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Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Florence, Tuscany
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitti Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio

Just steps away from the Ponte Vecchio, on the “Oltrarno” side of the historic center of Florence, this lovely and elegant home provides all of the comforts of the modern world combined with the rich history of the 15th Century.

This home used to be the 'Forni Reali' or royal bakery serving the Medici and later the Italian royal family when they occupied the Palazzo Pitti. It comprises 130 square meters (approx. 1,399 sq. ft), and has 3 bedrooms, each with private bathroom, a large living room and fully-equipped modern kitchen, small study and additional half bath. The apartment sleeps 6-8 people, and wraps around a lovely courtyard garden adorned with flowers, fountain and goldfish. Decorated both for comfort and charm, the home contains an eclectic mix of antiques and modern furniture.

The apartment has its own separate entrance on the ground floor, only one step up from the street, and is equipped with all necessary amenities, including central heat and air conditioning, satellite t.v. and DVD/VCR player, Internet connection, dishwasher, full size refrigerator, and washing machine. One of the owners is an artist who splits his time between Florence and New York City, and many of his original artworks are exhibited in the home, including large oil paintings in the living room, and frescoes in the bedroom.

The apartment is located on a pedestrian-only street just off a charming piazza. There you will find a famous restaurant and delightful cafe. Just 3-4 minutes away you will find the Ponte Vecchio, and you can walk to the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria in 5-10 minutes. A parking garage is located 1 minute away, and local bus stops servicing all parts of the city are also just minutes away.

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Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this apartment's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ponte Vecchio. Features include laundry facilities. The apartment offers a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Pitti Palace and 5 minutes by foot from Ponte Vecchio
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Florence apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 1

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Outdoor courtyard enclosed , nice escape for kids

Events

No events allowed
No noise & loud music

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside the house

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No noise & loud music
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Garden house from the 15th century near the Ponte Vecchio Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, historic Vrbo steps from a very busy plaza, amazing gelato, a coffee shop and both sit down and take away restaurants. Short walk to many of Florence’s highlights. Gentiana made us feel welcome upon arrival. Communication with both the owner and Gentiana was top notch. Property layout worked well for us: our family ranged from 18-88yr olds and we each got our own space and a wonderful living room area to gather and relax when we weren’t out exploring. Highly recommend for the ambiance and location. Third bedroom/bath is separated by a small enclosed courtyard, so if you have children 10 that you plan to have own room, you just need to consider that. It was perfect for our teen. We were there to visit our daughter studying abroad and fell in love with this beautiful city. If you visit, be prepared for crowds & we suggest staying more than a few days to soak in all the culture, food, art and of course shopping!
Square steps from Vrbo.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

