THE KITCHEN: The kitchen is well-equipped: The cabinets contain plates, glasses, cups, pots, and cutlery. There is an induction cooktop, an oven, a large refrigerator and freezer, a dishwasher, and a double sink with
Historic Centre of Florence
THE KITCHEN: The kitchen is well-equipped: The cabinets contain plates, glasses, cups, pots, and cutlery. There is an induction cooktop, an oven, a large refrigerator and freezer, a dishwasher, and a double sink with
Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nelson Mandela Forum or Coverciano.
Is CHARMING HIDEAWAY IN FLORENCE OLD TOWN pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at CHARMING HIDEAWAY IN FLORENCE OLD TOWN?
As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CHARMING HIDEAWAY IN FLORENCE OLD TOWN on 1 November 2027 start from NZ$729, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at CHARMING HIDEAWAY IN FLORENCE OLD TOWN?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at CHARMING HIDEAWAY IN FLORENCE OLD TOWN?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at CHARMING HIDEAWAY IN FLORENCE OLD TOWN?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is CHARMING HIDEAWAY IN FLORENCE OLD TOWN located?
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Arno River, Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace. Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 20 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Artfully decorated, excellent location, able to walk everywhere 20 minutes or less. Clean n comfortable beds with good showers with well stocked kitchen
Amazing stay! Beautiful, character filled accommodations, very comfortable, and in a great location. Easy check in & checkout. Great communication. Perfect for our family vacation.
The host, Marie, was very helpful and professional before and during our stay. Always very helpful. The location is great and the ambience fits the Florence scene really well. Would definitely stay again.
The apartment is absolutely charming.Great location, nice amenities and a very sophisticated vibe. There is a lovely bakery just around the corner with delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The description is very accurate in terms of the hill and the stairs. I stayed with my 2 sons and husband and we all enjoyed it
Lovely property, comfortable beds and very clean. It was in a great location, about a 20 minute walk to the duomo and to the train station. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you
Amazing! Everything from the check in process, to communication - property was easy to find and close to great spots for dining, shopping and fully experiencing the vibe of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Thks Kevin. You are welcome back anytime ! It was a pleasure having you here.
Home decor was so beautiful! Place was clean and a short walk to all the florence tourist spots! Owner was very kind and told us which buses to take to get to the apartment!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2023
Thks Tricia you were great guests!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jean Marie M.
24 July 2017
Lovely apartment on a quiet street 2 mins walk from the heart of Pointe Vecchio.
The owner Marie is lovely and attentive. One of the most charming places I've rented. I am a frequent traveler. Eclectic w/ modern amenities. It felt like home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks Jean Marie, you were perfect guests. Welcome back any time! Marie
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
barbara s.
27 May 2019
Wonderful
Clean, comfortable, great location on the less busy and touristed side of the river. Remember there is a climb up the hill to get to the door, and some stairs, but this is very manageable for most people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Hello Barbara,
I am just seeing your review and the result is very bad as you have given one star only writing at the same time wonderful. I don't understand; if sthg went wrong pls let me know. Thank you so much
I can’t say enough good things about La Maison. Marie was a responsive host and provides a lovely, clean, well decorated place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the binder of information Marie provided full of interesting and helpful information. Being just across the Arno gets you away from the crowds while still being very convenient to the sights. Would absolutely stay here again and recommend to others.
It is a very lovely place where we felt like home. I loved the books and the fireplace, so cozy. A big kitchen table was perfect for our company. If we could we will go back any min. Marie is very very nice a d carring person. Thank you for letting us stay and making out visit more special and unforgetful.
This was a cute spot for a couples getaway. The apartment was nicely equipped with everything we needed and close to all the sights. If you have any challenges with walking this might not be a good spot because there is quite a hill to climb and taxis are not allowed on the street. There is also no elevator. We enjoyed the extra exercise!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Deb S.
23 October 2017
Lovely apartment on quiet side of river close to all the sites!
Marie is very welcoming and has included most everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is well stocked with basics. Showers are very nice! The washer is a plus and there are racks to hang out your clothing. The apartment is up a hill but easy walking distance to the sites and restaurants. And there is a great gelato shop close by!
Marie is very responsive and made taxi reservations for us. There were recommendations in a notebook and a library of travel reference books.
We would definitely recommend this apartment!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you so much for your nice review. You are fantastic guests and you are welcome back anytime. It was a pleasure meeting you Marie
Verified review
8/10 Good
Guy
29 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This apartment was in a great location. Parking was a challenge but the owner made some suggestions that worked out fine. There was a ton of space, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a full kitchen and a living room. Internet was fast. We really enjoyed this place and would absolutely stay here again. When we stayed here there was a lot of construction happening literally right outside the door. The entry hall and along the stairs to this place were covered in demolition dust and debris and the work started around 8am with jackhammers. We were out all day everyday so the noise didn't bother us.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
susana D.
