Tuscany Holiday Apartment
Palazzo Santa Croce - Giorgione
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AboutTheExperience
Period furniture and a magnificent terrace view of the city from this Tuscany holiday apartment in Florence's Santa Croce district will make your time truly memorable. Traveling with friends or loved ones only enriches your experience while staying at one of our villa rentals in Tuscany, and you will share stories of your travels together for a lifetime. Discover what you’ve always dreamed of and spend your holidays in Tuscany
LocationDescription
This Florence holiday accommodation is located in a restricted-traffic zone in Santa Croce, one of Florence's most characteristic neighborhoods. The apartment is on the second floor of a palazzo built in the 15th century. The palazzo is situated about two blocks from the Piazza Santa Croce and the famous Capella dei Pazzi.
Pisa: 98 km
Siena: 70.4 km
Ponte Vecchio: within walking distance
Uffizi: within walking distance
Duomo: within walking distance
ExteriorDescription
This 15th century building was completely restored in 1996. It is a typical example of late medieval Florentine art. There is an elevator servicing each floor, and there is a terrace (for use by all tenants of the building) on the second floor (if taking the stairs) or the fourth floor (if taking the lift). The reason for this discrepancy is that the ceilings in the building are very high, and some of the apartments are located on a mezzanine level between two floors.
InteriorDescription
(103m2) 3rd floor (with elevator): The apartment on the third floor (5th floor if taking the elevator), is on two levels. The 1st level has an entrance, living room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin-bedded room, 1 bathroom with tub, 1 bathroom with shower. The 2nd level (loft), accessed by 15 stairs, has a twin-bedded room (can become a double bed if requested) and a guest bathroom (sink and toilet). Six steps up from here is a beautiful terrace with nice views. The kitchen is equipped with pots and pans, a dishwasher, oven, gas stove, and fridge/freezer.
FeaturesDescription
Available amenities: satellite TV, high speed ADSL internet connection, independent heating, air conditioning units in the living room and master bedroom, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, a telephone, buzzer, and a washing machine. Maid service is provided once a week.
Extra Services: There are public garages in the area costing about $200 per week.
Please Note: This apartment is not suitable for students.
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
| Date Range | | Three Weeks | | Two Weeks | | Weekly | | 4 Days | | 3 Days | | Min
Stay |
Jan-10-2010
Apr-01-2010
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| $6,526 |
| $5,515 |
| $3,334 |
| $2,655 |
| $1,991 |
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3 day
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Apr-01-2010
Aug-01-2010
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| $7,790 |
| $6,320 |
| $3,713 |
| $2,971 |
| $2,228 |
|
3 day
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Aug-01-2010
Sep-01-2010
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| $6,526 |
| $5,515 |
| $3,334 |
| $2,655 |
| $1,991 |
|
3 day
|
Sep-01-2010
Nov-01-2010
|
| $7,790 |
| $6,320 |
| $3,713 |
| $2,971 |
| $2,228 |
|
3 day
|
Nov-01-2010
Dec-20-2010
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| $6,526 |
| $5,515 |
| $3,334 |
| $2,655 |
| $1,991 |
|
3 day
|
Dec-20-2010
Jan-10-2011
|
| $7,790 |
| $6,320 |
| $3,713 |
| $2,971 |
| $2,228 |
|
3 day
|
For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.
Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
- Sun
3:30 PM
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6:00 PM
- Mon
3:30 PM
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6:00 PM
- Tue
3:30 PM
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6:00 PM
- Wed
3:30 PM
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6:00 PM
- Thu
3:30 PM
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6:00 PM
- Fri
3:30 PM
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6:00 PM
- Sat
3:30 PM
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6:00 PM
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit, which will be authorized on a credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Amex). The security deposit will be refunded within one week of your departure from the property minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 800 EUR
Additional Expenses
- If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.
Other Notes
- Departures must take place before 9:30 am
- If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
- If you arrive outside of the acceptable arrival times you may be charged a late arrival fee
- CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE APARTMENT.
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Based on 13 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
The apartment was a blessing. After staying in a hotel on a busy street in Rome, a nice quiet apartment was so welcomed. The location was perfect, so close to everything! We enjoyed the roof top terrace, it was much larger than the pictures gave credit.
Enjoyed Most:
Location and the terrace. We were only one block away from Santa Croce and about two blocks from Piazza Della Signoria. We were able to come back to our apartment with some wine, cheese and bread and enjoy a relaxing evening after a busy day.
Unpleasant Surprises:
We traveled in mid-late September and we still got visited by the mosquitoes if we left the windows opened at night. The kitchen could have had more wine glasses and a larger pot for boiling pasta. We did a load of wash and couldn't figure out how to dry the clothes in the machine and ended up letting them air dry.
