"I have been in touch with my clients and they had nothing but great things to say. The accommodations were perfect for their family of 4 which included 1 teenager boy and one college son. Bedding worked perfect. They loved the location and being near everything but yet feeling like they werein a community where they could go to the market for fresh product, cheese etceither short walk in the AM or on their way back to their accommodations for afternoon naps. I will definitely recommend to my clients in the future."
Marylin Messer (Travel Agent)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the PRISCO apartment in Florence. The greeters were excellent. They were extremely thorough in orienting us with the apartment and neighbourhood. There was a welcome bottle of wine and other goodies. The apartment exceeded all our expectations. It was very spacious and full of beautiful; antiques which was pleasant surprise. The apartment is located in the old historic part of Florence within easy walking distance of many historic sites, restaurants and stores. We couldn’t have a found a better location to explore Florence. Overall, we had a wonderful stay in Florence thanks in large to the PRISCO apartment. We give it a 5 out of 5."
Richard S.
"Comfortable apartment in great location. Well equipped and clean. Would have loved to have a big mirror in bedroom as that is where hair dryer must be used. But all and all a good rental and we would stay there again . Working with Itsly Perfect was easy and wonderful. We have already recommended you to fiends. [New hairdryer can be used in the bathroom where there are plenty of mirrors. Thank you!]"
Simmermon
"We have stayed in Firenze before in hotels, and this was a refreshing change. Ideal location within easy walking distance of Academia and Uffizi and the shopping areas. Miki and Franco are lovely, gracious people who were quite helpful with directions and restaurant suggestions. We recommend this type of travel to those seeking more of a "locals" experience."
David
"We were very pleased with our stay in this apartment. The apartment is within walking distance of everything we wanted to see and do, and we were able to walk to the train station on arrival and departure (10 minutes). Because the apartment is very quiet, facing a courtyard and not the street, it was always a surprise to open the front door of this beautiful building and step out into the bustling center of Florence. The area around the apartment is packed with restaurants and there is a very small food shop (for yogurt, milk and the like). Larger grocery stores are farther away, but still within walking distance. The second full bathroom was a plus, as well. Finally, our hosts were charming. They gave us a thorough orientation to the apartment and the neighborhood when they handed over the keys. We did sneak a peak at the Prisco apartment, which used to be the main living area of this family's flat, and it is stunning, with high ceilings and beautiful details and a full kitchen. However, we preferred the quieter placement of Michaela at the end of the hall. One thing to note is that this is a spacious, comfortable apartment, but it is not a luxury hotel. Towels are line dried, which means a bit scratchy, and sheets aren't changed daily. But, this is what we were expecting and it suited us just fine."
Judith
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From the moment we opened the front door to the apartment Michaela, we knew we weren't in California anymore! It oozes the European feel we wanted and the location was ideal! Two bathrooms were a treat as was the large bedroom and kitchen! A lovely respite after a busy day exploring an amazing city. I would recommend having some basics like plastic wrap, sugar and more garbage bags. Late at night and early in the morning the adjoining bakery could be quite noisy. Closing the windows helped but I think in warmer months this could be a problem. Despite those suggestions we loved our 6 days there and have already recommended it to friends! Favorite restaurant? Trattoria Casalinga in the Oltrarno but close by the apartment. Great value and a deliciously authentic experience!
"Nancy
"My husband, my two teenage children, and I stayed at the Prisco apartment during our entire 10 day stay in Florence. The Prisco is a grand apartment, beautiful and spacious, in a grand location, close to everything. We were 5-7 minutes from the train station, 10 minutes from the Duomo and 10 minutes from the Uffizi. We were right across the street from a lovely coffee shop, Cafe Giacosa, and only a few store fronts away from an excellent bakery, Forno Top, which was very convenient. Our greeters were a charming Italian couple that spent a lot of time familiarizing us with the apartment and the local area. They were so sweet, we wanted to take them traveling with us. Our only problem with this apartment is that you could hear the noise from the bar below in the living room every night. Our children slept on the pull out sofa in the living room every night and had to wear ear plugs to get any sleep. My husband and I slept in the bedroom and heard none of the outside noise. Lisa, from Italy Perfect was very easy to work with and contact. The typed material we downloaded from Italy Perfect was very informative and helpful, and specific to where we were staying as well. I would definitely recommend Italy Perfect to friends and family."
