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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Dining

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Firenze, toscana
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Pilastri Garden, a slice of heaven in the heart Florence by Mmega

Apartment with garden for rent in Florence

Pilastri Garden, a slice of heaven in the heart Florence

Are you looking for a special home in the heart of Florence? You're in the right place!

Pilastri Garden is a beautiful apartment equipped with every possible comfort to guarantee you the best possible stay in the Cradle of the Renaissance.

Located on the ground floor of a prestigious historic building in the Santa Croce district, this apartment will satisfy even the most demanding travelers.

This house is really very large and has 4 double bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms with shower, living room with a double sofa bed, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is very large and perfectly equipped with numerous appliances. Outside, we find a beautiful exclusive garden equipped with tents, tables and chairs, a real corner of paradise in the heart of Florence!

Why choose this apartment:

Up to 10 guests

Garden

Air conditioning

Close to Santa Croce

Near the Duomo

Pilastri Garden is a special house located in a fantastic position in the heart of the Santa Croce district, close to all the main monuments and museums of Florence. From here you can easily reach on foot all the main points of interest in the historic center such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.

How to get to the apartment Pitti Garden

From the main train station of Firenze, Santa Maria Novella, you can get a bus: lines 6 and 14 by ATAF.

Near this train station you can also get a cab to get to the apartment in few minutes.

Distances from some of the main monuments of Florence

Santa Croce: 500 mt

Duomo: 700 mt

Bargello: 800 mt

Palazzo Vecchio: 900 mt

Uffizi Gallery: 1,1 km

Ponte Vecchio: 1,3 km
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Piazza del Duomo. Enjoy features like concierge services and laundry facilities. The apartment offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
As a guest of Pilastri Garden, a slice of heaven in the heart Florence by Mmega, you'll find a sauna, a garden, and concierge services. Pilastri Garden, a slice of heaven in the heart Florence by Mmega also features laundry facilities and limo service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Florence apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,583 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number IT048017C2PQKWHYRB
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Pilastri Garden, a slice of heaven in the heart Florence by Mmega Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 30 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

natasha f.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stay 4 nights a lovely large home, recently renovated and keeping an Italian vibe to the home. Was great for 2 families of 4 to stay in. It just needs some TLC in the house. Quite a few things didn’t work- or didn’t work well. Shower head is broken in 2 if the showers, one air con is so loud you can’t use, a couple doors wouldn’t open, tv and toaster were broken. Wasn’t enough kitchen items for 8 people. And the garden was so overgrown we couldn’t use it. But besides these things, the house has a lovely feel, great location and helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Spencer S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were very disappointed with this property , the place was infested with mosquitos . The kitchen had no kettle, paper towels . Basics were missing . Asked about the laundry , we’re told it’s in a house outside the house . The back yard was infested with shrubs , u couldn’t possibly walk out . The laundry area was impossible to reach . The glass door just came apart and fell on my friend , I am Amazed the basics were not taken care of . Yes they brought a few things when we complained but the experience was horrible . Just above the bathroom on the wall was mold . How you can rent a place on your platform with this kind of facility ?There were no comforters on the bed . Hygiene in the house was horrible , dirty floors , The kitchen had such low ceilings that my friebd literally banged his head at least 3-4 times . I don’t think I would ever want to rent a place like this again . There has to be a certain standard to be maintained in the house .Asked about the TV and was told , sorry doesn’t work .Overall experience POOR Regards Anil paul
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce L.

Nice but needs TLC

The patio landscape needs pruning and clean up, the shower in the main bedroom is missing a door, and the other showers flooded the floors.As soon as we walked in, we could smell a musty/moldy smell.The TV in the living room doesn't work and they never came to fix our replace it, and the toaster didn't work. It's nice and large for the family, but the showers are bad.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis B., Salt Lake City

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for family visit

Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Florence flat.

