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Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Firenze, Toscana

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!

Enjoy the charms of the Florence Historic centre and the S. Croce lifestyle during your stay. Strategic location: every Florence historic centre site is walkable from the Maia apt (Uffizi, San Marco, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella, Piazzale MIchelangelo..). It is a lovely nest just remodeled down to the last details to make your stay comfortable and romantic: oak-beamed, wood ceiling and parquet, chip in making a warm atmosphere



The Space
Central, light and very quiet, the Maia is a charming and lovely vacation rental set on pretty street in Santa Croce area. The apartment consists of: 1 bright living room with sofa-bed; extendable dining table to seat six, TV and fully fitted kitchen ; 1 master bedroom with double bed, TV, chest of drawers, french window; 1 small bathroom with shower; 1 loft bedroom with closet and 2 single bed: one bed upstairs, one high-quality pouf bed (which can accommodate guests of any age) downstairs. Oak-beamed, and parquet in every bedroom.
Guest Access
Dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, fridge with small freezer; toaster, kettle, tableware, hair dryer, children camp bed, hoover. Cotton linen and towels provided. New and silent air conditioning system in every room, free WIFI; 2 TV.
Interaction with Guests
We will be at the apt for the check-in time to meet you and to provide all necessary information about the apt and about the Florence services and activities. You can contact us in every moment for any additional information and need.
The Neighborhood
Enjoy the charms of the Florence Historic center and Santa Croce lifestyle during your stay in Florence. A variety of attractions are only a short walk away. The apartment is located at the second floor of a just refurbished old and typical building, near to the most famous sites: few minutes from Santa Croce church, Dome, Ponte Vecchio, Bargello and Uffizi. Santa Croce is one of the most cool and popular florentine locations. The area is lined with restaurants, cafés, shopping spots (email hidden)ly atmosphere. Stroll down to the Macci’s street in S. Ambrogio area you'll find the lively famous food market with all kind of fresh products. There you will also find a pay and display parking. Do visit the Ciompi square with its antiquities market. Finally, I am a good cooker and food lover, so just ask for restaurant recommendations!
Getting around
Car Not Necessary.
The Florence old town centre is full of pedestrian areas, small and easy to visit walking . Anyway the Maia apt is 205 mt far away from the pay and display parking of S.Ambrogio.
The Maia apt is close enough to walk to all of the sites:
4 minutes from the Santa Croce church
13 minutes from Piazza Signoria and the Uffizi
14 minutes from the Dome
9 minutes from Bargello
15 minutes from Ponte Vecchio
Other Things to Note
Children under 3 years FOR FREE
Chek-in after 3 p.m. and check-out up to 11 a.m.
Note – the apt has two separate bedrooms so it is perfect for families of 4 or for a couple. The additional two sleeping accommodations are in the living room sofa-bed.
The wood staircase in the little loft room is steep.
The building staircase is easy anyway we want to underline that it is a walk up building (NO LIFT)
No housekeeping service during the stay

Property manager

Eugenia

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small size and very polite
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We expect all guests to treat this stunning apartment with love and care. No loud music / no party. No additional guest allowed to stay unless prior

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

Located in Santa Croce, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is near theme parks. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nelson Mandela Forum or Coverciano. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling, mountain biking and ecotours in the area.
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Firenze, Toscana

Getting around

  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 17 min walk
  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Divina Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca Dè Macci - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baldovino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hippopiada - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! located?

Located in Santa Croce, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Centre of Florence, Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio are also within 15 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence apt close to all

Great location. Close to everything.Apt is quiet and we walked everywhere.As the listing states no elevator which was not an issue for us only when bringing luggage upstairs.Owner responded quickly to all questions regarding heat, restaurants etc.Please note there are multiple comments on the "small" bathroom and shower which are all true. We are not tall so no issue which shower other than bathroom shows signs of age (building is old but rest of apartment renovated. Pictures of everything but bathroom in listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brook A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The place was nice for my family of 5, the location was great and we were able to walk everywhere. We loved Florence and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We loved the apartment, excellent location and facilities, couldn’t have asked for more! Amazing host with very good communication, Eugenia gave us many great recommendations and made sure all was well! Couldn’t recommend this apartment more - would be our first choice if we return to Florence!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rece E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!

Eugenia is amazing & responded quickly to any questions or concerns we had. She gave us thorough directions with a long list of recommendations. The location of this apartment is perfect & we had a lot of fun in Florence!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay in heart of florence

We had a lovely stay in the apartment which is comfortable, accurate to the photos and well-stocked. Eugenia was very responsive and welcoming, and the location was within close walking distance of all important sights. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good location

Within walking distance of most sights. You had to climb up a very steep and narrow ladder to get up to the 2nd bed which was a just a single bed. Air conditioner in that bedroom leaked water all over the luggage. Pullout bed was in the kitchen. We do not recommend this place if there are more than two adults. Bring spices if you plan on cooking, all the spice jars are empty. Could use some updates or maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Great amenities and location. Walkable to all sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

DUPONT J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

a nice place in Firenze

very short holidays in Firenze, a lovely place however the bad wether
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute.

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Pierre P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

The place is NOT at all like it is advertised. The pictures are misleading. We were 4 in my group and as we walked in we found the apartment dark, damp and smelly. We all agreed that we could not stay there and we left right away. I had paid in advance for 4 nights so I asked for a refund for 3 nights but it was declined. The owner refused to give me any refund and I have not received a positive response from Vrbo either
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and charming apartment in a great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this quaint and charming apartment. It is perfectly situated close to many must see locations. It is a very quiet location and the host Eugenia was very communicative and checked in and answered all my questions as needed. It was easy to find and the check in and check out was easy. We would stay here again with no hesitation. The bathroom is small but similar in size to other locations we have stayed in throughout Europe. We appreciated having a washing machine for laundry as well and the laundry was dry overnight. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Shower

The bathroom and the shower was very small if you’re 6 foot tall very unpleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It!

