Lovely Apt. W/Grand Piano in Oltrarno near Pitti Palace | Apartment in Florence
2 Bedroom Apartment in Oltrarno, Florence
This is a lovely, elegant and quiet apartment, totally renovated with central heating, central AC (a $10,000 system!) and with new appliances, in the heart of Florence. Yes, 7 min. walk from the Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River, and you will be so, so, so happy not to be living in the middle of the mobs of tourists and selfie-stick vendors. Oltrarno is by far the best, least touristy neighbourhood. We are at Via Romana 29, 50 meters from the entrance to the Boboli Gardens, next door to the Pitti Palace. You will find a magnificent Yamaha C3 piano, the fastest wi-fi internet in Italy (1 GB speed!), a new SMART TV with DVD and VHS player and a new SONY audio system that will permit you to play your own music via Bluetooth from you cell phone or a USB plug. Oh, the Wi-Fi is free! Oh, and there's a yoga mat for yoga enthusiasts!
This is not your usual bare and spartan rental. It is a real home with books (an entire shelf of guide books), music, antique furniture, good reading lights and original art on the walls by artists such as Piero Dorazio, Brian O'Doherty, Patrick Ireland and Arnaldo Pomodoro. It consists of an entrance and living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a table for four, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a closet room, central heating, telephone, washer, dishwasher, microwave, and insect screens on the windows! You will find a folder in the apartment with loads of suggestions of things to see, places to eat and lesser-known attractions. The apartment is on the second floor of our building.
My wife and I came to Italy in 1973, when I began work as a photographer. You can find me on my website: www.georgetatge.com. Our pianist/composer son, William, who was born and raised in Italy, lived in this flat a couple of years before deciding to seek his fortune back in the U.S.A.
Florence needs no introduction. Suffice it to say that Unesco (the cultural branch of the United Nations) did a study 15 years ago which declared that 60% of the world's artistic heritage is on Italian soil. 30% of that is in Florence alone. But if that isn't enough to tickle your fancy, remember the Chianti vineyards within 30 min. drive, the towns of Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo and Pisa, the beaches of Viareggio and the Maremma, all easy drives on excellent roads. Florence is only a 90 min. train ride from Rome on the high-speed trains and Umbria is the region just south of Tuscany. So within two hours you can reach Perugia, Spoleto, Assisi and that magical town Todi, where we also rent a home (see Listing 247510).
We ask that you reimburse us for the gas and electricity during the cold months. During summer rentals only the electricity will be charged. Both are metered. The City of Florence levies a tourist tax of €6 per person for a maximum of 7 nights. Children under 12 are exempt. We will collect this at the end of your stay.
If there is no road work taking place in our neighborhood we can provide free parking in public spots that are not checked on by the municipal police. I can park one of our cars there and let you take the spot when you arrive.
Lovely Apt W/Grand Piano in Oltrarno near Pitti Palace is located in Oltrarno. Lovely Apt W/Grand Piano in Oltrarno near Pitti Palace provides accommodation, featuring TV, Guest Services, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Apartment features TV, Guest Services, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Lovely Apt W/Grand Piano in Oltrarno near Pitti Palace has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Oltrarno has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Oltrarno, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Toilet paper
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2 bathrooms
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Soap
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Bidet
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Shower
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Sofa bed
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Dining table
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Living room
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Stovetop
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Spices
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Coffee/tea maker
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Oven
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Toaster
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Near laundromat
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine
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Onsite parking
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Car not required
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Soundproofing
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Cycling nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Winery tours nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Golf nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Books
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DVD player
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Piano
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Stereo
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Evening entertainment
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Music library
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Video library
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Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)
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French
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Italian
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English
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Portuguese
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Spanish
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Near a hospital
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Near outlet shopping
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In the city center
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Desk
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Desk chair
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Musical instruments
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Iron/ironing board
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Phone
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Daily housekeeping
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Free WiFi
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property property registration number it048017c2s6yuoi4p special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash 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
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