Italy Perfect Guest Reviews
Look at what Italy Perfect guests are saying about us. From our villas and apartments to personalized services and our warm welcome, we're proud to share reviews from thousands of our guests.
Look at what Italy Perfect guests are saying about us. From our villas and apartments to personalized services and our warm welcome, we're proud to share reviews from thousands of our guests.
"We spent one week at Memoria and thought it was wonderful. We have 3 older teenagers and there was more than enough room for everyone. The apartment was very well appointed, and had all the staples and kitchen implements we needed. It provided a wonderful opportunity to have a lighter breakfast and lunch if we wanted. All appliances were excellent, the kids loved the high speed internet, and in August, the air conditioning was a welcome feature. It was a perfect location for everything--restaurants, night life, Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace and all the Florence attractions. We frequented the local grocery store daily and picked up great fruits and breads. An absolutely perfect location and superior accommodation."
Family of 5
"What a wonderful place to stay in Florence!! The friendly greeters, Miki and Franco, were so welcoming and helped us get a feel for the city and the apartment. The apartment itself is surprisingly spacious for a studio apartment, and it had everything we needed, from pots and pans to internet access to a laundry closet down the hall. The furniture is really space-efficient, and all of the cabinets and the whole kitchen unit have sliding doors. It gave us some great ideas for furnishing our new apartment back home. There's a great modern bathroom and beautiful paintings as well. The location is absolutely amazing--it's in a beautiful area near some great cafes and restaurants (not to mention the shopping!) We loved walking to the market everyday to pick out food to make for dinner--such a great way to really experience Italian food."
Will & Maya
"Our Florence stay was a graduation present for our grandson. The Benozzo apartment suited us very well, good location right in the heart of things but the apartment itself is blissfully quiet. Thank you as well for your good restaurant advice."
John and June
"Our stay at the Giotto apartment was the final stop in a month long journey throughout Italy. We were very happy with the accommodations, clean and comfortable and enjoyed the lively piazza at night. This location is great if you want to be in the center of the action, but be prepared for activity in the piazza that can be noisy during popular tourist season. We loved all the useful information that Italy Perfect provided in advance of our trip and their honest and detailed descriptions of the apartment. Thank you Lisa and Pat!"
Iloveflorence
"Overall, how did you find your accommodations? One of the perils of getting older is how cynical we can become and an expectation that brochures give a false impression. We were blown away - the apartment was everything and so much more than we expected. The highlight is the totally private terrace with beautiful terra-cotta planters filled with flowers, orange trees etc with comfortable seating and dining table. The apartment is filled with antiques and feels and indeed is a real home from home in the middle of Rome What did you think about the location and the surrounding area? Perfect location minutes away from Piazza del Popolo in a small quiet street linking Via del Corsa and Barbuino giving immediate access to shops, restaurants and quaint streets like Margutta filled with artists and craft Any tips for future guests including nearby sites, restaurants or shops? Pat provided us with a very comprehensive list of suggestions but in reality most of Rome attractions are within walking distance. As for restaurants our undoubted favorite was Gusto and the rudest to avoid Alfredo! Would you recommend Italy Perfect to a friend? Yes, 100%, yes. Italy Perfect was everything you could hope for. The arrangements all worked smoothly from arrival to departure. The handbooks and suggestions were a brilliant addition. Not only would I recommend Italy perfect to a friend - we have already done so!"
Bryan Key West
"Tesoro was everything advertised and more. The pictures do not compare to the real thing. There is plenty of room and the terace is great for breakfast and dinner. Tesoro is located steps from Santa Croce and the tourist information office is next door! It is a leisurely twenty minute walk to the railroad station. On that walk you pass all the main sites in Florence. Santa Croce piazza is where hundreds of people gather in the evening to socialize and eat their gelatto. Any restaurant we ate in was good, but with Tesoro and all the food markets available we cooked in most nights. "A little pasta,some fruit,cheese,bread and wine." Tesoro and Florence were a perfect Italian vacation."
Paul Abbey
"We could not have chosen a better place to see Florence with our children and grand-children. The apartment was spacious, elegant, and very well situated. Our unit was internal, which may have accounted for it being so quiet even though we were by a busy square. It overlooked several courtyards, creating a pleasant environment. We went out to buy croissants every morning in several nearby bakeries and brought them back. What a treat. The local manager was very helpful, as was the general information provided to us ahead of the trip by Italy perfect. Highly recommended."
