You are invited to discover your own exceptional private oasis right in the center of Florence. After an exciting and fun filled day of sightseeing, you can find peace and quiet...just steps away from the hustle. One of our great Review! We had the pleasure of staying in Claudia's beautiful apartment while visiting our daughter who is studying in Florence. We arrived on Christmas day, which we expected to be less than convenient, but Claudia was gracious enough to let our daughter store some food in the kitchen and provide her with a key in advance so that we did not need to disturb anybody's holiday with our arrival. Additionally, the kitchen was stocked with water, juice, coffee, a fresh fruit basket, and wonderful olive oil that Claudia bottles herself. The apartment was spacious enough for the 4 of us to not feel crowded. It was well furnished, with comfortable beds and linens. WiFi, heat, and hot water were all in excellent working order. We were even able to comfortably prepare meals in the kitchen. The location was fabulous...convenient walking distance to everything in Florence, and a true upscale residential neighborhood. Neighborhood restaurants and shops were all very nice. We look forward to staying at Borgo Pinti again on our next visit to Florence.' To the whole apartment! No shared area! No lift. Easy to climb but about 56 steps. 1)Heating: euro 20/day from November 1 to April 30 Heating: euro 20/gg November 1st April30th (and when requested). A/C from June 1 to September 15 or when requested euro 20/day Aria Condizionata from June 1st to September 15th or when requested euro 20/gg. 2)For more than 7 days, extra cleaning and changing of the bed sheets and bath towels euro 60 for each extra week 3)Parcheggio disponibile su prenotazione (costo 30/35 euro) al giorno per una macchina media. Parking possible ia a garage (price 30/35) daily for a medium car 5)I can arrange for my guests private day trip to Chianti, Siena, San Gimignano etc. Wine and oil tasting and walking tour of Florence, reservations for private tours and visit to wineries and restaurants E' possibile organizzare tour privati a Siena, San Gimignano e Chianti. Assaggio di vini e olio, walking tour a Firenze It is not my business but I will be happy to help. The Apartment is located on the Borgo Pinti, an enchanted street of shops,stores, and lovely restaurants, and home to artisans and artists. The two apartments are close to everything. The apartment is very close to all the most important sights and 15 minutes walk from the train station. The airport is 25 minutes taxi ride it cost about euro 25. We suggest to take a Taxi from Train station to the apartment, 5 minutes drive. Here a review wrote by a past guest: First off, it was great working with Claudia to reserve her apartment. Could not have been easier. The apartment itself was very nicely appointed and comfortable, plenty of room for the 4 of us (2 couples). The kitchen was well equipped, well stocked. The location was great as well. We ate at 3 different restaurants recommended by Claudia, which were literally less than a 3 min walk away (the farthest one!). All were fantastic. There was also a large market about 10 min walk from the apartment. We opted to take the 4 hour cooking class that Claudia recommended and it was one of the highlights of the trip. Barbara Antonucci was a great cooking instructor and we all have a new appreciation for what it takes to create an authentic Italian meal from scratch. We would definitely recommend this apartment for anyone looking to stay in Florence. Last time my wife and i were here we stayed up in Fiesole, which was nice but staying in the city center was a much better experience. ...................................................................................................................... Our private chef, Barbara, met us at the apartment, took us to the outdoor market and then came back to teach our cooking class at the apartment. Our tour guide, Nicola, took us to San Gimignano, arranged a lunch and wine tasting in Chianti then on to Siena and Panzano. Both days were delightful with charming and knowledgeable guides leading the way. Our stay in Florence for 12 days was extraordinary and Borgo Pinti is like a home away from home. Claudia definitely puts great time and love into ensuring that her guests are happy and well taken care of during their stay. CITY TAX: 4.00 euro per person per day, payable at the check in. Extra payment for Heating from November 1 to April 30 Euro 25/day) Extra payment for A/C from June 1 to September 15 Euro 25/day First off, it was great working with Claudia to reserve her apartment. Could not have been easier. The apartment itself was very nicely appointed and comfortable, plenty of room for the 4 of us (2 couples). The kitchen was well equipped, well stocked. The location was great as well. We ate at 3 different restaurants recommended by Claudia, which were literally less than a 3 min walk away (the farthest one!). All were fantastic. There was also a large market about 10 min walk from the apartment. We opted to take the 4 hour cooking class that Claudia recommended and it was one of the highlights of the trip. Barbara Antonucci was a great cooking instructor and we all have a new appreciation for what it takes to create an authentic Italian meal from scratch. We would definitely recommend this apartment for anyone looking to stay in Florence. Last time my wife and i were here we stayed up in Fiesole, which was nice but staying in the city center was a much better experience. .............................