente

Cindy G.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
A lovely apartment
We had a terrific stay at this charming place. The location was perfect for walking to shops, restaurants and sights. The only negative was that the Wi-Fi signal didn’t reach the bedrooms.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2023

8/10 Buono

nancy n., Merida, Mexico

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Lovely host, charming apartment, NO ELEVATOR
Gaia is a perfect host with excellent hospitality experience. The apartment is really charming with plenty of space to spread out in both the living room and dining table. The only issue was that we felt the listing should note the lack of an elevator which made it extremely difficult for our friends to carry their bags up the one flight of stairs. We had no issue so if you don’t then do choose this apartment but if you or anyone has issues lifting luggage up stAirs then maybe not his place. I would have given a 5 overall had this detail been shared in the listing. Recommend doing so. Other than this, no complaints.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a settembre 2022

10/10 Eccellente

Christina P.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Lovely stay!
Everything was wonderful! The host let me drop our bags off as we arrived early in Florence. The home was clean and spacious. The check in process was so simple as I could unlock the door with my phone instead of a key. The apartment is close the river and near great shopping
Soggiorno di 4 notti a settembre 2022

10/10 Eccellente

Giorgio F.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
The best home in Florence
Another time in this wonderful town and in this wonderful home. My family likes to stay here every time we have holiday, or job, or shopping in Florence. Here we have everyhing. Home is very beautiful, comfortable, close to shops, restaurants, squares, intersting places of art... two steps and u can arrive everywhere. Home is very clean and warm. We ‘ll be back again in few time.

8/10 Buono

Gayle H.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great Location
Florence is a beautiful place and our apartment was ideally located to be walkable to everything. We even walked from the train station to the apartment. The beds were comfortable. The only challenges for us were the showers and lightening. One shower was so small it was difficult to use (we are average size persons) the other shower, part of claw foot tub, proved difficult to use. The overall lightening in the apartment was insufficient for us. I used a flashlight I had brought with us to apply my makeup. One set of keys was provided along with Vikey code for access. The Vikey worked intermittently during our stay.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a settembre 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Gayle, Thank you for this feedback,the location of the flat can't be beaten,we thought that the lighting was adequate but we take in consideration your impressions and we are going to improve the situation,not big deal. I understand that in US there are other standars re the size of the showers,in this context you have to deal with the past and loose a bit of funzionality in favour of the character which is actually the reason why someone should book my apartment. I wish all the best to you and your family Bests Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

louise z.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Perfect location, and great for our family!
Wonderful apartment and fantastic location. Very comfortable and amazing space. We absolutely loved the apartment and the whole experience. Hosts had excellent communication too. 5 stars from CA USA
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Eric,so very happy to read your comment,please come back! Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Jane S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great location and everything we needed.
This apartment is perfectly located within easy walking distance of all major sites. It’s close to the train station so that we could walk there with our roller bags and then to most car rental offices upon leaving Florence. The interior is charming with painted ceilings, etc but also had comfortable seating, good facilities and came equipped with basics. Would definitely recommend!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a settembre 2019

