"The apartment at Santa Croce surpassed our expectations---The square provided a wonderful setting to enjoy the beauty and energy of Florence--the staff in the building provided superior service---The apartment was very comfortable but the elevator was quite small---Having windows above the square provided an outstanding way to see and hear all activity---Having windows look out on the square is a "must.""
The Stone Family
"Wonderful visit to Florence in April, made all the more enjoyable by the owners who were extremely helpful and kind. The location was perfect; within walking distance to all the museums and art galleries, shopping and restaurants,with a bakery next door and a deli just down the street. Highly recommended."
Bob & Myrna
"As two sisters who travel everywhere we felt Casetta Bonsi was perfect for us. The location was in the best area being only five minutes to Ponte Vecchio and only half and hour to saunter to the train station. Maurizio and Gabriella were wonderful hosts who welcomed us with a package of fresh fruit,wine,pastry and fresh flowers. Maurizio gave us information about the local area and suggested the nearby travel agent instead of queueing at the station to book our train tickets for our onward journey. This was so easy to do for only a 2 euro fee. We bought our groceries and some ready to eat meals at the S&D supermarket at the bottom of our street. The restaurant Alfredo over the Arno had a wonderful view of Ponte Vecchio and we only had to walk up the hill to our home afterwards. We would certainly recommend Italy Perfect to anyone thinking of visiting Florence and would love to stay in Casetta Bonsi again."
Helen and Judith
"Casetta Bonsi was wonderful and Maurizio and his wife very engaging and proud to offer their property and services to us and others."
G&G
"Paola met us at the water bus stop and showed us how to get to the apt. We were happy about that since venice can be a little difficult to navigate. The apt. was very clean and as pictured in the ad. Perfect location, short walk to San Marco square and meet points for tours. Yet, off the beaten path to avoid the noise from the square. We found some very nice small neighborhood restaurants and shops. The apt. was perfect for my husband and I but could accommodate 4 people if you don't mind sharing a bathroom.The patio overlooking the canal was very nice and we enjoyed sitting on it with a glass of wine. I highly recommend the apt. and Italy Perfect. They were very easy to work with and provided a great deal of information about the area, which was helpful."
Marilyn
"The accommodations were perfect and exactly as outlined and presented. I knew the location was perfect and it really was fantastic - views, convenience. The owner was more than helpful - with a list of her preferred restaurants and their attributes - perfecto! We used your recommendations for transportation services for getting everyone to and from the airport and also for a day trip to Pompei where Stefano also arranged for a great guide. Christina your recommended guide for the Vatican was exceptional - actually our 11 year old grandson said she was #1 on his highlights of the trip."
John
"The apartment was in a central location and was very clean and accomodating. The greeters were most pleasant and very helpful. Will definitely consider this property upon our next visit. Thank you!!"
Lori
"The Paolina apartment was exactly as described on the website. Affordable, clean and conveniently located. We enjoyed our stay immensely."
Tammy L.
"I spent hours looking over multiple website reviews for multiple company's when we were looking for an apartment in Florence.Knowing you can't please every one all of the time I finally settled on Italy Perfect as they came closest. I was not disappointed. The apartment was as advertised. The local greeter/manager was wonderful and helpful. Italy perfect provided a host of information ahead of time that was very useful. The restaurants suggested were amazing, although it is hard to find bad food in Florence. The Piazza St. Croce. Was a wonderful location. I had been to Florence before but we had missed this gem of a place. It was great. We ate out most nights but one night went to a local market and cooked a huge dinner at home. We had everything we needed. It was worth the effort spending all that time on the Internet to find this group. They responded to email promptly at all timesSome of the other groups I queried took days to get back to me. In summary, we had an amazing time and could not have had a better experience. I will use this company again."
