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# Monica's Shell

Holiday home with kitchen, near Ponte Vecchio

## Photo gallery for Monica's Shell

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![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Monica's Shell (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/85b9d6ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Close to Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio, Monica's Shell provides amenities such as laundry facilities. 

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3355 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine

## Add dates for prices

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## 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

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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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### 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

![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

- Boboli Gardens \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- Porta Romana \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- 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

#### 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
- ‪Alla Vecchia Bettola - ‬7 min walk
- ‪Al Tranvai - ‬7 min walk
- ‪Gelateria La Sorbettiera - ‬8 min walk
- ‪Rasputin - ‬12 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Monica's Shell Reviews

## Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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