4/10 Scarso

Linda M., PASADENA California

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great location; access, building, and apartment problems
The property was listed as "Palazzo Strozzi" when we booked in 2018. The photos shown on-line are accurate of the interior of the apartment. This building may have been a palazzo years ago, but the run-down entry areas from the street entrance, lack of paint, poor lighting in the entry areas, the chipped flights of stairs (the elevator does not go to the apartment floor, nor was it advertised that it did), dirty windows in the elevator shaft all concerned us. We had difficulty with the electronic key (Vikey app) and help was not available as the WP store closed at 1:30 until 3:30 on our arrival date of Saturday. We were literally waiting at the big double door street entrance for about a half hour until a kind neighbor let us in the first set of doors. The second set (wrought-iron gate) was also locked and we could not proceed to go up the stairs to the apartment. Finally, Gaia's neighbor on the floor came down and let us in to the apartment. Very nice woman; but did not speak Enlish. We would have benefitted from some instructions using the various pieces of equipment - washing machine, dishwasher, television, etc. There is no clothes dryer, though it is advertised. Wifi in the apartment failed for about four days. That meant the now-working Vikey app did not work to access all three doors. Yes, we had regular keys. We went to the lobby for Wifi access. I had to contact Gaia about three times for an update or that we did not have wifi. She responded after our inquiry that it would soon be fixed. It was not fixed when we departed. The television did not have English stations (CNN, BBC) or the ability to add English subtitles. I asked Gaia for help; she was unable to assist us. She did not have or leave a listing of various channels. The interior lighting throughout the apartment was very low level which made reading difficult in the living room or the master bedroom. The master bath lighting was very poor; my husband had difficulty seeing to shave. The master bath shower curtain only went along one side of the claw-foot tub, so water streamed outside the tub onto the floor. We mopped up the wet floors. Overall, the location was terrific. The online representation of the photos is accurate.The building is run-down. I noticed the current listing name is no longer using "Palazzo Strozzi." The real Palazzo Strozzi in a museum located about two blocks away from this building. I would not recommend this apartment to my friends.
Soggiorno di 10 notti ad agosto 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Linda, We are deeply sorry to hear that you had these concerns,it looks like you were mostly disappointed that the apartment was not in palazzo Strozzi,let me explain that we've never listed as the flat was inside that palace,I believe that was the site that listed our apartment in the city area near palazzo Strozzi,it wasn't about us,unfortunately you haven't discussed with me during your stay.The interiors of the building are a common part on which we don't have the autority to intervene but we'll make surely notice to the next meeting with other owners. Regarding the check-in issue,it was very unfortunate that you've not called us immediately, Davide is our employee in our family's store one block away from the flat,our staff is available if any issue arise.Regarding the WI-FI issue there was a problem with the telephone company,we've spent lot of time talking to the assistance in order to solve this.We've balanced the lighting accordingly with the cozy and relaxed character of the flat so far everybody was happy about that but we'll surely keep in mind your advices,also we'll have a look the tv. Thank you again for staying in our flat Take care! Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Ellen B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great Location
This was the perfect place to spend a few days in Florence. The apartment is spacious and clean and has everything you need to find your way around. When I come back, I will surely stay here again if there is a vacancy.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Ellen, So very happy to read this comment,you are always welcome in any Wprelais's spot Take care! Gaia

4/10 Scarso

RICHARD K.

Great location , that is all, no hot water
We had hot water for 2 minutes every day
Soggiorno di 4 notti a maggio 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Richard, I am so sorry that there was this issue , we have been advised at 11 pm,Stefano immediately came in the morning and everything worked normally, then the hot water stopped again at midnight,So we called a technician who said that the boiler was obstructed by the limescale and had to be replaced, the boiler was practically new but the water in Florence has high concentration of limescale and creates this kind of problems, I certainly understand the inconvenience but we acted with the utmost timeliness, after we replaced the machine you had regular hot water for your last two days. thank you for staying in our apartment Bests Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

MICHAEL M.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Spacious apartment in a great location
Very nice clean apartment in a great location close to train station, Duomo, museums, Ponte Vecchio, high end shops. Bus stops right outside of apartment front door. The only problem we had was with check in since online checking using Vikey is required. We did not do it prior to leaving home and the site requires passport information which I did not want to submit on unsecured WiFi at our previous location.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Michael, Thank you so much for sharing your comment and for give the possibility to clarify further this point with the future guests,just so you know the burocracy in this country has became crazy for the hosts,before we used to take pictures of passports uopn arrival,but we ended to discover that for privacy reason it is not permitted.The only way for us is to rely to an official site like Vikey,only the passports of the head of the family is required,I assure that this is an extremely safe site and the datas are treated with extreme care,also this app gives the possibility to check-in anytime without any overcharge. All the best! Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Linda C.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great location for extended stay
Our family enjoyed the apartment. So convenient to all Florence sights and easy walk to Oltrarno, train station, and all museums. Gaia was very responsive to questions before and during stay. To note: this is an old building so may have limited hot water for showers at times. The spacious apartment is perfect for families and has all conveniences for eating some meals at home.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a maggio 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Linda, very happy to see this comment!Just so you know we've found out that the boiler had an issue and we had to substitute it completely even if it was two months old,now everything is set! All the best Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Viaggiatore verificato

Fabulous neighborhood
The apartment is right in the center of shops, restaurants and a short walk to all the main sightseeing attractions in Florence. The bedrooms are in the back of the apartment so it is quiet at night. The beds are comfortable and there is ample space in the rooms and living room. The kitchen is well equipped and although we never cooked in the apartment, would be great if you wanted a light meal. Stefano and the staff at the WP store were very helpful and stored my bags for a few hours after I checked out. My only suggestion would be to put a reading light in the master bedroom as it was quite dark to read. Wonderful property.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Cynthia ,thank you for your words ,we’ll surely take into consideration your advice and manage to get some brighter Thank you Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Adam B.

