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 Fera's, Northbrook, Illinois

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

Roger and Pat, Australia

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.

Sarah & Mike Haas, Farmington, MO

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.

Kenneth Lee, Cordova, Tennessee

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]

Paul J. and Mary Jo Hustoles, Mankato, Minnesota, USA

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.

C. Percival, Aptos, California

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.

John McSween, Sonoma, CA

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!

T. Grodecki, Ontario, Canada

Our warm welcome at Prisco certainly set the tone for the week we spent there. The apartment was clean, spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed to feel at home. It was bright and airy and had great views of the surrounding area. The neighborhood was safe and pleasant. The apartment is located within walking distance of museums, art galleries and the many places of interest in Florence. The Mercato Centrale is a short walk and offers abundant choices of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and fresh pasta, among other products. In the morning the aroma of freshly-baked pastries and bread from the bakery on the street below was enticing and irresistable. There was activity in the streets below late into the evening, especially on the weekends, however it was part of the atmosphere and could be shut out by the sound-proof windows in the bedroom. We were made to feel welcome and at home during our stay and given contact information if ever we needed it. We look back on our stay with very fond memories and the feeling that we got a taste of living in Florence.What we enjoyed most was the location and overall experience, especially our evening strolls through the streets of Florence absorbing the atmosphere, appreciating the history...and the gelato. P.S. The only suggestion we would have is to replace the corkscrew in the kitchen and provide a sharp knife for slicing bread and preparing food.

Patricia, Ottawa

The apartment was beautiful and well maintained. We really enjoyed the location for easy access to buses, trains and important sites in Florence. Miki and her son were very friendly and made our stay in the Prisco apartment that much more comfortable.The local information provided by the Italy Perfect staff was very helpful for finding services and good restaurants. We would definitely rent this apartment again on our next trip to Florence. Thank you.

Jim Mullaney, Overland Park, KS

This was our second stay at Prisco. We returned to this property because we had enjoyed it so much on our previous visit. The location was perfect for visiting all the sights of Florence. Miki and Franco were wonderful and welcomed us as returning friends. Miki remembered I loved panna cotta and brought me some of her homemade panna cotta! What a treat! One thing we especially liked aboutthe Prisco location was the fact that even though in was in the heart of every thing the street Via Spada had quite a neighborhood feel. We got to know the people at the local coffee bar and lot of the restaurant owners. This made our trip special.

Cecil and Charlotte Smith, Baton Rouge Louisiana USA

based on the on-line discriptions, photos and previews and the quality preparation provided by Lisa and Italy Perfect we expected the Prisco experience to be excellent and we were not disappointed. We fell in love with the place immediately and our only serious let-down was the realization that when we departed after our 3-week stay we would be very sorry to leave -- and we were."Spacious" is not a big enough word to discribe the accommodations. Three eight foot arched windows in the main living area look almost modest given the ceiling height; the bedroom appears big enough to hold a full-sized squash court. Yet the mix of contemporary and antique furniture groupings made the space homey and very comfortable.Modern elements, such as the bathroom furnishings and the incredible gas/electric range in the kitchen totally satisfied our needs without spoiling the historic environment the Prisco provides.based on previous visits to Florence and staying at the Prisco, we feel it would be hard to find a better location. It is convienient (we -- in our late 60s -- walked most everywhere) to the city's famous attractions while avoiding most of the tourist crush. There are excellent, moderately-priced restaurants close by, not to mention wonderful shops (including a wonderful bakery just STEPS from our building's door). We loved going to the Central Market, but we could have done quite well shopping only in the neighborhood.The one possible drawback is well documented in advance by Italy Perfect. The crowds and taffic below those giant windows can be very noisy, especially in the evening and more especially when Italy wins an important football match. "Evening" can stretch from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. In the bedroom, however, double pane windows have been installed and with the very thick walls -- the street noise fade away as soon as you close the bedroom door. So if you'll have sleepers using the convertable couch in the living room, plan on providing ear plugs, etc. And speaking of sleeping, we found the beds firm and comfortable.Lisa's list of places to eat and shop is a wonderful guide and we visited many of them -- some multiple times. One we would add is Osteria del Pozzo, near Piazza Santa Croce, Via ghibellina 67/R at Borgo Allegri. Very local, very traditional, interesting decor, good food. Finally, our hosts Miki and Franco are delightful. They are kind and thoughtful and very helpful -- and when their English/our Italian failed us, they called their son to resolve the language barrier. We hope we can visit them again.

Jay & Joan, Atlantic Beach, Florida

Florence was magical - as was all of Italy that we saw. The Prisco apartment was perfect. We loved the location and the facilities. We couldn't believe how close everything was once we started walking around town - 5 minutes from everywhere! It was a little noisy in the evenings, but we felt close to the heart of the city that way. The musician outside gave us a free concert every night - now if she would only learn a few more songs! Miki and Franco we very welcoming and nice to have close at hand if we needed anything. The bakery downstairs was wonderful and the rosticceria up the street had wonderful meats. Florence is definitely a city we will visit again and hope that Prisco will be available when we do! Thanks again for all of the train reservations and suggestions - everything worked out perfectly on our trip. We will be recommending you to others (already have!)