Peggy
"We enjoyed our stay in Florence and in Prisco apartment. We had an excellent stay. The location was perfect for walking to every thing. Franco and Miki are wonderful hosts, very attentive to the needs of their guests. The apartment was very attractive, and fully equipped, lovely furnishings. The kitchen could use a good omelette pan.The location is ideal. Nothing is too far away. It is close to SITA bus station and main railway station making out of town day trip travel very easy. The butcher, a bakery, sausage and cheese shops are on the same street. A vegetable market is on a next street. One can never forget Rosticceria for freshly roasted chicken, meat and vegetables when one did not want to cook or go out to restaurant. We made evening dinners from pre-prepared ingredients that were every bit as good as any restaurant meal. We enjoyed shopping for fresh pasta, marinated vegetables, fresh vegetables,meat etc. at the Central Market which is very close. We really enjoyed shopping in Oltrano side just off the bridge for fresh vegetables, fresh eggs and biscotti next door to vegetable market. One can not forget Conad off Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Oltrano for dairy products and day to day groceries etc. The two restaurants next to the building are also good as also Cavalli's across the street. One really enjoys various window displays as you walk by the very upmarket stores in the immediate neighbour hood. The apartment was spacious. The bed room was really noise free when the door was closed to the living room. The kitchen, dining and living room area had three large windows bringing in hustle and bustle of the street and lot of day light as well"
Usha
"Four of us (my wife, son, his wife, and I) spent a week in Florence in mid-February. Our visit was immeasurably enhanced by our renting "Vespucci." We found the apartment spacious, clean, and possessing of all the conveniences we needed, including a great kitchen and internet. The location was perfect for us--just a block from the arno and a 15-minute walk to the historic center of town. Moreover, the owners live on the same floor and were there to answer any questions we had. Not only will I certainly recommend the apartment to friends and family, but my wife and I will certainly stay there again when we return to beautiful Firenze."
Gerry and Anne
"I have rented Eurpean holiday apartments on numerous occasions. Not only is this apartment well-equipped, charming, and perfectly located, but the hosts are friendly, delightful, and efficient. And full-marks to Italy Perfect for providing a fine list of suggested restaurants."
Craig
"We thought we would never find an affordable apartment for six week stay in Rome but finally we found Paolina! It was quite inexpensive for such a good area and so convenient to shops, metro, restaurants. It was well maintained. It is quite small but we were very happy with it for our Rome experience. Thank you Italy Perfect for your courteous service. Antoine & Noelle"
Antoine
"Casetta Bonsi was perfect for our week stay in Florence. We are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers. Even though it is cozy for 4, it worked out well. The sleeping option is great - the sofa turns into two separate single beds, easy to arrange, easy to put away. The owner, Maurizio, was extremely gracious and gave us a thorough tour of the house. The welcome gift of wine, fruit, goodies and flowers was greatly appreciated after a day of travel. Their info list has great suggestions. The high-end market is only 5 minutes away. There's an ATM just down the hill. We always ate breakfast at the house and even cooked a few dinners. We found the kitchen fully-stocked and extremely clean. Everything was extremely clean and welcoming. Casetta is up a steep hill - not appropriate for all, but great for keeping down the crowds and for working off the gelato. The location couldn't be better. We loved wandering the Oltrarno neighborhood. Great sites, craftsmen stores, window shopping with not so many tourists. Fabulous gelato and restaurants near by. We especially enjoyed La Casalinga and Il Cantinone (you need reservations). Golden View Open Bar, just down the hill, is more expensive but has great food, amazing views (reserve a window table for a view of the Arno and Ponte Vecchio) and jazz most nights in one of the dining rooms. Don't miss the Brancacci Chapel with Masaccio's frecoes (reservations required). The church is also interesting with fabulous perspective art. We found the Florence Card invaluable to avoid lines and to save money. There's the added benefit that we went into some sites for a quick visit that we would have skipped had they not been free. Italy Perfect was amazing. Lisa helped me select Casetta and gave me loads of useful suggestions. The materials Italy Perfect sends after you reserve with them are thorough and very practical (using a phone, what to expect). Casetta Bonsi is a great house in the perfect location. We highly recommend staying in Casetta Bonsi - near all the sites, but in a "real" neighborhood in a real house."
