| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 42 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/19/09 |
Positive
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| This apartment is in the perfect location for access to all of the famous sites in Firenze - AND - the wonderful neighborhoods across the river. The apartment has everything that you need, and Francesca is terrific. I'm sure that we will be back again. |
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Anonymous, Eugene, Oregon
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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| In July 2009 our group of five people spent 5 nights in this lovely and spacious apartment. The apartment was in a great location and we could easily walk to everything or to a bus stop very close by. We had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable including a laptop for our use. Francesca was very kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this apartment and would stay here again on a future visit to Florence. |
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Janet , Maple Grove, MN |
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| 03/22/09 |
Positive
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We agree with all of the positive comments. We
stayed for four nights with three children. The
apartment is large, spotless, and well equipped.
The kitchen is top end. Francesca the manager and
Stefano the owner were very easy to work with and
quite helpful. The location is perfect. This was an
extremely fun place to stay. We would definitely
return. Finally, Quattro Leone, the restaurant
referred to by other visitors, is the best place we ate
at in Italy. The food and service was comparable to
places like the Union Square Cafe in New York (at a
fraction of the cost). |
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Joe and Visala G., St. Paul, MN |
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| 10/13/08 |
Positive
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This is a superb apartment: it is the second time we have rented it, and hope it won't be the last! It is very comfortable for up to seven,and the back-up is very efficient. The position could not be better for the visitor to Firenze: it is a very short walk to each of the Ponte Vecchio, Ufizzi, Pitti, Boboli, Palazzo Vecchio, Museum of Science, Santo Sprito, Santa Carmine, etc. etc. A VERY big "plus" is that a funky Cafe is just outside the lower front door, an alimenteri next door, three more within a block, Post office around the corner, and one of the best Restaurants in Firenze ( Quatro Leone) is in the Piazza, less than seventy steps away from the door. (Yet, because of its construction and elevation, the apartment itself is quiet and restful).
Being in the Oltrarno, there are silversmiths,jewellers, glass- fabric- and graphic- artists all around, and all friendly.A perfect position for the visitor, and Francesca made sure we were comfortable and informed. |
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Warren Brisley, Newcastle, Australia
+61 2 49 573445 |
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| 10/13/08 |
Positive
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| This apartment was a perfect place to stay in Florence. It was well equipped and very well located. We walked to everything. Elise and Francesca were wonderful. The only thing that would have been good to know ahead of time was where to find a grocery store - we found 2 eventually. We enjoyed not only the nearby restaurants, but making some light meals in the apartment. I would recommend this apartment highly! |
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Jackie, St. Paul, MN/USA |
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| 08/31/08 |
Positive
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| We were all delighted with our stay in this wonderfully well kept, well equipped apartment. Although our group had 4 adults and 4 children, it was very comfortable. The pictures posted don't do it justice, the apt. looks much more impressive in reality. The bathrooms were clean (though one was a little tight), the kitchen will beckon you to cook, and the entertainment center will allow you to just sit and relax. Very centrally located. Francesca was wonderful and extremely helpful. We would return here again. Thank you so much for a memorable stay. |
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MyKhanh Phan, Switzerland
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| 07/19/08 |
Positive
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| The apartment was well beyond our expectations,and thank goodness for Quattro Leoni because all grocers were closed Sunday after 7:00 and no hope of cooking. Francesca was such a dear to help our two teenagers settle in a day prior to our arrival due to illness in Rome...thank you Francesca. Great location, will return again and bring adult friends! |
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Libby and John McClenahan, Moraga California
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| 07/01/08 |
Positive
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Stefano and Francesca, Thanks again for the lovely stay in your apartment. We agree totally with the other statements about the convenient location and the internet access and the wonderful Quatro Leoni. Also, having a land telephone line helped with free communication with others in our party. A hint, if you want to take the bus to the train station, head for the stop AWAY from the Ponte Vecchio. The stop near there goes in a figure 8 and takes at least 20 minutes. The stop by the other bridge takes you right to the station. The apartment was so comfortable we didn't want to leave!! Chris and Steve Horton
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Chris Horton, La Mirada, CA
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| 05/26/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful visit to Florence and enjoyed this apartment very much. The amenities and conveniences were wonderful, great location (4 Leoni restaurant is a "must-go" 20 yards away), and wonderful house manager - Francesca who made sure we had everything we needed. It couldn't have been better & we hope to stay there again in the future!!!! |
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Laura Sankovich, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-661-2539 |
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| 05/09/08 |
Positive
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Dear Francesca,
Thank you for the great services that you provided.