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................... Our private chef, Barbara, met us at the apartment, took us to the outdoor market and then came back to teach our cooking class at the apartment. Our tour guide, Nicola, took us to San Gimignano, arranged a lunch and wine tasting in Chianti then on to Siena and Panzano. Both days were delightful with charming and knowledgeable guides leading the way. Our stay in Florence for 12 days was extraordinary and Borgo Pinti is like a home away from home. Claudia definitely puts great time and love into ensuring that her guests are happy and well taken care of during their stay. Nicola the guide/driver, Barbara the chef, my assistants Martina and Ketty, we all are working for you to make your vacation a special one. Home cooking class, day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, wine and oil tasting, and more........ Transfer to the Amalfi coast and daily tour to Positano, Sorrento, Ravello. When possible, special Italian stile lunch at home. Rassegna del Chianti Classico, Greve in Chianti Greve in Chianti Chianti Classico Wine Festival (Rassegna del Chianti Classico), this is a show case for Chianti Classico wines that takes place in Piazza Matteotti in Greve in Chianti on the second weekend of September and the preceding Thursday and Friday. You buy a glass and are then free to try any wine offered at the many stands. Vino al Vino, Panzano in Chianti Panzano in Chianti Vino al Vino Chianti wine festival is held on the third weekend in September and the two preceding days in the main square of Panzano. Wine from many of the Panzano wineries is available to be sampled. This is a smaller and more informal event than the Greve wine festival in preceding week. Sant'Ambrogio Market just three minutes walk from the apartment MY WEB SITE: (URL HIDDEN) I hope you will appreciate some more details. Pinti 1 and Pinti 2 are on the top, sunny floor, (second European floor) of an antique, small building in Borgo Pinti, 41 There is no lift, but the climb is easy. The location is perfect to walk and reach in a few minutes all the most important sights and monuments. It is located three minutes walk from Piazza Duomo, from the famous S.Ambrogio food market., the restaurants “La Giostra”, “Il Cibreo” Borgo Pinti is a small, quiet street, on a limited traffic area, it is located in the heart of Florence and at the same time, it is not one of the touristic, crowded, noisy streets. As you can see from the photos of the apartments, and as you can read from the guests’ comments, the apartments are equipped with the finest comforts and facilities. I am 70 years. and I take care personally of the two apartments. I usually spend my time in Chianti (Panzano) where we have a property. Panzano is located 30 minutes from Florence. Martina and Ketty work with me to assist our guests. Pinti 1 has two double bedrooms and two bathrooms(URL HIDDEN)bathroom is en suite the master bedroom(URL HIDDEN)The master bedroom, can be arranged with two twins if necessary. Pinti 2 has two double bedrooms as well, a big beautiful bathroom and a toilet(URL HIDDEN) guest. There is an open beautiful mansard with two twins(URL HIDDEN) A small terrace and a separate kitchen. We provide a basket of fruit and a first essential shopping, like coffee, sugar, salt, milk, water, fruit juice, soaps etc. Both apartments have free wireless connection, a safe box, each bathroom a beautiful standing shower, hair dryer, make-up mirror. The apartments have screens on the windows, air conditioning well working, fans, high quality” sommier” beds, beautiful linen and Italian mobile phone for the local necessary calls.We have very interesting rate for long period, and for the months of August., January and February. . Authentic Luxury Travel - Real Experiences For Affluent Travelers The author of this blog is an award-winning travel writer who specializes in real experiences for affluent travelers. Here she shares ideas for savoring local cultures without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Authentic Luxury Travelers value personalized service and custom itineraries that allow for spontaneous detours. Elizabeth Hansen I'm a strong believer in the value of authentic travel experiences. It doesn't matter if you are traveling to another country or visiting a nearby city. What's important is to connect with local people and experience their culture. I think that authentic travel can be life changing and may even help build a safer, more peaceful global community. I enjoy helping travelers plan custom itineraries that wander off the beaten path instead of following the well-worn trail of tourist sites. If you are coming to my hometown of La Jolla (San Diego), California, or traveling to an exotic destination, please read about my trip planning services and then email me (EMAIL HIDDEN) or visit my (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN)+ pag Insider Tips: VRBO in Florence, Italy Panorama of Florence, Italy, taken from the Piazza de Michelangelo. This travel tip comes from my friend Shelley in San Diego, California, who stayed in a three-bedroom apartment - a"dream in the heart of Florence" - in December. When she told me how perfect it was for her family, I couldn't resist sharing her comments with you. I love that it's in an upscale area and close to good neighborhood restaurants. It sounds like a great deal and someplace you might want to consider for the next time you travel to Italy. Vacation rentals are great for authentic travelers who want to connect with the community and the local culture. In my opinion they are better than hotel accommodations for 3G (three-generation) family vacations. Shelley: "We had the pleasure of staying in Claudia's beautiful apartment while visiting our daughter who is studying in Florence. We arrived on Christmas day, which we expected to be less than convenient, but Claudia was gracious enough to let our daughter store some food in the kitchen and provide her with a key in advance so that we did not need to disturb anybody's holiday with our arrival. Additionally, the kitchen was stocked with water, juice, coffee, a fresh fruit basket, and wonderful olive oil that Claudia bottles herself. The apartment was spacious enough for the 4 of us to not feel crowded. It was well furnished, with comfortable beds and linens. WiFi, heat, and hot water were all in excellent working order. We were even able to comfortably prepare meals in the kitchen. The location was fabulous...convenient walking distance to everything in Florence, and a true upscale residential neighborhood. Neighborhood restaurants and shops were all very nice. We look forward to staying at Borgo Pinti again on our next visit to Florence." Duomo Vacation Rental - , 3 bedroom apartment in Florence, Italy Something more about the apartment: Fron the review page First off, it was great working with Claudia to reserve her apartment. Could not have been easier. The apartment itself was very nicely appointed and comfortable, plenty of room for the 4 of us (2 couples). The kitchen was well equipped, well stocked. The location was great as well. We ate at 3 different restaurants recommended by Claudia, which were literally less than a 3 min walk away (the farthest one!). All were fantastic. There was also a large market about 10 min walk from the apartment. We opted to take the 4 hour cooking class that Claudia recommended and it was one of the highlights of the trip. Barbara Antonucci was a great cooking instructor and we all have a new appreciation for what it takes to create an authentic Italian meal from scratch. We would definitely recommend this apartment for anyone looking to stay in Florence. Last time my wife and i were here we stayed up in Fiesole, which was nice but staying in the city center was a much better experience. Also worth noting, my "batting average" with (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) remains perfect across the 3 countries we've used the site! .............................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................... Our private chef, Barbara, met us at the apartment, took us to the outdoor market and then came back to teach our cooking class at the apartment. Our tour guide, Nicola, took us to San Gimignano, arranged a lunch and wine tasting in Chianti then on to Siena and Panzano. Both days were delightful with charming and knowledgeable guides leading the way. Our stay in Florence for 12 days was extraordinary and Borgo Pinti is like a home away from home. Claudia definitely puts great time and love into ensuring that her guests are happy and well taken care of during their stay. The guide/driver, Barbara the chef, my assistants Martina and Ketty, we all are working for you to make your vacation a special one. Home cooking class, day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, wine and oil tasting, and more........ Transfer to the Amalfi coast and daily tour to Positano, Sorrento, Ravello. When possible, special Italian stile lunch at home. Rassegna del Chianti Classico, Greve in Chianti Greve in Chianti Chianti Classico Wine Festival (Rassegna del Chianti Classico), this is a show case for Chianti Classico wines that takes place in Piazza Matteotti in Greve in Chianti on the second weekend of September and the preceding Thursday and Friday. You buy a glass and are then free to try any wine offered at the many stands. Vino al Vino, Panzano in Chianti Panzano in Chianti Vino al Vino Chianti wine festival is held on the third weekend in September and the two preceding days in the main square of Panzano. Wine from many of the Panzano wineries is available to be sampled. This is a smaller and more informal event than the Greve wine festival in preceding week. Sant'Ambrogio Market just three minutes walk from the apartment MY WEB SITE: (URL HIDDEN) I hope you will appreciate some more details. Pinti 1 (listing 92298) and Pinti 2 (listing 165586) are on the top, sunny floor, (second European floor) of an antique, small building in Borgo Pinti, 41 There is no lift, but the climb is easy. The location is perfect to walk and reach in a few minutes all the most