Fantastico!

We were warmly welcomed by the owners Mary Rose & Fabio. Absolutely attentive to our needs, and went out of their way to be helpful. The apartment is located in the heart of what is happening in Florence. The Pizza restaurant right across the street treated us like family, and the local shops were accomodating and had everything we wanted or needed. Super convenient and walking distance to everything. The apartment has everything you need and want, and is smartly & comfortably apointed. We will definately stay there again when we re-visit Florence. I would recommend that visitors be in decent physical condition, because there are plenty of stairs. Thank you Mary Rose & Fabio!

Echoing previous comments I'd like to amplify that this apartment is superb from a location and amenities perspective. Mary Rose was easy to communicate with in terms of the initial inquiry and booking process; she even assisted us in securing museum reservations. The apartment is very well positioned within the city so the historic center is easily accessible as is the train station and other services. The apartment's two-story layout works well and the second bathroom in the bedroom upstairs is nice to have. Specifically, the mattress was very comfortable and the kitchen is perfectly set up with nice appliances. Laundry is a nice plus, too. As noted by earlier reviewers, the street has a mini-mart, restaurants, several bakeries, etc.

All in all we had a very positive experience with the apartment and would surely stay there again.

We just returned from our stay in Florence and found the apartment, Bellissimo, a perfect location to explore the city. It was so convenient to all the major sites and resturants. The charm of the apartment makes one feel she is actually living as a local. It also has all the conviences of home. Mary Rose is a great reference and her recommendations for resturants, museums and other facets of Florence were invaluable. The whole trip was magnifico!

This is a very charming, clean, and comfortable
apartment just a 5 minute walk south of the train
station, and within easy walking distance of
Florence's main sights. The street has all the shops
you'll need: fruit and vegetable, pastry, a mini-
supermart, meat, fish, hardware, etc. plus
restaurants and a pizzeria. An internet center is
around the corner. Mary Rose made everything
easy! We will definitely stay here again the next
time we are in florence.

I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone traveling to Florence. It is incredibly convenient to the main attractions of Florence as well as the train station for day trips, spacious, nicely decorated and reasonably priced. After long days - it was nice to come back to an apartment (loved the Jacuzzi!) versus a hotel room (especially since I was with my teenage daughter!). Thank you again - Bill

Mary,
We had a lovely time in Florence and LOVED the apartment. It was charming, well equipped, and in a fantastic location. Thanks for all of your attention to detail--it makes for an especially nice stay when you can have a "home base" to return to after sightseeing.

My husband and I stayed at Mary's lovely top floor
apartment for 3 days in early October 2007. We
were in Italy for 3 weeks and this apartment in the
heart of Florence was the best experience we had
out of all the apartments and 4 star hotels we
stayed at.

The unit is completely updated, charming, very
clean, has every amenity you'll ever need, the
neighbors are quiet, and the neighborhood is
wonderful. There are many shops, cafes and bars
in the area. It was a treat to get back to the
apartment after a long day of touring. It felt like
home.

The train station is only a 5 minute walk away. The
apartment location is close enough to the sites, yet
far enough away from the crowds. You'll feel like
you're experiencing real Florentine life when you
stay at her apartment.

Her payment terms were simple and flexible.
Dealing with her was a breeze and we'll definitely
stay there again. Can't wait to go back!

My husband and I stayed at your oasis on 4 Oct
2007. I call it an oasis because that is what is was.
The washer AND dryer, the air cond., the generous
bathtub, all were just like being at home and
quenched our thirst for those American
conveniences we are so addicted to. But the special
suprise was the cell phone. We were meeting up
with friends quite often and having the cell phone
was just what we needed. Your apartment also had
a wonderful and resourceful library full of important
and up to date information on the marvelous city of
Florence. Besides the fact that the apartment oozed
quaintness, it was also quite convenient to the
buses, river, and train station.
Thanks again for the lovely accommodation. We
look forward to returning in the future.