Surrounding Area:
We made friends with Pino, a local deli owner. His shop was only a couple of blocks away and he made the best focaccia bread sandwiches! He also owned another shop and offered wine tasting. And of course, Vivoli was just around the corner. There was a great Martini bar around the corner, Oibo, that we enjoyed a couple of nights, and of course my favorite was Piazza della Signoria. That's Florence to me! Right next to the Ufizzi gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. That was my favorite place.
Nearby Events or Locales:
We had family staying about 11 miles out of town at one of your other properties that we had to drive to. It was located in Montagnana. We also took a train trip to Lucca for the day.
Tips or Restaurants:
Just make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes that have been broken in. Not brand new shoes. A couple of people in our group went through many bandages due to multiple blisters.
Directions:
After stepping out of the train station we caught a taxi. It took less than 10 minutes to reach our destination.
Dianna, September, 2009
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Overall:
We were extremely pleased with the experience. A wonderful way to immerse yourself in the heart of Florence while having a comfortable, well-appointed apartment with five star terrace view as your base. Surrounding area is one of the best parts of the historic center, with key sites and fantastic restaurants all within 10 minutes walk. Exactly what we had envisioned when we dreamed of this trip and selected this property.
Enjoyed Most:
The location is simply outstanding. Restaurants, key sites, and transportation are all within walking distance. The rooftop terrace is very spacious and well furnished. A great place to spend time relaxing, taking in the sites and sounds of Florence. Operated by a very professional and responsive property manager.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The master bedroom can get a share of noise in the evening when people gather at the piazza across from the building. Not bad and also seemed isolated to a few nights.
Surrounding Area:
If your objective is to live in the heart of Florence, this location will do. We could walk nearly everywhere and the bus stops are nearby. The immediate area was not overrun with tourists as it is slightly off the main path of the sites.
Nearby Events or Locales:
In the heart of historic Florence, between the Duomo and Santa Croce - 10 minutes to Duomo, 5 minutes to San Croce.
Tips or Restaurants:
Acqua al 2 is 100m from the apartment and outstanding. The fillet with blueberry sauce is a must. Pizzeria Teatro is about 100m east on Ghibillina. Great place to take the kids for pizza while still enjoying a fun atmosphere and glass of wine. The kitchen in the apartment was appointed with all the basic items.
Mike, June, 2009
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Overall:
Our stay was 4 weeks, and in that time we were able to see and experience Florence from a spacious, comfortable apartment, with all the conveniences of modern life, contained within aformer Palazzo---over 600 years old, a medieval stone fortress that was the birthplace of Cosimo I, and part of the history of Florence. It was a wonderful experience.
Enjoyed Most:
The terrace! How could you not be enchanted with a 300 degree view of Florence, with the towers of Palazzo Vecchio, Bargello, Badia, the Campanile and Duomo, Santa Croce, San Miniato al Monte, the Boboli Gardens AND the hills of Tuscany surrounding you. All of that history and beauty. Amazing!
Unpleasant Surprises:
Two things, and they are relatively minor. The clothes washer-dryer is a problem. The written directions are inadequate, and the help we got from the property manager and assistants was well intentioned but not successful. The drum of the machine left grid marks, caused by heat, on our clothes even when the drying cycle was not used. It probably needs to be repaired or replaced. And the area rug in the living room should be replaced. It is not worthy of that apartment.
Surrounding Area:
Just 50 steps from the main door is Vivoli's---convenient for a morning cappaccino or a 10 pm gelato. A tiny grocery is just across the street for emergencies. Just 3 blocks away are some small produce markets, a Standa large grocery chain, and a Nine-T-Nine cent store where odds and ends can be found inexpensively. The apartment is well located, and we walked everywhere in Florence.
Nearby Events or Locales:
There is so much to see in Florence that all your time could be spent there. We took a bus to Fiesole to see Roman and Etruscan ruins. We also took trains to explore Siena, Lucca, Pisa, and Ravenna.
Tips or Restaurants:
The restaurant on the first floor of the building was very good. We also tried Acqua 2 down the street, and enjoyed their "sampler" dishes. Try the food in both mercatos---the sandwiches made to order were great. Be sure to shop for food in both markets the produce, cheeses, and meats are wonderful, and the experience is lovely. In May the tiny wild strawberries were in season---not to be missed. The kitchen is supplied with basics. Bring a few sponges with scrubby sides, and maybe 2 dishtowels. You may want to use the portable folding drying rack that is provided for drying clothes.
Check In Out:
Check in was efficient. However, after traveling 16 hours, instructions can pass through and out of your brain without full absorption. It helps to have the apartment manual handy, even though some directions could be more detailed.
Nancy, May, 2008
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