Gail S. - Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Our stay at the Strozzi apartment was most enjoyable.  We stayed 8 nights but reserved an extra night at the beginning to ensure we could get in and take a nap after arriving from the States early in the morning.  Calling from the Florence airport was easy and communicating with Franco on the phone was not a problem as his English was fine for telling him we had arrived and would be taking a taxi to the apartment shortly.  Both Miki and Franco were extremely nice and showed us the whole apartment on our arrival.  The apartment was extremely clean and well maintained.  We didn't do any cooking but we were shown a good selection of equipment for cooking in the small kitchen armoire.  The bed was comfortable (something I find rare in Italy) and the extra pillows available were a big bonus.  The shower was large and had good water flow with plenty of hot water.  Laundry detergent, hand soap, bath gel and shampoo were available.  A complementary bottle of Chianti and water were also provided.  The location is great - just two blocks from the Piazza della Repubblica and within walking distance from all major sights in Florence.  The apartment was quiet with the exception of a neighbor who watched TV past midnight several nights.  You could hear the sound in the bathroom.  I didn't notice it at all in the bedroom but my husband who's more sensitive to sound at night did.  Still, we would stay here again. Having internet access in the shared computer room was great as we could check the weather forecasts daily.  We also took advantage of the loaner cell phone multiple times.  Thanks Lisa for accurately describing the apartment and responding so quickly to all of our questions.  The extra information you provided on Florence and general travel in Italy was also very good.  We hope to have the opportunity to stay in the Stozzi again.

B. Rossen – East Lansing, Michigan
Just want to send a note to let you know how much we enjoyed our visit to Florence. The apartment made us feel , if only briefly, like we were living in Florence and not merely visitors. Miki and her husband could not have been kinder to us upon arrival and were so thoughtful remembering to call for a cab for our early morning departure. Please send our regards to Miki and family and tell her how much we enjoyed staying at the Strozzi and I would most certainly  return and recommend it to my family and friends. Thanks so much. Arrevederci!

Ann McClennan - Lynwood, Washington
Thank you Lisa!  We had a wonderful stay at the Strozzi apartment.  Miki was delightful to deal with.  Having the computer room available was a big plus!  Of course, the location is fantastic and we loved having our morning espresso at the beautiful Caffe Giacosa right across the street. Thank you so much for all your help and the great info provided to us before our trip!  We'll definitely stay there again if we ever get back to Florence.

Diane DiPaola Hunt - Atlanta, Georgia
We had a nice time, despite 7 days of rain each morning. The accomodations were as you described and the location was tremendous. Miki's family history was fun to learn about. She was adorable and wanted to speak English and with my little knowledge of Italian we communicated pretty well. Franco did a great job of describing how to use everything and does have a decent command of the English language. They truly know what hospitality is. The accommodations were superb. The location was tremendous as you descibe on your website. We were able to walk everywhere and did not need to take a cab anywhere. We walked so much, even though there was quite a bit of rain, but the location made the weather not interrupt our visit.  It was truly a comfort to have the doors and system of entering and exiting the apartments be so secure.  We were only women and we felt very safe.  When we did have the rain it was so convenient to have the Osteria de Bella Donna, Trattoria Trebbie and La Spada within a block or so. Each one had excellent food.  The location of the little market just outside the door helped us when we wanted to just stay in. I appreciate your instruction sheet so much and it really helped  us in so many ways. The selection of books that are in the apartment are also very helpful, I added a couple for the library for other guests use. The driver you recommened was excellent and communicates well in English and is very internet savy. Upon our arrival, as you instructed, we called Miki from the drivers phone. When we were walking in the door, they were there and Franco help us with our luggage. They showed us into the apartment. We entered the hallway/ foyer and were moved by the appointments and beautifully painted walls and cabinets.  The Strozzi apartment was perfect for my daughter and I...it was amazingly quiet. The first day we arrived my daughter and I slept thru until 1pm without even knowing it.  Truthfully, have never done that in Europe, but it help us adjust to the time change very quickly. The large bathroom was very updated and adequate. The towel warmers are tied into the radiator somehow and are truly a delight as they dry the towels when the heat comes on. 