Cindy
"We had a great stay at the Strozzi apartment. The location could not be better - it was an easy walk to the train station (with luggage) and to all sites. The apartment was very quiet despite being on a busy street. The efficiency kitchen was perfectly functional for making espresso and a pasta dinner (and also adorable). We would definitely return! This comfortable apartment is perfectly situated in the center of Florence for daytime sightseeing as well as nighttime jaunts to any of the dozens of local restaurants. Despite being located near a main thoroughfare, the courtyard-facing windows meant that there was never a significant amount of noise. Mikki and Franco were wonderful hosts and made sure we were comfortably set up in the apartment and gave us some tips on getting around town as well as some neighborhood restaurant picks. Because of the convenient location of the apartment, we were able to wander around Florence, soak up Tuscan culture and history all day, take an afternoon nap, then wander across the Ponte Vecchio each night to try out a new restaurant in L'Oltrarno. Loved it, would visit again."
Alex G.
"We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay in the Prisco apartment. The apartment was so much larger than anticipated, it was absolutely fabulous. The location could not be better, right in the heart of the restaurants, amazing shopping, there is everything you could want right at your doorstop. Downstairs are a bakery, cafes, small grocery stores, restaurants, bars. Miki and Franco were charming hosts and greeted us warmly and spent a great deal of time giving us all the information and tips we could possibly need. The entire apartment is very spacious, the kitchen and bathroom have all the modern conveniences you could want. The apartment is extremely comfortable, the bedroom enormous and sound-proof so you get a good nights sleep ready for all the walking you'll do the next day. We would definitely stay here the next time we are in Firenze, which we hope will be soon. Italy Perfect made the whole process rather easy and provided us with lots of information to maximise our stay. Very glad we went through them."
Anke
"the apartment matched the description perfectly it was even better than described it was a quick ride from the train station to the apartment where we were met he greeter at the agreed on time 5 pm . although her english was limited much better than our italian everything was explained perfectly. the location was perfect close to everything. we had been to firenze several times before and knew a lot of good restaurants but went to giovannis right around the corner from the apt. on the greetercalled a taxi for us and ho glishs recommendation. great food good wine and very reasonably priced. checkout went great greeter was there with her son who spoke engish and called us a taxi . i would recommend this apartment and italy perfect to anyone who wants a good value for the money."
george
"Our family of six really enjoyed our time in Rome at the Pasquino apartment. With our four children now between the ages of 12 and 20, walking one direction to the ancient Forum, or walking the other direction to the Vatican City was quite easy. Also, the Pantheon and the Piazza Navona are practically next door.Another pleasant surprise was the close proximity to the Argentine ruins -- the location where Julius Caesar was assassinated. (On a side note: the Argentine ruins are now also a sanctuary for the city's stray cats. My kids _loved_ the cat sanctuary!) The street next to the apartment held many, many pleasant restaurants and pubs. Everything is very tourist-oriented in this area, so if you crave a less touristed environment, you might want to consider a different neighborhood. However, I recommend the Pizzeria Baffetto (very close to the apartment) to anyone. Also, close by is a Carrefour Express for groceries, and several pharmacies.Prices are more reasonable at the nearby restaurants that are not located on the Piazza Navona. I felt those restaurants were not as enjoyable and overpriced. The street does remain noisy until very late at night, so be aware if you are light sleepers. There is a Congolese church right across the street, and we loved hearing their music practices and worship. We attended the Christmas service there. (My French is not good, so I missed a lot of the sermon's details!) The apartment itself was more spacious than I was expecting for Rome, but it is still quite compact by American standards. Everything was in very good condition, and they gave us enough Nespresso capsules to get through our entire week, which is tough to do for an entire family of heavy coffee drinkers! The only actual location problem is the distance to the nearest Metro stop (the Coliseum), but like I mentioned with good walkers in the group, this is not a big deal. There is a taxi stand very close to the apartment, and I found most taxi rides to be very reasonable -- less than 10 Euro for almost every ride we took. Our biggest side trip from the downtown area was going to the Pyramide Metro stop (where there is an actual pyramid built during the time of Marc Antony) where we caught the train to Ostia Antica which is the ancient port for Rome, about a one-hour trip. The ruins at Ostia are better than Pompeii in my opinion, because they are more compact (Ostia is still a full day's exploration! It's big!), and you can get up close to almost everything. Crowds are also much smaller than Pompeii. TL; DR -- I would certainly recommend Italy Perfect and the Pasquino apartment for exploring the history of Rome [Thanks so much, David. Thank you for your recommendations. Agree on Ostia Antica! So right, that location couldn't be more central for tourism. The subway in Rome is very limited, so you can use buses, or, as you found out, taxis are convenient and reasonably priced. Please come again! The ItalyPerfect Team]"