17 April 2019
Perfect place to stay
We were 4 adults and all found the apartment to be very spacious. 2 big bedrooms and 2 big bathrooms. Great common area. We had breakfast every day in the place and 2 dinners. The location is excellent- just across from Ponte Vecchio and all the crowds in Florence. We were able to walk everywhere.
The beds were very comfy and enjoyed exploring the various neighborhoods on our side of the bridge as well as the side with the Uffuzi, etc.
this is a walk up apartment which was not a problem for us but just wanted to mention it. There is also a washer and half bath in a small room. There was a damp smell that we noticed when we opened the door.
We would recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
thank you Susan. The damp smell is sthg quite normal in Florence because the pipes are very old and the city is trying to replace all of them but it'll take a looong time! so we love our city but of course history has some inconveniences and we just accept it without any problems!
Four of us traveled for my 50th birthday and stayed a week in La Maison.
Pros:
Excellent location at Arno river with easy access to 3 pedestrian bridges
Beautiful, quaint bedrooms
Large stand-up showers
Large TV (*we brought own cables to hook to our laptop)
Kitchen stocked with dishes, cook ware
Small washer with standing hangers to dry
Ok-ish:
Not a lot of space in which to put clothing and "live" for a few days. There were some hangers, tiny drawers.
Bathroom window electric and slow
Heat and airflow an issue and did not respond to thermostat. Each room had own AC/fan unit - however the fan units are disconnected during the colder season due apparently to a city ordinance. Thus despite a wall fan, we could not use it. There were no box fans in the unit.
For airflow we could open the windows (which worked very well) yet it was a rainy season so limited how much we could actually open them.
Not awesome:
When we did ask about the heat and fans, Marie was responsive and came to the unit that next day to show us the equipment. Yet, the next day she sent an electrician over; we did not know the reason. They literally lockboxed in the thermostat so we could not access it. It was a bit confusing.
At departure, I screwed up paying the city fee in cash; my fault. Paid online. Yet, Marie turned angry on text and accused us of breaking the bathroom window and leaving the unit in disrepair, both untrue. It was horrible and out of line. Take photos when you check out.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2023
Shannon, you can write whatever you want. To me it is only useless rhetoric and it's a childish attitude. I have been doing this job for 15 years now and I never had a problem.
I have photos but it's not the point. I never asked my guests any damages no matter what and not even to you. To my opinion, either you behave honestly (problems happen and it's never a disaster, but just say it) or I prefer to let it go whatever the cost is. This is the way I have been educated. That's all.
The true fact is that you have broken the window (there was a blanket on it to cover from the cold) or did it break alone?, you have left the apartment very dirty (and I also found one garbage bag in the stairs with your empty bottles), you were quite hysterical about using together heating and air conditioning (which is strictly forbidden by a city ordinance) and I was very clear about my concern to protect the environment and avoid useless pollution like heating and AC together which is for us quite surprising and highly unusual. You have requested bedsheets because the comforters were too warm and I came immediately.The first recommendation to a traveller is to adapt to other ways of behaving .I also explained you how to switch off the heating..... and finally you left without paying the city tax (first time ever).....what else?
For me that's enough.
I have decided not to complain to VRBO to get a refund on the damages. I prefer to forget this really bad experience.
We had a great stay! Marie was extremely helpful with information regarding activities and food choices. Check in and out was very easy. Great communication with quick responses. Marie lined a taxi up for our return to the airport.
Our host Marie was a Great Host. Her suggestions for places to have gelato, pastries and of course Florentine Steak were worth following her advice. The location is near the sights , but in a quiet neighborhood.
She arranged a taxi when we had to say goodbye to Florence.
Thanks Jim & D‘Anne
Séjour parfait, tant par l'emplacement idéal, au calme tout en étant proche de tout, typiquement florentin, vieil immeuble charmant, appartement bien décoré, avec goût et chaleureux, bien agencée avec tout le nécessaire pour un long week-end de fêtes de fin d'année. Nous avons passé de très bons moments entre les visites, comme à la maison.
Accueil très sympathique et parfait de la part de Mattéo qui a toujours répondu présent à nos questions.
Nous reviendrons....
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2022
Dear Emmanuelle!
Thank you so much for your kind review!
It has been a pleasure having you at La Maison.
Hope to welcome you again soon!
All the best!
Matteo
I can’t say enough good things about this property. Marie was wonderful to work with and thinks of everything. The property is truly a home away from home. It’s the perfect combination of rustic/charming yet updated where it’s important like the bathrooms. We stayed with our 3 teenage daughters and there was plenty of space to spread out. The location is central to everything you want to do and see, the neighborhood is safe and quiet and close to a grocery store, shopping and restaurants. Marie provides a binder with information on the area which is helpful. She also scheduled a taxi for us to get to the train station when we departed. We would not hesitate to stay here again.