important sights and monuments. It is located three minutes walk from Piazza Duomo, from the famous S.Ambrogio food market., the restaurants “La Giostra”, “Il Cibreo” Borgo Pinti is a small, quiet street, on a limited traffic area, it is located in the heart of Florence and at the same time, it is not one of the touristic, crowded, noisy streets. As you can see from the photos of the apartments, and as you can read from the guests’ comments, the apartments are equipped with the finest comforts and facilities. I am 68 years. and I take care personally of the two apartments. I usually spend my time in Chianti (Panzano) where we have a property. Panzano is located 30 minutes from Florence. Martina and Ketty work with me to assist our guests. Pinti 1 (listing 92298) has two double bedrooms and two bathrooms(URL HIDDEN)bathroom is en suite the master bedroom(URL HIDDEN)The master bedroom, can be arranged with two twins if necessary. Pinti 2 (listing 165586) has two double bedrooms as well, a big beautiful bathroom and a toilet(URL HIDDEN) guest. There is an open beautiful mansard with two twins(URL HIDDEN) A small terrace and a separate kitchen. We provide a basket of fruit and a first essential shopping, like coffee, sugar, salt, milk, water, fruit juice, soaps etc. Both apartments have free wireless connection, a safe box, each bathroom a beautiful standing shower, hair dryer, make-up mirror. The apartments have screens on the windows, air conditioning well working, fans, high quality” sommier” beds, beautiful linen and Italian mobile phone for the local necessary calls. The weekly rate is euro (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN)for Pinti 1 and euro (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) for Pinti 2 The daily rate: Pinti 1 (4 people) euro 200/250 The daily rate: Pinti 2 (5-6 people) euro (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) To add always final cleaning: euro 100, A/C or heating only if required or necessary euro 100 /week or euro 20/day The security deposit is euro 350 for a week rental. We have very interesting rate for long period, and for the months of August., January and February. . Authentic Luxury Travel - Real Experiences For Affluent Travelers The author of this blog is an award-winning travel writer who specializes in real experiences for affluent travelers. Here she shares ideas for savoring local cultures without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Authentic Luxury Travelers value personalized service and custom itineraries that allow for spontaneous detours. Elizabeth Hansen I'm a strong believer in the value of authentic travel experiences. It doesn't matter if you are traveling to another country or visiting a nearby city. What's important is to connect with local people and experience their culture. I think that authentic travel can be life changing and may even help build a safer, more peaceful global community. I enjoy helping travelers plan custom itineraries that wander off the beaten path instead of following the well-worn trail of tourist sites. If you are coming to my hometown of La Jolla (San Diego), California, or traveling to an exotic destination, please read about my trip planning services and then email me (EMAIL HIDDEN) or visit my (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN)+ pag Insider Tips: VRBO in Florence, Italy Panorama of Florence, Italy, taken from the Piazza de Michelangelo. This travel tip comes from my friend Shelley in San Diego, California, who stayed in a three-bedroom apartment - a"dream in the heart of Florence" - in December. When she told me how perfect it was for her family, I couldn't resist sharing her comments with you. I love that it's in an upscale area and close to good neighborhood restaurants. It sounds like a great deal and someplace you might want to consider for the next time you travel to Italy. Vacation rentals are great for authentic travelers who want to connect with the community and the local culture. In my opinion they are better than hotel accommodations for 3G (three-generation) family vacations. Shelley: "We had the pleasure of staying in Claudia's beautiful apartment while visiting our daughter who is studying in Florence. We arrived on Christmas day, which we expected to be less than convenient, but Claudia was gracious enough to let our daughter store some food in the kitchen and provide her with a key in advance so that we did not need to disturb anybody's holiday with our arrival. Additionally, the kitchen was stocked with water, juice, coffee, a fresh fruit basket, and wonderful olive oil that Claudia bottles herself. The apartment was spacious enough for the 4 of us to not feel crowded. It was well furnished, with comfortable beds and linens. WiFi, heat, and hot water were all in excellent working order. We were even able to comfortably prepare meals in the kitchen. The location was fabulous...convenient walking distance to everything in Florence, and a true upscale residential neighborhood. Neighborhood restaurants and shops were all very nice. We look forward to staying at Borgo Pinti again on our next visit to Florence." Duomo Vacation Rental - VRBO (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) bedroom apartment in Florence, Italy