The apartment was in a great location, and had everything that we needed to feel comfortable. Great apartment!
Great service! If I come to Florence again, I'll stay in this apartment, and will always recommend it to my friends and relatives.
Best Regards,
Tatyana.
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Tatyana, NY, USA
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| 03/31/08 |
Positive
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The apartment we have used on our prior visits to Florence was not available for this trip but that VRBO owner suggested this property (9714). It turned out to be a splendid replacement, well furnished, extremely light and airy and very convenient (walking distance) to all the the sites and places of Florence to which we have become accustomed. Markets were nearby (one just two doors away) and the kitchen was very well equipped. The wireless internet was a godsend for allowing me to keep in touch with my e-mails and if you don't bring your own laptop, they have a PC there you can use to check e-mails. Very well thought out accomodations.
The "Second" bath was on the small side so the four of us ending up having to share the "master bath" but this was a minor inconvienence when you look at the rest of the apartment and the price we paid.
We highly recommend this property.
Thanks for Francesca for meeting us and getting us settled and acclimated to the apartment and area.
Tom and Robin
Richmond, VA |
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Tom & Robin Wadkins, Richmond, Virginia
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| 01/21/08 |
Positive
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| This is a wonderful, well-appointed, and exceptionally quiet flat. The owner has gone to great length to make sure that NOTHING is missing that would detract from your stay. The neighborhood, which we already knew, is the best in the city with at least 10 top flight restaurants within a 5 minute walk, including likely the best which is a full 50' from the front door. The caretaker, Francesca, could not be more helpful. This is the perfect flat for an extended visit to Florence and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. |
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Anonymous, Boston, MA
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| 12/11/07 |
Positive
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I recently stayed at this apartment for a week during the Florence Biennale Art Show. The place is WONDERFUL!
The photos really don't do it justice - it's very, very nice, plenty of space - feels very home away from home.
The location is PERFECT, within walking distance to everything with some lovely little shops and a FANTASTIC restaurant/cafe directly out the front door that has the BEST "Ribolita" (bread soup)you will ever taste in your life...
We had no trouble at all, everyone around us was lovely and friendly - we would go back again tomorrow if we could! |
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Mary Lonergan, Oakland, CA
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| 11/27/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed in this Florence apartment for close to two months. It was perfect for us and the location was great. The cafe below had some of the freshest lunches and one of the nicest owners. The apartment is just out of the masses of people but close enough to walk to the train station. Noise was never a problem if the windows are closed during the night concerts nearby. Francesca is kind, friendly and helpful. The kitchen had all of the utensils an d gadgets that we needed to do daily cooking. Our three children and us lived very well here. |
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Anonymous, Carson City, Nevada |
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| 09/20/07 |
Positive
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| a wonderful apt...it is in a great location..and the best resturant is right in the square...make sure to order the pear raviolis...one can walk anywhere from here...the apt is spacious and beautiful...would stay here again... |
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linda, willits, ca |
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| 08/25/07 |
Positive
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| The apartment is fantastic. Great space and amenities. The location is convenient to everything, while being off the crowded tourist areas. The cafe across the street is perfect for starting the day with a nice cappuccino and dolce. Francesca is a wonderful host and really makes you feel at home with her preparations and advice. |
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Anonymous, Park City, UT |
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| 04/23/07 |
Positive
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We stayed in the apartment March 28-April 4th
2007. We were worried when we first saw the place
from the outside as it looked dingy and there was
construction scaffolding. But, it turned out to be
quiet, clean, spacious and well-equipped. We were
2 adults and 3 children and had plenty of room to
spread out. The location couldn't be better--on a
quiet piazza with a great restaurant "Ristorante
Quatro Leone", a bar and small market. In one
direction was a short walk to local stores and
restaurants where we could practice our Italian and
meet locals, just three blocks away was the hustle
and bustle of Ponte Vecchio with all the sights,
including the train station within walking distance.