Julie K. and Helen B., Watertown, MA

Marybeth and I had a wonderful time in Florence and staying in the Prisco apartment was a big part of our honeymoon there. Miki and her husband were gracious and very hospitable. The apartment that they shared with so many is a microcosm of Florence itself... beautiful, historical, and most of all welcoming. We will always remember our week there and especially the ease and comfort we felt from making the original reservation to closing the door for the last time. Thanks so much for your help...we'll be back!!

Keith and Marybeth Greiner, East Moriches, New York

The Prisco apartment was everything as described and much more. This large cheery apartment is fantastically situated. Walk everywhere in Florence, and then enjoy the night scene from your front windows. We were wowed. As for feedback, I was delighted that they had added WiFi usable from within the apartment, but you may get some questions because the signal strength is so weak because of the thick walls. Some days I had to walk my computer down to their computer room where the signal was very strong; in the apartment I found that just leaving it on, eventually it picked up my e-mail. A little bit of a nuisance if you're trying to get internet work done because the connection fades in and out, but patience (or going out sightseeing for awhile) paid off. Many thanks. We'll certainly recommend you to any friends who might be looking for Italy apartment rentals.

Arne Werchick, Palm Desert, California

We had an absolutely wonderful time! The Prisco Apartment worked out great and the location was perfect! I will recommend ItalyPerfect to any of my friends if they are traveling to Italy. Yes, we had a last minute panic in getting to the correct train station, we hadn't realized there were two train stations in Florence. Miki, Franco and Marco did an incredible job of getting us to the right station.

Angie Schultz, Kent, Washington

The apartments were great [Rome Tiberio & Florence Prisco] and we really liked the contact people as well.

Dannette & Samir Cook, Somerset, Kentucky

We truly enjoyed the apartment. We look forward to another trip to Italia!

Maria Bazan-Myrick, Houston March

We had a fantastic time in Florence. The apartment was just perfect. Little did I know when I booked it, that it was literally less than 100 yards from the school our daughter is attending, the Institute at the Palazzo Ruccelai. How convenient, as we were able to get together often between classes. It was a great getaway and we would very much book a trip with you again as well as recommend you to friends. Instructions were very much appreciated and made for a smooth trip. Thank you for everything.

Maggie Springer, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Our stay was wonderful!!! We had an absolutely delightful time in the apartment. What a gem! In addition, how can you beat the location? Miki and Franco were so nice to us. They were incredibly friendly and hospitable. My only complaint was that we didn't stay longer. Thanks for all your help.

Laurence Hickey, Pittsford, New York

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.

Jeff Shabel, San Diego, California

I felt very safe and comfortable in the apartments [Michaela and Prisco]. Miki and Franco went out of their way to help me with some things unrelated to the apartment, and I had everything I could possibly need. The neighborhood is great and I absolutely loved being right in the center of town, able to come and go easily and utilize the kitchen and the quiet for inbetween all of my sightseeing and Florence activities. It was so easy to communicate with Lisa- she always responds promptly and kindly to any inquiries. I highly recommend the apartments offered through Italy Perfect.

Pamela Hanson, Santa Cruz, California

We had a wonderful time! Franco and Miki are two of the nicest folks and couldn't have been more helpful! The apartment worked out beautifully for our family.

Kathryn Benedett, Westport, Connecticut

Trip was great and Prisco apartment is really really good, location and everything. Thank you very much.

Galina Baskin, Albany, New York

Renting from your agency was so easy. We have traveled to Italy over twelve times before, but this time it did not take much fuss as in wiring money, etc. We rented for one week the Prisco Apartment in Florence March 4-11, 2007. The apartment Prisco in Florence was awesome. It way exceeded our expectations. There were so many niceities including fancy linens, towels, bath robes, kitchen extras, free computers/internet, I could go on. It was so elegant and much bigger than the pictures would depict. The owners Mkki and Franco were quite charming and their English was very good. The neighborhood where the apartment was in was excellent and importantly, very safe. We walked everywhere, from the Market every morning to the train station, Congressi, Palazzo Vecchio, over the Arno and beyond. The Apartment Prisco was the best part of our one week stay in Florence. I was almost crying when we left.

S. Deutscher, Columbia, Missouri

We stayed in the Prisco apartment for our honeymoon this Sept/October. It was our very first international travel experience, and because of Lisa, Miki, and Franco, our trip was one we will never forget. The apartment was so much more than we expected and it was such a joy to be greeted by such kind and helpful people as Miki and Franco. They made themselves readily available to answer questions and make us feel at ease. The apartment is situated in a very ideal part of Florence. We spent many nights a few blocks down the street at the Piazza della Republica listening to music and enjoying all that Florence has to offer. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and we can't wait to visit Italy again.

Charlie & Jamie Porter, LaGrange Park, Illinois

We had an incredible trip to Italy! Miki and Franco and Marco were wonderful to us. Thank you so much for all of your efforts and kindnesses in getting us booked into the Prisco. It was a lovely apartment and an unbeatable location for us. The World Cup Games made things all the more exciting! Again, our sincere thanks.