Ricardo Levy
"We had a very relaxing week in our enormous apartment which we enjoyed immensely. Highlights were the pool, the peace, and several beautiful meals at local restaurants well off the beaten track which we would never have found without the advice and help from the wonderful staff."
Gregory Ward
"I cannot begin to describe how absolutely perfect this apartment was -- I have already asked to reserve it for when my daughter spends a college semester in Florence, which won't be for 8 years. It was stunningly spacious for and Italian apartment, the view from the terrace was incredible, and the location made for easy travel anywhere because you couldn't get lost getting home since you are sitting on top of the Ponte Vecchio. I really wish we could have stayed longer! The ice cream shop outside the door to the left is wonderful, the grocery store across the bridge to the left is amazingly abundant (get the mortadella and the burrata, please!), and food in Florence beat anything we had anywhere else in Italy. We liked Due Sorelle (a little higher end) and loved Osteria al Cinghiale Biancho. Note to visitors to outdoor restaurants because we saw a lot of people do this -- please do not walk in and just sit down at a random outside table, the waitstaff HATES that and will show you just how much in their own special way. Final note, the Uffizi now offers a membership called Amici degli Uffizi which is invaluable. You get to walk into the office, pick up a darling membership card with your name on it and then go right to the front of the entrance line, which on our day looked to be over two hours waiting. It also affords you the same opportunity at Accademia, just you go to the reservations line and wait for a short while there, which again saved us about an hour in waiting. If you add up the cost of the membership against your entry fees you are ahead of the game, both financially and timewise. Overall, an amazing trip, cannot wait to return."
Kim Mendonsa
"Our parents were married in Florence 40 years ago so we had a wonderful family trip to celebrate their anniversary with them. We will remember much love, laughter and family togetherness at the Medici apartment. It was the perfect way for our family to enjoy being together and we could all go out and explore the city each day on our own if we chose or as a family. This was just what we needed. Thanks for everything."
R. Ricci
"The location of this apt. is perfect. You are walking distance to everything. The greeters are thorough and thoughtful. We loved the "community" computer area. Very useful as we didn't pack a printer! The apt. was lovely. The air conditioner worked great. The only change would be to put the refrigerator closer to the "kitchen" area. Even a smaller frig/freezer or better yet move the kitchen cabinet w/sink...to the back room where frig is and swap out the closet, put that in Livining room. Make it part of the room. We loved this apt. besides that. The apt. had lots of thoughtful touches. We can't wait to visit another Italy Perfect site again!"
Dani Kelmar
"This was an excellent property especially for a long term rental. Excellent not only in the apartment's appointments but location as well. With approximately 1,200 square feet, two separate bedrooms, a separate dining room with a sofa/bed couch for additional sleeping, a lovely light filled living room with veranda (overlooking the Ponte Vecchio, Vasari corridor and the Arno River with views to Pizzale Michelangelo), full sized kitchen with all of the modern appliances, and, BONUS, a separate laundry room. Oh, and I forgot to mention two separate bathrooms. While this location could be a little noisy on Friday and Saturday nights, the double walled windows and door kept out most of it, and the AC units in each room were really appreciated and provided great relief from the heat and humidity. Even if the day was warm, with the location on the river and the cross ventilation, there was always a breeze in the apartment. Back to location, excellent for walking to all of the sights. Heck, the Ufizzi was right next door, the Pitti Palace just over the bridge, the Piazza Della Signoria was right around the block, as was the Straw Market, the Piazza Republica and of course, the Duomo, Baptistry and Bell Tower. Our local rental agent, Francesca, was most helpful and available if we needed anything. And, we enjoyed the weekly cleaning service provided so that made us feel more like we were on vacation. The Conad grocery store is conveniently located right across the bridge and has a wonderful bakery and deli section with ready made items - quick and tasty. I have to say my experience renting with Italy Perfect receives an A+ grade. I found Pat and Lisa to be very responsive and helpful, and totally prepared us for just about any and all concerns including using/renting a phone in Italy, best way to obtain Euors (ATM), etc., etc. If I have a future opportunity, I would most certainly select and recommend Italy Perfect to all my friends."
