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A Secret Escape in FLORENCE PONTE VECCHIO

Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Room
Living area
Bathroom
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Firenze, Toscana
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A Secret Escape in FLORENCE PONTE VECCHIO

Spacious and well organized, Casa Boccaccio offers up to six beds (one double bedroom, one bedroom with two single beds and a double sofa bed) and a delightful veranda to relax with family or friends.
Casa Boccaccio is located in the heart of Florence and in one of its most prestigious areas, inhabited by nobles and families well since ancient times, and is located inside a beautiful historic building opening the doors to those who want to experience the city absolutely only. The building, which takes its name from the hillside ("coast" in the Florentine tradition) dedicated to San Giorgio, is just Oltrarno, 30 meters from Ponte Vecchio and only 10 minutes walk from the Santa Maria Novella Station.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Supplemento € 100
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017B4AFFMLTQS

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Florence

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is near theme parks and on a river. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Travelling with kids? Consider Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, or check out an event or a game at Nelson Mandela Forum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, rafting and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Map
Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Ponte Vecchio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pitti Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Maioli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Signorvino Firenze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe delle Carrozze | Gelateria Artigianale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Palazzo Tempi Wine Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Santa Felicita - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Secret Escape in FLORENCE PONTE VECCHIO pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A Secret Escape in FLORENCE PONTE VECCHIO?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Secret Escape in FLORENCE PONTE VECCHIO?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Secret Escape in FLORENCE PONTE VECCHIO?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Secret Escape in FLORENCE PONTE VECCHIO located?

This family-friendly Florence apartment building is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and Piazza della Signoria. Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to shops, restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Centrally located, immaculately clean and quiet at night. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Characterful property, very clean. Beds quite firm but still comfortable, decent pillows too which is important to me. Nice touches like hairdryer and a selection of travel adapters and an umbrella even though we didn’t need it fortunately. Good location a few minutes walk from the Ponte Vecchio.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Excellent location and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Centrally located and very charming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was Great. The host was super helpful. Great location, close to everything. We loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for exploring Florence

This apartment is full of character and is close to the Ponte Vecchio and is in a more relaxed part of the city, yet close to everything. The AC is strong and there is laundry in the basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treva B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence hide away.

Steps away from everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good location though be aware that streets can be challenging to navigate with luggage. Distances a little misleading- not an easy walk to the train station. Interior could be freshened up and more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rowena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location was excellent and the apartment was great for the 3 of us. Only issue we had was that the 3rd bed had no bedding and was not really suitable to sleep on. I contacted the host and she responded right away but told us we didn’t “request” the 3rd bed. The listing didn’t say anything about needing to request it. We just had to make do and sort ourselves out, but other than that it was a good place and would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Apartment

Apartment is nice, with the old feel. Beds are comfortable. Furniture is nice. Kitchen is small but enough for one person to make a small meal. Host was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were 4 of us (2 couples) and we stayed for 3 nights. The location of the apartment is amazing, 2 min from Ponte Vecchio yet quiet street going up hill layer with cobblestones. We even walked to Piazza Michelangelo from our apartment. The two king beds are the most comfortable beds we’ve had comparing to other rentals. Both bedrooms had AC. The apartment is specious and clean, small kitchen but enough for us to make light breakfast. Bathroom was clean and basic. The laundry room was in the basement and we could wash our clothes and get additional towels. A terrace was a great addition for us to utilize for evening glass of wine and relaxing. Serena, the host, was super quick to respond and easy to communicate. We wished we stayed longer but if we ever return to Florence, we will book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Biggest issue was trying to pay local tax (difficult) and had to take garbage from unit with us as could not find disposal site. We didn’t have a lot of garbage but you would think that after paying cleaning fee and multiple service charges that would be looked after. Warning to those with knee, hip, heart issues- giant set of stairs to climb from ponte vecchio bridge to/from unit, but close location to sights. Unit could use some updating in decor, but was comfortable. Would be nice to have a bottle of water upon arrival until renter can figure out where to purchase some- restaurants only have glass bottles that they need to keep to recycle. Lots of good restaurants within short walking distance (but still have to do giant stairs)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence base

Quiet yet close to restaurants and museums etc.
Stayed 25 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was spacious and close to areas we wanted to see but far enough away that it was quiet. Owner responded quickly to any questions. Having two bathrooms was convenient.

10/10 Excellent

Don N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Comfortable apartment

Nice apartment with private outdoor space. Short distance from the Ponte Vecchio up a little hill. Had everything we needed for our 5 day stay. Comfortable beds and living/ eating area. Washer dryer in the basement was a bonus. We parked our car in a paid garage nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

James M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great location, filthy apartment, rude host

The location was great. However, after the first night we realised that some of the pillows we had been using were disgusting. Large blood stains and brown from sweat, separated only by thin pillow slips and no pillow protectors. I notified the host who did nothing for 10 hours and when I followed up, gave me a rude reply with the phone number to contact the doorman to replace the pillows. At 10:30pm, new pillows arrived which was good, given the replacement pillow slips were so old and rotten they fell apart. The description is also not accurate. It is 2 bedroom, no views, the laundry is available but the machines are filthy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer I.

Cozy and quaint

There were 5 of us- 4 adults & a 14 yr old, who slept on the pull out sofa. They had clean sheets for the pull out, but only an old, dingy blanket for a coverlet/duvet. That was dissappointing. The sheets overall were also very rough- maybe 250 thread count. Patio would have been amazing to sit out on if it hadnt mostly rained. Otherwise, it was a bit tight for us all, but we only stayed 2 nights so it worked short term.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, helpful. Very clean & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location close to many restraurants and grocery. Warning: lots of steps to take with heavy luggage as front door not accessible to larger vehicles and difficult for those with physical limitations.2 bedrooms are a great size with good beds.Pull out futon should not qualify as a 3rd bed as it was hard and barely off of the floor and not suitable for adults. Outdoor space was nice. When the host was not there to greet us and had us leave our documents and cash for them to pick up they contacted us to let us know they could not find the papers and money and during the exchange of messages on What's App it was accidentally revealed that they had cameras in the apartment dining/living room and that she could now see our papers on the table from her phone. When we returned that evening we noticed that the strange equipment hanging in the dining room that we thought were antennas earlier had been removed. We had not taken pictures so VRBO has no proof to do anything on their end. We were very upset that our privacy had been invaded.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in Florence. The place is as described and perfectly located for anything happening in the city We would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marco Vinicio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación, cómodo y bonito. Está bien equipado.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le prix et la qualité!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SILVIA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soddisfatti

Contenti, vale il prezzo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Anna P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Firenze toccare e fuga

In generale tutto bene, appartamento grazioso, pulizia non all'altezza nella zona cucina e pavimenti.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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