Francesca, the manager, was really nice and spoke
excellent English. This was definitely two thumbs
up! |
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Tama , Santa Barbara, CA |
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| 03/05/07 |
Positive
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The kitchen, living area, large bath and bedrooms were perfect for our party of 5. Everything we needed was provided, and Francesca, the housekeeper, was very sweet.
We were very glad to have internet access to stay in touch with people and business back home. We loved the quiet, quaint neighborhood and the little shops and restaurants. It was so convenient to everything we wanted to see and very comfortable.
It would have been nice to get a few English TV stations, other than news, but watching German and Italian TV added to the charm. We found we could manage with 1 1/2 baths quite well and never got the courage to try the shower in the smaller bath. It did look, however, like it would be fine, so long as you remember to remove all paper goods before turning it on!
We would certainly stay here again, especially when travelling with a family. A real find! |
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Deb Degan, Wilton, NH |
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| 09/22/06 |
Positive
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| LOVED the apartment! Our 3 kids had plenty of room to spread out and play. The kitchen was great, although the dishwasher was broken (repairman was coming the day we left), and doing dishes by hand was no problem. Internet access was appreciated by all. Location was great. Jazz festival in piazza was loud (we could hear it perfectly with the windows closed), but the music was very good and didn't last too late, so we enjoyed it. Shower door was difficult to operate, especially for our 9 year old. We would definitely rent again! Thank you! |
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Cindy Bonnen, Milford, MI |
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| 07/10/06 |
Positive
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| Our family of 4 and my in-laws (total of 6 people) stayed in this apartment in June of 2006. We had a great experience and highly recommend this property. Its location is perfect. . . very close to Ponte Vecchio and the Pitti Palace. You get a great feel for living in Florence as you are placed among the "locals." The apartment is set up nicely and seems very large and modern for European standards. Having never been to Italy I contemplated staying in a hotel instead of an apartment, but I'm really glad we made this choice. |
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Anonymous, Atlanta, GA
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| 03/08/06 |
Positive
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Our family of 5 stayed in this beautiful apartment during the first week of July, 2005. It is extremely well located and incredibly comfortable. We absolutely loved it and thoroughly enjoyed our week. Beatrice was very helpful, informative and available. We highly recommend this apartment. We can't wait to go back!
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Anonymous, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA |
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| 10/20/05 |
Positive
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| We stayed here at the start of autumn for 5 days and were extremely happy with the apartment. It is so quiet and spacious and had everything we needed to cater for ourselves - a morning spent shopping at the central mercato for fresh produce and then coming home to cook up a storm in the well appointed kitchen was just one of the great experiences of our stay in Firenze! Stefano (the owner)and Beatrice (the house manager) were both very helpful and so easy to deal with. The apartment location is perfect - the centre is within easy walking distance and there are many small cafes and shops close by plus an Internet Train - handy if (like us) you haven't brought your laptop with you. We would definately stay here again and we recommend it. |
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Jane, Megan, Margaret & Warren, Bowraville, NSW, Australia
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| 06/07/05 |
Positive
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We were very happy with this apartment. It is in a very good location but it is also quiet inside. There were many things that we appreciated about the apartment: the location, the wonderfully equipped kitchen, the ADSL line, the quiet bedrooms, the air conditioning, the satellite TV with English-language stations, the washing machine, the dishwasher. Also, there was plenty of hot water for 6 adults.
The only drawback was that there were only two sets of keys. I would suggest to the owners to allow 6 people to have at least 3 sets of keys. This minor point would not keep me from staying there again, however. I would gladly stay here again and heartily recommend it. |
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Anonymous, Seattle, WA |
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| 05/09/05 |
Positive
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We really liked the apartment and recommend it to anyone planning to visit Florence. Its location is excellent, and its furnishings and equipment are tops.
