We stayed 10 days in March in this large clean apartment in the center of Florence. You cannot beat the location everything is within walking distance. Italy Perfect and the owners do a first class job of making sure your stay is perfect. This Apartment would be our go to living accommodation in Florence.

We enjoyed the accommodation and its location. The apartments [Rome Pasquino and Florence Prisco] were well appointed and importantly for us the internet connection was consistently strong.

The location was perfect. Well positioned walking distance to all the major attractions.

There are many memorable locations and unfortunately we can't remember all the great restuarants by name, however, we were successful in wondering around and relying on instinct in terms of good restaurants.

I would definitely recommend Italy Perfect to a friend. The apartments are consistently excellent.

My husband and I stayed at the Prisco Apartment in October. It was wonderful. I actually didn't want to leave. The apartment was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated and it was very evident that a great deal of time and thought had been put into making the apartment as nice as possible for guests.

The location was ideal, it was close to the train station and it was very easy to get to all of the sites that we wanted to see. I enjoyed watching the activity on the street. Franco recommended Giovanni's, a restaurant close by and we had a wonderful meal there. We also enjoyed grocery shopping at the nearby San Lorenzo Market and it quickly became a morning routine to visit the bakery a couple of doors down for morning rolls and something for dessert.

The leather goods for which Florence is famous are readily available and I would recommend a visit to the Leather School at Santa Croce. We were amazed at what is created there.

Our stay in Florence exceeded expectations and this was due in part to our stay at Prisco. I would recommend Italy Perfect without hesitation.

We stayed at the Prisco apartment 16 nights in August 2010 and returned for 5 nights in August 2011. We already have recommended to friends and acquaintances this apartment, and the other apartments the owners rent on the same floor of this historic building. The Prisco apartment is quite large, beatifically decorated, very comfortable, and is in a wonderful location close to almost everything in Florence. With the windows closed at night, the apartment is very quiet, but as soon as you wake up in the morning and open the huge double-paned windows, it is like walking onto a movie set of a city alive with activity and energy. We loved looking out onto the streets below to see the shopkeepers getting their early morning deliveries, the street washing machines going back and forth, many business people walking or riding vespas to work, and hordes of tourists on their way to or from the train station or meeting their guides on the street below. We had everything we needed in the apartment, including enough cooking items and table settings to have dinner at the apartment with our five Italian relatives. We think they were surprised to see how lovely and large the apartment is! The owners were very pleasant and helpful and provided many pamphlets, maps, and guidebooks, as well as a computer room with computers and printers. Having WIFI in the apartment was very important to us since we like to stay connected by email and each day while having lunch we watched the American news broadcasts from the previous evening. The owners provide their renters with a loaner cell phone that is inexpensive compared to using the iPhone we brought with us. Jean & Roy, Sarasota, Florida, USA

We traveled with our 17 year old daughter and stayed at Prisco. It was well appointed, comfortable, spacious, clean, light and sound proof (especially in the master bedroom). Even though it had the look and feel of an "old world" apartment, there were modern touches with the stove and shower. Wireless internet was a little slow. Micki and Franco could not have been more accommodating, available and delightful! The building was easy to deal with and it was a few steps from Gucci (great bargains during the sale for us, major shoppers) and the Strozzi Palace which had an excellent Dali, Picasso and Miro exhibit for a contemporary art experience. The neighborhood was terrific and there were excellent restaurants within very short walking distances. It is a little daunting to find a grocery store in the neighborhood for essentials, but they do exist. Franco recommended Giovanni which had the best home made biscotti for sure. Restaurants Sostanza and Bella Donna were our two favorites, and the cafe right below the apartment had great coffee to start the mornings. The train station was very close by which made a day trip to Pisa very manageable. Lisa was very easy to deal with around the contracting. Would not hesitate to recommend this apartment or the Italy Perfect experience.

A spacious, comfortable, well equipped apartment. Mikki and Franco are excellent hosts and ensure that you understand how everything works. Lots of guide books and local information, free use of computers and a printer if needed. There are lots of local shops nearby and it can be nosiy but there is double glazing in the bedroom which together with the excellent bed ensure a good nights sleep.

Very convenient for sites and markets.

We just returned from our stay in Florence at the Prisco.  I thought I would take a moment to tell you that everything was fabulous and I have already recommended your company.  My only regret was that we didn't rent from you in Rome.  Our Rome rental was fine but not half as nice as Prisco.  Thank you for your help.

