2BR • Luxury Florence Penthouse • 360° Panorama

Entire holiday home in Florence, Italy

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 bathrooms
Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars.12 reviews
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Hosted by Donatella
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Vibrant neighbourhood

This area is walkable with lots to explore, especially for dining out.

City view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Donatella is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated Hosts.
🍷 Savor the Local Flavor: enjoy a complimentary gourmet food and wine tasting when you stay for 3 nights or more. Valid for stays until 31st July 2026 🍷

⚠️ Review mentioning "noise" ⚠️

Please note that there is no construction work taking place in the building or local area. The review is specific to the summer of 2023 when we first rented the property.

The space
Casamanda, bright and spacious, is the perfect "home from home" offering:

🌇A private 350 sq ft panoramic terrace
🔼🔽 Exclusive access to 4th floor by private lift
📍 Premier Central Location - 10 minutes by foot from the train station /Ponte Vecchio
🎨 Fully restyled and elegantly furnished
🍽️ Fully equipped, professional-grade kitchen
💎 Equipped with all desired modern amenities and luxuries
🛋️ Spacious and bright living area with splendid views – perfect for quality family time
❄️ Air Conditioning throughout
📶 High-Speed Wi-Fi
🙋‍♂️ Personalized check-in – feel right at home from the start
🍷 Complimentary family wine from Chianti
🥂 Exclusive wine and food experience - included with your stay (min. stay 4 nights) 🥂

📍 Prime Location:
Explore Florence’s hidden gems all within easy walking distance:

🧵 Artisan shops (leather, jewelry, marbled paper, bespoke shoes)
🍝 Trendy restaurants & wine bars
🍦 Top-rated gelaterias & gourmet bistros
🖼️ Museums, galleries & antique stores
🛒 Supermarkets and grocery stores
🍽️ Charming trattorias and osterias

🏠 The Apartment:

📐Size: 1000 sqft
🛏️ Sleeps: up to 4 guests
🔼🔽 Floor: 4th - top floor (with elevator)

📏 Features:

🍽️ Large, light-filled living room / dining table (seats 6)
🛋️ Spacious living room with comfy sofa for quality family time
👨‍🍳 Designer kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, stove
🧺 Separate laundry room with washer & dryer
🌸 Peaceful and panoramica private L - shaped terrace

🛏️ Bedrooms:

✅ Master bedroom – Double bed (160cm x 190cm)
✅ Second bedroom – Double bed (160cm x 190cm)
Please note there are 15 steps to climb to reach this bedroom

🛁 Bathrooms:

🚿 1 bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet on the lower floor (ensuite)
🚿 1 bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet on the upper floor (ensuite)

☀️ Terrace:

The apartment’s most incredible feature is the spectacular L-shaped terrace (350 sq ft) that offers views over the Arno River and the famous Brancacci Chapel and the Church of Cestello with views that lead up to the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens. The terrace has decked flooring and is the perfect location for panoramic breakfasts, lunches, dinner parties, evening drinks and there is a space which can be used for outdoor pilates and yoga – or simply relaxing and basking in the glorious sunshine.

Additional Amenities:

📶 Wi-Fi
❄️ A/C (Air Conditioning)
📺 Smart TV (living room)
🛏️ Quality linens & towels

🏠 Decor: The grey resin floor throughout the apartment sets off the white furniture and walls and all the windows offer panoramic views out onto the city, the decorative red terracotta lined rooftops and hills both towards Monte Morello and the Boboli Gardens and Forte Belvedere to the south. The windows in the living room look out onto Santa Maria Novella church, the Medici Chapels and the Giotto Bell Tower not to mention a portion of the magnificent Duomo. Penthouse Casamanda represents an indulgent retreat after a day experiencing the wealth of activities that Florence and the surrounding towns and landscapes can offer.

💗 Why Choose Casamanda: it is the perfect base for exploring Florence. Hosting traditional cooking classes or relaxing dinners after a busy day sightseeing will create memories to last a lifetime. You will soon fall in love with this lovely home, just as we did. Seize the opportunity to enjoy this truly exclusive gem surrounded by pure Florentine heritage and culture.

📍 Location: Santa Maria Novella – Florence’s Cultural Crossroads

Nestled on Borgo Ognissanti, just steps from Via dei Fossi—renowned for antiques and vintage finds—this apartment sits at the heart of the Santa Maria Novella district. You're a short stroll from Via della Vigna Nuova and Via Tornabuoni, Florence’s upscale fashion streets, and within walking distance of major landmarks: the Duomo (10 minutes), Ponte Vecchio (15 minutes), and the charming Oltrarno district just across the Arno.

The area is full of local shops, trattorias, cafés, and restaurants, with a supermarket just 4 minutes away on Via dei Fossi. Santa Maria Novella is also a hub for international events thanks to its proximity to the Fortezza da Basso, Palazzo dei Congressi, and Palazzo degli Affari—venues for the iconic Pitti Uomo and International Handicraft Fair.

