Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio

Exterior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

About this condo rental

Located in Florence, this attractive condo for $246 per night is a great choice for your next break. Just steps away from the Ponte Vecchio, on the “Oltrarno” side of the historic center of Florence, this lovely and elegant home provides all of the comforts of the modern world combined with the rich history of the 15th Century. This home used to be the 'Forni Reali' or royal bakery serving the Medici and later the Italian royal family when they occupied the Palazzo Pitti. It comprises 130 square meters (approx. 1,399 sq. ft), and has 3 bedrooms, each with private bathroom, a large living room and fully-equipped modern kitchen, small study and additional half bath. The apartment sleeps 6-8 people, and wraps around a lovely courtyard garden adorned with flowers, fountain and goldfish. Decorated both for comfort and charm, the home contains an eclectic mix of antiques and modern furniture. The apartment has its own separate entrance on the ground floor, only one step up from the street, and is equipped with all necessary amenities, including central heat and air conditioning, satellite t.v. and DVD/VCR player, Internet connection, dishwasher, full size refrigerator, and washing machine. One of the owners is an artist who splits his time between Florence and New York City, and many of his original artworks are exhibited in the home, including large oil paintings in the living room, and frescoes in the bedroom. The apartment is located on a pedestrian-only street just off a charming piazza. There you will find a famous restaurant and delightful cafe. Just 3-4 minutes away you will find the Ponte Vecchio, and you can walk to the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria in 5-10 minutes. A parking garage is located 1 minute away, and local bus stops servicing all parts of the city are also just minutes away. Keywords: Apartment

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV

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Reviews

4.8/5.0
Outstanding(151 Reviews)
5.0
Jan 2024
Genta was an outstanding host!
1.0
star 2 emptystar 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Dec 2023
I was apprehensive when the house manager advised that no two appliances could be plugged in at same time or else power circuit would trip. We had No heat for one entire night, Partial heat one night. Circuit tripped all power 6 or 7 times one evening. During entire stay (3 nights) we had no hot water ergo no showers, no clean dishes, etc. Sink in one bath leaked flooding the floor. Genta, the house manger did her best bringing in plumbers and an electrician to try to fix problems to no avail. THIS APARTMENT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR RENT BY THE OWNER. One of our party came down with a cold which was aggravated by lack of heat. The apartment problems took most of the joy out of our family visit to Florence. As I selected thIs VRBO apartment it was certainly personally embarrassing.
4.0
star 5 empty
Dec 2023
Everything we needed for a 5 day visit. Quiet location, convenient to everything.
5.0
Nov 2023
We loved our ancient 15th century adventure! The location was perfect! Lots of room for all is us. Lots of action .. it felt like we were part of the village! Piazza Della Passera was a perfect fit for us. There is no better host then Genta! She managed all our needs. Don’t think twice! Say Yes!!
5.0
Oct 2023
A great couple of days.
4.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2023
This apartment is in a fabulous location. The property description doesn’t adequately address some peculiarities in the bedroom arrangements. As the description says it has 3 bedrooms. To access one bedroom it is necessary to walk outdoors, across the courtyard. The second bedroom is accessed either by walking through the Primary bedroom or across the outdoor courtyard. Walking across the courtyard is not problematic unless it’s raining, which happened during our stay. We had a glitch with the check in process: the property manager had emailed the code to access the key. However, we had not received that email by the time we left for our trip. (Belatedly, I discovered it in my “trash”.) We had contacted the property owner to let him know a couple days in advance of our trip, but did not get a response. We contacted the property owner again through VRBO, and telephoned him leaving a message the day before our arrival but received no response. he did not respond until we were standing on the street outside the apartment, when we telephoned him. Fortunately, he answered our call and was able to give us the code to access the key and we were able to get into the apartment. Once that ordeal had passed, everything else fell into place.
5.0
Sep 2023
Pros-Prime location in Santo Spirito within walking distance of all Florence has to offer. Fascinating older building split into "mini-apartments" with a connecting central courtyard. Aircon worked well during hot Florence days (90's). Plenty of towels, sheets, and other essentials provided. Cons-Steep step upon entry could be a challenging for the elderly or disabled. If arriving by car, parking is necessary and expensive, and you can't drop off luggage before parking (streets are too narrow and busy with pedestrians and cars) so you have to wheel it a few blocks. You could look through the material covering the door of one of the bedrooms when the lights were on, limiting privacy.
5.0
Sep 2023
We loved our stay. We enjoyed the closeness of the attractions. We would recommend this to anyone

FAQs

How much does this condo cost compared to others in Florence?

The average price for a rental in Florence is $100 per night. This rental is $146 above the average.

Is parking included with this condo?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this condo?

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

Is Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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