Florence, Lucia

Upscale location

Overview

Lucia
Location
Center
Quality
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Sleeps
2
Bedroom(s)
Bath(s)
1
Price
From €700/week, 6 nts min
Italy Perfect Classification Chic Location, Budget Price
Enjoy

The Lucia Florence apartment that is located in the most upscale area of the historic center of Florence, an easy walk to Piazza della Repubblica, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery. Step out the door of the apartment building and find “miracle mile” Via Tornabuoni just half-a-block away, lined with wonderful shops, luxury hotels and designer boutiques. In the morning stop in at the bakery that is next door to the apartment building and pick out your morning bread and pastries. In the afternoon you might find yourself tempted by the delicious array of delicate cookies for tea time or dessert. Only a few blocks away is a large news agent that has newspapers and magazines in every language. At night, enjoy a glass of wine and relax a bit before you head out to one of the many excellent neighborhood restaurants. On the same block as the apartment are several good cafes and restaurants, making it so convenient if your feet are crying for mercy after a busy day filled with sightseeing.

Location

Neighborhood abounds with historic sites, restaurants, shops. The apartment building is located at the intersection of Via della Spada and Via della Vigna Nuova where they form a triangle off Via Tornabuoni. Around 1740 (recent by Italian standards!) Pietro Leopoldo, Grand Duke of Tuscany, decided to rename the streets of Florence. At that time the name Spada, meaning "sword" was chosen for this street. Some city historians believe that the name was selected since the straight direction of the street somewhat resembles "una spada" -- that is, a sword. Via Spada is located where the first circle of Roman walls surrounded the city, as the ancient walls ran along what is now Via Tornabuoni. Historians believe that Via Spada was the continuation, from east to west, of the ancient Roman road which includes Borgo degli Albizi, Via del Corso and Via Strozzi.

The Gucci store is directly behind the apartment building, the Robert Cavalli boutique is right outside your front door, the Gianfranco Ferre store is at the end of the block, the Tod & Hogan store is around the corner, Salvatore Ferragamo's flagship store and shoe museum are only a 2-minute walk away.

Exterior

The Lucia Florence apartment complements our popular Prisco, Strozzi and Michaela Florence vacation apartments which are located in the same building. It is located on the third floor of a Reniassance building with elevator, off a gracious private hallway. It’s a nice retreat from the bustling streets of central Florence and gives you a glimpse into the daily lives of Florentines who live and work in the historic center.

For larger parties in need of multiple apartments it can be booked, if desired, in conjunction with the Prisco, Strozzi and Michaela vacation apartments, making it convenient so that familes and friends can be together yet each have their own private apartment.

Interior

This roomy studio apartment fits the bill for an affordable and well located historic center Florence vacation apartment. The most important feature is the fantastic, central location in the best part of town.

The outward facing window makes this a sunny apartment. There is a new trundle-style sofa bed that can be made up as a queen or two independent twin beds. The website photos show the old fold-out sofa which was replaced in July 2010 with the new, more practical and comfortable trundle style sofa bed, photos of the new sofa bed are not yet available.

There is a large armoire for clothing storage.

A dining table seats two people. A credenza holds dishes and a small television. The kitchenette with attractive hand-painted tiles is best for light meal preparation.

The tiled bathroom is off the private entry hallway once you step through the Lucia apartment's front door. It has in internal facing window. The corner shower with curtain is the old-fashioned type with no floor plan, it drains to the center of the bathroom floor.

Polished terrazzo tile floors throughout are cool in warm weather. There is a ceiling fan. A supplemental electric fan can be provided upon request. Free WiFi is a nice feature as is the loaner cell phone available upon request.

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Details

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Detailed Features for Italy Vacation Rental

 

Lucia

Center, Florence
Location Center
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms Trundle-style sofa bed that can be made up as a queen or 2 twin beds
Bathrooms 1 bathroom with shower, sink, toilet and bidet
Floor 2nd European, 3rd American
Elevator Yes
Accessible & Ample 8 steps up to elevator which will fit a wheelchair if collapsed
Size 260 sq ft, 28 m2
Hair Dryer Yes
Dining Table seats 2
Kitchen Equipment Kitchenette with small refrigerator, microwave, 2-burner electric stove, Italian and drip coffee makers. No oven, no toaster.
Laundry Washer - Yes. Dryer - No. Clothes drying rack, iron & board provided.
Air Conditioning No. Electric ceiling fan. A portable electric fan can be provided upon request.
Heat Yes
Utilities Included
Transportation Public transportation nearby
Parking Automobile not recommended. Public garage 2 blocks away, about €35/day
Crib Upon request
Neighborhood One block off fashionable Via Tornabuoni, abounds with historic sites, two alimentari (little grocery stores) & a bakery on the block. Three blocks from Piazza della Repubblica, one block from Palazzo Strozzi.
Entertainment Satellite TV receives English language news channels, CD player with radio.
Telephone Loaner cell phone available, no landline phone
Internet High speed WiFi throughout. Computer with DSL in shared workroom available free to Prisco, Strozzi, Michaela, Lucia apartment guests.
Linens Provided
Pets No
Smoking No
Family Suitability Too small for families except for a baby under age 2 sleeping in a crib.
Cleaning Final cleaning included

Dates-Rates

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Availability and Pricing for Italy Vacation Rental

 

Lucia

Center, Florence
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Price Information

Euros Prices

High Season €720/6 nts...€840/7 nts...€960/8 nts...€1080/9 nts...€1200/10 nts..€1632/14 nights..€2150/19-30 nts

Low Season €600/6 nts...€700/7 nts...€800/8 nts...€900/9 nts..€1000/10 nts..€1360/14 nights..€1800/19-30 nts

Please request a quote for stays of 11 to 18 nights.

2010 High Season March 27 thru Oct 31, Christmas & New Year's. 2010 Low Season Jan 3 thru March 26, Nov 1 thru  Dec 17

Stay Restrictions

Sorry no Sunday arrivals. 6 night minimum booking period. 1 week minimum holiday weeks. The price includes WiFi, loaner cell phone, taxes, final cleaning and utilities.

Reviews

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Reviews and Customer Testimonials for Italy Vacation Rental

 

Lucia

Center, Florence
Our Review

• Terrific upscale historic center location. Really great.

• Very roomy for a studio apartment

• Sofa bed has its inherent limitations as far as comfort

• Lack of A/C makes this apartment best for milder weather since it gets full afternoon sun

 

 

Guest Book Testimonials

Units

Lucia

Accommodation within Multi-Unit Property

 

Lucia

Center, Florence
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Center
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Sleeps 2 + 2
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From €815/wk, 4 nts min
 
Italy Perfect Classification Prime historic center location

Locale

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Map, Distances and Weather for Italy Vacation Rental

 

Lucia

Center, Florence
Weather History

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Distance To
  • Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica - 5 minute walk
  • Santa Maria Novella train station, Piazza della Signoria - 8 minute walk
  • Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Accademia - 10 minute walk
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