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A cozy living room with a stone wall, a wooden staircase, a TV, and a dining area.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with a bottle of wine, a lamp, and a view of a stone wall through a window.
A green double door with a brass handle, a number '2' sign, and a security camera above.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a window with wooden shutters, a small sink, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitti Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Florence

With a stay at this apartment in Florence (Historic Centre of Florence), you'll be steps from Ponte Vecchio and 9 minutes by foot from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. .This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pitti Palace.

What's nearby

  • Ponte Vecchio - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pitti Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè dell'Oro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Maioli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Santa Felicita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ditta Artigianale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Retreat by the River

Thanks to its strategic location, this space offers easy access to all local attractions.
Located in a historic building on the other side of the Arno, just a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio, we are on the second floor, with no elevator (there are 36 steps to climb).
The house has just been renovated, preserving its Florentine charm—such as the terracotta flooring and exposed beams—along with the antique furniture.
It can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people.
The house features a bedroom with a double bed, a living room overlooking Via Borgo San Jacopo with a relaxation area (fiber internet, smart TV), and a dining table.
From the living room, a wooden spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine, where there are two single beds.
The kitchenette is very compact but has everything you need to enjoy your stay: an induction cooktop (along with pots and pans), a Nespresso coffee machine, an electric kettle, a refrigerator with a freezer, cutlery, glasses for water and wine, cups, and coffee mugs.
The bathroom has a toilet, shower, and sink, as well as a cabinet containing a hair dryer and a first-aid kit (please note that the bathroom door is 170 cm high by 50 cm wide—it’s small).
Adjacent to the double bedroom is a small room containing a washing machine.
The home’s air conditioning system provides heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Upon arrival, in accordance with Italian Law No. 14 of 17-1-2013,, we are required to request a document from each guest for registration with the authorities.
Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Guests arriving after this time will be subject to a surcharge, payable at check-in; please inquire about availability and rates.
We kindly ask all guests to be considerate of the apartment and the neighbors by keeping noise levels to a minimum, especially after 10 p.m.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT048017C2QWKR8ONZ

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 information in the booking confirmation

Retreat by the River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing area, and a great apartment to rent during our stay in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gabriel was our only true host that we met on our trip. He greeted us at door and got us in and walked us through the place. Great location to everything. A little noisy at night from the steers but I think all of Florence in this area is kind it a d it was not super bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is wonderful. It is close to the Ponte Vecchio and Ponte della Trinità. It is clean and very well furnished. I love the coffee maker! It is also close to Holy Spirit Piazza which has wonderful places to eat and the best gelato shop around the corner. Gabriel is an excellent host. He is quick to reply to questions and needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay and helpful host. Perfect location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vineyard is not applicable.Excellent location. Apartment suitable for shorter stays.The only negative is the volume of noise at night from street traffic, if you are not used to living in a town.The Host was extremely helpful and efficient with his communications.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this was a great apartment! Here is our "honest" review. The owner does a great job communicating with us before, during, and after our visit. He provided great materials before we arrived to help us get into the apartment and more. He happened to be in the area so he met us at the apartment. The place is right in the middle of the busy downtown district. So the location is wonderful. Florence is a walking town and everything is close. Plenty of restaurants near and a grocery store about 4 minutes away. The train station is a 12 minute walk. It was easy to get everywhere from this apartment. There is a room with a queen and a loft with two twins which was perfect for my family of 4 (2 parents and 2 teenagers). Since we are in the middle of the tourist area, it was loud at night. We use "sound machines" to drown out the noise. As is normal in European apartments, the kitchen and bathroom were quite small but sufficient. It was also nice to have a washing machine. (If you are tall, keep in mind that the ceiling in the bathroom is pretty low.) The apartment is on the second floor and there is not an elevator. The amenities (towels, shampoo, etc.) were all good. Just note that if you book through VRBO that you will be asked to pay a city tax directly to the owner immediately before using the apartment. This is normal in Italy.Overall, a great host and apartment. We would stay here again if we ever visit Florence again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026