David
"We were thrilled with the Serenata apartment in Venice. We were greeted by Paola who did a through check-in with us making sure everything in the apartment was in order. The apartment was even better than the pictures! There were high quality fixtures throughout which added to the beautiful antiques that surround you in the apartment. The views from the terrace were spectacular along with the views of the canals out of each window. The location of the apartment could not be more perfect. Its central location next to St. Mark's Square is ideal for first time visitors to Venice. There is also a gondola dock right next to the apartment for easy access. A full service grocery store is only a few streets away. This is helpful if you like to cook some of your meals in the apartment. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cookware needed to prepare a multi-course meal. We highly recommend this apartment and Italy Perfect. The company exhibited a high level of professionalism by answering all our questions promptly and sending a lot of information to make sure that the check-in and overall trip went well.[Thank you so much, Kelly! The Italy Perfect Team]"
Kelly B.
"We rented Giotto and Medici for our family of 13 over Christmas. With 9 adults and 4 children we couldn't have been happier! Both apartments were beautiful, and overlooking the wonderful Piazza Santa Croce! The apartment was so perfectly and centrally located to museums, grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. Everything was within easy walking distance. Fantastic !!!! [Thank you so much Deborah. We are delighted you and your family had such a lovely holiday. The Italy Perfect Team]"
Deborah
"We rented Medici along with Giotto for our family of 13 over Christmas. It was truly like living in a palace ! The apartment was huge but cozy, and had plenty of space for 9 adults and 4 children to dine and "hang out!" The kitchen was incredibly well appointed! (There was even a food mill! ) We were able to cook dinner for Christmas Eve, Christmas , and two other evenings with ease! Grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants were all within easy walking distance.All this and overlooking the beautiful Piazza Santa Croce! [Thank you so much Deborah. We are delighted you and your family had such a lovely holiday. The Italy Perfect Team]"
Deborah
"My husband and I rented Spanga Apt. in Rome Nov 6, 2015 - Nov 15. It was a perfect visit from our arranged pick up at the airport,thru our departure pick up. Our “Greeter” Giacomo, the owner;s grandson, was waiting on the corner of the non-commercial street San Giacomo to walk us down to the apartment. The huge wrought iron gate opened onto a beautiful courtyard overseen by a caretaker who waved from his window.There is an elevator which though small, accommodated our too much luggage and us. The owners was waiting in the opened door to welcome us and join the tour along with Giacomo. It is an elegant,beautifully decorated,but completely comfortable, well cared, for home.The luscious living room opens onto a generous patio where we enjoyed breakfast surrounded by flowers and sunshine.Two bedrooms open onto this patio which has a washing machine hidden away,the master bedroom has a balcony over the courtyard. The master has a Jacuzzi bath which I soaked in happily,all bedrooms and baths were lovely.The owner showed me how fully equipped her kitchen was so that I could have made any kind of meal. Mid stay,the apartment was cleaned and made ready for our second guests,with fresh everything. The location afforded easy walks the Spanish Steps and the most wonderful shopping and eating opportunities,yet San Giacomo is private and quiet. We totally recommend this home,being there gave us the best of Rome. [Thank you so much. The Italy Perfect Team]"
K Strickland
"My husband and I spent a week at Casetta Bonsi and it is all that is advertised. This was our 5 time in Florence so we decided to stay across the river. We were greeted by Mauricio who told us everything we needed to know about the place and gave us a history of it as well. Ask him about it, it's a great story. Located just up small hill (walking it burned off our pasta and wine every night!) from the Ponte Vecchio, Bonsi has a well equipped kitchen, well lit bathroom and cozy bedroom. Since we spent a month in Italy, certain things were important: a dresser to put clothes and a place to hang some, a washer. Drying is not bad in winter if you put clothes on towel warmer or near a heater on a drying rack. The kitchen had what we needed...mostly. If you like ice, you can buy disposal bags at store to make it. There is a great grocery store down the hill and many restaurants nearby as well. It is decidedly less touristy on the other side of the river which is a plus as well. But a short walk across. Totally recommend touring Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. Restaurants: Gusta Pizza is nearby as is one of our favorites, Pandemonio. Couple of things to keep in mind - you might have to pay a bit more for electricity at the end especially in winter but considering the price for the place, it's a a small amount. Make sure you read all from Italy Perfect - they do a great job of telling you what you need to know.[Thank you for your repeat business. It's always a pleasure to have you as our guest. The Italy Perfect Team.]"
