Casamanda Penthouse – A Light-Filled Florentine Gem with Panoramic Terrace | Apartment in Firenze

Casamanda Penthouse – A Light-Filled Florentine Gem with Panoramic Terrace
🍷 Savor the Local Flavor: enjoy a complimentary gourmet food and wine tasting when you stay for 4 nights or more 🍷
*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 & 10 minutes by foot from Ponte Vecchio)
*2 bedrooms (each bedroom with ensuite bathroom)
*Fully restyled and elegantly furnished
*Fully equipped, professional-grade kitchen
*Equipped with all the desired modern amenities and luxuries
*Spacious and bright living area with splendid views - for quality family time
*Air Conditioning throughout
*High Speed Wi-Fi
*Personalized check in - feel right at home from the start
*A provision of 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
Traveling with children? Ask us about hands-on marbled paper workshops!
🏠 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: The apartment is located in 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, caffes, trattorias and restaurants all within easy walking distance. The nearest supermarket is just 4 minutes away by foot on Via dei Fossi.
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:
Two Bedroom (Sleeps 4)
Altana Visconti: https://www.vrbo.com/296168
Casamanda: https://www.vrbo.com/3417330
Lungarno Guicciardini: https://www.vrbo.com/4187633
Unicko: https://www.vrbo.com/1751776
Three Bedroom (Sleeps 6):
Oltrarno VM48: https://www.vrbo.com/3650679
G9 Vasari View: https://www.vrbo.com/3732913
Ponte Vecchio Panorama: https://www.vrbo.com/4418765
Four Bedroom (Sleeps 8 + 12)
Palazzo Tintori Garden: https://www.vrbo.com/3434092
Piazza Pitti 22: https://www.vrbo.com/504410
📌 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
🥘 Please note that unfortunately due to the type of kitchen/table we are unable to offer cooking classes at this specific apartment.

Casamanda Penthouse – A Light-Filled Florentine Gem with Panoramic Terrace is located in Santa Maria Novella. Casamanda Penthouse – A Light-Filled Florentine Gem with Panoramic Terrace provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Internet, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Apartment features Wellness Facilities, Internet, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Casamanda Penthouse – A Light-Filled Florentine Gem with Panoramic Terrace has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Santa Maria Novella has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Santa Maria Novella, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.