Not good at all. This flat was very dirty, from floor to blankets. the stored blankets were extremly dirty. The shower head was filthy. The living room furniture was also very dirty. We had i small toilet paper in each bathroom. I messaged the host to get more supplies but did not here back from him. The garden was over grown and smelled of animal excrete. The location was in what i would describe as a ghetto. This should be posted so renters are aware. I could go on, but you get the picture. I could not recommend this flat. ran out. C
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

A mixed experience

We really liked the central location and the fact that the property had a garden (even though it was rather neglected and didn't match the pictures). However there were a lot of problems with the property. Only one of the three bathrooms was fully functional (broken showers, missing showerheads, sinks that wouldn't drain); two of the bedrooms had no curtains so one member of the group had to sleep in the living room; the kitchen was not properly stocked for the number of guests. The dirty linen from the previous guests had been left in the hall and was not collected during the week we stayed. Many of these problems had been noted by previous guests but not addressed. We felt it was a real shame that a property with so much potential to be a great place to stay had been allowed to get into this condition. The pictures on the listing don't give a true image of the property and Vrbo should be aware of this. This property is cheaper than many places in Florence so we did not expect luxury, but even at a slightly lower cost there are basic minimum standards that should be maintained and we would urge the owners/managers to improve the property. Anyone thinking about renting this property should be aware that there are still a lot of problems with it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David P., Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and space. Some TLC would make it luxury.

The location, within walking distance of the Duomo, Uffizi, Accademia, etc. was great. It was a tad long to SMN train station with luggage, but do-able. The unit was very spacious with four full bedrooms, 3 baths, a large kitchen, dining area and living room. Even a washer and drying building out back along with a nice sitting area in "The Garden". Some nits: there was no coffee maker and the toaster did not work. Two of the bathroom doors had become saturated and stuck badly. One of the shower doors was missing in the master bath. It would have been nice to have olive oil, salt, pepper and paper towels in the kitchen. The dining table was too wide for the space. Hard to sit at or get by. The unit could use a coat of paint. The garden could benefit from weed removal and shrub trimming. Addressing those would make it a true "luxury" stay. By the way, strangely, the thermostat needs to be set to "Umbrella" for the hot water to work! Overall a very nice unit and nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hannah T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

I wish I could give this place 0 stars

After months of planning our dream Italian vacation, we were extremely disappointed upon our arrival. The quality and cleanliness levels were not at the levels you would strive for the cost of this property. While the listing stated three functioning bathrooms, two of them had outstanding issues. The first bathroom in the entryway flooded with each shower and the water damage on the door indicating this is an ongoing issue. Also, the door to the bathroom was difficult to open and shut with scrapes on flooring because of this. The second bathroom had the same door issue and the shower door was off the tracks and the shower was non-functional. The garden patio door was broken and made us feel extremely unsafe during our stay. Lastly, the bedding felt unsanitary with pillows missing pillowcases and cheap sheets that ripped upon making bed. Overall, we are extremely disappointed with our experience. The quality of the property did not match the listing description nor did the price of the accomodations. It is surprising that this listing continues to be available as advertised and skeptical about the management company’s standard. I would highly recommend not booking this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melanie T.

Run down property

This apartment is very run down. Broken doors. Broken dishwasher. Inadequate kitchen. Outdoor space not tended to. Barking dog next door woke us all every morning . We were attacked by biting mosquitoes while inside. Water never got hot. Only lukewarm. Only positives were comfortable beds, nice towels and good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not everything as it appears

Things are falling apart, the backyard was in atrocious condition (not to mention mosquitoes everywhere.), very little kitchen supplies (i.e., no paper towels, minimal dishwashing liquid, nothing to clean with or wipe up.) … That being said in the location of a superb but not sure I’d come back to this particular property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Florence

There was a few issues: the living room French doors were broke and could not lock. I felt it jeopardized our security. We closed the outside shutters which helped. Our train got delayed and extended time to get taxi so ended up 20 minutes late and was charged the late fee. The place had many bugs and probably needs an exterminator.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Clare J.

Just ok

This definitely feels business run. There isn’t a binder with local information and when I asked the man who checked us in to send us restaurant suggested he never did. The garden could be beautiful, but it hasn’t been tended to and because of that the mosquitoes run you off. On the positive side the location is good for Florence and our group of 9 fit in. It is a strange layout, but that is the nature of an old building. It was fine, but with a little care and attention it could be much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V.

Liked: Cleanliness

In the heart of the city!

Okay, so; I am going to first begin by saying that there is a review in VRBO that is negative that is so far from the truth. I DID NOT see any roaches or evidence there of! The only thing I saw was a couple ants; but they were from outside because there are no screens on the doors, it opens up to the private courtyard. There is a dog that lives next door that did bark, but that did not bother us. He/she was our unofficial guard dog. As far as mold being in the bathroom, I didn’t see what the previous people saw (so if ut was a mold problem, it was rectified). The only complaint that I have is that there wasn’t enough towels. So, I would suggest maybe including a couple more towels for guests. Also, the door in the sitting room did not lock properly due to the door being broken. We let Viola know, but it didn’t concern us too much, because the courtyard is private, and there was no thought that anyone would come in unexpected. The apartment is in walking distance and central to everything. I promise it seems like everything was a 15 minute walk away. Also, I would suggest that you download Taxi Move to book a taxi around the city (if needed). Everyone was so hospitable and nice. I love Italy and will definitely be returning next summer for two weeks. Although we were there for about a week, it still wasn’t long enough!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Greensboro, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Florence

Great location to walk to most sites. The patio was nice to sit out. Comfortably fit six adults. Would recommend to others to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy M., Massachusetts, USA

Facts without emotion, if you dont mind mold, mosquitoes, roaches and dirty sheets left behind...

