Lovely Apt. W/ Grand Piano in Oltrarno near Pitti Palace

Florence, FI
$230 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

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 thePitti 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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1184 Sq Ft (110 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bidet Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French Italian Portuguese Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Evening Entertainment Music Library Piano Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Musical Instruments
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Daily Housekeeping Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property Soundproofing

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Brandon C.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    George was amazing! All of his recommendations on restaurants were great he helped us with finding parking for our rental car. The apartment is great comfortable bed and everything you would ever need for a long stay wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. The location is awesome you’re right next to everything without being too close to the chaos. Can’t wait to come back here one day!

  • isabelle r.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    We had a very nice stay in this well furnished, clean and comfortable appartment. We appreciated Georges's kindness and disponibility.Thank you Georges to make this place so pleasant.

  • Vivian C.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    Best host and great location! George attended to any need we had including helping us with transport (taxi is very hard to book in Florence). His unit is clean and has all the basics and more. As a musician I was very excited to play his beautiful piano every day!!Thanks so very much George!

  • David S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    George is a lovely man and great host! He was attentive and communicative about every detail concerning the apartment and the surrounding neighborhood. He should give seminars on how to be a fantastic VRBO host! The three of us were so happy with our entire experience!

  • Thukalan V.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    George is a wonderful and thoughtful host. Communication with him was very easy using Whatsapp. The apartment is very nice and comfortable. It even has a grand piano that my son played. The location is across the river in a quieter part of the city, but is an easy walk to most of the city. We will definitely stay here again if we visit Florence.

  • Thuy D.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this cozy home. We had everything we needed for us and our kids, for cooking our breakfast and lunch. My daughter really enjoyed playing the piano. Everything was so close by we would go out in the morning for an outing and return to rest at midday and go back out again. The neighborhood nearby was very charming and friendly. There was a farmers market on Sunday a couple blocks away which was a nice treat for us. We would highly recommend!

  • Kris F.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Host was very nice and informative. Location was close to stores, restaurants and a quick walk to Pitti Palace. The apartment was relaxing and comfortable.

  • Duncan H.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    This apartment is very spacious, comfortable, quiet, and in an ideal area of Florence - away from the high traffic touristy areas, but a stone's throw from great restaurants, nightlife and tons of little shops and galleries. It was a short walk to anything we wanted to see. Our teenage musician really enjoyed making use of the piano in the apartment. Thanks George for your hospitality! We will definitely be recommending this property for any friends visiting Florence.

  • Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    George and his wife were wonderful hosts! The apartment was great and we really enjoyed getting to know people at our local coffee shop, butcher and vegetable stand. If we ever get a chance to return to Florence we will definitely stay at George’s place.

  • Nicholas V.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    George was an extremely helpful host, and did me a huge favor taking me into the ZTL as to not walk my bags a long distance. The apartment is very authentically Italian, has great wifi and all amenities one could need. I'm looking forward to staying again in the near future.

  • Michelle E.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    This flat is located in a great location for walking to popular tourists destinations. Returning from outings for rest, a cup of tea/caffe and playing the piano was very comforting indeed.

  • bob e.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    What a lovely space in the absolutely best area. George was amazing to work with and you truly feel like you’re one of the neighbors. Definitely recommend this space for a couple and it really just feels like home !

  • Dina H.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    We really enjoyed our time in Florence. The apartment is in a fantastic location just down the street from the Pitti Palace. There are supermarkets and restaurants very close by. The apartment is very similar to the photographs, but there is a table in the living area now which does make the space feel small (although I think for people that are cooking for themselves, the table is a welcome addition). The place feels well loved, it's very rustic. The bedrooms are a good size and the beds are comfortable. It was very hot when we were there and the air con in the bedrooms allowed us to sleep well at night. We found that the air con in the living area couldn't cool us down enough so that was quite difficult. George is a fantastic host - he was fabulous at communicating with us and was incredibly helpful when it came to finding a park for our car. We have been travelling in Europe for 7 weeks and have stayed in a lot of different apartments and this is the first one where we have had the electric metre monitored and then had to pay an additional charge for using electricity. We are not a fan of that system. Overall, George is a wonderful host, the apartment is in a great location but it wasn't quite our cup of tea.

  • Colter M.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed May 27, 2024

    George and Lynn went out of their way to see that we were comfortable and felt Florentine for the week. The location could not be better for experiencing classic destinations but still being in an authentic residential setting. We were joined by our two adult children but this would be an equally good spot for a couple.

  • Helene S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Located in a lovely neighborhood, away from the noise and crowds, our apartment had all of the things we needed to feel at home. George, our host was very responsive to all requests and questions. With a two week stay, we were able to cook in the well-stocked kitchen instead of going out all the time which was great. I cooked a lot. Our family of three adults enjoyed the comfort of A/C in both bedrooms AND living room. Great laundromat located next door with washers AND dryers!! We truly enjoyed our stay!

  • Megan B.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    We enjoyed the apartment so very much. It was in a great location, was so lovely and comfortable. We had an excellent time. We enjoyed the piano, the proximity to fresh markets, Biboli gardens the book collection, just an absolute gem.

  • David M.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    We stayed in the apartment for 9 days. This apartment was fantastic from the moving-in to moving-out day. It is perfectly situated, just outside the hubbub of Centro but close enough to so that it’s an easy walk. Plus, there is so much to do in Oltrarno we ended up spending most of our time in the Santo Spirito and San Frediano neighborhoods. The apartment itself is nicely laid out, especially if a second bedroom is appropriate. Everything worked, everything was clean, there were more than enough dishes, cutlery and cooking supplies. Even the washing machine worked, which in our experience In Europe isn’t always a given. George met us at the apartment and stayed in touch with us via Whatsapp the whole time, making sure everything was just right. He definitely was not an absentee landlord. My only regret is that I had to leave.

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