Italy Perfect Guest Reviews
Look at what Italy Perfect guests are saying about us. From our villas and apartments to personalized services and our warm welcome, we're proud to share reviews from thousands of our guests.
Look at what Italy Perfect guests are saying about us. From our villas and apartments to personalized services and our warm welcome, we're proud to share reviews from thousands of our guests.
"Accommodations were fine and the location great for walking to sites. If you should come by car, get directions as Gps was outdated on streets open. Also for parking. Italy Perfect was helpful making plans for our stay."
L Fulton
"Thank you. We had a wonderful time in your apartment.The greeter gave us all information on the apt plus walked with me to the food store.Amazingly, I found my way back! The apartment was spacious light and airy and with a large terrace with flowers. There was plenty of room to spread out. We could hear the gondoliers singing as they went by. There were many staples such as oil, vinegar, salt, pepper with which to cook in addition to kitchen equipment . We spent many days wondering the alleys of Venice and loved it! This is a perfect location for your first trip to Venice. We did not do a gondola ride this time , as we waited until the end of our stay but the weather got worse. Now we have to return, what a problem! Wonderful location and apartment. I found this apt through Italy Perfect and would recommend checking their site for apts.I did not use them for Florence, Italy, and was very disappointed with my apt although it was in a fantastic area."
Karen S
"The Alcove apartment was spacious and gave us room to relax and spread out as we were staying for 2 weeks. The advantage of this unit is that it looks out on the piazza but the bedrooms are in the back so you cannot hear the noise at night. It was the best of accommodations and I would happily book it again! Santa Croce is a great location - 5 minutes walking from both the Arno and the della Signoria. Numerous good restaurants nearby, too many to detail here. It is very crowded during the day but gets quiet in the evening. Also there were several performances in the evening on the piazza so we had the opportunity to see a rock opera, a band and a soccer/rugby tournament at various times. (Apparently, the piazza is a performance venue during the summer.) My only criticism of the building is that occasionally the elevator would go out but the staff was always very responsive to that or any other concerns. During our time there, we used 2 of your recommendations: Marco Stivo the driver and the Tavola cooking school. Each provided excellent services and made our time there more enjoyable. I would happily recommend Italy Perfect to friends, etc. and look forward to returning to Florence, most likely in 2 years. Thanks for all your help."
Susan Rose
"This is a beautiful apartment, very thoughtfully and comfortably equipped and very lovely. It feels like an elegant family home, not a tourist rental apartment. The owners are delightful and extremely helpful, showing us how to operate all of the appliances and pointed out everything we needed. It was perfect for two people--this is the second time we have stayed in this apartment. We loved it. The location is great, easy to walk to all the Florence sights and close to restaurants and shops. It is important to realize that the kitchen is a small kitchenette contained in an armoire, so any cooking needs to be simple. We had breakfast in the apartment, and brought back carryout a couple of times for dinner. The only other downside is some noise coming up through the interior courtyard at night."