Edie
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After a frenetic - but fabulous - week in Rome, it was marvelous to relax our pace just a bit and enjoy five beautiful days in Florence. Our apartment was modern and huge by European standards, immaculate, with very comfortable beds and sofas and a well appointed and easy to use kitchen. The bathrooms were so nice and roomy. The apartment is located in a limited traffic zone, so it was very quiet. There is a small cafe/bakery immediately across the street (very nice selection of pastries) and a grocery store and several good restaurants in the surrounding blocks. October is still a popular tourist time, but the crowds were manageable and we felt very safe, day and night. On our arrival we were met by our greeter who not only has lived in the city for over twenty years, but also lives across the hall, so she was very knowledgeable and accessible all during our stay. Our sightseeing days usually began with a walk along the serene Arno River. It was very easy then to walk to the main tourist attractions and they are fantastic: the Duomo, Uffizi Museum, Academia (you must see David!) and the Ponte Vecchio. Prior reservations are strongly suggested for Uffizi and Academia. Florence is a beautiful city and this apartment was a wonderful "home" away from home.
"M, M & J
"This was our second time staying in stay at Serenata and we loved it, the rooftop terrace is the best. the apartment was great as expected and Paola goes above and beyond her call of duty. Venice is a very special place for us as is the apartment. We'll be back..."
Mark & Frances
"I want to tell you how much we enjoyed our rental in December! The Zegno apartment was exactly as described by you, and we especially enjoyed the amount of light provided by the big windows in the living room and the view down the streets with their gorgeous decorations for Christmas. It is also lovely that the area is mostly pedestrian-only, which makes it nice and quiet. We walked all over Rome, but also enjoyed the proximity of taxi stands ... not always so easy to hail a taxi on the streets, and this was very handy at times. Stefano's transfer service was ontime and reliable ... a good recommendation. The housekeeper was never intrusive, and solved a hot water problem while we were out without any inconvenience to us. I rent homes all over the world, and have never been provided such comprehensive information on restaurants, etc., as you provided. Bravo! In short, we have nothing to criticize whatsoever .... it was a delightful experience and I have no hesitation to recommend you to my friends. Thanks SO much, and we wish you a happy and prosperous New Year! I look forward to dealing with you again sometime soon ....."
Pat
"We have rented many apartments in Florence. The Strozzi apartment is outstanding for 3 features 1) location 2) price and 3) management. The apartment is very comfortable and was exactly what we expected.. We will stay there again."
Paul and Deb
"We stayed in Florence in November 2012, and rented Casseta Bonsi. We arrived by train from Sorrento. We got a cab from the train station, just a short ride to the apartment. The owner was great and showed us around. It was nice to be able to spread out and overall the apartment was quiet, except there were some ladies at an adjacent apartment that were quite loud into the night. But that is not the fault of Casseta Bonsi.There is a sweet little terrace but we spent 95% of our time outside of the apartment we never used it. The shower was a bit tricky, I found myself fiddling with the water temp quite a bit even though we followed the directions of the owner precisely. The owners left us a nice bottle of wine and pastries, as well as flowers in the rooms. Very nice. Dined at a restaurant called Open Bar (right around the corner) and it was delicious. A super short walk to the Ponte Vecchio and over the river to other sights. Would stay in that location again for sure. Italy Perfect was very thorough and helpful with all my questions, I would definitely book with them again."
Wendy
"On the whole the apartment, surrounding area and in general the experience was a very good one and I would recommend Italy perfect – thanks for all your help."
Marty
"This is our second time staying here, and we loved it, can't wait to return. We were greeted warmly, and they helped us with reservations at a winery and dinner, and we're always available to help. The rooms were comfortable, quiet and clean."
Kristin Day