10% off for stays of 5+ nights during March, April 2010. Applies to new bookings taken from Feb 27 2010.

Two medieval towers rise up next door, relics of a bygone era, and are still inhabited today. This area was heavily bombed in World War II but fortunately the Ponte Vecchio was spared, along with a few ancient buildings in this special part of Florence. The building where the Jacopo apartment is located is a survivor, dating back to the 15th century. Many small artisan craft workshops can be found as you wander the streets: leather craft shops, jewelry makers, furniture workrooms, upholsterers, bespoke shoe craftsmen, picture framers and the other fine Florentine arts. Many of the Italian students you see in the area are studying the fine arts, learning paintings and antique restoration techniques, studying jewelry making and can often be seen apprenticing under seasoned masters at the small craft workrooms tucked in along the streets of Florence's Oltrarno area.

The Oltrarno area of Florence has a special village-like atmosphere. Winding streets, fewer crowds, yet only steps across the famed Ponte Vecchio footbridge which takes you across in five minutes to the very center of the city.

Take a video walk thru of the Jacopo apartment here.

 

Located on a very small street that is in the limited traffic zone of Florence, closed to through traffic except local residents and delivery vehicles. The neighborhood is very convenient since it is such an easy walk to the sites, restaurants and cafes. Only a two minute walk to Piazza Santo Spirito where you can enjoy the many good restaurants and morning fresh produce vendor's stalls. Nearby is the Ponte Vecchio where you'll also find several good cafes clustered in the neighborhood areas at either end. A favorite neighborhood gelateria, La Carrozza, is a few minutes walk away.

Next door are the prominent Torri dei Barbadori, the towers of the feudal Barbadori family which captures the visitors attention. These towers, and the few other 11th and 12th century towers still standing in the city, are much beloved by locals. A small grocery store is situated just half block from the apartment, so convenient! Just a block away is Borgo San Jacopo, for which the apartment is named, the oldest street on the Oltrarno side of Florence. This area was rebuilt after World War II which accounts for many of the buildings which date to the 1950's in the neighborhood. Tucked away within a block or two are several of our favorite Florence restaurants.

Just one block away is the Arno river where you can enjoy picture postcard views of the river and Florentine hills.

The building dates to the 15th century on a small street. The building is three stories high has only two or three apartments per floor.

The apartment is lofted style with the open bedroom overlooking the living room. It has a generously sized pleasant eat-in kitchen. Fully up-to-date it has handsome Tuscan-style cabinetry, an attractive round dining table.

Once in the living room the dramatically high ceilings open up to the original antique beams above. A high quality comfortable sofa is next to the two windows that overlook the narrow street below. The living room has a ottoman that opens up to become a twin bed perfect for a child or extra guest. A writing table tucked under the stairs that lead up to the sleeping loft provides a work place if you bring along a laptop. There is a wireless internet.

Up twelve steps to the sleeping loft with queen size bed and bathroom. There is generous wall-to-wall closet space and good bedside lighting for reading at night. A pretty Florentine hand-painted dresser provides even more clothing storage space.

The tiled bathroom has a fully enclosed shower, sink, bidet and toilet.

Location	Ponte Vecchio

Sleeps	2 + 1

Bedrooms	1 bedroom with queen size bed

Bathrooms	1 with fully enclosed shower

Floor	1st European, 2nd American

Elevator	No. 26 steps from street entrance to apartment front door. 12 steps from living room to bedroom upstairs.

Size	450 sq ft, 42 m2

Hair Dryer	Yes

Dining	Kitchen table seats 4

Kitchen Equipment	Full refrigerator with separate freezer section, 4 burner gas stove, dishwasher toaster, drip & espresso coffee pots

Laundry	Washing machine, iron & ironing board

Air Conditioning	Yes

Heat	Yes

Utilities	Utilities included up to a generous 15 Kwh/day

Transportation	Public transportation nearby

Parking	No. Automobile not recommended.

Crib	Yes, with advance arrangement. €30/week of portion thereof.

Neighborhood	Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno area of Florence. Easy walk to all major sites.

Entertainment	TV in living room receives local channels, multistandard DVD player

Telephone	No

Internet	WiFi internet

Linens	Included

Pets	No

Smoking	No

Family Suitability	Yes

Cleaning	Final cleaning included

High Season

1-3 people 7 nights €830, 6 nights €755, 5 nights €680, 3 or 4 nights €605. €2656/4 weeks.

Low Season
1-3 people 7 nights €725, 6 nights €660, 5 nights €595, 3 or 4 nights €530. €2320/4 weeks.

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

 

 

The Oltrarno area of Florence has a special village-like atmosphere. Winding streets, fewer crowds, yet only steps across the famed Ponte Vecchio footbridge which takes you across in five minutes to the very center of the city.

Take a video walk thru of the Jacopo apartment here.