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PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE

Apartment with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Palazzo Vecchio

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INTERIOR
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
Living area
DINING TABLE IN THE LIVING ROOM

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedroomsSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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FLORENCE, FLORENCE
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo Vecchio
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE

The "palazzo" was built around 1200.The apartment has been completely renovated but it has kept its old flavour and character. It has one living room full of light with armchairs, dining table ,a furnished kitchen with fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso, french press and italian coffee machine. There are 2 bedrooms with big beds and 2 complete bathrooms (one is attached to the bedroom and the other one just in front of the second bedroom) , a small balcony, AC in each room, central heating, free wi fi, . It's located on the 2nd floor but there is a lift (which is very unusual in Florence).The decoration is a mix of antique, ethnic and modern pieces; art books.The floor and the ceilings are made of wood with delicate pastel colors. Linens and towels are furnished. I also provide basic amenities (coffee, teas, sugar, sicilian olive oil house made etc...)

You are right in the heart of Santa croce neighbourhood, 5 minutes walk from the main sightseeings. There is a grocery store close by and a street full of coffee shops and nice restaurants.

It is also very quiet . Good nights sleep is secured!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT048017C2P8BCM8ON

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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FLORENCE, FLORENCE

What's nearby

  • Piazza della Signoria - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ditta Artigianale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panetteria e Stuzzicheria De Neri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Prosciutteria - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Piazza San Firenze, Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and San Marco University Tram Stop is 16 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment

Wonderful apartment within walking distance of everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place & was as listed in Vrbo

Nice location to our scheduled tours, very clean & host communicated well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Location

Nice location and suited our family well. Easy access to many of the locations we wanted to see during our short visit.Beds were very comfortable and communication with the host (Marie) was fantastic! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home base in Florence. Great location to explore the city. The apartment had everything necessary for a comfortable and easy stay. Note the elevator is helpful but small. This isn’t a place to tote a ton of luggage but great if you’re traveling lightly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is beautifully located between the Piazza Signoria and Santa Croce, within easy walking distance of the usual sites. (Like all sensible older people, we took a cab up to San Miniato and walked back down and another to a nice restaurant. Otherwise, we walked.) The elevator is small but useful for bags and groceries. The light in the morning is lovely. The kitchen has what one needs to cook simple meals (and there's a Conad store for tourist basics very close by), and we did cook pasta-ands-sauce a couple of evenings. The bathrooms are a decent size; the bed was comfortable. Our host, Marie, met us when we arrived and went over the keys and elevator. All very smooth.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cath O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well situated and spacious. As described. Easy to communicate with Marie. Air con and a lift! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful

We loved being in this great location and the apartment was perfect! It had everything we needed and was amazing in decor and comfort. The owner was very kind and accommodating. We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ulla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

close to Santa Croce

We enjoyed our stay in this quiet apartment, close to everything. Owner has made a big effort to provide guidance regarding sight seeing and restaurants. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Thanks for sharing your adorable apartment with us. It was just as described. The location was perfect for a quick visit if the sites in Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment with a fantastic location

All aspects of our experience were great! Marie went the extra mile by driving me to the hospital when I needed medical care.

10/10 Excellent

Craig & Conny M., Rosemount, Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very assessable to city center historic sites. walk to Florence

Everything very close by, we used the hop on hop off bus to get around and to go up to the beautiful city of Fiesole and had lunch. The next day we had our own walking tour that we made up and we had a wonderful day. We also found very nice places to eat. We loved Florence!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Florence Apartment

We enjoyed two wonderful nights in this apartment, which was perfect in every way. We hope to return! Marie could not have been more helpful and her apartment is exactly as presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Enjoyed staying here. Very clean, quiet, and plenty of space. Central location to the historic sites. It was a bit of a walk from the train station but we managed. Would stay here again. If you reserve the property make sure you review how to get into the apartment with the host before arriving. It’s a rather involved process.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Tuscany

The apartment was spacious and had a charming Tuscan flair. The kitchen was well equipped and a good size as,was the seating area. It was situated on a quiet residental street away from the rush of people and traffic, but easily within walking distance to all the historic sights. I would definitely stay there again if in Florence
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence

Good stay. Attentive owner. Responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Lovely apartment. Centrally located. Great host.

Marie was so knowledgeable about the area and very accomodating with check-in/out, amenities, and general information. The apartment is beautiful and spacious, centrally located to reach the major sights in Florence but equally easy to get outside the "tourist bubble" from this spot. We stayed in this location with a group of four and it was perfect for that. Would definitely stay here again in any case. (Thanks for everything Marie!)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place and location

Our family of 4 loved this place. More than enough room for all of us . Tons of character and all of the amenities worked without one issue. A 2 minute walk to an amazing coffee shop with pastries. 10 minutes to the main square with tons of restaurants to choose from for a drink or longer stays. Our trip was somewhat busy but wish we stayed there longer. 2 thumbs up x 4 from us all! Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul G., Sarasota, FL USA

A Great Location

My husband and I stayed in Marie's charming apartment for the month of September. Marie was amazing-she arranged for us to drop off our luggage before we could actually check in, oriented us to the apartment and was always available to answer any questions we had. The apartment was spacious, had excellent internet and was in a great location. We could quickly and easily get anywhere we wanted to go.