Marilyn W.
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Perfect location and great apartment, but what makes it even more spectacular are the hosts. We stayed in the apartment from Dec 28 until Jan 1. Florence was filled with tourists and new year's eve partyers. Our hosts, Miki and Franco, tried to unsuccessfully reserve a cab the night before for our early January 1st airport departure due to all of the partyers still filling the streets. Instead - they suggested we get up early and call. Time was winding down, it was 5 am and we were desperate to get ot the airport. As a last resort, we called Franco. Without a fuss he picked us up and drove us to the airport. Both Miki and Franco took excellent care of us and made us feel very welcome. I highly recommend this apartment for your stay in Florence. [Thank you so much for your appreciation that Miki & Franco went above and beyond to make your stay wonderful! We sincerely appreciate your lovely feedback. The Italy Perfect Team]
"David L.
"We are headed to the airport after an awesome few days in Roma. The apartment was amazing and definitely exceeded our expectations. The weather was great, too. Also, Giancomo was super friendly and helpful at check in and check out. Thanks for the fantastic trip! [Thank you so much Davin. The Italy Perfect Team]"
Davin
"I heartily agree with all of the superlative reviews of the Tesoro apartment. The only thing I can add is that I had the most restful nights there, with vivid and beautiful dreams. I awoke each morning smiling and delighted. It is a wonderful home, and I felt so happy to "live" there for two weeks. It is the perfect place to stay in Florence, close enough to walk everywhere, but in a secret and silent courtyard. The hostess was incredibly generous with her time and her treasure. My favorite ristorante in Florence is Sostanza, must call for reservations. [I am enjoying Tesoro with you, Cathleen! Thank you. The Italy Perfect Team]"
Cathleen
"We stayed in the Prisco apartment for six nights in early November. Our charming hosts were on hand to welcome us when we arrived and took great pains to show us everything that we needed to know about the apt and surrounding area. The apartment itself was larger than we had expected and was more than comfortable. The location was perfect, close to everything we wanted to see and a very easy walk to the train station. Although there was some street noise it did not bother us at all. Since we were there in late fall the windows were closed at night and we slept very well. We have already recommended Italy Perfect and specifically the PRISCO apartment to a few friends and would certainly stay there again if we returned to Florence. TIP: on a nice day catch the number 15 bus to PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO and have lunch overlooking the city of Florence. After lunch, an easy walk downhill, cross the river and home."
Harry and Elaine
"We booked our trip to Florence through Italy Perfect and that's just what it ended up being. We stayed in the Mimi at Palazzo Antellesi in Piazza Santa Croce for a months stay. The location was excellent. Lots of great sightseeing in the Piazza, especially enjoying it from their outdoor terrace. We actually even got to see the pope during our stay when he drove through the Piazza in his popemobile. The apartment was outfitted with everything you could need. It was very spacious and comfortable and decorated with a very homey Italian flair. The management there was also very nice and helpful. I would highly recommend using Italy Perfect. From beginning to end they were very professional and represented both the property and location accurately. Top Notch! We are already thinking about our next trip to Florence and plan to stay at the Mimi again.[Thank you so much, Denise. How amazing you saw the Pope there! The Italy Perfect Team]"
Denise