Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Teatro Verdi, Uffizi Gallery, and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio are also within 15 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

8/10 Good

Anna R.

28 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good value

The location was great. The apartment suited our needs but be ware the shower is very small. I believe this is typical for Europe so it is not an issue just for awareness. Communication with the owner was great. It’s a charming apartment.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda W.

11 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Two days in Florence

The location of this apartment was ideal for seeing all of the popular tourist places in Florence, most of them were only a 15-20 minute walk or less. Host was communicative on whatsapp but didn’t see messages for a while on VRBO so would recommend only using whatsapp to communicate. Shower is VERY small, but was doable. Could have used more sheets/pillows/blankets for the cot. Also one morning we were woken up to a housekeeper who came to bring more towels but we were not given prior warning of this so we were a little startled when a man kept knocking on our door but the host messaged us when he got there and I hadn’t checked my phone yet. Overall the location made this a great two day experience in Florence.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brook A.

8 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The place was nice for my family of 5, the location was great and we were able to walk everywhere. We loved Florence and really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

8 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We loved the apartment, excellent location and facilities, couldn’t have asked for more! Amazing host with very good communication, Eugenia gave us many great recommendations and made sure all was well! Couldn’t recommend this apartment more - would be our first choice if we return to Florence!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia B.

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay in heart of florence

We had a lovely stay in the apartment which is comfortable, accurate to the photos and well-stocked. Eugenia was very responsive and welcoming, and the location was within close walking distance of all important sights. Would recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

DUPONT J.

12 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

a nice place in Firenze

very short holidays in Firenze, a lovely place however the bad wether

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

2 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute.

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony R.

22 September 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good location

Within walking distance of most sights. You had to climb up a very steep and narrow ladder to get up to the 2nd bed which was a just a single bed. Air conditioner in that bedroom leaked water all over the luggage. Pullout bed was in the kitchen. We do not recommend this place if there are more than two adults. Bring spices if you plan on cooking, all the spice jars are empty. Could use some updates or maintenance.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brid S.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and charming apartment in a great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this quaint and charming apartment. It is perfectly situated close to many must see locations. It is a very quiet location and the host Eugenia was very communicative and checked in and answered all my questions as needed. It was easy to find and the check in and check out was easy. We would stay here again with no hesitation. The bathroom is small but similar in size to other locations we have stayed in throughout Europe. We appreciated having a washing machine for laundry as well and the laundry was dry overnight. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

22 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It!

What a great property! Eugenia was a wonderful host. She was very helpful with all of our questions. The apartment was perfect for my family of four. It allowed us space, separate sleeping quarters, and a wonderful neighbourhood with many dining/shopping options. I would absolutely recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marc H.

5 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Shower

The bathroom and the shower was very small if you’re 6 foot tall very unpleasant

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Pierre P.

29 September 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

The place is NOT at all like it is advertised. The pictures are misleading. We were 4 in my group and as we walked in we found the apartment dark, damp and smelly. We all agreed that we could not stay there and we left right away. I had paid in advance for 4 nights so I asked for a refund for 3 nights but it was declined. The owner refused to give me any refund and I have not received a positive response from Vrbo either

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

20 October 2015

Fabulous Apartment!

What a fantastic apartment on a quiet street in Santa Croce neighborhood. The location was perfect for my husband and me, we walked everywhere. The apartment was immaculate, everything in great condition, and Eugenia was wonderful! She welcomed us with a bottle of wine and provided helpful information on restaurants, the neighborhood etc! I highly recommend! Would definitely return. Thanks for everything Eugenia!

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE S.

7 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fully equipped appartment

The appartment was great. We were coming from other places were everything in the kitchen was missing and we felt like getting back to our own home in florence. The appartment is small but well thought. Everything you need is there and you can tell they have a very good taste and care for the little details. The location was very quiet to rest, but really close to busy areas like santa croce and a nice little walk to the Duomo. Also close to areas were locals spend time like Giardino Antonino Caponetto, that we would have not known if it were not for this location. The attention was perfect, very flexible with the arrival hour and explanations. In summary, we loved this appartment, we felt like real locals living on such a beautifull city. I would love to come back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Michelle I.

