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MY FLORENCE HOME SANTA CROCE: the lovely oasis of calm away from the crowds

MY FLORENCE HOME SANTA CROCE: the lovely oasis of calm away from the crowds

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My Florence Home:  1st fllor, 94mq of Italian hospitality, very quiet and bright
My Florence Home: Living room, Sat TV, W-Fi, Wii,....
My Florence Home: large area for cooking and dining
My Florence Home: fully equipped kitchen
My Florence Home: Dining area

Overview of MY FLORENCE HOME SANTA CROCE: the lovely oasis of calm away from the crowds

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 395 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Firenze, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Duomo8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore10 min walk
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery11 min walk
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 King Bed

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

MY FLORENCE HOME SANTA CROCE: the lovely oasis of calm away from the crowds

Welcome in “your” house in the heart of Florence.
Today more than ever, your well-being and your safety are particularly important to us. For this reason, we have further improved our cleaning service by following the rules of the World Health Organization and by using specific anti-Covid19 disinfectant products. Our apartment, a few steps away from the Duomo and from the marvellous Piazza Santa Croce, is located in Florence's most typical area, where you'll find old artisans' boutiques, fashion stores, and local grocery (St. Ambrogio's Market) and flea market (Piazza dei Ciompi's Market).
The apartment is right beside Michelangelo's house, and amidst beautiful historic buildings.
Florence's wonders are within walking distance: in a few minutes you can reach the Duomo, Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi gallery, Piazza Pitti, Boboli Garden and the most famous shopping sites, such as Via Tornabuoni, Via della Vigna Nuova and Via Calzaiuoli.
Our 94sqm apartment was recently and elegantly renewed, and it's located at the 1st floor of a XV Century's building. Peace and quiet are ensured, since there are no windows facing the streets: all windows face the wonderful internal patio, a green and peaceful oasis, ideal to relax in the evenings or have breakfast in the morning. Light dominates every room of the apartment, thanks to high ceilings and bright, wide windows. We worked really hard to give you a place where you can feel the cozy and warm embrace of a real home, starting from the wide open space where a fully stocked kitchen, a comfortable dining room and a cozy living room are combined in a perfect balance, in addition to a windowed bathroom. In a little studio-area between dining room and bedroom, you will find plenty of touristic informations, maps and directions, for you to use during your stay. The bedroom is separated from the open day-time space, to ensure you intimacy and privacy., adding a romantic and classy feel to it. This room can accommodate two adults and a child (in an extra bed). Also, the bedroom has its private windowed bathroom.
Our apartment's main services are: air conditioning, wi-fi, SAT TV, Nintendo Wii, washing machine, microwave oven, ironing board and iron, hair dryier, fully stored kitchen, linens and towels.
It is a pleasure for us to meet you at the apartment at arrival, to give you all the informations you may need about the apartment and St. Ambrogio's neighbourhood. We can give you our “insider tips” and organize for you special tours in non-touristic and more typical parts of the city, or even one-day trips outside town. At arrival you will find maps and brochures, along with a mini-guide wirh our special suggestions, for you to live Florence as a real florentine. We are always give our guests our phone numbers, for any request during your stay, and a list of other useful numbers.
HOME RULES
We put a lot of care and work into making our home welcoming, comfortable and, above all, “true” to the spirit of Florence, with great attention to the smallest detail, to offer you an unforgettable vacation in the heart of Florence.

For a brief period, our home will become your home and, as such, we are certain that you will treat with care and respect. In this way you will not only make us happy but also our next guests.

During your stay, we ask that you please refrain from smoking, keep the apartment clean and orderly, not create noises that may bother neighbors and to please turn off lights and air conditioning each time you leave the apartment.

Check-in is from 3:00PM onwards and check-out is by 10:00AM. Your promptness is appreciated!

Before checking out, please check that you have emptied the refrigerator, thrown out all rubbish and have washed plates, pots and utensils. The aforesaid rent includes the following auxiliary services: lighting of interior spaces and courtyard, winter heating, summer air-conditioning, power supply, water, gas and Wi-fi internet connection.

Animals of any sort are not allowed.
Caution money in the amount of € 200 is requested.

City tax: since October 2014 The Florentine Town Hall introduced the "City tax" that every guest has to pay to the host who transfers that amount to the public administration. The tax is € 4,00 per day, per person (city tax is charged for maximum 7 days).


After all the rules, a pleasant surprise: on arrival you will find a welcome gift awaiting you in the apartment, along with information and suggestions to help make your vacation more enjoyable..