Great place and location!
We were here for 3 nights in April. The apartment was perfect for me and my spouse, and two teenage boys. We ate in every morning for breakfast, and two nights for dinner - plenty of cookware is available. Beds are comfortable and bathrooms are great. The location is perfect for all you need in Florence - train station, sites, river, etc. All are an easy walk. Host was very responsive and helpful. As you look for the building, know each street in Florence has two numbering systems. One set of numbers is for business, another for residences. Before we knew this, finding the appropriate place was tricky!
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad aprile 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Adam, Thanks so much for everything,we enjoyed a lot to host you and your family,we hope to repeat soon! Bests Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Lisa M.

Florence
Palazzo Strozzi was the perfect compliment to our stay in Florence. We are a family of four and P. Strozzi met our space needs and more. It is located in the perfect spot and Stephano was pleasant and very helpful.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a marzo 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Lisa,thank you so much for this review!So happy to hear that you liked the flat and enjoyed the city so much ! All the best ! Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Erin E.

Lovely apartment, lots of space
We had a lovely stay in Florence with our family of four. The apartment has tons of charm and character, dark quiet bedrooms with good mattresses, and lots of space. It is in a great location near the river and high-end shopping, an easy walk to any sites in the area. We would stay here again!
Soggiorno di 2 notti a marzo 2019
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Erin,it was a great pleasure to have you,thank you for leaving this great comment All the best Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Viaggiatore verificato

A wonderful Florence experience
Great property, centrally located. Easy access to everything.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a novembre 2018
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Kirk,thank you for your comment,it was a great pleasure to host you!We look forward to have you again,maybe in our Venice flat 8209831

10/10 Eccellente

Jayne S., Asheville, North Carolina

Wonderful stay in Florence
Great location and very stylish apartment!
Soggiorno di 6 notti a ottobre 2018
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Thank you Jayne!Take care! Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Patrick M., Morrison, CO USA

Excellent location
The apartment sits in an excellent part of Florence where there is easy walking access to the city center as well as the high end shopping district. The apartment was appropriately furnished and was extremely comfortable for our week stay. The location of the apartment in proximity to the owners store make for an extremely efficient check in if done during work hours. The restaurant “Il Barretto” on the street behind the apartment was fantastic. This is an perfect choice for a family visiting Florence.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a luglio 2018
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi Patrick,thank you for your accurate description I think that is extremely helpful in order to let understand more to our future guests,the staff is great but we are working on giving the possibility of self check-in in order to not give pressure for late arrivals All the best Pietro

10/10 Eccellente

edward s.

Incredible apartment in the heart of Florence
This is a great apartment right in the heart of Florence. It is 2 blocks from the Arno River in a neighborhood of fashionable shops and great restaurants. In fact there is a great restaurant right below the apartment. It is walking distance to all of the major sites, and is spacious and very well maintained and outfitted, with all the amenities you need. We stayed there as a family of four with two tween boys and loved it. Highly recommend it!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2018
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Edward!It was a pleasure to have you in my flat,really hope you ‘ll come back ! Thank you

10/10 Eccellente

Linda H.

Wonderful apartment!
Gaia's apartment is a wonderful base from which to explore Florence. It's spacious and clean, with all the amenities you need. Gaia was very attentive to our needs prior to our arrival, and Stefano (who handles check-in and day-to-day issues from the store downstairs) was terrific while we were in town. He had a place to store our luggage when we arrived prior to check-in, and when we wanted to do a last little bit of exploring prior to leaving, but after check-out. We'd definitely look into staying here again on a return visit to the city!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2018
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Linda,appreciate so much your review ,the apartment is a perfect base itself to explore Florence,but we try to give you all the comforts possible inside the flat ,we are sticker in the cleaningness and in the appointment,we personally follow all our locations around Italy and treat them like each one would be unique

10/10 Eccellente

eric k., Asheboro, North Carolina

Wonderful
The house was great... everything we needed and more! Location perfect!
Soggiorno di 2 notti a maggio 2018

10/10 Eccellente

Jeff H.