The Prisco is perfectly located in a very nice shopping district in Firenze. Excellent trattoria, bakery and butcher within steps of the apartment. Italy Perfect and the Prisco's owners Franco and Mikki provide excellent wrap around support. Franco and Mikki are wonderful hosts and add an additional dimension of charm to the experience. The internet photos are spot on-- the apartment looks exactly as it does on the site, The two rooms are quite large with wonderful 18 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Very spacious for two people. Highly recommend booking this apartment.

The Prisco Apartment was fantastic.  The location was perfect for a family with teenage children.  We found the location very central to cafes, eateries and grocery shopping.  Miki and Franco were outstanding and beyond.  Franco helped my husband return our hire car and Miki gave us a quick tour of where to pick up supplies, coffee and eateries in the local area.

Everything went perfectly. Miki and Franco were a joy. Very helpful.

Florence was a dream and the owners were angels. We were greeted with warmth and tender hospitality. They helped into the apt and made us feel as if we were entering our own home. There was a bottle of wine waiting for us on the table, beer in the fridge and water on the counter. They answered every question and then some, proudly bringing out maps, offering recommendations and taking a personal interest what we hoped to see.   We were given a series of phone numbers and email addresses and told to contact then at any time if we needed help. They spent a great deal of time with us making sure we were comfortable and well settled in. We had come around lunch time and wondering what to eat  we were taken across the street into the Cavali cafe and shown how to order lunch. The next day, I was  not quite sure where to shop  in the neighbourhood as the grocery store near the train station had inferior meat and fresh produce.  I asked Miki who  was at the apt preparing for other guests. She very generously took me on a tour of the neighbourhood to meet the local vendors, including where to buy prepared meals,  and shown the location of a shop that sold the best fresh produce. The apt was full of history and charm. The kitchen a chef's idea of heaven with a gorgeous stove well equipped with everything  required to create multi-course meals. The pots and pans were of a beautiful quality and well cared for. The only comment is that the knifes were thin and dull and I would have appreciated a good chef knife or even a sharpening steel for the worn down blades. The beds were cosy and the bedding plentiful. We loved our stay at the Prisco. The internet in the apt was a huge perk as we could skype our loved ones in the evenings.

I absolutely LOVED my stay at Prisco. The apartment was well appointed. I felt safe. I loved having the computers to use and the wireless as well. I went to Umbria after leaving Florence and we had to drive about 20 minutes to the nearest internet cafe.  Having a washer to use was also a huge plus.

It was great to have Mikki and Franco available via phone if needed.  They were also around frequently during my stay. They were so kind to myself and my guest. Like you had said, they feel like an aunt or uncle, not apartment managers. The collection of tourist information in the hall and in the apartment was also very nice to have. Loved the English DVDs that were there....my Italian isn't good enough to follow the others 'yet'!

Loved the very quiet bedroom at night...I am such a light sleeper but the windows really blocked the light and noise!

Can't say I had a bad meal anywhere. Most of the time, we would have lunch out and then make dinner at the apartment.  The cafe next door was convenient...great dinner at the Trattoria Marione.  Interestingly, the owner of one of my favorite restaurants in Lucca recommended this restaurant to us too...little did we know it was just next door!Really enjoyed lunch at Il Latini and Mamma Gina's.  I love soup and their soups were great. I did not find dinner at Il Latini to be as enjoyable as I had 5 years ago.  It seems like more of a production now. Had a very enjoyable lunch at La Reggia in Fiesole.  How I did not gain weight over these 8 weeks is beyond me!!

I have passed on your internet site to others and would certainly use it again. It is obvious that you take care and pride in what you do. It was a pleasure to get the opportunity to meet you. [Thank you for your kind feedback, it was a pleasure to meet you as well while I was in Florence! Lisa, Italy Perfect]

Awesome awesome awesome. The place was amazing. Our trip was amazing. Miki and Franco were amazing. Had the best time imaginable. We want to move there. Italy Perfect was the “perfect” way to visit Italy. Thank you so much Lisa. We will definitely use you guys again.

The apartment was as described in the website and so we were satisfied with most aspects. Any downside could be addressed to the washing facility and internet. The washing machine could do with replacing...the spin cycle was hopeless. The internet wireless connection did not work in the apartment and the only way a laptop could connect was by a direct cable into the socket in the little computer room.

Thank you for your feedback. We checked the WiFi connection and is appears to be working properly, so not sure why it didn't connect during your stay but thank you for bringing this to our attention. The washing machine is from 2005, so is relatively new, is a standard Italian design and the spin cycle can take over 45 minutes, normal for European machines, as detailed in the confirmation materials. Lisa, Italy Perfect

This property was in an optimal position to access all parts of Florence, being situated in the city center, but also near the Oltrarno and western portions of Florence, which are less touristy and capture a true flavor of Florentine residents. Miki and Franco were extremely hospitable and welcoming, and the information packet provided several great tips to enhance our culinary and shopping enjoyment.