We would definetely opt to stay there again during a future visit. |
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Jorge Souss, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| 01/23/05 |
Positive
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we loved the appartment. the location was outstanding... close to all the great sites. a 2 min. walk to the ponte vecchoi and 3 to the uffizi. the location was good since we were traveling with my inlaws... mother in law in a wheelchair father in law shoud have been in a w/chair and sister in law on a cane. even so we were readily able to access the sites.
we really enjoyed the activity of the piazzetta 20 m. away. drinks were had nightly at the bar across the vicolo. we had coffee daily at the very pleasant torre cafe on the way to town.
my wife and i have had appartments on 2 other trips to florence and this had the best location. the kitchen was nice and well equiped. the t.v worked but was not connected to the dish so no english stations. the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms were v. small. the master bath was the best we have had on any of aor appartment stays throughout italy. the second bath was so small it was not uese as anything other than a toilet. the common area was ample and we enjoyed people-watching out the windows. however there is not a view of the city or a balcony.
the lady that handled our check in and check our was great. she was on time and handled it well. we even called for siteseeing guidance mid-stay and she had the information requested.
we would give it a big thumbs up |
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Paul Penland, Boise ID
10208-384-9124 |
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Homeowner Response:
+ Enghish channels are available on the TV!! We recently changed the satellite box and we had not connected it propertly. Now it works fine.
+ Please contact us to have a floor plan of the apartment to have detailed information about the size of the rooms.
Thanks!
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| 12/16/04 |
Positive
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| Excellent location, Great apartment! We plan on going back. Owner is easy to work with and makes everything go smoothly. |
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Anonymous
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| 11/21/04 |
Positive
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| Loved this apartment! Amenities were great, nice and quiet location, so close to old town! We will definately come back here on next trip! |
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Anonymous |
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| 11/17/04 |
Positive
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| Wow ... what a place. Tuscany, Florence, the Oltarno and this apartment. These combined to create a magical and memorable 40th birthday. Thanks to Stefano and Alessandra for being so gracious and generous. Special thanks to whomever designed that kitchen - if you like to cook - this is the place to be. |
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Timothy Zaricznyj, San Francisco, CA
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| 09/27/04 |
Positive
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Our month's stay in Florence was
magnificent, and our
accommodations were perfect. The
location is premier (walking distance
to everything, but insulated from the
tourist confusion), the apartment
layout is incredibly comfortable (with
a kitchen to die for), and the
relationship with Olivia (the person
who will see that all is OK) is worth
the trip in itself. I treated myself, my
daughters and sons-in-law, and my
granddaughter to a month in
Florence, and it worked because of
this unit. I recommend it most highly. |
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Mada Morgan, Ashland, Oregon, USA
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| 09/26/04 |
Positive
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Our family stayed at Via Toscanella Number 5 in Florence, Italy during the last 2 weeks in August 2004.
The owner of the apartment was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Olivia, a very charming and helpful hostess, was there to greet us when we arrived and got us settled into the apartment. The apartment was very spacious and comfortable for our family of 5 persons. The location of the apartment was outstanding with convenient access to shopping, museums and restaurants. Our experience with the owner, agent and the apartment far exceeded our expectations. A++
I would be pleased to offer more details of our experience if this is helpful. Feel free to contact me by
e-mail.
L. Gregory
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L. Gregory, Ontario, Canada
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| 09/08/04 |
Positive
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| What can we say??? My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in this amazing centrally located apartment in Florence (seconds to the Ponte Vecchio) in June of 2004. Not only could you easily walk to any and everything in Florence, there was the convenience of a market on the corner and (most importantly) an excellent cafe right out your front door. Besides the easy access to the morning espresso or cappachino at the cafe, it was also easy to make in the fully equiped kitchen. A large Thanksgiving dinner or cocktail party would be easy if not a delight to host from this kitchen. The place is exquisite, spacious, clean, modern, and comfortable. We would highly recommend it to anyone - it's a great way to stay out of a "hotel" and get a true feel for Florentine life. |
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"The Pascals", Boston, MA
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| 07/20/04 |
Positive
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Our family felt at home in this relaxing and
spacious apartment. In contrast to the
common and meagerly equipped rental, this
home provides a wide variety of quality
household appliances, kitchen utensils,
comfortable beds and tasteful décor. One side
of the home is located on pedestrian street
and the other wraps around a interior
courtyard. This configuration provides
windows throughout so you not only have
plenty of light and ventilation but also
completely escape that boxed in feeling you
get from apartments that share common walls.
As Architect’s, we also appreciated the
thoughtfulness in design and quality of the
finishes. In terms of location, it is well situated
for enjoying the cities finer attractions,
restaurants and shopping. Beyond the physical
qualities of this place, the kindness and
helpfulness of both the home owner and his
agent made the whole experience much more
of a friendly experience than a business one.
