Casamanda Penthouse – A Light-Filled Florentine Gem with Panoramic Terrace

Casamanda Penthouse – A Light-Filled Florentine Gem with Panoramic Terrace

*A private 350 sq ft panoramic terrace
*Exclusive access to 4th floor by private lift
*Premier Central Location (10 minutes by foot from the train station & 10 minutes by foot from Ponte Vecchio)
*2 bedrooms (each bedroom with ensuite bathroom)
*Fully restyled and elegantly furnished
*Fully equipped, professional-grade kitchen
*Equipped with all the desired modern amenities and luxuries
*Spacious and bright living area with splendid views - for quality family time
*Air Conditioning throughout
*High Speed Wi-Fi
*Personalized check in - feel right at home from the start
*A provision of complimentary family wine from Chianti

Prime Location:
Explore Florence’s hidden gems all within easy walking distance:

Artisan shops (leather, jewelry, marbled paper, bespoke shoes)
Trendy restaurants & wine bars
Top-rated gelaterias & gourmet bistros
Museums, galleries & antique stores
Supermarkets and grocery stores
Charming trattorias and osterias

Traveling with children? Ask us about hands-on marbled paper workshops!

The Apartment:

Size: 1000 sqft
Sleeps: up to 4 guests
Floor: 4th - top floor (with elevator)

Features:

Large, light-filled living room / dining table (seats 6)
Spacious living room with comfy sofa for quality family time
Designer kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, stove
Separate laundry room with washer & dryer
Peaceful and panoramica private L - shaped terrace

Bedrooms:

Master bedroom – Double bed (160cm x 190cm)
Second bedroom – Double bed (160cm x 190cm)
Please note there are 15 steps to climb to reach this bedroom

Bathrooms:

1 bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet on the lower floor (ensuite)
1 bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet on the upper floor (ensuite)

Terrace:

The apartment’s most incredible feature is the spectacular L-shaped terrace (350 sq ft) that offers views over the Arno River and the famous Brancacci Chapel and the Church of Cestello with views that lead up to the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens. The terrace has decked flooring and is the perfect location for panoramic breakfasts, lunches, dinner parties, evening drinks and there is a space which can be used for outdoor pilates and yoga – or simply relaxing and basking in the glorious sunshine.

Additional Amenities:

Wi-Fi
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Smart TV (living room)
Quality linens & towels

Location: The apartment is located in neigborhood of Santa Maria Novella, on Borgo Ognissanti very close to Via dei Fossi (a road famous for antiquities and vintage stores) and also close to Via della Vigna Nuova and Via Tornabuoni, Florence’s elegant “haute-couture” shopping district. The apartment is a short walk from the main Santa Maria del Fiore “Duomo” Cathedral, a 15-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio and it is just across the street from the quaint district of the Oltrarno. There are an abundance of small local shops, caffes, trattorias and restaurants all within easy walking distance. The nearest supermarket is just 4 minutes away by foot on Via dei Fossi.

Other things to note
There is no door between the main bedroom on the lower floor and the kitchen/living room. The lower floor is open plan.

There is a fire extinguisher, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector in the apartment.

Additional Amenities:
- WI-Fi throughout
- A/C (Air Conditioning throughout)
- Smart TV (living room and bedrooms)
- Quality linens & towels

This apartment is your own private sanctuary — a comfortable, secure space where you can truly feel at home. Enjoy complete privacy and make yourself comfortable, just as you would in your own home.

Your reservation includes:

* Final cleaning
* All linens & towels:
Linens: 1 set of linens per bed
Towels: 3 towels per person: small towel, hand towel, bath towel
* Welcome kitchen amenities (coffee pods, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, paper napkins, kitchen roll, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets
* Welcome toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, lotion, soap)
*Bathrooms: mini toiletries including shower gel, shampoo, soap, body lotion, toilet tissue and a hairdryer (in each main bathroom), 2 rolls of toilet paper
*Laundry: washing machine pods
*General: plug in mosquito repellent, umbrellas
* Digital Handbook: you’ll receive a digital guide before arrival with handy information on how to access the apartment, local recommendations, tips for exploring Florence & Tuscany and much more!

Please remember to bring your own cables, chargers, and electrical adaptors for the European-style plug/socket.

This is of course a self-catering apartment and guests are reminded that they can purchase items to last the full length of their stay directly at the local stores or supermarkets close by, some of which do not close until 9-10pm most evenings.

