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At the Heart of Florence with Private Garden and Parking

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Dining
TV, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Florence, Tuscany
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Ponte Vecchio
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria. The apartment includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piazzale Michelangelo - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 16 min walk
  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Mantra - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè DOLCE AMARO - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Dolci e Dolcezze - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drogheria Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca Dè Macci - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

At the Heart of Florence with Private Garden and Parking

This charming and unique apartment sets on the ground floor of a historic building right at Florence's Historic Center. It is strategically situated just 5 minutes walk from Piazza Santa Croce, and 15 minutes walk from Piazza Signoria and The Ufizzi.

This accommodation has been restored (last renovation on november 2016) and converted into an adorable apartment, very well furnished and with modern facilities. The highlight is its private, sunny garden with dining table for 'al fresco' meals. Private parking is also available.

There is a cosy living room , dining room at a veranda facing the garden, well equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook a delicious Tuscan meal, a master double room with fresco ceiling with in suite bathroom, a double bedroom with 2 single beds, a studio with 2 single beds plus one bathroom with shower. All bathrooms are made with Carrara marble.

The market of Santo Ambrogio , the most characteristic food market in Florence is only at 5 minutes walk. It is a nice way to wake up in the morning, have a lazy breakfast with a true cappuccino or espresso and take a tour around fresh and exquisite season vegetables and fruits or local cheese just smelling the flower's newest aromas.

All around, there are many restaurants and bars where local Fiorentini go for a quick coffee, lunch and dinner meals, with a vast selection of places running from wine bars, wooden oven pizzerias, local trattorie and famous restaurants.

From there, you can also rent bikes to visit Florence everywhere you want to go!

The famous FLEA MARKET of Florence is located in Piazza dei Ciompi at only 10 minutes walk from the apartment. It opens every day from 9 to 19.30. If you're lucky enough to go there on the last Sunday of every month, the stalls extend into the surrounding streets. Here you can find furniture and objects from the past, prints, coins and jewellery. It's worth a trip if only to get insights on Italy's past through the artifacts displayed in these cluttered stalls.


I live close by and available 24/7.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

christina farina

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number IT048017B4KRWWYCUX

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

At the Heart of Florence With Private Garden Parking

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Historic Centre of Florence within a short 15-minute walk of Uffizi Gallery and also 15 minutes on foot from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. You'll also find Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is At the Heart of Florence with Private Garden and Parking a good place to stay for couples?

At this historic apartment, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some apartments, as well as a garden.

Does At the Heart of Florence with Private Garden and Parking have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

How far is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), which is 6.3 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at At the Heart of Florence with Private Garden and Parking?

Yes, every apartment at At the Heart of Florence with Private Garden and Parking comes with a deck.

At the Heart of Florence with Private Garden and Parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous in Firenze!

What an amazing property. Christina was so accommodating. Located close to a market, bakery and cafe, this was the perfect location. The air conditioning, showers and TV worked. The patio was lovely in the evenings and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This spot is near everything you would want to do in Florence! The apartment has historic charm with a nice patio for morning coffee. We were a family of 5 and were very comfortable. It was also a perfect location if some wanted to head home while others wanted to explore
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Beautiful property with a wonderful host. Great location and perfect if you have your own car.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Santa Croce neighborhood

We loved our location, within walking distance of the top tourist attractions in Firenze, plenty of space for four friends traveling together. Christina was very helpful in orienting us to the space and giving us recommendations. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Florence

Perfect spot for a friend gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florence Visit

Very nice apartment in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

Christina met us upon arrival and explained everything completely. The property was as described and wonderful for a family of 5 guests. Location was great and easy to find and we walked everywhere, except to the Airport. She left a booklet with lots of helpful info on things to do and where to eat, etc.I have stayed in Florence a dozen times always in Hotels and this was a real treat. Thank you Christina for being a wonderful Host, Jim
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We enjoyed everything about our stay at this property. Christina was super helpful at check in and the apartment was an easy walk from everything we wanted to do in Florence. It was great to be able to do laundry as we traveled and Christina’s recommendations helped us get to know the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect apartment for our stay in Florence

The apartment was located near to where my grandson is living in Florence so the location was perfect for us. The check-in process and communication with the owner was great. She carefully explained to us everything we needed to know whilestaying there. Itthereeverything
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful visit to Florence!