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming flat, great location and lovely host.

I can’t say enough great things about this location and apartment. It is quiet and easy access to everything. I was in Florence a week before and stayed in the Savoy Hotel ( room was very small), and it was noisy at times. This apartment was so clean and spacious and very quiet. Close to grocery store, and steps away from cafes. Anytime I had a question Marie was very quick to respond. We will definitely stay here again. AC was good, in all areas of the home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Decatur, GA USA

Wonderful in Florence

Marie arranged to meet us when we arrived from the train station, and explained every thing we needed to know. She was available throughout our stay, and even made the taxi reservation for our early in the morning departure. The apartment is large, pleasant, convenient and comfortable, near most sights, but slightly out of the way enough to be quiet at night. Everything was at least as good as described, if not better.

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location with all the right stuff

What can you say about this place. Excellent location appointed all the right touches to make you feel right at home. There was a folder with recommendations which we used and they were great with restaurants and cafes. Marie was very communicative and excellent. It’s the perfect for 2 bed and 2 bath. AC was awesome for the summer weather of Florence. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

AMAZING STAY

Our apartment/flat in the Santa Croce district was even better than I imagined! Our owner, Marie, greeted us and made sure we knew where everything was and how everything worked in the apartment. We loved the decorating, the size of all the rooms, and the quaint neighborhood. We were within walking distance of EVERYTHING! A week in Florence is still not enough time to really experience the flavor. Ready to return:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mary Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Apartment in Florence

The location was incredible. Easily walkable to everything in Florence and very comfortable. As others mentioned, along with the listing, it is on the fourth floor so be prepared to walk up some steps. There is a lift, but we did not use it. It was comfortable for 4 people with two full baths and two comfortable beds. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Apartment - Central Location

We enjoyed staying in this beautifully appointed apartment while in Florence. Marie is an interior designer and it shows in her well designed property. Marie was responsive to my questions. She was very flexible in meeting us and letting us drop off our luggage early. The apartment is in an ideal location. On a quiet street but within easy walking distance of everything that we wanted to see. This apartment is perfect for two couples traveling together. We had a wonderful time in Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Florence home!

Pros: - Very quiet - Beautiful rooms and bathrooms - Love the showers - AC is fantastic and works great - Close to all the major sights - Elevator - Marie was so helpful and fantastic Cons: - gnats in the kitchen (brought it up to the owner and she was helpful in trying to remedy it) - Check in was incorrect on VRBO. Message Marie before your visit. The instructions were missing a part.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by MARIE MIDAVAINE

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I'm French and I have been living in Florence for a very long time (almost 30 years). I travel a lot both for my work and my vacations. I've tried to create a space that I'd myself like to find when I am away from home.I want it very clean because I always walk bare feet, i want it with all the comfort because I don't like washing the dishes, I want it quiet because I am on vacation, I want it nice because my home is nice! I speak French, english, italian and learning spanish because my eldest son leaves in Colombia. I couldn't leave without my yoga and my main interest are the oriental philosophies which have taught me a lot.

Why they chose this property

The apartment is in the heart of the historical center, walking distance from everything:museums, shops etc..It is in a old palace built in 1200 but the apartment has completely renovated in June 2013 .There are 2 bedrooms with big beds, 2 attached bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, living room overlooking a garden.
it's in the medieval part of the city,so quiet that you cannot think you are 5 minutes away only from the pulsing heart of the city.

Until June 15, after each stay, the apartment will be cleaned with special detergents for a complete and accurate disinfection. The cleaning will be certified by a company specialized for COVID-19.
After June 15, if the situation comes back to normal, the same disinfection will be done in any case every 2 months.

What makes this property unique

I have tried to make the house special, to give it some character, hoping that you'll remember it as a nice place where you've stayed when you were in Florence. There is all comfort: a lift (very rare in the old florentine buildings), wi-fi, TV ,stereo for i pod, A.C and the kitchen has washing machine, fridge, dish washer. You'll find art books from the main museums and I give you all my favourite places in order you can live as locals, avoiding tourist places. For the deco, I have mixed old pieces with new ones, photos from my travels and colors are soft and pastel in order they can meet everybody's taste. On the very small balcony, there are plants...I hope you will enjoy the house!
If you like it, I can help you in the organization of your stay. If you want to do yoga, or have italian cooking class, or organize private tours in the Chianti aerea, or go to a jewelry workshop to learn how to create your own jewels or go for truffle hunting .....just ask me, I will be happy to help you.

The Santa Croce area is very florentine but very touristic at the same time. In some streets you'll find thousand of tourists but then, just across the corner, you'll find the main food market where all locals go. you walk 10 min and you are in a different area with another character...
This area is very convenient because you can walk everywhere and it gives you the opportunity to really feel the flavor of the city.

There are all public transports very near.

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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