Our Complete Portfolio of Apartments in Florence:

Two Bedroom (Sleeps 4)
Altana Visconti: https://www.vrbo.com/296168
Casamanda: https://www.vrbo.com/3417330
Lungarno Guicciardini: https://www.vrbo.com/4187633
Unicko: https://www.vrbo.com/1751776
Medici Historical Home: https://www.vrbo.com/5171649

Three Bedroom (Sleeps 6):
Oltrarno VM48: https://www.vrbo.com/3650679
G9 Vasari View: https://www.vrbo.com/3732913
Ponte Vecchio Panorama: https://www.vrbo.com/4418765

Four Bedroom (Sleeps 8 + 12)
Palazzo Tintori Garden: https://www.vrbo.com/3434092
Piazza Pitti 22: https://www.vrbo.com/504410

Five Bedroom (Sleeps 10 + 2)
Santa Croce Historical Home: https://www.vrbo.com/4921682

Local Experiences to enhance your stay:

Discover the experiences in Florence and let inspiration guide you!

✔ VIP Wine Tours at the Family Winery in Chianti (Fattoria Montecchio)
✔ Authentic Truffle Hunting in the Tuscan hills near San Miniato
✔ Fully personalized guided city tours (also tailored for kids!)
✔ Personalized in-home massages
✔ Private Perfume Experience
✔ Art & History Classes
✔ Private Italian Language Tuition

Travelling with Infants? Let us know in advance if you need:

- Baby Cot
- Highchair
- Stroller
- A babysitting service

Please note that each item is €70/week and there is a one-time delivery fee for the order of €20.

Grocery Delivery: Want to arrive to a stocked kitchen? We offer a pre-arrival grocery service. Minimum charge: €30–50 + grocery costs

Guests are advised that the bathroom supplies and changes of linens/towels are only replenished complimentary if you book for 8 nights or more.

Maid Service: Extra cleaning / Linen Change is available upon request:

Cleaning: €25/hr (min 4 hrs)
Full linen change: €25/bedroom & €25/bathroom

Remember that we offer you a complimentary 3 hour maid service and linen change every 8 nights

How to Check In:

✔ Please provide your arrival time in Florence, including flight or train details.
✔ Standard check-in is from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with a supplement for arriving later than 7:30PM or delaying the agreed Check In time.
✔ Luggage drop off is available if you arrive before 4:00PM
✔ We will reconfirm a check-in time based on our availability.
✔ Our check-in ambassador will personally welcome you at the apartment entrance.

Arriving in Florence:
Florence is well connected to all major cities in Italy (Rome, Milan, Naples and Venice) by extensive, well maintained motorways and efficient and fast train connections. However, if you are travelling with young children or have lots of luggage or wish for a stress-free experience, we recommend booking a private car with driver service. The apartment is a short taxi ride from the Florence train station Santa Maria Novella and Florence Airport.

Travelling by train: We recommend consulting www.trenitalia.com

Private Car Service with English Speaking Driver (available throughout Tuscany and beyond). Hire in Italy is a local limo company that can organise all your transport requirements. Explore the options and take advantage of sightseeing en route during your arrival transfer! An extra benefit that is not possible by train. Whether you need a simple transfer service or you are looking to discover the hidden gems of Tuscany, please contact Hire in Italy for a quote with the code FLH.

Parking in Florence:
Florence’s historical centre is a Restricted Traffic Zone so if you are planning to arrive by car please let us know in advance so that we can recommend a parking area that is only a 5 minute walk from the apartment.

General note about Florence:

Florence in recent years has seen a significant increase in second-home owners and foreign buyers purchasing apartments to list as rental properties. Many of these apartments are also in very poor condition—often dating back to the 1970s and 1980s—and these older styles are generally not suitable for modern short-term rentals without significant renovation. This ultimately means that renovations and construction work are ongoing throughout the city and owners carrying out said works are under no obligation to inform other residents in the building, nor to provide details on the duration of the works or when the noisiest phases will occur. Florence city council allows construction and building work to take place Monday-Sunday, 8am to 8pm. It is an ongoing challenge when construction work takes place in a building where we own a luxury apartment and we apologise in advance if this happens during your stay. We will continue to strive to do our utmost to assist our clients if renovation construction work is taking place in the building where you are staying but unfortunately we cannot promise to know about said work prior to your arrival for the reasons stated above. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note that unfortunately due to the type of kitchen/table we are unable to offer cooking classes at this specific apartment.