Culturally, the neighborhood is anchored by the stunning Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, now part of a museum complex that includes cloisters and chapels. Other must-visits include the Church of Ognissanti (home to a Last Supper by Ghirlandaio), the Basilica of Santa Trinita, and the Church of Santi Michele e Gaetano.

Art lovers will enjoy nearby museums like Museo Novecento, Museo Marino Marini, and Palazzo Strozzi—hosting everything from Renaissance masterpieces to modern exhibitions. You’ll also find the medieval Palazzo Davanzati and the fashion-centric Museo Ferragamo nearby.

For a truly unique experience, don’t miss the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella (Via della Scala), a centuries-old apothecary offering perfumes, soaps, and remedies in a stunning setting.

Perfectly positioned between history, high fashion, and artisan charm, this is one of Florence’s most vibrant and well-connected neighborhoods.

Guest access
The entire property including the terrace is 100% private and all only accessible by you, our guest.
Please consider it as your OWN private sanctuary during your stay — a comfortable, secure space where you can truly feel at home. Enjoy complete privacy and make yourself comfortable, just as you would in your own home.

Other things to note
⚠️ There is no door between the main bedroom on the lower floor and the kitchen/living room. The lower floor is open plan.

✅ When you confirm your booking your reservation includes:

☑️ Final cleaning
☑️ All linens & towels
☑️ Welcome kitchen amenities
☑️ Welcome toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, lotion, soap)
☑️ Complimentary maid service every 8 nights
☑️ Digital Handbook: you’ll receive a digital guide before arrival with handy information on how to access the apartment, local recommendations, tips for exploring Florence & Tuscany and much more!

🔑 Check In:

✔ Please provide your arrival time in Florence, including flight or train details.
✔ Standard check-in is from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with a supplement for arrivals after 7:30 PM or outside the agreed time.
✔ We will reconfirm a check-in time based on our availability.
✔ Our check-in ambassador will personally welcome you at the apartment entrance.

🧹 Apartment provisions:

We provide a starter supply of:
🛁 3 towels per person: small towel, hand towel, bath towel
🧻 2 rolls of toilet paper
✅ Kitchen: coffee pods, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, paper napkins, kitchen roll, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets
✅ Bathrooms: mini toiletries including shower gel, shampoo, soap, body lotion, toilet tissue and a hairdryer (in each main bathroom)
✅ Laundry: washing machine pods
✅ General: plug in mosquito repellent, umbrellas

⚠️ This is of course a self-catering apartment and guests are reminded that they can purchase items to last the full length of their stay directly at the local stores or supermarkets close by, some of which do not close until 9-10pm most evenings.

⚠️ Guests are advised that the bathroom supplies and changes of linens/towels are only replenished complimentary if you book for 8 nights or more.

🧼 Maid Service:
Extra cleaning is available upon request:

☑️ Cleaning: €25/hr (min 4 hrs)
☑️ Full linen change: €25/bedroom & €25/bathroom

✅ Remember that we offer you a complimentary 2 hour maid service and linen change every 8 nights

👶 Travelling with Infants?
Let us know in advance if you need:

☑️ Baby Cot
☑️ Highchair
☑️ Stroller

💰 Each item is €70/week. Please note there is a one-time delivery fee: €20

🛒 Grocery Delivery: Want to arrive to a stocked kitchen? We offer a pre-arrival grocery service.
💰 Minimum charge: €30–50 + grocery costs

⚠️ Please remember to bring your own cables, chargers and electrical adaptors for the European style plug/socket.

👩‍👩‍👧 Who we are:
This apartment is part of a luxury portfolio of carefully selected homes. Our mission is to buy and renovate old apartments in Florence city centre to recreate stunning upmarket retreats that blend unique design, luxury, legacy, Italian lifestyle and passion. The company is 100% family-managed by husband and wife, Gianni and Donatella. My name is Anna and I have worked alongside this fantastic couple since 2015 and I will be your main point of reference to make sure you make the most out of your stay with us.

Our Complete Portfolio of Apartments in Florence:

2️⃣ Two bedroom:
Casamanda: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/904303084806196567
Visconti: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/32586215
Unicko: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/32584210
Lungarno Guicciardini 9: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1470259204606261977

3️⃣ Three bedroom:
G9 Vasari View: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/904302709238768509
PVP: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1350595104634480458
VM48: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/999208756677070456

4️⃣ Four bedroom:
PP22: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/8811322
PTG: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/909154485238992203

📌 Extra Activities:
Step into a world of unique experiences right at your doorstep. Over the years, our passion for hosting has blossomed from simply providing a place to stay into crafting an entirely immersive journey. Our heartfelt goal is to cultivate a sense of belonging—a true home away from home—where you can mingle with the locals and truly feel like a part of this enchanting city!
With our unwavering commitment to authenticity, we will put you in touch with carefully selected local experts who are eager to share a variety of activities and experiences tailored to your desires. Whether it’s a cooking class, a guided tour, or an off-the-beaten-path adventure, we’re here to ensure each moment is meaningful and memorable.
Discover the experiences in Florence and let inspiration guide you!