K. Faltin, Louisville, Kentucky

The apartment was great, especially the location. It was large enough that we didn't get in each other's ways, and the beds were quite comfortable. Franco et al. were quite welcoming and helpful. We had a great time getting reacquainted with Florence.

Jim & Mary Dorskind, Oakland, California

A great trip, good food. Really enjoyed the apartment. The location was perfect, if a bit noisy at night. Miki and Franco were great and extremely helpful. Thanks for all your help with the apartment. My best to Miki and Franco.

Bonner Guilford, Troutman, North Carolina

Even though the weather in early December was less than ideal, we had a wonderful time in Florence due in no small part to the Prisco apartment. The location is perfect with easy access to the train station (handy for our day trips to Sienna and Lucca), numerous dining and shopping opportunities in the neighborhood, and virtually everything you may want to see in Florence within walking distance. The apartment amenities were all that we could ask for and the decor was very well done, from the modern bathroom to the bedroom that looks like a movie set -- one of the rare times when we could say that something was truly better than advertised. And Miki, Franco and Marco were warm, welcoming hosts. We look forward to doing business with you in the future.

Kevin Krafty, Minneapolis, Minnesota

We had a great trip. The Prisco Apartment was perfect - a great location, large, and equipped with everything needed. Miki and her husband were most helpful.

Bill & Paulette Sheubrooks, Vero Beach, Florida

We are back from our month long trip to Italy and had a marvelous time. The two apartments [Prisco & Medici] were wonderful and yet so different. The Prisco was perfectly located as this was our first time to Florence and it was close to all our points of interest. The only downside was it was pretty noisy between the restaurant down below and the street sweepers and garbage men in the early morning. That was a small price to pay for staying in a beautiful apartment smack dab in the middle of everything. The bedroom was lovely and the bed very comfortable. My 18 year old son slept on the pull out couch and said it was great. I enjoyed the kitchen as I love to cook and found it very sufficient. Overall we would definitely stay there again! The Prisco was my son and husband's favorite in Florence.

Victoria & Jiim St. Louis, Fraser, Maryland

We had a great time in the apartment. It was a great location, it was very nice to have air conditioning. Marco was very helpful, having access to laundry was very nice. You did a great job explaining the area to us and giving us useful tips on places to eat etc. Thank you very much for everything and we would love to work with you again if and when we get to Europe again. I really enjoyed staying in one place and getting to know the area more.

Rebecca Strenge, Seattle, WA

Thanks for all the help. The Prisco apartment and location were great! The only problem was street noise if you planned to sleep with the windows open. Otherwise very comfortable and accessible to everything.

Frank Faillace, Reston, Virginia

We just returned to the USA last night and wanted to thank you for helping us get in touch with Miki & Franco and the appartamento Prisco!! What lovely people!! They made us feel instantly at home!! We had a wonderful time exploring Florence and hope to visit again!! There was so much we didn't get to do!!

Barbara Atherton, Newbury Park, California

Our entire trip was wonderful, but the Prisco apartment was by far our best accommodations - a beautiful, elegant apartment that allowed us, for far too brief a time, to feel we were living in Florence, rather than just visiting. The apartment exceeded our expectations, which were already pretty high, based on the extensive photos your website provides. Your photos and descriptions are 100% accurate, the location is perfect and Miki, Franco and Marco could not have been more gracious or helpful. Marco was punctual in meeting us at the apartment at the agreed upon times to both check in and check out as well as responding immediately to our questions. When we went to the train station after checking out and found that the Italian train system had decided to take the day off by calling a 24 hour strike, I returned to the apartment to ask for advice on how we could get to Venice that day. Not only were Miki, Franco and Marco very sympathetic to our plight, for the next 20 to 30 minutes they looked up numbers and made calls to coach lines and about a dozen car rental agencies to try to find alternate transportation for us. At last Marco was able to locate what was apparently the last car available for rent one way to Venice, allowing us to continue our travels with only a slight delay. My wife and I greatly appreciate their kindness and assistance.

Florence is a beautiful city and, in our opinions, the Prisco apartment is the perfect place to stay in Florence. We hope to be able to return to both soon.

Thank you for your service - our 25th anniversary was all the more special because of the apartment and the ease with which we were able to book it through you. Your recommendations on restaurants were far more reliable than the guide books! We hope we will be able to return to Florence in the future; if we are so fortunate, we will definitely be in touch. Many thanks.

Barry & Deryl West, Atlanta, Georgia

The apartment was spacious and ideally located. It had everything we could want --- even an American-style coffee maker! Every arrangement was exactly as described on ItalyPerfect's Web site and we were most pleased. We will certainly recommend this apartment to all our friends and we hope to use ItalyPerfect again for our next trip.

Charles Harmon, New York, New York

We've just gotten back from Firenze and the Prisco apartment -- lovely place, and Miki and Franco were extremely hospitable and very kind -- it was just a pleasure to meet them.

E. & P. Mulley, Victoria, B.C.