| Florence, Tesoro |
"Harmonious spirit" |
| Fascinating Art-Filled Apartment with Terrace |
Overview
Location
Santa Croce
Quality
Sleeps
2 + 1
Bedroom(s)
1
Bath(s)
2
Price
€1750/week 5 nts min
Serenity
The Tesoro apartment is a treasure of art and harmony in the historic center of Florence.
Location
The Santa Croce neighborhood is one of the most fascinating and historic in the center of Florence. Piazza Santa Croce is traffic free and hosts events of every kind, including the famous Calcio in Costume (soccer as it was played in ancient times - in medieval costumes). Surrounded by history, the neighborhood has many restaurants and markets.
Exterior
Located between Piazza Santa Croce and the river, this Renaissance palazzo is built in the style typical of the period. Grey pietra serena (serene stone) outlines the geometry of the facade. The building is beautifully maintained; it is clean and quiet.
Interior
Glowing with radiantly colored 15th century frescoes, the entry transports you into another time. You can enjoy these beautifully preserved murals up close from an antique settee.
The spacious living room has a 20th century flair with a sofa, side chairs, chaise longue, a handsome antique sideboard, fireplace and many pieces of art. The exceptional aesthetics of the apartment evidence harmony and a spirit of beauty that can be appreciated at every turn. The fireplace is non-working.
A dining table, where you will find your welcome basket of wine and a few essentials, seats four. You can also choose to dine on the terrace, a particular joy during warm weather. The terrace has a wrought iron table and chairs for four. It is right off the large kitchen where there is another table for casual meals. The kitchen is thoroughly modern and offers artistic elements to enjoy.
The terrace and living room overlook the inside of the block with its secluded gardens.
The study is another treasure with every wall and the ceiling covered with 18th century frescoes. Their beautiful clouds and cupids contrast with the vivid colors and themes of the entry frescoes. A leather sofa converts to a wide single bed. A full bath with shower adjoins the study. A flat-screen television has satellite reception for a few English language shows, a DVD pla
Tranquility suffuses the master bedroom with its warm yellow-gold walls and polished wood throughout. The decorating language is Japanese with a Italian King sized bed is on a wooden platform, so is a little lower that the usual. It has a heavy foam mattress. A glass walled room forms a temple to the bath. The toilet/WC is en-suite in a separate room with a door.
A sofa and large lounging pillows invite you to recharge in this magical room. The room faces the internal, quiet courtyard.
Tour
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Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking murals that greet you when you enter the Tesoro apartment.
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Details
Detailed Features for Italy Vacation Rental
Tesoro
Santa Croce, Florence
| Location | Santa Croce |
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| Sleeps | 2+1 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 bedroom with Italian king sized bed, sofa bed in study |
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| Bathrooms | 2 |
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| Floor | 1st European, 2nd American |
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| Elevator | Yes |
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| Accessible & Ample | Elevator is small. The master bed is low, not on the floor, but on a platform with a thick mattress, no box spring. |
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| Size | 1080 sq ft, 100 m2 |
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| Balconies, Terraces, Views | 100 square feet of terrace. Courtyard gardens and surrounding buildings. |
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| Hair Dryer | Yes |
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| Dining | Dining room with table for four. Terrace table seats four. Kitchen table seats 3. |
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| Kitchen Equipment | Full kitchen with 4 burner gas stove top, oven, large refrigerator with a freezer compartment, dishwasher. Drip & coffee pots, microwave, juicer. |
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| Laundry | Washer, Iron and ironing board |
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| Air Conditioning | Yes |
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| Heat | Yes |
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| Utilities | ba |
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| Transportation | Public transportation nearby |
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| Parking | Public garage on the other side of Piazza Santa Croce, about €25/day. |
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| Crib | No |
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| Neighborhood | Historic and lively Santa Croce neighborhood. |
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| Entertainment | Satellite TV received English language news stations, European DVD pla |
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| Telephone | Landline telephone, guest pays for calls |
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| Internet | High speed internet |
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| Linens | Included |
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| Pets | No |
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| Smoking | No |
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| Family Suitability | A small family, with a child over the age of 12 |
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| Cleaning | Final cleaning included, weekly cleaning with stays of 2+ weeks. |
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Dates-Rates
Availability and Pricing for Italy Vacation Rental
Tesoro
Santa Croce, Florence
Availability
| Available for bookings | Occupied/Not available | Reservation Pending |
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Price Information
7 nights | 6 nights | 5 nights | 4 weeks Nov 1 - March 31 |
€1750 | €1520 | €1290 | €3760 |
Stay Restrictions
5 night minimum booking period. 1 week minimum holiday weeks. The price includes booking fee, transaction fees, wire fees, keyholder fee, greeting fee, taxes, final cleaning and €30/week utilities, prorated for shorter stays.
The Tesoro apartment is a treasure of art and harmony in the historic center of Florence.