We were conservative, without being too miserly, with electricity, gas and water (the stove and dishwasher work great for meals, by the way!), and the bill for the two of us, at the end of the winter-weather week, was only 25 euros extra. The bedroom was silent as a tomb at night and wonderfully expansive, while the living room and kitchen areas are a bit noisier from street sounds (ear plugs and nightmask would take care of this). Shower pressure and water temperature were excellent. Bathroom nice and roomy. Washing machine just fine, Internet access great. Chandeliers gorgeous to behold. In all, well-appointed, nicely located and extremely comfortable, like visiting a relatives' home in Italy.

A few tips: 1) You deserve this: On your first day, spend about 30 euros or less at the flower market and enjoy the cheer and brightness it brings to your apt. each day of your stay. Takes about 20 minutes tops, and enhances the rooms (especially on dreary winter days). 2) The Knopf map guides are incredibly comprehensive, compact, easy to use, and break down cities by district. We easily found our way back to our apt. no matter how far we strayed. 3) Forget bringing home meats, fruits or veggies of any kind. Cheese is OK, though, and honey and tea. We learned the hard way at U.S. Customs, trying to bring in shrink-wrapped cinghiale salami.

...AND...a few tips for Florence: 1) 100 euros is well-worth it for a family Amici degli Uffizi membership (60 euros for a single to avoid long lines, reservations, and admission fees at a variety of museums in addition to Uffizi (all of Pitti and Boboli, Bargello, Accademia, etc.). It's good for a year, and can be easily gotten when you arrive by visiting the office at entrance #2 at the Uffizi. Took us about 10 minutes, saved us hours of waiting in line and money on phone calls for reservations. 2) Bring a couple of those shopping bags that fold into purse-size cases, they're sturdier for carrying grocery and gift purchases back to the apt. 3) The people-watching and traffic-watching from the Prisco apt. windows is better than TV. You'll probably want to devote a few minutes every day to marveling at the everyday theatre happening at the intersection of these four streets. 4) Cook in, some nights! That kitchen is the bomb. All the basics you need for a fresh-pasta feast from Mercato Centrale. 5) The master bedroom is huge and wonderful, with plenty of storage space.

Overall, we'll be more than happy to return to Prisco, and to our fantastic hosts Miki and Franco. We're hoping it's available if we need it, but won't be surprised if it's not-- It's a great property.

The apartment was great and Miki speaks more English than she lets on. Champagne was waiting for us in recognition of our anniversary...you must have told them. We were provided a local cell phone and computer access free of charge.  Franco also gave us a great restaurant recommendation of Da Giovanni's. All in all we had a wonderful time at your places in the heart of both old towns and would highly recommend you to our friends and associates.

The apartment is quite lovely. It is not only very spacious but it is filled with all kinds of amenities and very much feels like “home away from home.” The hosts could not be more accommodating. The location is wonderful—within easy walking distance to all of the major sights of the historic central city and we easily walked (with luggage) from the train station to get there. One big plus, despite the fact that you overlook a busy pedestrian street, is that the bedroom is absolutely sound proof (with windows closed). It was extremely peaceful, right through the holidays. Italy Perfect was just about “perfect” in giving information and answering questions and being all-around helpful in the whole process.

Two minor challenges. First, we blew a fuse and had not been informed that each room has a small fuse box (in the front room it hides behind the main door and is at eye level). It was an easy fix but we were “in the dark” for a bit of time. Second, while the hosts warned us that electricity was expensive, we found out the gas was even more so. While we didn’t use the very nice gas stove extensively, we were rather surprised at the amount (50 Euros) we were charged at the end of a short stay in addition to our “utilities allowance,” making it something like $10 every time we cooked something!

Even so, we loved our stay and would absolutely try to book this place again on our next visit.

[We are so pleased the Hustoles enjoyed their stay, thank you. We'll make a point to show future guests the fuse box. The €50 incurred for gas, which averaged about €6/day during their 8 day is about average in December, in the thick of winter, keeping in mind that the gas covers the heat expense, the water heater & the bathroom's heated towel racks too, not just the stove gas. Lisa, Italy Perfect]

We had an absolute lovely time in Florence and it was a pleasure to meet Micki - she was gracious and charming.  The place was beyond what we expected and the kitchen was perfect.  We look forward to going back again someday.  Thank you so much.