What a great property! Eugenia was a wonderful host. She was very helpful with all of our questions. The apartment was perfect for my family of four. It allowed us space, separate sleeping quarters, and a wonderful neighbourhood with many dining/shopping options. I would absolutely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Fabulous Apartment!

What a fantastic apartment on a quiet street in Santa Croce neighborhood. The location was perfect for my husband and me, we walked everywhere. The apartment was immaculate, everything in great condition, and Eugenia was wonderful! She welcomed us with a bottle of wine and provided helpful information on restaurants, the neighborhood etc! I highly recommend! Would definitely return. Thanks for everything Eugenia!

4/10 Poor

Michelle I.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not impressed with the condition off unit

Hi there We looked at this posting and the picture is very deceiving, extremely small.We went without lights in the bathroom for 2 days and it was brought to the attention of the owners, where she seamed to be not attentive nor bothered with the problem. She did state that her husband would be by the next day.Once her husband changed the light bulb she scolded me about leaving the lights on....are you kidding me we need the lights on to see in the bathroom! Their was black mold in the bathroom around the shower. Never again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fully equipped appartment

The appartment was great. We were coming from other places were everything in the kitchen was missing and we felt like getting back to our own home in florence. The appartment is small but well thought. Everything you need is there and you can tell they have a very good taste and care for the little details. The location was very quiet to rest, but really close to busy areas like santa croce and a nice little walk to the Duomo. Also close to areas were locals spend time like Giardino Antonino Caponetto, that we would have not known if it were not for this location. The attention was perfect, very flexible with the arrival hour and explanations. In summary, we loved this appartment, we felt like real locals living on such a beautifull city. I would love to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

You're on your own here -- owner is checked out

Check-in was unnecessarily awful and, in hindsight, a sign of things to come. Eugenia told me to meet her friend at the apartment at 5pm. I arrived at 4:50 pm. There were at least six apartments listed outside and she hadn't given me further instructions so I waited for her friend to show up outside (I couldn't get inside). At 5:20 pm I messaged her that he was still not there; she said he actually was. That's when she (finally) told me to ring the bell for the apartment labeled "Forte". When I got up to the apartment, her friend was mad at me because I was "late"! I never received any acknowledgement or apology from Eugenia for her oversight and inconveniencing both me and her friend. The shower had a lot of gross black mold you could both see and feel. When I asked for it to be cleaned, Eugenia said "Most people don't complain about it." !!! She had it cleaned the next day but complained to me it cost her 30 euros. The shower wouldn't drain properly, filling up very quickly, until I opened the drain and cleaned out what amounted to a pony tail's worth of long hair. Disgusting! I explicitly stated to Eugenia long before I arrived that I needed reliable wifi and she assured me the new fiber internet would be great. She neglected to mention the network is shared with another apartment and if anyone else is using it, your connection freezes up and is unusable. I had to let her know in advance when I really needed it to work so she could tell the others not to use it. That fixed the problem. There are no instructions for how to use any of the appliances and Eugenia can't tell you if you ask. One day I hired her cleaner to clean the apartment while I was away for a few days and Eugenia scolded me for leaving on the air. The air was technically "on", but had not blown any cold air for more than a week as it was getting colder. Where I come from, this does not waste energy, which I am conscious of. She never offered any instructions about her preferences for this or anything else, just reacted critically after the fact. Anytime I asked for help with how to use something, she replied quickly but usually with something like "figure it out yourself" and seemed annoyed. Eugenia doesn't live in Florence any more and seems very disinterested in the guest experience. There are many better places to stay in Florence for the same price I later discovered.
Stayed 40 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlene v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONIER S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbes vacances

Visites à pieds des lieux essentiels à voir à Florence du fait de l'emplacement de l'appartement à deux pas du centre historique. Très beau petit appartement pour une très belle ville. Que dire de plus ? Nous y reviendrons ! Merci à notre hôte Eugenia.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in the Santa Croce neighborhood. Away from the crowds but close to everything in Florence.

Good property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Manuel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great tinny flat in a good location

The best is the location. The flat has enough to live comfortably. Has no washing machine and it’s a second floor without lift. But the location is quite good to visit Florence without the need of driving. Even the property has no parking, the owner has a discount at one of the private parkings in the neighbourhood. It’s not a lot but, ok.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Beautiful apartment

It was an overall seamless and wonderful experience
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Seattle, USA

Perfect place for our stay

The apartment was very comfortable for three people. The location was ideal for walking to all the sights. We really appreciated the personal touches like the bottle of wine and the restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

excellent hosts. the location was great, recommendations and communication all 5 star!

Thank you Eugenia for going out of your way due to our late arrival. The apartment was fantastic for the 3 of us. Location and your recommendations for places to eat were fabulous. I'd come again! Maybe for a future bike trip that I would love to plan. Many thanks again Lisa, May 2018.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Eugenia

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Ciao, sono Eugenia.
I love to meet people from all over the world.
I also love cooking: I’m graduate at the Cordon Bleu cooking school and olive oil taster, for this reasons sometimes I hold cooking courses at home.
When I travel I like to find nice hosts, clean houses, warm atmosphere and it’s exactly what I want to give you! (and…some cooking tips too:))

Why they chose this property

I love it

What makes this property unique

you will love it

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English, French, Italian
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