Title: Monica's Shell Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Monica's Shell Holiday home with kitchen, near Ponte Vecchio ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/4ab07be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/00e08303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/5cf4aab9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/85b9d6ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/22628071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery, Monica's Shell provides amenities such as laundry facilities. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3355 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Monica's Shell Small apartment (33 sqm) in a typical small street and out of traffic Quiet, simple but at the same time well cared for. Small kitchen, large fridge, bathroom with shower and all the comforts, small entrance with table and chairs. Small room with single bed and another loft bed. Larger room with bed on a pallet. Area: Porta Romana, 5 minutes walk from the Boboli Gardens and 15 minutes walk from the Ponte Vecchio. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchenette - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### 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 - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 355 square feet ## Similar properties ![Electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30120000/30110900/30110820/3163ad70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Il Mandorlo b&b San Jacopino - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=30110820&PinnedHotelID=30110820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 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 ### 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 the information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Monica's Shell Florence Monica's Shell Private vacation home Monica's Shell Private vacation home Florence ## About the area Located in Florence, this holiday home is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Boboli Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. [Visit our Florence travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florence.dx1222) [View more Holiday homes in Florence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florence-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1222-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.76305%2C11.24039&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EONOxKvvJC9nyJWZHXk_B276adc=) Firenze, Toscana ### What's nearby - Pitti Palace - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ponte Vecchio - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles - Uffizi Gallery - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles ### Getting around - Paolo Uccello Tram Stop - 2 min drive - Porta al Prato Station - 3 min drive - Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bar d'Angolo - ‬5 min walk - ‪Trattoria BBQ - ‬8 min walk - ‪Alla Vecchia Bettola - ‬6 min walk - ‪Fiaschetteria Fantappié - ‬12 min walk - ‪Al Tranvai - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Monica's Shell pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Monica's Shell? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Monica's Shell? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Monica's Shell located? > Located in Oltrarno, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Porta Romana and Pitti Palace. Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km). Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 22 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 24 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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