RESIDENZA GIRASOLE

Elegant and charming apartment located in Florence in the Santa Croce area. It is ideal for short term rentals. It can host up to 7 people, has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

Residenza Girasole (1937 sq.ft) has 4 bedrooms and 3 complete bathrooms, 2 with shower and one with bathtub, and can comfortably accommodate up to 7 people. As you enter the apartment you will find yourself in a stunning large and spacious living room that welcomes guests and will amaze you with its decor that boasts a little 'studiolo', a piano, a fire place, a big flat screen TV and 3 comfortable sofas. Connected to this amazing living room the guest will find the fully equipped kitchen, that hosts the dining area, and the first complete bathroom. Going back to the living room the guest will also find a lovely terrace and 2 bedrooms, one of which has its own ensuite complete bathroom and wardrobe. Going back to the living room the guest will find some stairs that leads to the upper level. On this level there is the last double bedroom, a small living room with single sofa bed and another complete bathroom.

Facilities

Elevator
Washing machine
No Smoking
Internet
Maintenance services
Dishwasher
Air conditioning
Television
Stereo
Baby cot
Hairdryer
Coffee machine
House linens (sheets & towels)

Extra facilities:
- Fully equipped kitchen with 4 ringed hob
- Large fridge
- Freezer
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room
- Oven
- Flat screen TV
- Cyclette
- American coffee maker
- Italian moka
- Wi-Fi Internet connection
- Individual Heating System
- Mosquito blinds

Services available on request
- Maid service and change of linens
- Laundry service
- Extra bed
- High chair and cot for small children
- Babysitter
- Flower Delivery
- Personal shopper
- Private transfers with driver
- Excursions and guided tours
- Wine tours and tasting
- Italian language lessons
- Italian cooking lessons

Area
The apartment is located in the Santa Croce district on the eastern edge of Florence’s historic city centre. The area takes its name from one of the city’s most remarkable churches. The Santa Croce neighbourhood provides a rare glimpse of “old” Florence with lively markets and tiny leather and artisan workshops, including the flea market (Mercato delle Pulci) at Piazza dei Ciompi. The Mercato St. Ambrogio, the city’s second main food market after the Mercato San Lorenzo, is within close walking distance too. Furthermore, the area is just a stone’s throw from some of the city’s main cultural attractions such as the Bargello Palace, which houses one of Italy’s most important museums, the Casa Buonarroti, (the former home of Michelangelo), Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio, not forgetting the magnificent Santa Croce church and museum. You will also enjoy the largest selection of boutique shops, bars and typical restaurants and pizzerias within the city. Three of the finest and most expensive restaurants, Cibreo, Pinchiorri and Alle Murate are located nearby. There is also a good choice of mid-priced options. By night, Santa Croce becomes one of the liveliest parts of town and with its pedestrianised streets and illuminated buildings it transforms into the perfect venue for an after-dinner glass of wine or evening stroll. For those choosing an apartment in this area Santa Croce offers several food stores, supermarkets, laundrettes and individual gift shops as well as being adequately served by the local public transport service.

Parking
Florence city centre is a ZTL zone which means a “limited traffic zone” and therefore special rules apply to when you can enter this area. This particular apartment is in fact located within the ZTL zone so this means that if you are thinking of coming to Florence by car and wish to drive around and park, then you will need to pay special attention to the road signs, CCTV cameras and access cameras (they will show either a red/green light) in order to avoid receiving fines. Guests who need to travel within the ZTL zone by car to reach their apartment are advised to contact one of the private garages in the centre (the one nearest the apartment you are staying in) and obtain a temporary access permit. Upon arrival at the garage, guests must specify they need access for the ZTL and the garage will then note the vehicle’s number plate and forward it to the appropriate police headquarters.