Marilyn Livingston
"Our accomodations were very good; in good condition and as reflected on the internet. The location was outstanding and in close proximity to San Marco. I would recommend Italy Perfect to a friend. One suggestion is to change the directions of how to get there. [IP: done]"
M. Messina
"The apartment is beautiful, both spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed the time we spent in the apartment. We would stay in the apartment again but not in June. The Piazza Santa Croce is the venue for evening music concerts and the Calcio Storico in June. The concerts included a rock opera and rock concerts, all highly amplified. High bleachers for seating fill almost the entire Piazza during June and the normal crowds of tourists seem worse because they have less room. We would have appreciated being advised about the use of the Piazza for events in June. It is better to know what to anticipate than to be unpleasantly surprised. Our apartment was in the back so the noise was not too bad if the windows were closed. We met guests staying in the front apartments who were extremely unhappy with the noise."
Paula
"The Memoria in Florence was an incredible apartment and we so enjoyed staying there. The accommodations were clean, beautifully decorated,smelled nice, lots of room, and the view was spectacular. We really enjoyed our stay and didn't want it to come to an end. We definitely would like to stay there again."
Marcia M.
"This was our fourth trip to Florence. First time for our grandchildren who loved running around in Piazza Santa Croce in the evening after dinner, ice cream cone in hand. Apartment suited our extended family very well, the living room is large and was our gathering spot each day to relax, chat and plan where to go to dinner. Many good restaurants nearby made it easy! We are already planning a return stay at the Donatello apartment."
Harold M.
"This is a wonderful apartment -- all amenities (AC, elevator, well equipped kitchen, great sky-lighted bathroom w. shower) and lots of storage space. Airy and quiet, except for the delightful sounds of boat traffic below -- tourist-filled gondolas, water taxis, all kinds of big, sturdy working boats, boats that deliver food and building supplies, and even recycling boats, each with its own distinctive sound. The glorious roof deck has a shade cover for sunny mornings and afternoons, and the evenings up there are magical. Church bells, breezes, soaring birds, the domes of San Marco. Enjoy!"
Alice F
"The apartment was the best place we stayed on our entire trip. It was lovely. Thanks for all your assistance in making this a very memorable trip."
Debbie. F.
"We obviously like this location because it is the second time we have rented here. Miki and Franco are very accommodating, friendly and helpful. I strongly suggest the visitor brush up on their Italian because it is helpful when meeting Miki and Franco and helpful in general. The apartment was very clean and cute and the location is central to most of the major attractions. Although it is very close to the train station, you would not know it because the surrounding area is very upscale with the convenience of restaurants, food stores and shops nearby. I would strongly recommend this apartment and Italy Perfect. One more thing I will mention is that while we like to think that we are immersing ourselves in the Italian culture by renting an apartment, the reality is that it is easier dealing with an American related agency and Lisa Byrne is very professional with great follow through on requests and information."
Constance
"The best part about a perfectly wonderful two weeks in Florence in May, staying in the beautiful Miravista, was that there were absolutely no surprises. And by that I mean...of the kind no one wants. I want to be surprised by many things when traveling, but I do not want to be surprised by what I see when I walk thru the door of a rented apartment. And Miravista was exactly as advertised, photographed and described. And just as delightful! We loved the Santa Croce area, our little terrace, the sounds of the Piazza, the bells ringing, an impromptu choir singing on the steps of the church one night. And the views out the windows in the back of the apartment were just as magical. I could not have improved upon a thing. Italy Perfect gets my fullest recommendation. You are in excellent hands with the Byrnes."
M. Atwood
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Strozzi apartment in Florence. The owners were very kind and patient. We really appreciated them taking the time to show us how to use the appliances, open and lock the windows, doors etc. The location was fantastic for several reasons. We were very close to the train station, excellent restaurants and key attractions. We really appreciated that our apartment was on the inside of the building as this made it quiet. My only concern was the kitchen facilities. There was no real kitchen area. The fridge was located in a different area. The stove top, microwave and sink were located in a dining room cabinet. The stove top elements did not work efficiently and consequently we could not use them. We appreciated the detailed information that Italy Perfect provided us with. It was great to have not only information about Italy but also our specific apt. and neighborhood. One small note is that the David's tea place has relocated to another street in the area. It is fabulous by the way! We would definitely recommend Italy Perfect to friends and have already done so."
Sharon and Mark