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Apartment La Venere

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Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Apartment La Venere

Our apartments are located in Piazza Beccaria, focal point of a major urban renewal program, by Giuseppe Poggi, initiated During the brief period When Florence was capital of Italy (1865-1871).

Piazza Beccaria, backdrop of monumental taste, Which is the fulcrum of a medieval tower surrounded by a number of imposing palaces with a concave neoclassical facade. In one of These elegant palaces are hosted our apartments.

Our apartments are located in Piazza Beccaria, the focal point of the urban renewal of Florence capital of Italy from 1865 by the architect Giuseppe Poggi.

The square, scenic backdrop of monumental taste, is characterized by a medieval tower in the center surrounded by a series of buildings with concave facades in neoclassic style and it is in one of these elegant buildings that are located our apartments.

Property manager

Lorenzo Vestri

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1033 sq ft (96 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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 IT048017C2AHWWOC3S

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Venus Cathedral View Apartment FIRENZE
Venus Cathedral View Apartment
Venus Cathedral View Florence
Venus Cathedral View Florence
Venus Cathedral View Apartment
Venus Cathedral View Apartment Florence
Venus Cathedral View Florence
Venus Cathedral View Apartment
Venus Cathedral View Apartment Florence

About the neighborhood

Map
FIRENZE, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Piazzale Michelangelo - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Florence Campo di Marte Station - 12 min walk
  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Pasticceria Serafini - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Art. 17 Birreria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mantra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè DOLCE AMARO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nugolo - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment La Venere pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment La Venere?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment La Venere?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment La Venere located?

Located in Santa Croce, this apartment building is steps from Via Vincenzo Gioberti and Historic Centre of Florence. Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo are also within 15 minutes. Florence Campo di Marte Station is 12 minutes by foot and Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) is 12 minutes.

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Apartment La Venere Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 43 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location to walk around and enjoy what Florence has to offer. Plenty of space in the apartment for our family of 6, plus our family dog! We cooked dinner both nights, and found the majority of what we needed in the kitchen. The sleeper sofa is very old and not very comfortable… I wouldn’t recommend relying on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
BED BUGS
Do not stay here. We got bit by bed bugs and there was no WiFi or pillow cases. Not clean and not enough amenities that were promised. Gross and almost unusable resources (toilets and beds). The host never answered any messages. Terrible stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was the perfect size for the 5 of us! It is within a 18 minute walk of the tourist sites. Local dining options are everywhere. Parking was within a 5 minute walk. Grocery store is 6 minutes away. Busses are right out front although we never took them. Lorenzo is busy and doesn’t respond to all requests but does respond to the BIG requests. Apartment was clean and large. The only negative was the futon/couch bed. It was broken and they really need to fix it or get a new one. Our 16 year old had to sleep sideways on it so if you want 6 people in the apartment good luck! splendid city and the location is great and the elevator is wonderful!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Bad host
Never could reach host. Check-in was not good...didnt know what apartment was ours and only had 2 keys not 3 as you need 3 keys to get in main door, elevator and room. Found 2 dead rats in the couch which we needed for extra bed. No lights or working outlet in kitchen. Never received wifi password...with 10 mesages sent to hosr and no response t. Absolutely the worst .witnresponse.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

M.W.M. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Diana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ubicada en muy buena zona y con muchas facilidades, es un lugar en general limpio y cómodo. La comunicación con el host se debe hacer con tiempo, ya que sus respuestas no son inmediatas, tanto para la llegada, como para la salida.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Many critics and dissatisfied with the host
We are deeply dissatisfied with the host. We travel a lot and have many experiences with diverse holiday homes. Now our concrete points of criticism: 1. The arrival: we were not given a specific address, as there are two number 4s on the piazza. According to the listing, there should have been someone to welcome us from 16h onwards. This was not the case. Instead, we had to contact the host and were only then told to self check-in. Why did they not write this on the listing? 2. After our arrival, we discovered that we could not access the washing machine. Again, we had to contact the host several times. Only then we were informed that the door was locked. We had to go to the city to buy new clothes because they did not agree to open the door that evening. Furthermore, we discovered that there was no information regarding the WiFi connection listen on the rental agreement. Again, we had to contact the host several times and were given wrong information. Hence, 3. We were asked to pay a cash payment that was not included in the rental agreement. From our point of view, we have already paid all sums to be paid in advance listed in the contract. Also, the sum to be paid in cash is always paid at the end of the stay. Again, we inquired about this sum and were not given a clear answer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julia K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Achtung aufgepasst!
Der Vermieter sollte ausreichend vor Anreise kontaktiert werden, ob die Wohnung noch zur Verfügung steht. Unsere Reise begann leider etwas chaotisch, da der Vermieter die Wohnung zweimal vergeben hatte. Einmal über Fewo, wo wir gebucht haben und einmal über Airbnb. Dies fiel leider erst am Tag unserer Ankunft auf. Der Vermieter stornierte die Buchung einfach und war für uns in keinster Weise erreichbar. So standen wir mit drei Kinder einfach mitten in Florenz und mussten zu sehen,wie wir klar kommen. Zum Glück hat uns das Fewo-Team gut geholfen und uns bei der Sucher einer neuen Unterkunft unterstützt. Also aufgepasst und nachgefragt, ob man die Wohnungsschlüssel tatsächlich bekommt!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lunarossa

