We loved our visit to Florence and it was made even more enjoyable because the Strozzi was in the middle of everything. We could walk to everything and the nearby restaurants were great! The owners were so sweet and helpful and made us feel right at home. Would stay there again!

Jeannette, San Antonio, Tx

The location and apartment itself couldn't have been better. The 3 of us were quite comfortable, and the second bathroom down the hall was very handy. We appreciated having the internet and wireless available. The location was great, right in the heart of the city center. The only drawback was the noise. We kept our windows open because it was warm, rather than use the air conditioning. The noise late at night from the other apartments was significant. Bring your earplugs or shut the doors! We were met arrival and well oriented. I had private Italian lessons for a week at Istituto Italiano nearby and it was great. [In addition to the bathroom off the Strozzi bedroom there is an extra bathroom for the exclusive use of Strozzi or Prisco apartment guests down a private hall. You are likely to hear the neighbors when guests & the other building residents have their windows open, as you would anywhere in the world where there is close quarters, an adjustment for travelers who are accustomed to living in private, standalone houses. Italy Perfect]

Margaret, Boise, Idaho

The Strozzi apartment was a great place to stay in Florence. Conveniently located near the train and bus stations, we found it to be a good location from which to make our daily excursions. The accommodations were comfortable and met our needs for a place to collapse after a day of touring Florence. Our hosts were quite accommodating and even arranged for our cab on the day of our departure.

Now the bad news. When we arrived we had no idea of where we could find a grocery store to purchase food. This information was not provided, but would have been very helpful if it had been. After walking around a few days, we eventually located one, where we purchased some water. However, this is one vital piece of information Italy Perfect should provide to future guests.

[We will try harder to point out to guests to read the information we provide in every guests' confirmation which lists two alimentari (small mom-and-pop style grocers) which are located within one block of the Strozzi apartment. Also, in the Italy Perfect Florence Information guide that was included with their confirmation there is a listing for a larger supermarket nearby. We recommend guests contact their greeter with this type of question as it would have been readily answered. Lisa, Italy Perfect] 

Paul & Amy DeBusschere, Atlanta, GA

We had the opportunity to stay at the Strozzi last month. What a wonderful apartment in a wonderful location. I can't think of a single thing that I would change about the accommodations. The restaurant suggestions by Italy Perfect were very helpful, I would recommend you try any of those on the list. We were never disappointed. The service at the Strozzi was excellent, very professional and very helpful. What a fantastic stay in Florence!

David and Paula, Austin, Texas

The accommodations were amazing. Great location and setting. My brother and I probably enjoyed sightseeing and sleeping in the most (we are university students). As previously stated, the location and neighborhood were wonderful and there were really no problems or drawbacks whatsoever. The landlord/owner was very nice and helpful with all of our questions and had great patience and understanding despite our lack of ability to speak or understand most of the Italian language. Thank you very much.

Elliott and Mallory Purdy, United States of America

My mom and I were returning to Firenze to visit my little sister in the last few weeks of her semester abroad. I too had lived in Firenze over 10 years ago, so I knew the area that apartment would be located in. As the taxi pulled up I was very excited to see that the apartment was not only wonderfully located but it was right down the street from one of my favorite places to eat (La Spada=astounding food!) Miki and Franco were waiting for us with open arms, and a bottle of Vin Santo. They explained were everything was located and left us feeling cared for and well taken care of. The computer room was a huge plus as well as the loaner cell phone. The apartment itself was wonderfully laid out and had an abundance of cooking supplies. Though it would have been nice to have a DVD player in the unit. We did enjoy flipping through the satellite TV channels. It was great being able to wake up make a cup of coffee and just relax in the living room. My mom enjoyed meeting our neighbors and exchanging stories of their travels. The location of the apartment was great as well seeing that it is just a 5 minute walk to the bus or train station. I plan on returning to Italy later this year and I will definitely try to stay here again. Thank you for an marvelous time!

Piper Taylor, Huntington Beach, CA

Overall we were very pleased with Strozzi. The location was great; we loved the neighborhood. The use of the computer, internet, and printer was a bonus that made the trip so much easier. All the recommendations for nearby restaurants and shops were right on. Service was very good. No complaints at all. Appreciated having a lift, washing machine and bidet, TV, lots of room. And the welcome basket with a bottle of wine that we drank out on the terrace was a very nice touch.

K, US

Thank you so much.  I really appreciate that.  The apartment was great.  Great area and everything perfect!  I recommended your site to some other parents that will be visiting their kids in Florence who are on the same study program w/my daughter and will as well to anyone else that I hear of travels coming up.  Thanks so much again!  If and when I return to Florence or to any of your other locations, I will definitely be in touch!

Amy Sry, New York, NY

We had a WONDERFUL time in Florence. The apartment was perfect in every way-very comfortable, cozy, clean, and well located. Miki and Franco were very gracious and informative. Mary and I toured the city for all 5 days and wish we would have been able to stay another week or two. You and Italy Perfect are to be congratulated on how well you prepare your guests for their upcoming vacations. We will definitely use you and properties when we head to Rome and Paris in the future. Thank you for everything.

John Kuczkowski, Madison, Wisconsin

The apartment was great!

Lisa Gemme, Portland, Oregon

We just want to thank you for facilitating our accomodation rentals in Rome [Veneto] and Florence [Strozzi]. Thank you also for the reccomendation for Venice. The apartments were great as were their hosts. We found that the best way to see Rome, Florence and Venice; like many others before us, is to simply get lost walking (but carry a good map, just in case). We figured if you just walk in the general direction of where you want to go, you'll eventually end up at your destination. Plus, you find so many interesting things along the way!

Helen Leung, San Francisco

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.

Gail S., Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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.

Ann McClennan, Lynwood, Washington

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.

Jason & Teresa Marino, San Jose, 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.

Jeff Shabel, San Diego, California

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.

Robert Bacon, White Lake, Michigan

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!!

Maureen Byrne Hunter [no relation to Lisa], Alamo, 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.

Maria Russell, Clarksburg, California

The apt in Florence, the Strozzi, was wonderful. Marco was very helpful. Thank you for your help.

Deborah Jones, El Cajon, California

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.

Elizabeth Andrews, Fryeburg, Maine

Loved Strozzi, loved Miki and Franco...just perfect.

Susan Forman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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.

Krisen Hetrick, Garden Grove, California

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.

Mara & Felix Semper, Greensboro, North Carolina

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.

Jo Young, London, England