We had a great stay! Christina is a terrific hostess who met us at the property and was responsive throughout our visit, including a recommendation for a wine tour in Tuscany. An easy walk to nearby groceries and an open air market plus a well equipped kitchen made meal prep a breeze. and the apartment is a 10-15 minute walk to many Florence attractions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apartment with great amenities

We arrived to the apartment and were met by the host, Christina, she took loads of time explaining how to work the lights, the ac units, the washer and everything else about the property. She had a book with a map for us to use and some suggestions of markets and restaurants nearby. When we contacted her during the stay with a question, she responded very quickly. The bonus of having a clothes washer after a couple weeks of travel is not to be understated. She has a full size fridge and dishwasher and enough plates, glasses and cookware to satisfy our needs. There are three bedrooms and two baths so we two each had our own space. The garden patio was a lovely spot to have a coffee in the am or a glass of wine and snacks in the afternoon. I was in the front bedroom and the street noise was a bit loud, but that is largely unavoidable in Florence. Overall, a lovely, accessible apartment in a fabulous city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful apartment

Great location!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice house for a family with teens.

First of all, Christina was the best host! She was helpful and responded to my questions instantly. The house was perfect for our family with two teenage boys who preferred having a room each. They eat constantly and having a full kitchen was a big plus. A/C worked so well and we were so glad during the heat wave. We wanted to go to Tuscan country side for truffle hunting and having a private parking in the backyard was exactly what we were looking for. Santa Croce market is nearby and you’ll love it if you are a foodie. There are many good restaurants nearby as well. You’ll have to walk 15 min. to the center of the city and taxies weren’t easily available. So bring good walking shoes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florence getaway

The property is conveniently located to all the landmarks with excellent access to restaurants, coffee shops, and gelato.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo K., San Mateo, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent host

The property is as described. Great location, large, well equipped, and very clean. Excellent restaurants in close proximity. The communications with the host are excellent. There is parking for your car if you have one. Units equipped with A/C and washer on site so perfect for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Apartment!

We had three generations staying in Christina’s beautiful apartment. Unlike so many places, the reality exceeded the pictures. What a great place! Christina was a warm and welcoming host who met us and took the time to explain all of the features of the apartment. The location is an easy walk to the duomo, Ponte Vecchio and everything else we wanted to see. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Florence

This was our first trip to Florence . The property is in a great location, 15 min. walk to all the attractions. It was clean and spacious and met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot - great neighborhood

Florence was a hit and the Santa Croce Neighborhood is welcoming and generous! Some of our favorites were Ghibellina forno pasticceria, Caffetteria del Vecchio Mercato at the Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio, the bar Le Murate Caffè Letterario across the way has cocktails live music and events. We love this place and Christina was a wonderful host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful ground floor apartment near Santa Croce

Christina was a wonderful host who was very responsive before our arrival and met us at the property to check us in and explain how everything worked. She even made sure we were connected to the WiFi before she left. Property was located very close to Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio, which is indoor/outdoor market selling all the fresh produce, fish, meats and cheeses you could want. Also very easy walk to Piazza Santa Croce, where there are all sorts of vendors, restaurants and shops for local products like gold jewelry and leather. There was a great little pasticceria/bakery (open since 1890) just a few blocks away where we often got our morning coffee and pastries, and they also had good sandwiches. The old charm of this place is hard to describe and the pictures don’t do it justice. Although we didn’t use it, there was an interior parking space included which would have been essential if we had rented a car as the parking on the street was very limited. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Had a great time exploting Florence from here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANE and DOUGLAS B., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay in Florence!

We really enjoyed our stay in Christina's apartment. It was very comfortable for our family and minutes' walk to most every place we wanted to go. The apartment is clean, and Christina and Massimo really made us feel welcome and went out of their way to make our stay in Florence special. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home in Florence

We had a lovely stay at Christina's lovely apartment. It had everything we needed and was a lovely respite after playing tourist all day. Christina met me when I arrived and showed me around the apartment. It is located close to the Santa Croce basilica and an easy walk into the historic area and a more local area which we enjoyed. I would be delighted to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Preeti C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but noisy

Lovely home in a safe and convenient location. Close to great restaurants, attractions, and bus stop. It is less than 30min walk to the train station, which is important as it is difficult to reserve or stop a taxi. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable. Took off one star for the following reasons: 1) There was some smell like wet carpet in the home, although there was no carpet in the home. 2) The road noise and the noise from the building door opening and closing was really loud. If you are light sleeper this can be an issue and cannot be avoided as the apartment is on the ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rob v.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Home to Stay

Christina was very friendly and helpful to give us a tour of the apartment when we arrived. (She made sure we knew how to get into the doors, etc). We had Christina's contact info, but we didn't need any more assistance. My friends and I were very comfortable during our stay. It was nice for all of us to sit at the table outside in the early evening. It felt like a friend's home instead of a sterile rental property. It was easy to take a bus from the train station. It was a convenient location to the places we wanted to go. The pizza was great at Le Carceri on the next street over.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023