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Vale la vista
La proprietà è spaziosa e carina, adatta a massimo 6 persone. Il quid in più è la vista sul Duomo che si scorge dal terrazzo che non ha prezzo. Pessima invece la pulizia delle lenzuola e dei materassi, penso che non siano mai stati lavati. In casa non abbiamo trovato nessun elettrodomestico rotto, ma complessivamente andrebbe curata un po' di più. La cosa strana è che il 31 dicembre in salotto volano diverse zanzare.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Mike V., Frederick, Md, USA

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Uncomfortable and broken
Lorenzo, the owner, nicely let us drop our bags before check-in time, but that is about the only positive. The wi-fi was out Sunday thru Tuesday. After repeated requests, it was fixed. But the broken washing machine and dishwasher were never fixed. The sleeper sofa is so old, you sit on the metal frame. However, the bedrooms are nice-sized and one of the beds was very comfortable. The view of the Duomo was great, but we only spent a few minutes looking as mosquitos overwhelmed us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Janet V., Scottsdale, arizona

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Poor communication
We asked for an extra night 4 weeks in advance, no answer. We were on the train an hour out,and he said we could stay the extra night, for cash..We could not figure out how to use the washing machine.no instructions. 1 roll of toilet paper,the toilet was very difficult to flush, my husband used a pail to fill with water and flush. 2 keys, my husband went to an appointment and we had to wait 2 hours for his return,our key was broken! The light and fuse in the kitchen did not work,we had to put the coffee pot on the floor in the living room. Light in bedroom closet did not work had to put suit case on floor by the window to see. 1 dirty dish towel. He left a mop in the laundry closet which smelled terrible, I washed it and put it outside.The worst was — the internet did not work! We called for 3 days and he did not answer until late on the 3rd day.We called T mobile and called my son in New Jersey for help.t mobile said ,nothing wrong with our phones. We had to go back to the train station to find schedules for the rest of our trip. We have stayed at vrbo s for many years and in many countries,this was the worst.We like to have breakfast at our place and then venture out,sometimes bringing home food for supper. He certainly put a dent in our vacation,we wasted so much time with internet and $$$ to call New Jersey.very disappointing experience. The other reviews might have been from people only staying a few nights.We were there 5 nights. I would like VRBO to look into this, and reply. We paid up front and did not get what we paid for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and accommodations
The property was centrally located in the city, able to walk to many sights that we wanted to see. Grocery shopping is very close. Bus stops are right in front of the building. One word of caution for most cities in Italy, the floors are much taller than the US. When the site says that it is on the third floor, it is the equivalent of the fourth or fifth floor in the US because of the number of steps involved. Not a problem here as it has an elevator but each place we stayed in Italy was the same. Plan accordingly when looking for a flat to rent. Loved this place, and loved the view from the balcony, the host was very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

nanci T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Florence vacation
Thank you, we had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