We checked in to Pilastri gardens at 2pm. Walking around with the concierge and checking everything out it was found that the living room door did not close fully and the back bedroom door was broken so we could not use it. The concierge offered us a number to call a maintenance guy. Still in the unit were the used sheets and towels from the last guests, 2 tall piles of sheets and towels in the dining room. The top sheet on the pile was filthy with either blood or rust. This made the dining room unusable, not a palatable place to serve food. We were told the sheets would be removed later that day....didn't happen, never happened. Even after multiple conversations. The 2 back bathrooms are full of mold in the showers. Youll need to buy mosquito control items for your bedrooms and other rooms. There are mosquitos throughout the property. We have so far found multiple roaches in and around the kitchen area and hallway near the kitchen. Not that this owner has any power of this next issue...the neighbor next door has a dog which at 5am liked to bark a lot. Oh, and lastly, if you don't mind the neighbor above throwing dirty liquid into the open garden space, you're in the right place. Hopefully you're not sitting in the outdoor area when it happens. We've been staying in vrbo properties for over 20 years. Every property has minor issues just like any home, we get.that. This is the first stay where the experience of the property impacted our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Renata M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location, great place

We loved the location and the garden. The apartment is very close to the fabulous Sant’Ambrogio market and easy walking distance to almost everywhere you might want to visit. The apartment is large, light and comfortable, as are the beds. The only slight hitch was that we found it a little difficult to work out who we should contact when we had some issues. We recommend having a folder with information on who to call for what, and some local information. With Florence being so humid, the owners should consider installing fly screens, as there were a lot of mosquitoes. The hiccups: inadequate toilet paper, fresh towels should be supplied after three days, the washing machine wasn’t working. However, as soon as we got the information to the right person, all our issues were addressed. We highly recommend Pilastri Gardens.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

molly w.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location/ Needs some TLC

The apartment was in a great location, but it was a little run down. There are lots of great, family- run restaurants with in a block. There is a farmers market right down the street and plenty of coffee and gelato shops. The outdoor space was nice, but the bugs were really bad. The bedding needs replacing and there is a lot of muck in the showers. We were there for 3 weeks, so we started seeing things more than we would have if we had a shorter stay. Also, make sure the price doesn't change from booking to paying!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

We stayed for 12 days with our two children and three grandchildren. The location was great, the space worked out very well for us, and it was a bonus having the garden/patio area accessible only to us. We suggested some minor maintenance issues I would resolve at my own house, but none affected our enjoyment of the property. Highly recommended. The overall stay was greatly enhanced by Paola of FlorenceTours.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

In the heart of the city

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica F., Waukegan, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for a large family or group of friends

We didn't realize what a perfect location in Florence this would be when booking. So many lovely restaurants and cafes within a short walking distance. Downtown Florence and all the major sights are all under a 20min walk that honestly goes by so fast because of how beautiful the city is. The apartment is a renovated space, clean, and modern. The bathrooms are small but adorable. All the bedrooms have AC units. The patio area was perfect for hanging out at night when all the kids were in bed but you have to be quiet for all the neighbors. We arrived way later for check in than expected because of flight delays but the check in person was very sweet and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome roomy place in great neighborhood.

Property Manager met us at the door, let us in and show this all the features of the property. Hey verify that the AC was working, the hot water was indeed hot and that the house was clean. The property is in a wonderful neighborhood that’s a quick walk to the Arno river area, yet still has locals that come out at night, great restaurants and coffee shops
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean - Cockroaches

Location was good, but the place is very run down. I was even ok with that but can't do the cockroaches. Everytime you opened up under the sink they would scamper. My daugther found one in her bed. They were coming out of the kitchen sink. So....pretty bad actually.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, clean and convenient

Property owner was so flexible with our arrival time. Apartment was spacious and clean. Plenty of parking garages around. Locations was great and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021