And perhaps one of my dinner guests said it
well, “if I lived in Florence, I’d like to live here.” |
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Sotero Family |
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| 06/28/04 |
Positive
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| This beautifully magnificent home is both authenticly Italian and perfectly modern. It had all the necessary accomodations you could desire. It is situated in walking distance to everything in an absolutely beautiful neighborhood right next to the Ponte Vecchio. Olivia was the most wonderful, helpful and gracious person. |
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Jack & Sandy Doria, Cayucos, CA, USA
(805)995-2909 |
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| 01/07/04 |
Positive
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Simply the BEST
We had the most brillaint time, Florence was wonderful but hectic with 4 children so the appartment was an oasis. The pictures really do not do the appartment justice and the location (just 30 secs from Ponte Vecchio) is perfect.
Many thanks to Olivia and Michaelfor advice, help and Italian culture lessons |
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Davies Family
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| 11/14/03 |
Positive
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| Our stay in Florence was wonderful due in part to that the apartment was perfect. We had 5 adults in our party and had more than adaquate room. The kitchen and bathroom were wonderful. Olivia the caretaker took wonderful care of us. We plan to return to Florence and would stay here again. Location was perfect. |
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Suzanne mcBride, Glencoe, MN
320-864-3876 |
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| 10/30/03 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time at this Florence apartment for 3 weeks. It was centrally located, but on a lovely, small, quiet street. It was very modern, with comfortable beds and furniture, and a very well equiped kitchen. The local manager was very helpful and responded quickly to anythimg we needed.
I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to my friends. |
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Dr.Tom Neglia, San Diego, Ca. |
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| 05/08/03 |
Positive
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| Extremely positive experience. The perfect stay for Florence. Very clean and very quiet at night. Wonderful service from caretaker Olivia. Can only be recommended! |
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Anonymous, Stavanger/Norway
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| 04/06/03 |
Positive
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| Wonderful experience. Great location. Clean quiet and very modern. Our hosts were terrific. |
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Anonymous |
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| 03/02/03 |
Positive
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| My wife, son and I visited Via Toscanella #5 for a week in early February 2003. This is a quiet, large, clean, modern apartment that can easily sleep 5 and has a wonderful location. My wife loved the kitchen. We were greeted by a charming caretaker who was the perfect hostess and gave us many ideas that added to our enjoyment of the Florence experience. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it. |
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Anonymous, Tacoma, WA
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| 02/04/03 |
Positive
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Comment Text: Our family of four had a wonderful stay in Via Toscanella in the beginning of December 2002. The location is superb, it is about two short blocks from the Ponte Vecchio, and we easily walked all around Florence to view the sights.
The apartment was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed. The beds were especially comfy, and the shower was modern. The caretaker was exceedingly gracious in meeting all of our needs, and suggested trips and sights that would be enjoyable for us.
I would highly recommend this property to any family planning to visit Florence.
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Anonymous
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| 01/21/03 |
Positive
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| My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in this lovely apartment for one month. We had, on previous trips, stayed nearby in another apartment, so we knew we loved the location. The surrounding neighborhood provides an honest Florentine experience, with all the necessities within a few meters. It is equi-distance (5 minutes on foot) from the quaint Piazza Santo Spirito and the sophisticated Piazza della Republica and Piazza Signoria. Upon entering the apartment, we were overwhelmed by the spaciousness and the high quality of the finishes. Never light packers, there was plenty of storage for all of our personal things, as well as our Italian purchases. The kitchen is truly a dream (only lacking a microwave), and the apartment is very well equipped overall. Almost everything is new. The large bathroom is very nicely done, and once my husband got used to the 'Italian-style' second bath, he got along quite well. In addition to the spaciousness and superb location, the apartment is very clean, well maintained and in excellent condition. None of the bedroom windows face the street, so we were never disturbed by motorini or other street noises. But, best of all, was the wonderful treatment we received from the people who maintain the apartment in Florence. They got us situated on arrival and took very good care of us the entire time we were there. No detail was overlooked. I would have to rate our experience a 10+. A trip to Florence with this great apartment as your base would make anyone fall in love with the city! |
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Linda Clouse, Chicago, IL USA
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Homeowner Response:
Microwave coming very soon!
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