Susan and Toby
"We enjoyed our stay at Casetta Bonsi immensely. The location and surrounding area are perfectly situated for getting a sense of old Florence without sacrificing creature comforts. There is an excellent grocery, florist, restaurant (the Golden View), and cafe (Cafe Ponte Vecchio) nearby. It was a joy to cross the Ponte Vecchio each day to go into the heart of Florence on foot to see the treasures. If you live in Casetta Bonsi for a week you will get lots of exercise climbing the hill as you return from your adventures each day. If you're out of shape, you'll stop to rest halfway up for the first couple of days; but by the third day you'll be ecstatic that you can make the climb in one stretch! We recommend purchasing a Firenze Card online in advance. It makes your major museum access simple and speedy. Italy Perfect and Maurizio, owner of Casetta Bonsi, work together to insure your visit to Florence IS perfect. Ciao"
Katie and Aunt Mary
"The Prisco was exactly what we expected based on the description/photos of the unit on the Italy Perfect site . The rooms were very clean, spacious and bright. Everything worked (except for occasional problems w/ the internet connection ). The location couldn't have been better - close to everything . The owners were attentive and gracious - checking in regularly w/ us to make sure everything was OK. Places we'd recommend include the following:Salumeria ( down the block on Via Spada) for fresh pasta on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.( We especially enjoyed their truffle ravioli/truffle sauce and their potato ravioli w/ a butter, sage and parmesan sauce. ) Ristorante Pensavo Peggio (Via Del Moro, 51R) for excellent, reasonably priced food . (Try the bread soup, the mushroom pasta, and/or the beef.) Enoteca Pontevecchio (Corso Dei Tintori, 21R) for a fabulous selection of oils and wines that the owners will gladly ship to your home. (Tony , the owner, makes all who enter his shop feel at home. His English is excellent.) Cantinetta Dei Verrazzano (Via Dei Tavolini, 18/20R) for good multigrain bread and superb biscotti. Perche No (across the street from Cantinetta Dei Verrazzano) for delicious gelato . (Try the cinnamon gelato.) Pampaloni (Via Porta Rossa, 99/R ) for exquisite silver and gold objects including jewelry. Ermini (Via Borgo S. Lorenzo 3/R) for fabulous fabrics, ties, and scarves. Sciccherie (Via Dello Sprone 9/11Rosso - other side of the river) for beautiful Italian handcrafted items. There were many other wonderful places we discovered walking the streets of Florence - too many to list here. We had a great stay. A big part of the good experience was the apartment. We'd definitely stay here again. Thanks, Italy Perfect for helping us make this connection."
Allen and Pat
"We had a wonderful time here, and the highlight had to be the terrace located right outside of the living room. We were on the top floor and the terrace overlooked canals, gondolas and rooftops - the view was fabulous. We enjoyed espresso and wine on the terrace and being able to spend time relaxing outdoors was a highlight of our stay. The inside of the apartment was nice as well, with updated kitchen and bathrooms and plenty of living space. We learned to use the espresso pot on the stove and would have enjoyed using the kitchen to cook, if only we'd had the time. The apartment was clean and the building included a washing machine (on another floor.) And the woman who met us to show us the apartment was helpful and thorough; she got us off to a nice start with a couple of recommendations for dinner and wine. (She also accommodated us when we arrived earlier than check-in time - very nice, considering that we were suffering from jet lag!) We had such a wonderful time in Venice, and to be able to see the canals and the city from our terrace was something we will never forget. We highly recommend this well-situated apartment."
Katie
"Strozzi was perfect for our week long visit to Florence. Very conveniently situated close to the Duomo. Also lots of lovely food shops in the same street which we took full advantage. The apartment was very well equipped and comfortable. Miki and Franco, the owners were extremely thorough introducing us to the apartment and the area. We recommend Il Latini restaurant close to the apartment for an unforgettable eating experience and good food. We had a wonderful time in Florence. I have already recommended Italy Perfect to friends. They provide an excellent service. We rented another apartment from them in Sorrento also lovely."
Gail Ford & Julie Brand
"Florence is a mad bustling city but this Casetta felt like an escape and some tranquility when we needed it. Maurizio is lovely and showed us everything we needed and got us settled In well. Also thank you to Gabriela your wife who was responsible for the little touches around the place that made it feel like home. The red wine and little treats we're muchly appreciated. The Casetta is homey but perfectly functional. We ate here at least once every day. The kitchen has everything you could ever need for meals while on holiday. To sum up as I am waffling. Did we enjoy our stay here.. Yes.. Would we stay here again equally yes. Negatives.. Well it can be a little noisy but that's what you get if you want to be in the thick of it all.. Again thank you both and extra thank you to Lisa at Italy Perfect who was fab."
Lou & John
"Great accommodations with an incredible location. It was easy to travel between Pisa, Venice, and Cinque Terre using Florence as our home base. The train stations is so close as well as all sites to see in Florence. The owner, Franco, greeted us as well as treated us to breakfast the morning we were leaving. I highly recommend this rental as well as Italy Perfect."
Retired Girls
"Enjoyed this apartment very much. Would love to return. Excellent service. Thank you!"