Jason & Teresa Marino - San Jose, California
We had a wonderful time! The apartment is in an excellent location. We also loved being able to check in with friends and family online without having to find and pay for Internet cafes. We were very appreciative of all of the items available for use - a hairdryer, washing machine and drying racks, coffee and milk, and all the flatware and silverware we could need. Even a small library of books for our reading pleasure! We were delighted with the accommodations, and particularly considering that the weekly cost came in considerably below what we had paid for relatively small hotels in Venice and Palermo. We will definitely be recommending your business to friends who may be traveling abroad.

Karl Keating - San Diego, California
I was very pleased with the Strozzi apartment. It was more spacious than I had expected, and while occasionally there was noise during the day (from what I took to be a restaurant or bar, which could be heard in the courtyard below), it was quite peaceful. The longest hike I had was to the Standa supermarket, but that was only about ten minutes' walk. Everything else was deceptively close--so close that sometimes I'd pass the street I wanted to turn on to because I guessed it to be further away than it was. There certainly was no need to take a bus at all. I look forward to returning to the apartment on a future visit.

Jeff Shabel – San Diego, California
All three apartments in Florence (Prisco, Michaela and Strozzi) worked out great. We loved having everyone in the same building (and hallway). That was perfect. The units were exactly as advertised and they were in a GREAT location in Florence. We liked it a lot and would definitely stay there again if we came back to Florence in the future. Two of our favorite restaurants were a stone's throw away -- Il Latini and Osteria Bella Donne.

Allie Summers - South Pasadena, California
Franco, Miki and Marco are so lovely!  It was such a pleasure knowing them. Thank you again for everything. We all loved the apartment and definitely will recommend your services. 

Robert Bacon -White Lake, Michigan
We had a great time in Florence, partly because of the advantage of having the apartment to come back to. It was in such a great location it was easy to stop back for an hour and just rest before going back out. We would definitely book again next time we are in Florence. Thank Miki for us for greeting us on our arrival and thank you for your services.

Melissa and Mike McDonald - San Anselmo, California
We felt 'at home' in Italy with the spacious apartments [Strozzi in Florence, Tiberio in Rome] and gracious greeters.  We were very fortunate to be within walking distance to many of the amazing sites that Italy has to offer. Italy Perfect also provided many helpful tips (nearby markets, restaurants, shopping, etc). We had a wonderful experience and look forward to our next trip to Italy.

Maureen Byrne-Hunter [no relation to Lisa] - Alamo, California
We had such a wonderful time in Firenze and absolutely loved the Stozzi apartment.Miki and Franco were such kind and generous hosts. We would go back and stay
there in a heartbeat. Thanks for everything!!

D. Paikoff - Holland, Pennsylvania
The apartments were wonderful [Rome Veneto & Florence Strozzi]. We loved the Veneto neighborhood. Lotti at the Lotti cafe became very near to us. Both apartments were very clean and spacious enough for the four of us. I would recommend your agency to anyone seeking apartments in Italy. We will miss many of the wonderful people we met, including Miki. She was a doll. Thank you for such wonderful service.

Maria Russell - Clarksburg, California
I can't put into words how wonderful our stay was. The accommodations were beautiful, BUT my most favorite part was interacting with Franco and Miki.  It felt like I was in my Grandma's house and that was my absolute favorite place when I was growing up; the only thing missing was the smell of garlic gliding through the air.  I really want to go back to Firenze and bring my husband and daughter and the first place I will look is the Strozzi apartment. Usually when I go on my vacation, I'm ready to go home as the end of the vacation approaches, but, as the end of my stay neared, my heart grew heavier and still today I find myself lonely for the Strozzi, Franco, Miki, and the sounds of Firenze. I hope to return soon.

Gina Culbert - Woodinville, Massachusetts
It has been a month since we have been back from Florence, and I just wanted to let you know that my mom and I really enjoyed the Strozzi apartment. It is beautifully appointed, and we felt like real Florentines living in the heart of the City. Miki is a very wonderful person and her son Marco was very helpful with the computer. You might want to warn your guests that the internal courtyard is not always quiet, but we just considered it part of the fun and atmosphere. I will definitely use you again next time I am in Italy! Thanks again.

Deborah Jones - El Cajon, California
The apt in Florence, the Strozzi, was wonderful.  Marco was very helpful. Thank you for your help.