maria s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice neighborhood and view
The house was bug enough for six people. The spot is perfect to discover the city, within walking distance to visit alla the monuments and the river. We had two cars which we could easily park on the street. The place is quite old though needs renovation and some new furniture. Also it could be a little more cleaner. The balcony is small but you enjoy the view. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Unni N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and very friendly and helpful host
Well located party....close to attractions while being away in the relatively quieter part of the island. Easy access to long pond and it was fun kayaking on it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEFF C., Scottsdale Arizona USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and home for the historic city of Florence !
My wife and our 2 adult kids all had a wonderful stay at this very comfortable and charming home. Form the minute you walk out the door and start your short walk into the historic district of Florence it is beautiful and the heart beat of a wonderful Italian town and people. Highly recommend this residence, Simona met us on time and showed us up to the apartment, the elevator is very nice for luggage and the view from the small balcony of the city roof line i very pretty. Nice and quiet at night with very comfortable beds. Highly recommend this home and would rent it again ! Jeff & Shelly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Vincenzo L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Abitazione trascurata, proprietario
In ordine di scoperta: - lo scarico del gabinetto non funzionava - l'acqua calda non funzionava - il pavimento era aspirato, ma non veniva lavato da tanto tempo - la lavastoviglie era piena di stoviglie sporche, ed era anche essa non funzionante - alcuni mobili della casa erano danneggiati ed inutilizzabili. Nessuno dei suddetti problemi è stato curato dal proprietario durante il mio soggiorno. Il proprietario, inoltre, dopo il mio insistere affinché risolvesse almeno i problemi maggiori, ha smesso di rispondere alle telefonate. Sconsigliato
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C., Nashville, TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment with a view
This is a lovely apartment, comfortable and nicely furnished, with a balcony that has a view of the city.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aurora M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved it!
I stayed at this VRBO with 5 other girls and we loved it. It was clean and comfortably fit the 6 of us. It is in a great location with lots of restaurants nearby and it was only a short walk to the center of town. The view from the balcony is just as stunning as it looks in the pictures! Lorenzo was great too and made sure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renaissance trip!
First time visit to Florence. We loved the location as it was walking distance to the Duomo and other attractions, but tucked into the University area so it had a less touristy and more local vibe. Lorenzo our host, allowed us early access to drop-off our bags, which was wonderful. Place was clean and ready for us. We were a family of 5, 4 of which were women, so the only caveat is that one bathroom was not enough for us. We knew when we booked but actually experiencing it made us realize we need a second bathroom if we are a large group. I'm sure if it was guys it wouldn't have been a problem. Again, this is not a criticism, just our experience. Overall, we loved the place and the location. Looking forward to returning to Florence.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yuri Y. D., Beaverton, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
Our family of four (teenagers and adults) had a very comfortable stay here for two nights. The view from the balcony was just like the listing photo and many great shops and restaurants were within easy walking distance. Lorenzo was wonderful and very helpful, showing us how to use the elevator and how the locks worked. He even was able to meet us for a slightly early check-in. This apartment is one of a few owned by his family in this building, previously the home of his grandfather. We really liked knowing this was a family property. The furniture including beds are very comfortable and the art work in the first bedroom particularly charming. Be sure to check the balcony duomo view at night - so beautiful! We definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE F.

Situation idéale
Logement propre et agréable qui permet de visiter Florence à pied. A recommander
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

All I can say is... AMAZING
This apartment was fantastic. Large and airy with everything you need. Lovely balcony with the most fantastic view of the Duomo. Lorenzo was great. Very welcoming, and friendly and enthusiastic about his city. The area was just amazing, transport directly outside the apartment, close to the shops, street entertainment every day/night, mixed with the locals and tourists. Just an awesome area. Highly recommended. Ask Lorenzo about his other apartment - that too is amazing. Thanks Lorenzo. It was great to meet you and we really enjoyed Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Blandine A.

Impression d’avoir été trompé
Attention annonce trompeuse : vous pensez vous trouver dans le paradis du calme et de la serrenité Ce n’est malheureusement pas tout à fait le cas C’est en fait une véritable entreprise immobilière qui a été créée avec un objectif : la rentabilité. Reconnaissons que d’un point de vue architectural et choix des matériaux, c’est très réussi. Notamment les logements qui sont très fonctionnels et décorés avec goût Mais une fois arrivé vous prenez conscience qu’il y a 10 logements et 30 personnes possibles au même moment ! Vous prenez quasiment vos repas avec vos voisins ( qui étaient heureusement très discrets) : en effet vous êtes « éloignés » d’1m de la terrasse du voisin séparé par de vagues pots de fleurs clairsemés La piscine ( très belle ) se trouve à 2m de votre entrée , vous profitez ainsi des allées et venues des autres vacanciers qui vont se baigner ou regagnent leur logement Bref , une grande promiscuité ne permettant pas la tranquillité et l’intimité familiale que nous venions rechercher. Le grand reproche que nous faisons , c’est que tout cela n’était pas du tout décrit ainsi. Nous avions d’ailleurs demandé des photos de la terrasse de notre logement, bizarrement nous ne les avons jamais reçues..... Autres surprises : à l’arrivée on vous annonce que l’eau du robinet n’est pas potable.... et vous voilà reparti pour aller chercher les packs d’eau que vous n’avez évidemment pas prévus Bref , c’est bien dommage d’avoir aussi mal conçu cet ensemble car l’endroit et vraiment beau et très bien placé pour visiter les bijoux que ce sont Florence, Sienne ou Volterra. Une grande déception !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Très bonne situation géographique pour visiter Florence.
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cet appartement. Bien situé pour visiter la ville. Commerces tout près pour faire des provisions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018