Property manager

Loredana Vigna

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 EUR 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 Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Center - Downtown and Basilica of Santa Croce. Travelling with kids? Consider Florence Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Nelson Mandela Forum. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, ecotours and cycling nearby.
Map
Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 9 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 10 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk
  • Piazzale Michelangelo - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pino's Sandwiches - 2 min walk
  • Dragonfly Pub - 3 min walk
  • Le Vespe Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Koto Ramen - 1 min walk
  • Off Hook - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MY FLORENCE HOME SANTA CROCE: the lovely oasis of calm away from the crowds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MY FLORENCE HOME SANTA CROCE: the lovely oasis of calm away from the crowds?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MY FLORENCE HOME SANTA CROCE: the lovely oasis of calm away from the crowds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MY FLORENCE HOME SANTA CROCE: the lovely oasis of calm away from the crowds located?

Located in the centre of Florence, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Teatro Verdi and Basilica of Santa Croce. Historic Center - Downtown and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible
Do yourself a favour and extend your stay. Am amazing apartment. The most wonderful hosts and also experiencing magnificent Florence. A special thank you to Stefano for his guidance on the things to do and see while in Florence and attentiveness. Cannot recommend this highly enough.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree R.

A real home away from home
The apartment was everything the advertisement said and more. It was so spacious, light filled and beautifully appointed. It really did feel like our Florence home. With the recommendations made by our hosts for dining, entertainment and sightseeing we had a great week and would highly recommend. Our hosts were very gracious and Stefano was on the end of the phone for queries about taxis and bookings.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
The apartment was absolutely perfect for our 5 week stay in Florence. It is within walking distance to everything in the city, while providing peace and quiet to relax. Loredana and Stefano were the perfect hosts, and gave wonderful suggestions for things to do during our trip. I hope to stay at their apartment again in the future!
Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven O., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Apartment!
Definitely 5 stars! We just returned from a 6 week stay in Loredana’s apartment and are most satisfied - even greeted with a very nice bottle of wine. This is our 2nd long term stay in Florence. The apartment is spacious, clean and adequately stocked with kitchen and bath equipment. It is tastefully decorated and felt quite homey. Stefano met us on our arrival, went over the basics of the unit as well as some great suggestions for things to see and places to eat. We enjoyed a number of them. The apartment is well located within walking distance of grocery stores, numerous restaurants and shopping. Loredana and Stefano maintained communication and arranged for her housekeeper to clean the apartment mid stay for us at a most reasonable cost. We found the Florence taxi service to be outstanding with a great app to book taxis. They were very timely, plus there are a number of taxi stands if you feel the need for a ride back. Cost is extremely reasonable and most rides are fairly short. Our only caution is 1st floor in Italy and other European countries is not ground floor - we have experienced this in the past but usually under 10 stairs. We mention this as the apartment is 22 steps up (no elevator) so could be a challenge. Overall, highly recommend the apartment - the Vignas are great hosts.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice apartment
This was a great place to stay, coming from the US. The apartment was big, clean and very well stocked with everything we needed. They even included toiletries, water, coffee, wine and beer so we didn’t have to go out first thing to shop. Stefano was pleasant and informative. He gave us a bunch of recommendations that we explored. There is a grocery near by, and we were able to walk everywhere. We will stay here again when in Florence.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Loredana Vigna

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Since 1992 I am working as Operations Marketing Manager for the most important Italian Hotel Chain. I am married and I have a doughter. I love reading, traveling, watching movies and cooking. My passion is theater; I'm a perfectionist, I like to do things better. My motto is ' carpe diem'.

Why they chose this property

The apartment is located in one of Florence's most historical neghbourhoods, St. Ambrogio, one of the most typical and lively areas of the city. A lot of Florentines have lived here for generations, and for a reason: the area is full of markets, shops, workshops, nice typical restaurants and cafès, theaters and cinemas. During spring and summer a lot of outdoor concerts and entertainments can be found.

What makes this property unique

From the apartment everything is at walking distance, but there are many ways to get around in Florence, and bus stops heading different directions are just down the street (you will always find a train and bus map at home). If you're travelling by car, there's a special arrangment with a parking nearby, that we can book for you in advance. From the airport, if you're travelling with some heavy luggage, it might be easyer to get to My Florence Home by cab – Florence is a small city, the rates shouldn't be outrageous. From Central Train Station, Santa Maria Novella, you can choose to take a cab, bus n. 14 (“Via Verdi” stop), or choose to take an easy 15/20 min. walk to the apartment: if you have light luggage it might be worth the effort, since you'd be passing by the Duomo and other beautiful sights of the city.
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