4/10 Poor

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was very clean with the exception of mold on the wall in two bedrooms. When we saw this, it was a little upsetting and my one person in our party actually called VRBO to complain. But the property manager was great and took care of the problem with bleach. The property couldn't have been better located. It was near all of the important sights and also close to many restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking, but we never used it in the short time that we were there. We felt that the [pictures on line looked a lot nicer than the actual property which could use a some redecorating. Also the description doesn't tell you that one of the bedrooms is outside facing the courtyard of the main house which could be a problem for young children.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
My family of six could not have enjoyed our stay in Florence more. The garden house’s location was absolutely perfect to walk & experience the city and felt extremely authentic. It all felt very ‘local’ and inviting. It is a lively spot and people were sipping espresso and enjoying cocktails right outside our door well into the evening but there was no street noise from the bedrooms. We took advantage of their car service from Florence airport which was very efficient well worth the expense. I would go back tomorrow and stay a month if I could!
The pedestrian way outside the apartment.
The piazza just outside the apartment door.
Very short walk to Ponte Vecchio.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigail K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in this Florence apartment for the entire month of January 2026, and it truly became our home away from home.If you’re looking for a sleek, ultra-modern renovation, this is not that—and that is exactly why we loved it. The apartment is full of authentic Florentine character, charm, and warmth, while still being very comfortable for a long stay. It felt like a real home, not a temporary rental.The space was ideal for daily living and hosting friends and family who visited throughout the month. We cooked often, shared meals and wine, did laundry, and genuinely settled into life here.The location could not have been better. We’ve visited Florence many times and stayed in other areas, but living in the Oltrarno showed us what we had been missing. The neighborhood feels local and less touristy, yet everything is walkable, including the train station.The piazza is a gem, with a great local bar next door, excellent restaurants and pizza across the square, one of the best gelato spots in Florence nearby, and our favorite coffee just around the corner.Genta was a wonderful host—kind, responsive, and incredibly helpful. She coordinated drivers and even helped recover delayed luggage using an AirTag, truly going above and beyond.When we return to Florence, we will stay here again. This apartment let us experience living in Florence, not just visiting it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Psalm W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of the garden house was amazing! It's just off a piazza that is a local hangout and the gelateria was the best in the Oltarano. It was lively and fun. The street noise in the living room was loud sometimes, which added to the fun local feel, and the bedrooms were always quiet and peaceful. The heat in the back bedroom didn't work but the property manager provided a space heater. The blankets were cozy so the space heater was only turned on in the morning before getting out of bed.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment with lots of character! Loved the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Garden house was in a perfect location, easy to walk everywhere and great restaurants and cafes on the same street. The house had plenty of room for my family of 6 and the host was very helpful with recommendations and arranging transportation to and from the airport. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., La Grange, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was perfectly equipped for our stay (4 days, mid-November). We were very comfortable and had everything we needed. Genta, our contact at the house, was WONDERFUL!! She took such good care of us in terms of helping us get around. She also was our guide at the Galleria dell' Accademia and we learned so much. Thank you, again, Genta!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
When you are looking for great VRBO places, location is everything. And this place is fantastic. Just a short walk to the Ponte Vicchio. But awayfrom the hustle and bustle of the newer part of the city.Plus right next door to a must do Schiaccia Passera (for an amazing sandwich) and Gelateria della Passera for dessert. Lots of things in the kitchen if you want to cook, but you're in Firenze - so take advantage of all the great cooks and use the fridge for leftovers (if you have any).Room layout is a little quirky. With access to one of the bedrooms through the open courtyard. The other has access through both another bedroom or the courtyard. But all bedrooms have their own bath plus there is a partial bath in the public area.Owner and their agent were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was a perfect home base for visiting Florence - in the heart of the Oltrarno neighborhood with plenty of space for traveling friends or family. The neighborhood is busy, but the apartment is an oasis! The property manager (Gentiana) was very helpful -- and full of suggestions and ideas for making the most of our stay in Florence. I would rent this lovely, rustic space again and again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
N/A on air conditioning as it wasn’t needed. Host was amazing and extremely helpful with restaurant suggestions, arranging transportation, and anything we needed-went over and above!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment is IDEALLY located! The manager was very responsive and solicitous of our needs. The somewhat quirky layout is attributable to the building’s former commercial use, but because the bedrooms are at the rear, it works perfectly and is quiet for sleeping. All in all, a great choice for families or friends (like us) traveling together.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

gary n.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could use some maintenance to fix some of the kitchen appliances, air conditioning and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Madison, CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was great for our group, plenty of space and well located
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Genta was an excellent host. We even arranged for her to give us a tour of the Uffizzi Museum.The house is comfortable and conveniently located to the Ponte Vecchio, a lovely coffee shop, many restaurants and a famous gelateria
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was excellent and charming. We were four adults and two children 10 and twelve years old. Plenty of room and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Steps away from restaurants, gelato, and shops. Enough space for our family of 6.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali F.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

This location was beyond perfect. The neighborhood feels less touristy than others and some of the best gelato and sandwich shops are right on the square. It was unbelievably hot when we were there and the AC was perfect with the exception of the detached room. We didnt end up using it but the AC was less powerful in there so it was quite hot. Either way, wouldn’t deter us from staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florence 2025

The place was very clean and the host was very accommodating. The location was good as it was extremely close to Pitti Palace and Pont Vecchio. We had no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was quiet. Centrally located we could walk or take the bus to all the sites. Very enjoyable time in Florance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025