Close to Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire apartment
2 bedroomsSleeps 6484 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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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 amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: small size and very polite
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
Property Registration Number IT048017C2U8AV4AS7
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
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is near theme parks. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. 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, ecotours and horse riding in the area. Visit our Florence travel guide
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
Bisteccheria Santa Croce
5 min walk
L'Ortone
3 min walk
Ristorante fantasia
3 min walk
Caffè Cibrèo
4 min walk
Book Opera
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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
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 Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio, Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are also within 15 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 21 minutes.
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Reviews
Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We enjoyed our stay in Florence, the apartment was located in a quiet area with an easy walk to get to all the sights and museums. The apartment was nice and the host was helpful.
Extremely disappointing stay. The apartment was completely different from what we expected based on the listing and information provided.
The rooms were dirty, we had leaking water, there were bedbugs, and some of the information provided about the property was inaccurate. The stairs were also broken and felt unsafe. When we needed help, the host was not responsive enough, which made an already bad situation even more frustrating.
The sleeping arrangements were another major issue. The second bedroom was very poorly set up, especially for a couple. The beds and furniture were badly organized and the room was uncomfortable and impractical.
Overall, the apartment was poorly maintained, badly organized, and did not match the standard presented in the listing. Cleanliness, safety, communication, and sleeping arrangements were all unacceptable.
This was a terrible experience for our group, and we would absolutely not recommend Mia Apartment in Florence to other travellers.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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
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6/10 Okay
Tony R.
22 Sept 2024
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.
The location of this apartment was ideal for seeing all of the popular tourist places in Florence, most of them were only a 15-20 minute walk or less. Host was communicative on whatsapp but didn’t see messages for a while on VRBO so would recommend only using whatsapp to communicate. Shower is VERY small, but was doable. Could have used more sheets/pillows/blankets for the cot. Also one morning we were woken up to a housekeeper who came to bring more towels but we were not given prior warning of this so we were a little startled when a man kept knocking on our door but the host messaged us when he got there and I hadn’t checked my phone yet. Overall the location made this a great two day experience in Florence.
The apartment is conveniently located near the bus stop, mini grocery and iconic tourist spots. A/C is very good as we visited Florence in summer time :) .
This location was perfectly located. In a quiet part of town but close enough walk to all the sites. The suite was clean, and had three air conditioners to keep it cool/cold at all times :) Eugenia was an awesome host who responded to any questions we had extremely fast. Highly recommend this location and would definitely go back.
Great location for Florence sites and exploring different neighborhoods. Walkable to train station. Easy communication with host Eugenia was a nice bonus!
I can’t say enough how much of a gem this apartment was. Perfectly placed without being too far from everything! We can’t wait to be able to stay here again!
Fantastic location and cute apartment. We could walk down the street to San Croce to the Christmas Market every evening. Wonderful coffee shop for breakfast around the corner and excellent restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay
Michele B.
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The host was a good communicator and we were in a nice neighborhood.
The location was great. The apartment suited our needs but be ware the shower is very small. I believe this is typical for Europe so it is not an issue just for awareness. Communication with the owner was great. It’s a charming apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor
cynthia d.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Kitchen could use a spatula Which we purchase and left thereIt is 42 steps up and no elevator One bedroom like a bunk bed up a ladder.Just good for child.Would not suggest this for older peopleWashroom had mold in showerAnd a large dead plant in livingroom.It was in a good location with a grocery store around corner and could walk to center town.We were happy about that but disappointed in the whole set up