Great place, great location, great owner
This apartment was a great place to stay, for several reasons. The location is excellent for exploring Florence on foot. We arrived early, and we were able to drop off our luggage at the store, so we could do some sightseeing before the apartment was ready. Be mindful that the store closes for lunch. The layout is very nice. It is spacious, with room to spread out. It has a huge dining table, and a 2nd bedroom which we used for luggage, clothes, etc. The decor is nice, as well. The whole place has kind of a Renaissance/medieval feel to it, but with modern conveniences. The street out front is lively during the day (which adds to the charm), but very quiet at night. The main bedroom is located away from the street, and has a very comfortable bed. Gaia, the owner, was very helpful and accessible, and genuinely wanted us to be happy with the place. There were several people in her store who were also very friendly and helpful. They even spoke with a local artist by phone for me (when we were having phone issues, and the artist spoke no English), and they arranged a taxi for our departure. We had a little issue with access to the tumble dryer (which is in a separate room, up a half flight of stairs from the apartment), but Gaia handled that very well. After our departure, Gaia refunded our security deposit very quickly. If we are ever in Florence again, I would definitely consider this apartment as my first choice. A few tips for future renters: The refrigerator works great, but make sure it stays closed when you close it; there were a few times when it didn't quite close all the way for us, when we weren't paying careful attention. Also, there are two things to be mindful of regarding the master bath: 1) The sink faucet design is such that you can't adjust the water temperature after you turn it on. If you want the water to be hotter or colder, turn it off, twist the faucet one way or the other, then turn it on again. Note: the hot water can get scalding hot, so don't turn it too high. 2) The shower in the master bath is great, but it is in a clawfoot tub, and the curtain only covers the front side. This means water can get to the floor by the other side and back walls. That water then drains to the threshold of the doorway. We put a towel down at the base of the wall to catch the water before it reached the threshold. These minor things were nothing compared with the positives of the apartment and dealing with Gaia.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a maggio 2018

10/10 Eccellente

Janis R.

AWESOME!
Gaia and her team were really great and the apartment was super located!
Soggiorno di 4 notti ad aprile 2018

10/10 Eccellente

Arthur F.

Great apartment in a fantastic location in Florence!!
This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment is located just 2 blocks from the Ponte Vecchio and very close to the Arno River.. "Stefano", the manager representing the landlord, was fantastic and provided us with everything we needed during our stay..The apartment was spacious and clean and provided us with all the comforts of home. The surrounding area was fantastic. We were close to many great stores and fantastic restaurants. We look forward to staying there during our next visit.
Soggiorno di 18 notti a marzo 2018

10/10 Eccellente

Donna R., Austin

Perfect location
The apartment was comfortable and functional. Gaia, her husband, Antoinelle and Stafano were attentive to the issues that arose during my stay. The location was within walking distance to every sight. Only one block from the Arno River, thus both sides of this amazing city were easily accessible. Close to train station - 8 minutes walk - and between Republic square and Santa Maria novella.The bus stop is at the entrance to the building. Pros: location, dishwasher, washer, air conditioning, cable, wifi Cons: stairs no lift
Soggiorno di 29 notti a novembre 2017

10/10 Eccellente

Rhonda S.

On a beautiful street!
Just as advertised! FYI, lunch is between 3 and 4. Comfortable beds, spacious LR and kitchen all in a 400 year old building. Several secure doors to go through so a feeling of safety. Main attractions within a few minutes walking distance. We loved it. There is a steep flight of stairs and we got great excercise because of it!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a settembre 2017

10/10 Eccellente

Lila W.

Loved it! Great location!!
It was everything we expected and more! Thanks for the gift of the Olive Oil!
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2017
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Lila!What a pleasure to hear your words,we do provide a great biologic olive oil that we produce in our farm in Val d'Orcia,I'd love to share with you that little spot of paradise one day ! All the best Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Anne H.

Perfect location and apartment
This was the perfect apartment. Comfortable and had everything we needed. The living room was a wonderful place to relax after a day of sight seeing. Close to restaurants and shops. Air conditioning worked well. This was our favorite apartment from all our travels in Italy.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2017
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Anne, Thank you so much for sharing your opinion ,we are always aiming to getting better,it is a gift to have people like you ! Thanks ! Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Don C.

Wonderful 2 BR/2BA Apartment -- Best Location in Florence
We stayed here a total of 13 days in May, 2017 and this apartment was perfect. The location is ideal -- an easy stroll to transportation (bus, train, rental cars), shopping, historic sites, and has amazing restaurants around every corner. The neighborhood is lively, picturesque and charming, but just far enough away from the major tourist attractions that you can get some quiet if you like. On arrival, we found everything spotlessly clean and well-supplied for our housekeeping needs. As mentioned by another reviewer, the apartment is actually larger that it looks in the pictures. We found it very comfortable for a relatively lengthy stay and would undoubtedly stay here again should we return to Florence.
Soggiorno di 9 notti a maggio 2017

10/10 Eccellente

Erin S.

Apartment was exactly as pictured and was perfect for us.
This apartment is lovely and very clean. The living room was a comfortable spot to relax after long days of sightseeing. Gaia was very helpful. She answered questions promptly and even arranged our early morning taxi to the airport. I'm so glad I didn't book a hotel.
Soggiorno di 9 notti a maggio 2017

8/10 Buono

John T.

Nicely maintained, amazing location
This is a charming apartment in an absolutely amazing location right downtown on a posh street, an easy walk from the train station and all the downtown attractions. As you might expect in a very old building the apartment has its quirks, but our family of four had a comfortable stay.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad aprile 2017

8/10 Buono

Rich Z.

A Great Time in Florence
This older (150-200 years?) 2 bdrm 2 bath apartment is on the 2nd floor (28 stair steps) of an (overly) safe and secure building. The building itself has probably been renovated several times and the result is an interesting warren of spaces and levels throughout. There is a small elevator but, for whatever reason, we weren’t able to use it and, as 70yr olds, we would’ve appreciated it. The bedrooms were adequate (with individually controlled A/C & heating) but the baths were odd. The bathroom attached to the main bedroom had a tub with no shower and no shower curtain while the shower in the other bathroom was incredibly tiny, maybe 2.5x1.5ft. The main living space was fine - bright and nicely appointed and the kitchen was roomy and sufficient. Had a little trouble making the clothes washer work but eventually figured it out. Would've been nice to have some sort of binder or file of info from Gaia about the apartment and Florence. Good location for walking to various sites, not so good if you’re trying to find a taxi. In general, in Florence overall it was tough to find a taxi except at the train station. Other than the preliminary contacts through VRBO, we had minimal contact with Gaia while we were there. However, Stefano, who manages the family clothing store two doors down, was extremely helpful on our arrival and on a number of occasions while we were there. The description of the property and pictures are very accurate. The unit is in a great location, clean, comfortable, and had good internet. Found a really cool local food store but couldn't find anyplace to buy paper products. We'd go back to this property if we went back to Florence. It was good value for the money.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a settembre 2016
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Rich, Thank you for sharing your opinion about the apartment and I ma happy that you've enjoyed your stay. The elevator only heads to the upper level of the building,I am sorry for this but I never advertised that the apartment was provided with a lift. The bathrooms are not big,but very functional and proper,the tub next to the bedroom does have shower as you can see from the pic,sorry if the curtain was missing we just put one. The washing machine always worked perfectly,if somebody have any problem whit it,we provide immediate assistance. We use to send a form via email with the instruction of the rental and some recommendations of Florence but I guess you didn't read it. Regarding the taxi there are several official numbers that you can call also in english,but we can do it for our guests upon request. Thank you again for staying in my house Regards Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

John M.

Great Location
Apartment was comfortable and in a great location. Easy walking distance to museums, train station, shopping and great food!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a ottobre 2016
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Hi John, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Florence,I hope that you could keep me in mind for your future travels,thank you Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Jon B.

Great apartment, safe secure location, equipped with all the necessities.
This bellissimo vintage 2 bdrm 2 bath apartment is on the 2nd floor (28 stair steps) of a very safe and secure building. Location is good for restaurants and walking to shopping and attractions. We stayed for 6 nights and had everything we needed. Towels and linens are great, beds were too (one king & 2 twin). The large antique claw-footed tub in the en suite bath was a surprise, but a unique experience. The other bath has a shower if the tub and hose doesn't work for you. The owner is great and very responsive. One of the rooms had an air conditioning problem on the second night and they fixed it immediately. We definitely recommend this apartment and would gladly stay there again. Molto bene! Jon & Ellen, Oregon USA
Soggiorno di 6 notti a settembre 2016

8/10 Buono

Jeremy D.

Beautiful apartment with a historic ambience
What a great apartment! It was clean, well appointed with everything you might need, but also feels like you are staying in a piece of history. The neighborhood is conveniently central for walking to all the major sites and feels safe. Our family of four had plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable during out stay. The only issue we faced was the meeting location being closed when we arrived and the WiFi being unexpectedly disconnected during our stay. The first issue was resolved quickly by Gaia's wonderful mother. The WiFi not being available was a significant issue during our stay - the only reason I give this a 4-star rating. Ahead of our visit, Gaia was easy to communicate with and work out our travel details. She was also helpful in recommending nearby restaurants and a small grocery ahead of our visit. If you are looking for a central, secure, and unique property for your stay in Florence, this apartment won't disappoint.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a luglio 2016
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Jeremy,thank you for leaving your opinion,I am glad that you've appreciated the house and my support,I am sorry for the sudden lack of WI-FI,it was something that we couldn't expect and we tried our best in order to fix asap,however I was happy to refund you the amount for that inconvenience cause I always want to be fair and that the rental will be the same as the one advertised. All the best Gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Sally L.

Charming!
This spacious and comfortable two bedroom apartment has everything needed for a great stay in Florence! While the shower was quite tiny, it worked well and the claw foot tub in the second spacious bathroom was a relaxing treat after a long day of walking! We discovered a few neighborhood restaurants close by that were quite enjoyable. While the building has an elevator, it does not go to the first level. The stairs were manageable, however. The apartment is close to high end shopping and about a 10 minute walk to the train station. We were able to walk to all major sites with some careful planning and a good map! Both Gaia and Stefano were quite helpful in answering questions!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a luglio 2016

10/10 Eccellente

Cheryl M.

Charming apartment, fantastic location.
Our family of five thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay in Florence. This apartment is perfectly situated in the heart of Florence, but felt removed from the hustle of the city. It was spacious, comfortable and well maintained. Gaia communicated before and during our stay to ensure everything was going smoothly, which we appreciated. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend staying here. We hope to be back.

10/10 Eccellente

Ping C.

Charming Apartment in Centre of Florence
Lovely apartment in a superb location. The description of the property and pictures are very accurate. The unit is in a great location, very safe, clean, comfortable, good internet. Communication with Gaia before arrival is great. Good place to stay while in Florence.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2016
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Ping,I want to say hello to you and your family,I hope that it would be possible to repeat this nice experience one day.If so you'll see that my service will be improoved in order to make your stay amazing. The door Of my house is always open for you. Ciao!

10/10 Eccellente

CC M.

Charming & a perfect location
Lovely apartment footsteps from the Arno River and only a few blocks from the Duomo. Lots of living space. Only one set of stairs up to apartment. We loved every minute in beautiful Florence - and we'll be back! Thank you, Gaia, for your great instructions, recommendations, and communication all along the way. The very best to you & yours!
Soggiorno di 4 notti a maggio 2016

10/10 Eccellente

Diane B., Alexandria, VIrginia

A wonderful Stay in Florence
A wonderful apartment in Florence, located in the historical area, close to everything. Spacious and clean apartment and wonderful hosts. I highly recommend
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2016
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Diane,thank you so much for sharing your feedback,it was very nice to host you,I hope you could keep us in mind for your next journey in Italy,from the next year we will have some new charming locations available,we'd love to host you again gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Michelle B.

Wonderful warm apartment with Italian eclectic feel.
We had a lovely stay at the apartment. The location is great and is right downtown and yet still very quiet at night. The feeling of the apartment is one of warmth with a lovely eclectic feel which for us added to our Italian experience. It was easy to get to the apartment from the train station and close to absolutely everything we wanted to see. Stefano met us and showed us the apartment and Gaia texted to check all ok. We could not be happier with our choice and we love Florence. Would highly recommend.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad aprile 2016
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 apr 2020
Dear Michelle,thank you for this great feedback,everything is a pleasure when working with people like you. all the best gaia

10/10 Eccellente

Caryl P.

As wonderful as we hoped
Beautiful apartment, even more lovely than the pictures. Conveniently located, spacious, immaculate, and very comfortable for our family of five. New windows, which made everything very quiet. We did not have the pleasure of meeting Gaia. In her absence, Stefano - who was very nice and helped us with keys, etc - didn't have as much knowledge about the area. (For example, we asked for a local grocery where we could get some breakfast items and he didn't seem to know of one. We found one two days later very close by, but had to walk a bit far that first afternoon). When we experienced some trouble with the wifi, Gaia was very responsive. All in all a wonderful visit and we couldn't imagine a better place to stay in Florence. We would definitely return and recommend the apartment to others! We loved the restaurant Napoleone, recommended by a local friend and just a 10 minute walk, across the Arno. Also, don't miss the amazing paninis at Ino near the Uffizi. Thank you, Gaia!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a febbraio 2016