Pat Vasatka - Eagan, Minnesota
Our apartment was in the perfect location - close to the S.M.N. train station and within walking distance of the central market, museums and the Duomo.  We were welcomed like old friends by Miki and Franco.  We would get pastries and juice for breakfast, Don made coffee (after Miki showed him how) and we ate on our patio every morning.  We used the internet frequently, it was great to have that available for emailing, checking the weather forecast, etc.  If we return to Florence, we would certainly be back to the Strozzi apartment.  I would not hesitate to recommend it to any of my friends.

Elizabeth Andrews – Fryeburg, Maine
First of all, I would like to say that we were very impressed with you and the great job you did preparing us for the apartment and Florence. Thematerials you sent were extremely comprehensive and they really helped us in Florence and with our continued travel in Italy. Because you were so professional, I felt really confident about our accommodations and knew the apartment and the surrounding area would be exactly as you described. Miki and her husband were just wonderful; very gracious people with a wonderful sense of humor. They too, were extremely professional, provided us with any and all information we needed to feel right at home in the apartment. The location of the apartment could not have been better if we had spent a full-year researching options. I could not have been more impressed with the VERY central location. I was amazed to find out how close the Uffizi Museum, the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Garden were to our home base. Even though we were very centrally located, the apartment itself was very quiet. Beyond being quiet, the apartment was lovely; not too fancy, but very tasteful and comfortable. The complementary bottle of wine upon arrival was a very nice touch too. I would recommend to Miki that she put a full-size sleep sofa in the living room. The half sofa is only really suitable for a child [Sofa bed makes up into two independent twin beds - lb]. Beyond that, I would have to say that the beds were not really comfortable. But, I quickly learned that this is the trend in Italy and I don't think I had one good night's sleep for the entire trip. [Beds are standard Italian style frame with mattress, no box spring - lb] In my opinion, the beds were a small sacrifice in exchange for the great location and the quality of the accommodations. In a nutshell, I loved our hosts, the apartment, the location of the apartment and Florence overall. Lisa, we had a wonderful time and I really appreciate your help. You did a great job for us.

Randy Ksar - San Jose, California
Thanks Lisa!  I had a wonderful time in Firenze!  The apartment was great and a perfect location!  Definitely recommend staying there to my friends and family.

Susan Forman - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Loved Strozzi, loved Miki and Franco...just perfect.

Iain Higgins - Victoria, British Columbia
We had a great time and enjoyed our stay there very much. The apartment was very comfortable -- the washer was especially useful, but the whole place was well appointed -- and the location was perfect, especially with our two children, since we could walk everywhere. Thanks again. We would recommend the Strozzi to anyone.

Krisen Hetrick - Garden Grove, California
Just wanted to say thank you for making all the arrangements. My mother and I had an amazing time in Florence and the apartment made it very hard to return home [to California]! Miki and Franco were both so nice and helpful. We really had a fabulous time and I am glad everything worked out so well. Many thanks.

J. Wilkerson - Belvidere, New Jersey
We had a fantastic time!! The apartments [Prisco and Strozzi] were lovely; Franco and Micki were extremely kind and accommodating!

Mara & Felix Semper - Greensboro, North Carolina
We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the Strozzi apartment in Florence. The location is in the heartbeat of Florence. We really felt like we were locals. I would not do it any other way from now on. Apartment living while on vacation is the way to go. I also want to mention that some of the best restaurants are right outside the door. Thank you.

The Tullys - Crescent, Oklahoma
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed the apartment the last week of November of 2006. The accomodations were just perfect and the location was wonderful. We loved our little neighborhood; the
laundry lady that knew Miki and Franco, the bar crew downstairs, the staff at La Spada Restaurant, all made us feel very much at home.Thank you for a wonderful assignment. We look forward to future
stays.

Jo Young - London, England
We had a really wonderful time in Florence - thank you! Miki and Franco were lovely - one day she made coffee for us and sat outside with us eating little cakes and chatting about her family, then gave us a tour of the big apartment which was between lets. The apartment was great, the books left around on various artists an the city were interesting and to be welcomed with a bottle of wine and water in the fridge...some butter and jam for breakfast - all was a nice touch. We brought loo [toilet] paper with us but it was reassuring to find a couple of rolls there and some laundry soap too and some hand soap - all the things its hard to carry around with you bit irksome if the shops are shut when you arrive in the flat. The internet access was fantastic for us both. The apartment was clean and comfortable.