✔ VIP Wine Tours at the Family Winery in Chianti (Fattoria Montecchio)
✔ Authentic Truffle Hunting in the Tuscan hills near San Miniato
✔ Fully personalized guided city tours (also tailored for kids!)
✔ Personalized in-home massages
✔ Private Perfume Experience
✔ Art & History Classes
✔ Private Italian Language Tuition

Traveling with children? Ask us about hands-on marbled paper workshops!

🥘 Please note that unfortunately due to the type of kitchen/table we are unable to offer cooking classes at this specific apartment.

Registration details
IT048017B4IT5ED9PD

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What this place offers

Each Luxe home is fully equipped to meet your needs, with ample space and privacy.
City skyline view
Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi
TV with standard cable/satellite

Add-ons

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Cleaning available during stay

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4.75 out of 5 stars from 12 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Neighbourhood highlights

Florence is a treasure trove of art, history, and culture, offering visitors an unforgettable experience. The area provides a taste of authentic Florentine life, slightly away from the crowds. It's a place where you can explore art, history, and craftsmanship while enjoying delectable Tuscan cuisine and a leisurely stroll along the Arno River.

The apartment is located in the neigborhood of Santa Maria Novella, on Borgo Ognissanti very close to Via dei Fossi (a road famous for antiquities and vintage stores) and also close to Via della Vigna Nuova and Via Tornabuoni, Florence’s elegant “haute-couture” shopping district. The apartment is a short walk from the main Santa Maria del Fiore “Duomo” Cathedral, a 15-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio and it is just across the street from the quaint district of the Oltrarno. There are an abundance of small local shops, cafes, trattorias and restaurants all within easy walking distance. The nearest supermarket is just 4 minutes away by foot on Via dei Fossi.

Santa Maria Novella stretches along the Arno’s right bank and it is the first neighborhood to greet visitors after arriving at the area’s namesake railway station (by train or tram, line 1). The station and tram stop is a short 7-10 minute walk from the apartment. The Santa Maria Novella neighborhood contains the city's main exhibition center, a complex formed by the Palazzo dei Congressi, the Palazzo degli Affari and the Fortezza da Basso. Here, year after year the center hosts world famous events, such as the renowned Pitti Uomo and the International Handicraft Fair, which attract thousands of visitors worldwide. The neighborhood’s fulcrum is undoubtedly the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, one of the city’s most important churches and an extraordinary example of Florentine Gothic architecture. Today the church is part of a larger museum complex (the Santa Maria Novella Museum), which besides the Basilica also gives access to the magnificent surrounding structures, such as the Grand Cloister and the Green Cloister. Among the other places of worship in the neighborhood, be sure not to miss the Santa Trinita Basilica (piazza di Santa Trinita) and the Church of Santi Michele e Gaetano (piazza Antinori), each located at one end of via de’ Tornabuoni. Last but not least, consider visiting the Church of Ognissanti featuring a Last Supper by Domenico Ghirlandaio (borgo Ognissanti, 42). This neighborhood also contains some of the city’s most important museums. More specifically, those dedicated to modern and contemporary art, such as the Museo Novecento (piazza Santa Maria Novella, 10) vaunting a collection of 20th-century works in an innovative layout, the Marino Marini Museum (piazza di S. Pancrazio), featuring the contemporary Tuscan artist’s many works, and Palazzo Strozzi (piazza degli Strozzi) which rotates classical art exhibitions with modern and contemporary art exhibitions, making it one of the most important exhibition spaces in Italy. Besides these magnificent spaces, the neighborhood is also home to the Museum of Palazzo Davanzati (via Porta Rossa, 13), where you’ll find a reconstruction of a medieval Florentine home (an excellent option when travelling with children), and finally, Museo Ferragamo (Palazzo Spini Feroni, piazza di Santa Trinita, 5 / R), where you can dive headfirst into the history of Italian fashion and the Ferragamo brand.

It’s easy to lose yourself among the streets of the Santa Maria Novella neighborhood, between via de 'Tornabuoni, via della Vigna Nuova and piazza della Repubblica... the streets offer a wide and varied selection of offerings for all budgets and tastes. You’ll find high-end clothing and accessories in a range of upscale fashion stores, but also more affordable clothing and unique goodies. If you’re looking for something really out of the ordinary, head to the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella (via della Scala, 16), one of the city’s most beautiful historic pharmacies. Here, you can buy perfumes, soaps and essential oils prepared using the pharmacy’s age-old recipes – all inside an environment that exudes the air of Florence’s rich history and traditions.

Meet your host

Superhost
329 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Interior Design
Comfort, quality, attention to detail and excellent customer service are my top priorities! I handpick, design and redecorate beautiful homes in historical Florence and I look forward to hosting you for a home from home experience!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs