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Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio

Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio

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Living Room
Living room, detail
Kitchen, looking out to the living room
Kitchen, view 2

Overview of Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Florence, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore14 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown8 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 1
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Outdoor courtyard enclosed , nice escape for kids

Events

No events allowed
No noise & loud music

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside the house

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No noise & loud music
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 information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Florence

This apartment is located in Oltrarno, a neighborhood in Florence. Historic Center - Downtown and Pitti Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi.

What's nearby

  • Pitti Palace - 1 min walk
  • Ponte Vecchio - 4 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 8 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 14 min walk
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 16 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gusta Pizza - 3 min walk
  • Bar Pitti - 1 min walk
  • Bar Caffè Bellini - 2 min walk
  • Pitti Gola e Cantina - 2 min walk
  • Gelateria della Passera - 1 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful stay
Genta was an outstanding host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

italy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location
Tired and needs some tlc but a great locatio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Days in Florence
This suited our family of six adults very well. The unit was quiet, well-situated and, with three plus bathrooms, a bonus for three couples. a minor drawback is that the bed in the third bedroom is not really big enough for two adults for a longer stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole S., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Weekend in Florence
Location of this property was most excellent. And generally the space was very good The common living room area with kitchen and dining was great. Overall the place was tidy but there was a musty smell due to some black mold on some of the walls. they did clean things right away which helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious apartment
Beautiful old building, lots of charm, great to have each bedroom with it's own bath. We enjoyed the courtyard. Oltarno ocation is perfect, away from crowds but walking distance to everything. Literally steps to cappuccino place, gelato place and Spritz & cicchetti bar! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

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