Nigel and Suzanne M.
"bucine... the estate, is FANTASTIC in pretty much every way. The villas are first class; the grounds are expansive, user friendly, and diverse;the food is unmatched;and the proximity for day trips is excellent. The staff is professional, informed and friendly...this was the best week of our 8 week tour through Italy. Great for any family or combination of people on holiday."
Mitchell
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Bucine...Lupinar, the estate, is FANTASTIC in pretty much every way. The villas are first class; the grounds are expansive, user friendly, and diverse; the food is unmatched; and the proximity for day trips is excellent. The staff is professional, informed and friendly...this was the best week of our 8-week tour through Italy. Great for any family or combination of people on holiday.
"Mitchell, Wisconsin, US
"We had a very good time in this pleasant apartment. It had the charme and spirit of the city and was comfortable and well equipped. We especially loved the balcony and the elevator and also the elegant building which is very conveniently located in a very nice and central area of the city. The several little shops and restaurants around were also very convenient. I would definitely recommend this apartment and also Italy Perfect to my friends."
Rita
"The accommodation was beautiful, fabulous kitchen and bathroom with an outside deck with wonderful views. The location was just the ticket for a first-time visitor to Venice, particularly useful was the nearby Co-Op supermarket. We had breakfast at home every morning, much tastier than the mostly ordinary food available in nearby restaurants. We found that restaurants were much better away from San Marco - try the area around the Peggy Guggenheim. That said, Planet Pizza is great and close by. Hang the expense and take a gondola ride too. If I ever come back to Venice, I would book into this apartment without hesitation."
Dorothy
"Nice apartment with an old fashioned charm. We enjoyed the first-time experience of renting an apartment abroad. Very informative planning materials, thank you. We have recommended Italy Perfect to our friends who are planning a trip to Florence."
Neal & Shannon
"The was by far the best accommodations in all of Florence. The Memoria apartment was at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio. Located on the fourh floor, it has panoramic views of the Arno River, the Ponte Vecchio and the Boboli Gardens. We were able to visit many areas on foot and took a few day trips to Siena and Lucca. The S.M. Novella Firenze train station was a 10 minute walk and much easier than renting a car. Some of the needed details for a stay would be that there is a grocery store right on the opposite side of the Ponte Vecchio (Conad) for household supplies and the heat should be turned on about 20 minutes before you need hot water for showering. We recommend Tratorria Nella for dinner and if time allows, a tour or the wineries and a cooking class. Shopping at the San Lorenzo market for personal items and at the Mercado Market for food are also a must. Italy Perfect was excellent and a pleasure to work with. We were met by Lucca on our arrival and he went through the apartment thoroughly so that we would be familiar with the accommodations. The apartment was furnished beautifully. The size was excellent and comfortable accommodated four adults. There was a small elevator so one person at a time but very reliable service. Upon leaving Lucca returned to ensure all was in order. Again, very efficient and hassle free. We would certainly refer friends and family to Italy Perfect and have done so already. Thank you for a wonderful vacation."
Denise
"The apartment was well appointed and very comfortable for 4 adults. The terrace views and the great location was awesome. I loved the terrace and painting from it was divine. We all enjoyed the sights and sounds. If you are a light sleeper the canal was a bit noisy in the evenings. Easy access to food stores and transportation. Very nice."
Barb M.
"The whole family was happy and comfy in this apartment."
JoAnn
"Exceeded our expectations. Comfort, location, staff all were great. Convenient location for sightseeing."
J. Correia
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We found this apartment absolutely perfect for our family of four. The apartment was clean and spacious and really felt like our Italian home for the week. Indeed we were very sad to leave! A big thank you to our host as well for making us feel so welcome. It is a bit of a walk from the most popular part of the centre, however, after a day of negotiating the crowded center of Florence, we found it to be a bit of a relief, notwithstanding the extra walking. Also, the walk home (if you stray from the riverfront) provides an opportunity to stop in the shops on Ognissanti for anything you may need for dinner. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this apartment -- you will absolutely enjoy your stay here.
"Amy and Joel