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Santa Croce Retreat, beautiful and elegant apartment by Mmega

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a mirror, and a striped wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and clear chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a painting on the wall.
A building with a green double door, a garage door with graffiti, and a metal gate.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden backsplash.
A hallway with a herringbone floor, white walls, and a large mirror on the left.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Piazza della Signoria
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Florence, toscana
  • Place, Basilica of Santa Croce
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Santa Croce Retreat, beautiful and elegant apartment by Mmega

Santa Croce Retreat is a beautiful apartment to rent in Florence located on the first floor in via dei Macci just steps to the wonderful Piazza Santa Croce and to alla the main apartments of the city.

The apartment consists of two bedrooms (the first one with one queen bed and a single bed; the second one with two single beds), a living room with one single sofa bed, kitchen and two full bathroom with shower. Here can stay up to 6 guests. This house is equipped with independent heating, internet Wi-Fi and TV.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT048017C2W9FKVPRK
Property # 8836372
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 debit cards and 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

About the area

Florence

Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Florence Botanical Gardens and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and hunting.
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What's nearby

  • Basilica of Santa Croce - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza Santa Croce - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finisterrae - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bisteccheria Santa Croce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante fantasia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Book Opera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canto del Ramerino - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Croce Retreat, beautiful and elegant apartment by Mmega pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Croce Retreat, beautiful and elegant apartment by Mmega?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Croce Retreat, beautiful and elegant apartment by Mmega?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Santa Croce Retreat, beautiful and elegant apartment by Mmega located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza della Signoria. Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio are also within 15 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena M.

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

Great stay

We had a great time during our stay! Helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Beautiful Place

Great place with so much space! Was perfect for me and my friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz W.

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

Great location

We enjoyed staying in this place. Close to all atractions. Clean. Definitely worh to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody S.

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

Great Apartment, Great Location

This apartment was in a great location. We could walk to everything in the city fairly easily. It had enough space so that all of our kids had their own beds. It had a well appointed kitchen that makes making breakfast and preparing snacks very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly M.

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

Florence

Great location nice and central beautiful city
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

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

2024 Denter Trip

We had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shayla Rose M.

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

Spacious Property

We had more than enough room for three people and highly enjoyed the property. There was a bit of a problem with hot water when both showers were running but wasn’t a big deal. It’s conveniently located near a grocery store and the location was very safe and quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen D.

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

Florence Stay

The Painters Loft fit us very well. It was perfectly located to get around and right near good restaurants and shopping. I loved the art in the apartment. It set a nice tone. And all the local art studios right on the block of the apartment made the stay even more personal.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2024
Thank you for your positive review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the apartment. We will be happy to host you again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cozy for four

Nice and semi-comfortable for four adults, but not 6 as listed. The cot and couch are really designed for children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place

Place was nice and close to a lot. A couple of issues with TV not working, Wifi not reaching all rooms in the home and shower not working. Some of these things were fixed while there, if they all get fixed I would give it 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia L.

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

Florence in 3 Days

for 4 ladies who had no intention of cooking ..it was perfect....2 nice bathrooms and a good table to drink wine and plan our days...great location...no frills ....Go fot it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christian U.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Stay

Refer to my feedback to Edoardo
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

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

Roomy

Our adult daughters and husband enjoyed the spacey apartment while vacationing in Florence. There were two bathrooms however one shower didn’t seem to get hot. No problem really and a bonus to have a washing machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that your family enjoyed the spacious apartment during your Florence vacation. We’d love to host you again on your next visit to Florence!
Verified

6/10 Okay

JOSEFINA P.

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

Nice location, lacking in hot water, leaking air conditioning unit, lacking in kitchen utensils

Great location with ample space, but lack of responsiveness and resolution of lack of hot water in showers, poor temperature control in showers, lack of kitchen utensils, leaky air conditioning unit, and seemingly limited interest in the wellbeing of the guests….
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Ok

Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place, a few minor glitches

Overall this is a reasonably good place to stay. Clean, good location, mostly responsive to issues. E.g., the espresso pot was missing a handle and they replaced it quickly. But the front shower had no hot water and this was not resolved. The kitchen was well equipped with cooking utensils. It would have been nice if a few cooking essentials (ie.g., salt, pepper, oil) were provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mackenzie M.

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

Fine for a short stay

Overall, it was fine for the two nights we stayed there but wouldn’t want to stay longer with 6 people. The beds are not very comfortable and they only had enough pillows and towels for 4 people. I contacted Katrina (the woman who helped us check in) for more supplies but never received a response. The location is wonderful, only a short walk to the Duomo. Also, be aware of all the fees associated with check in (late check in, per-person “city tax” per night) that have to be made in cash. I wish these fees were through Vrbo just in case something were to go wrong.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Excellent Stay in The Painter’s House

We enjoyed four nights at the Painter’s House, on a quiet side street just 3 blocks from Piazza Santa Croce and around the corner from the Scuola di Cuoio. Check-in was easy. The owner’s representative met us at the apartment to give us the keys and show us how to use the air conditioning. Communication was easy via email and WhatsApp, as was payment of the tourist tax. The flat is spacious and well-appointed. Toiletries were well-stocked in the bathrooms and there were ample kitchen utensils and supplies. The air conditioning is excellent for the extreme heat in Florence at the moment. The shower in the large bathroom can be tricky with the hot water, but it was fine once we figured it out. The apartment is very comfortable and you can’t beat the location. Stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Frustrating

I want to say, I have never had to write such a negative review before. I'll start with the good: great location, clean, cooking pans/utensils. (Some of the cabinetry was in disrepair/damaged.) Now to the NOT so good: Zero basics - no dish soap or clean scrubber to wash dishes, no salt/pepper/sugar/oil much less coffee or tea. No good signage around apartment with complete directions for AC etc. We found the clothes drying rack outside a window in the MBR in an internal outdoor area that was very dirty. No laundry soap. No binder with information on history of (Painters) apartment or area/suggestions of things to do, places to eat, no brochures etc. TERRIBLE WiFi connectivity. Only ONE set of keys for up to six people - frustrating and a major inconvenience. The couch that folds out would only sleep one adult or maybe two children and it looked very uncomfortable (we did not use it). The description uses words like "beautiful" and "elegant" - it needs some work to live up to this. Lots of potential but not there yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Normand D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien situé par rapport aux points d’intérêt de la ville. Tout le confort et les commodites souhaités. Facilité d’accès et communication facile
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-Patrick G.

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

Escapade à Florence

Appartement situé en plein centre dans une rue très calme. Propre, agréable et confortable. Petit problème avec la chaudière qui chauffait l’eau quand elle y pensait !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean M.

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

Localisation intéressante

Quartier vivant, lits confortables, bien situé, proximité des bus et restaurants. Minimaliste pour le matériel de cuisine, chauffe eau dans une chambre bruyant, l'eau chaude très restreinte, pas de moustiquaire alors difficile d'aérer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea v.

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

Ottima posizione

L'appartamento si trova molto vicino a S. Croce, ottima posizione da cui visitare il centro di Firenze. L'appartamento è pulito, spazioso ed accogliente
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cristina A.

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

Nice but not cheap

Posizione perfetta, appartamento con ampi spazi e ben fornito ma un po' datato. Materassi invece buoni e lenzuola molto pulite. Non è stato possibile differenziare la spazzatura. Nel complesso valutazione molto buona anche se il prezzo è un po' alto pee una famiglia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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