| Florence, S Croce Casa Toscana | |
| Sitting Room Frescoes |
Overview
Location
Santa Croce
Quality
Sleeps
4 + 1
Bedroom(s)
2
Bath(s)
2
Price
$3700USD/week
Enjoy
Within this historic palace in Piazza Santa Croce, the Casa Toscana apartment is as comfortable as an English Cottage. Not only are the furnishings luxurious, the views over the piazza to the handsome medieval church are breathtaking.
Location
Conveniently located in the heart of the historical center of Florence, in Piazza Santa Croce, the palazzo is a landmark Renaissance Palazzo, and one of the few left in the historic center of Florence with a dramatic frescoed facade.
Exterior
Many people passing through Piazza Santa Croce notice Giovanni di Ser Giovanni's 1620 frescoes on the overhanging facade this handsome building, but few realize they can actually stay here. The 16th-century palazzo is owned by the gracious Contessa Piccolomini, who rents out truly spacious apartments to anyone who has ever dreamed of sitting near a roaring fire under a 17th-century frescoed ceiling or sipping tea in a living room surrounded by trompe d'oeil Roman ruins with a 16th-century wood ceiling above.
Interior
On fourth floor (American designation) of the building adjoining the Palazzo Santa Croce, this elegant apartment has traditional high ceilings and frescoes on the living room walls on either side of the working fire place.
Master bedroom with queen size bed with en suite bathroom with shower; second bedroom with twin beds that can be joined to make a queen size.
Second bathroom with tub and shower.
Fully equipped large eat-in kitchen with charcoal burner in addition to gas range.
The master bedroom and the kitchen have original wood beam ceilings.
Independent heating. Air conditioners. This apartment can be joined with apartment David to form a large four-bedroom apartment.
Facilities: Dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave oven, toaster, American coffee maker, satellite TV, stereo hi-fi, CD and DVD pla
Tour
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Comfortable seating harmonizes with antique landscape frescoes in this large, luxurious apartment
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Details
Detailed Features for Italy Vacation Rental
S Croce Casa Toscana
Santa Croce, Florence
| Location | Santa Croce |
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| Sleeps | 4+1 |
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| Bedrooms | Two bedrooms |
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| Bathrooms | Two bathrooms |
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| Floor | 3rd, 4th American |
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| Size | 1200 sq ft, 110 m2 |
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| Hair Dryer | Yes |
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| Kitchen Equipment | Fully equipped large eat-in kitchen with charcoal burner in addition to gas range. Dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster, American coffee maker, |
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| Laundry | Washer/Dryer, Iron and ironing board |
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| Air Conditioning | Yes |
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| Heat | Independent heating |
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| Utilities | Charged against security deposit |
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| Transportation | Several busses pass nearby. Taxis are available. |
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| Parking | Paid parking in garages nearby is expensive. |
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| Crib | On request |
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| Entertainment | Satellite TV, stereo hi-fi, CD and DVD players |
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| Telephone | Telephone, fax machine |
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| Internet | Wireless internet separate charge: 1 week: €20 |
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| Linens | Included |
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| Pets | No |
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| Smoking | No |
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| Family Suitability | Good for families and family get-togethers |
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| Cleaning | There is a separate charge for final cleaning and the amount varies with the size of the apartment. |
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| Cook | Yes, available for additional charge and on request |
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| Gyms | A small gym with exercise machines is available to guests. |
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| Security Deposit | $500/week |
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Dates-Rates
Availability and Pricing for Italy Vacation Rental
S Croce Casa Toscana
Santa Croce, Florence
Availability
| Available for bookings | Occupied/Not available | Reservation Pending |
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Price Information
| Rates 2010 - US Dollar | |
| 4 nights | $2590 |
| 5 nights | $2960 |
| 6 nights | $3330 |
| 7 nights | $3700 |
| 8-14 nights | $4600 |
| 15-21 nights | $5400 |
| 22-31 nights | $6100 |
Plus €80 final cleaning, utilities as used. Internet @ €20/week. Small extra fee for arrivals after 7pm and on Sundays that must be arranged in advance. | |
Reviews
Reviews and Customer Testimonials for Italy Vacation Rental
S Croce Casa Toscana
Santa Croce, Florence
Our Review
- Lovely apartments. Very comfortable and well appointed.
- We loved observing the daily life of the piazza starting with street cleaners, dog walkers, children going to school, the first tourists all the way till the after dinner strollers.
- One of the lowest spots in the city, note the high water marks on the buildings in the neighborhood -- on the second floor.
- The Santa Croce church with the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and more is worth a day.
- There are several fees that are added to the ba
se price that I would prefer were included, but it isn't my palazzo! So be aware that there are additional fees for wireless internet and final cleaning as well as utilities that are charged according to use.
Guest Book Testimonials
| The most beautiful apartment in the world. | Jul 2008 |
Oh my gosh, the trip was the most beautiful experience we could have asked for. Wonderful!!! Thank you for your services! I would go back tonight if I had the chance. The Medici Apartment in Florence is simply the most beautiful apartment in the world. Perfect for our big group. Stately and palatial, with every accomodation we could want. Huge windows open onto the square where excitement and life take place before your eyes. Felt like living in a Renaissance Palace!!! Renee, who manages the Pallazzo, was so wonderful and kind and warm. We most enjoyed the sights, the activity on the Piazza, the local cafes in the Ambrogio (sp?) neighborhood, the art, the palatial, restful apartment. The art, the art, the art! Noise was an issue but we got a system down of using the air conditioners and fans at night to drown out the partying on the square. It turned out fine and we got used to the system of windows closed and white noise on. No other drawbacks or problems at all - everything was truly perfect. The noise wouldn't have bothered us if we didn't have to be up in the AM with the kids, if we could have slept late like the locals it would have been fine. Perfect, the perfect location - walked everywhere and best gellati in the world was only two blocks away. the Medici Apartment is right in the middle of things - the ONLY place to stay in Florence is what we all decided. The Ambrogio neighborhood was perfect, very authentic and no tourists, The Standa market was perfect - we went there daily to get food to cook in our apartment every night. We ate out only once and enjoyed great dinners around the huge dining room table. The leather school behind Santa Croce was wonderful! Tips: Try to live like a local, get off the beaten path, book museum tickets ahead of time from home to avoid lines. Your service was wonderful and thorough and helpful in every way. Seriously. |
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Jennifer Z, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Miravista was light and lovely | Jul 2005 |
We rented two apartments in Palazzo Santa Croce from July 2nd to the 16th and spent 6 weeks in Italy overall. It was a marvelous trip and we have returned highly recommending staying in apartments to our friends. We loved and would certainly return to apartments in Florence, particularly Miravista which was light and lovely, and had the wonderful terrace. |
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Trina G, Virginia |
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| Donatello was grand | May 2005 |
The Palazzo Santa Croce was the perfect base for our daily wanderings through Florence. Donatello was grand and more than large enough for the four of us. |
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Richard E, California |
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Terrace & Views
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Locale
Map, Distances and Weather for Italy Vacation Rental
S Croce Casa Toscana
Santa Croce, Florence
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