Reviews
Reviews and Customer Testimonials for Italy Vacation Rental
Tesoro
Santa Croce, Florence
Our Review
We love the Santa Croce area; there is so much to see and do every day and the large Piazza Santa Croce hosts frequent special events.
The terrace enhances your enjoyment of Florence.
It is hard to express how truly special this apartment is. It is filled with spectacular and unique art. But beyond the wonderful things to look at, there is a harmonious spirit that brings it all together.
Good karma.
Guest Book Testimonials
| We loved having breakfast or a snack on the outdoor terrace, overlooking the courtyard and garden. | Jun 2010 |
We had a wonderful time on our recent trip to Florence. The apartment (Tesoro) was great…no complaints. There were three of us, so it was very spacious. We loved having breakfast or a snack on the outdoor terrace, overlooking the courtyard and garden (we were blessed with fantastic weather, so we were able to take advantage of this outdoor space)…listening to the birds, and the sounds of the neighborhood. The best thing about the apartment, in our opinion, is the location. It is situated in a location that is within walking distance to so many sights and attractions. If you like to walk, you can get anywhere in Florence from this location. Also, the apartment’s owner was very gracious, warm and friendly when we met her upon our arrival and the day of our departure.
We found it very easy to find our way around the city, and were able to locate convenience/grocery stores, and great restaurants in the area. We tried to avoid anything that looked “touristy”, and that formula usually resulted in some great, authentic food with friendly service.
Florence is a city that everyone should visit!
We had a wonderful time on our recent trip to Florence. The apartment (Tesoro) was great…no complaints. There were three of us, so it was very spacious. We loved having breakfast or a snack on the outdoor terrace, overlooking the courtyard and garden (we were blessed with fantastic weather, so we were able to take advantage of this outdoor space)…listening to the birds, and the sounds of the neighborhood. The best thing about the apartment, in our opinion, is the location. It is situated in a location that is within walking distance to so many sights and attractions. If you like to walk, you can get anywhere in Florence from this location. Also, the apartment’s owner was very gracious, warm and friendly when we met her upon our arrival and the day of our departure. We found it very easy to find our way around the city, and were able to locate convenience/grocery stores, and great restaurants in the area. We tried to avoid anything that looked “touristy”, and that formula usually resulted in some great, authentic food with friendly service. Florence is a city that everyone should visit! |
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Steve Maguire, Winchester, MA |
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| Florence/Tesoro | Oct 2009 |
We loved the Tesoro apartment. It is big, beautiful and located in the perfect place. The Piazza Santa Croce is right out the door and it is central to everything. We walked everywhere. We especially enjoyed the welcome "treats" and having all of the books on Florence and Italy to read and reference. |
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Lynette & David, Pinehurst North Carolina |
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| Tesoro | Oct 2009 |
The apartment was very large and very nice. The Frescos on the wall were lovely. Our host was not available on the day we arrived so she sent a friend over until she could get there the next day. He did not fully explain how to operate everything and it wasn't until the next day when our host got there that we were able to operate all appliances. The location was WONDERFUL! Our only problem: When we entered the apartment, it was aparent that someone/many people had been smoking in that apartment. I'm sure it is a no smoking apartment and if one smoked you should have used the little balcony. However the smell was awful until we could get the windows open...every single time we came in the apartment. The smell went away eventually only to be battled the next time we closed all the windows and came back later. The apartment could also have used more lighting..it was quite dark in there at night..made reading difficult. Having said that...there were plenty of towels, the apartment was well stocked and TWO bathrooms was wonderful! [We are delighted to hear that the Davis' enjoyed the apartment and location but sorry to hear about the smoke smell. We assume that perhaps previous guests might have ignored the no-smoking policy which is hard to enforce if guests are not considerate. We will ask the owner to review the lighting and supplement it as needed. Lisa Italy Perfect] |
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Barbara, Houston |
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| Tesoro Apartment | Sep 2009 |
The Tesoro apartment in Florence was more than we imagined. We fell in love with it within the first day. It was beautifully appointed, very clean, organized, and well maintained. The location was wonderful. Close enough to heavy tourist areas but tucked away so that we had a private oasis. Also, our hostess, Elizabetta, was extremely kind and thoughtful, leaving us coffee, wine, snacks and other goodies in the kitchen. We rented from three different companies on our three-city tour, and in hindsight I wish we'd rented them all from Italy Perfect. The level of service was excellent overall. |
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Scott & Paul, Austin, TX |
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| The apartment was stunningly beautiful | Jul 2009 |
The apartment was stunningly beautiful and we showed it to all our fellow students [guest was taking a 3-week art class in Florence] who were so impressed with standard of artistic decoration as well as the level of comfort and the convenience of it. When I return to Florence with my husband I will certainly be asking you if I may book it again. |
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Kate Mills, Tasmania, Australia |
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Map, Distances and Weather for Italy Vacation Rental
Tesoro
Santa Croce, Florence
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