Overall, the Prisco rental was perfect. The location was ideal, a short walk to everything. The neighborhood provided everything we needed, shops, food, people watching, etc. We used the local bakery, and other shops for all our goods to prepare meals. The La Spada restaurant was a great family spot, besides providing delicious roast take-out food. Marione, downstairs, was a disappointment - crowded, rushed service, touristy atomophere. Your guide to local services and shopping was accurate and helpful.

Miki recommended Giovanni, another incredible neighborhood eating experience. Miki was also available and very helpful when needed. We made short excussions to Fiesole, Lucca and Siena, and found it very easy to make bus and train connections. Our stay at Prisco was very positive. What we enjoyed most was having a local base from which we could visit the memorable sites of Florence at our leisure. Thanks for everything.

For anyone pondering a visit to the city of Florence, I can highly reccomend staying at the Prisco. It is spacious, with all the luxuries of home.  We loved the location and enjoyed being right in the heart of the City. The sleeping was very quiet in the master bedroom, but the living room was a little noisy at night, when the street was busy with restaurant-goers. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and our hosts there were very friendly and helpful.  All in all a great trip to Florence!

We had a great time in Florence and enjoyed the apartment. Two important pluses were the soundproofing glass door around the balcony window in the bedroom (kept out a lot of the street noise right outside the apartment at night), and all of the guidebooks on the bookshelves on Florence and Tuscany.

We loved our stay at the Prisco apartment and Marco and Miki were delightful and accommodating. They prepared the apartment well for guests and we were quite comfortable. I loved being able to read in bed...something I do not always get in a rental property.I am still dreaming of my morning Italian coffee!!!

My wife and I booked with ItalyPerfect for our Italian honeymoon. This marked our first time renting an apartment for a vacation as well as our first trip overseas together. After such a wonderful experience in ItalyPerfect's lovely Florentine accommodations (highly recommend the Prisco property), we have sworn off pricey, less-spacious boutique hotels forever!

I just wanted to let you know we had an amazing time in Florence. The accommodations at the Prisco apartment were beyond our expectations. It was so conveniently located to SACI, our daughter's apartment, all the activities in the city, the train station and the car park. Thank you again. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends and we hope to return to Italy soon.

Yes, I made it back to Iraq after a wonderful time in Italy, Rome and Florence were very interesting and different in their own way. The Prisco Apartment is a great property with loads of room and very comfortable. The weather was a little cool I'm sure that in warmer times of the year to open the windows overlooking the street would be very nice. Franco and Miki were extremely accommodating and it was pleasure to have met them. They explained everything upon our arrival even to the point of verifying the utility meters readings.

Thanks again for all our your help setting up a vacation of a life time. It was Perfect! (I guess that is where you got your name from!)

Yes, we had a fantastic time in the Prisco apartment. Having access to the PC was great - as was the travel agent across the road. We even got game at the end of our stay, and visited the square to have brekkie at the bar with the local business men (once we worked out where to order our cappucino and pastry). We'd definitely stay in the Prisco apartment again - and if travelling with friends/ family, look at one of the other apartments as well. Thanks for all your help and organisation - it really did make our trip very special.

We had such a great time in Florence. The apartment and greeters were terrific. You warned us of the noise, and we tried to sleep through it. The location was perfect. We shopped and explored from morning until night. Thanks for your help. I will highly recommend ItalyPerfect to all my friends.

We had a great time at both apartments -the Flaminio in Rome and the Prisco in Florence. We found everything to be just as advertised on your website - in fact, even better! We decided on ItalyPerfect after having a wonderful stay with ParisPerfect two years ago. Our hosts, Rene in Rome and Miki and Franco in Florence were delightful and welcoming. Everything in the apartments was of high quality yet both were informal and easy to use. The locations were ideal. The whole experience was so simple and straightforward to book and organize. We have already passed on details to friends. We look forward to booking with you again!

We loved the apartment (it's very grand!) and the location. Miki and her husband are wonderful.

Thanks again for everything. You've been extremely professional and a pleasure to do business with. Miki and Franco were very accommodating. My family and I had a great time in Italy...will definitely recommend you to others.

We had a fantastic time!! The apartments [Prisco and Strozzi] were lovely; Franco and Micki were extremely kind and accommodating!

We also enjoy the beautiful spacious apartments [Prisco & Michaela] and the two worked well from location, lay out & to the friendly owners greeting us, offering suggestions and help the entire time and leaving us welcome bottles of Tuscany wine on arrival.

We enjoyed our stay at Prisco. The location was excellent, and the apartment is fabulous...one of my daughters and I took great joy in just sitting at the open window in the evening and watching the people go by.

Just wanted to let you know that everything worked out perfectly in Florence. The apartment was lovely and Miki and Franco were extremely nice. Thank you and hope to rent another apartment in Italy from you at another time.