9 June 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not impressed with the condition off unit

Hi there We looked at this posting and the picture is very deceiving, extremely small.We went without lights in the bathroom for 2 days and it was brought to the attention of the owners, where she seamed to be not attentive nor bothered with the problem. She did state that her husband would be by the next day.Once her husband changed the light bulb she scolded me about leaving the lights on....are you kidding me we need the lights on to see in the bathroom! Their was black mold in the bathroom around the shower. Never again!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

3 April 2017

Excellent place to explore Florence

We stayed here for 2 nights right after arriving in Italy after 30 hours of travel (by plane and train) from Sydney, Australia with 3 children (8, 5 and 3). It was an excellent first stop. We were all very tired when we arrived and Eugenia was waiting for us at the apartment. A very smooth check in which is what you want when you are exhausted. There was even a bottle of wine! The kitchen, like many in Italy, is very small but has everything you need to make a meal. Basics, like olive oil and coffee, are provided. There was also dish washing tablets. All appliances worked without any problem, including the air conditioners. The fridge was large. Location of the apartment is very central and there are many things nearby so we only needed to walk to do our sight seeing. Very good for small children but, in case it is a concern for you, there is a loft bed which is accessed by a steep staircase/ladder. The railings at the top stop children from falling out but if they horseplay someone can get hurt. My kids were fine with it and even the 3 year old could get up without any problem. But this might be a concern for some people. There is also a single ottoman foldout as well as a sofa bed. If you use the sofa bed, it would take up the kitchen/living area. The master bedroom is very large. The bed is firm and comfortable. Everything was clean when we arrived and the linen and towels were good quality. Eugenia also helped us to book our taxi back to the train station. Her communication throughout was terrific. She responds very quickly to messages. A very enjoyable stay in a great and convenient location.

4/10 Poor

Amy L.

23 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

You're on your own here -- owner is checked out

Check-in was unnecessarily awful and, in hindsight, a sign of things to come. Eugenia told me to meet her friend at the apartment at 5pm. I arrived at 4:50 pm. There were at least six apartments listed outside and she hadn't given me further instructions so I waited for her friend to show up outside (I couldn't get inside). At 5:20 pm I messaged her that he was still not there; she said he actually was. That's when she (finally) told me to ring the bell for the apartment labeled "Forte". When I got up to the apartment, her friend was mad at me because I was "late"! I never received any acknowledgement or apology from Eugenia for her oversight and inconveniencing both me and her friend. The shower had a lot of gross black mold you could both see and feel. When I asked for it to be cleaned, Eugenia said "Most people don't complain about it." !!! She had it cleaned the next day but complained to me it cost her 30 euros. The shower wouldn't drain properly, filling up very quickly, until I opened the drain and cleaned out what amounted to a pony tail's worth of long hair. Disgusting! I explicitly stated to Eugenia long before I arrived that I needed reliable wifi and she assured me the new fiber internet would be great. She neglected to mention the network is shared with another apartment and if anyone else is using it, your connection freezes up and is unusable. I had to let her know in advance when I really needed it to work so she could tell the others not to use it. That fixed the problem. There are no instructions for how to use any of the appliances and Eugenia can't tell you if you ask. One day I hired her cleaner to clean the apartment while I was away for a few days and Eugenia scolded me for leaving on the air. The air was technically "on", but had not blown any cold air for more than a week as it was getting colder. Where I come from, this does not waste energy, which I am conscious of. She never offered any instructions about her preferences for this or anything else, just reacted critically after the fact. Anytime I asked for help with how to use something, she replied quickly but usually with something like "figure it out yourself" and seemed annoyed. Eugenia doesn't live in Florence any more and seems very disinterested in the guest experience. There are many better places to stay in Florence for the same price I later discovered.

Stayed 40 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Philippe L.

25 May 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

16 April 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

20 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence apt close to all

Great location. Close to everything.Apt is quiet and we walked everywhere.As the listing states no elevator which was not an issue for us only when bringing luggage upstairs.Owner responded quickly to all questions regarding heat, restaurants etc.Please note there are multiple comments on the "small" bathroom and shower which are all true. We are not tall so no issue which shower other than bathroom shows signs of age (building is old but rest of apartment renovated. Pictures of everything but bathroom in listing.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlene v.

3 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rece E.

19 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!

Eugenia is amazing & responded quickly to any questions or concerns we had. She gave us thorough directions with a long list of recommendations. The location of this apartment is perfect & we had a lot of fun in Florence!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONIER S.

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbes vacances

Visites à pieds des lieux essentiels à voir à Florence du fait de l'emplacement de l'appartement à deux pas du centre historique. Très beau petit appartement pour une très belle ville. Que dire de plus ? Nous y reviendrons ! Merci à notre hôte Eugenia.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

23 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Great amenities and location. Walkable to all sights.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

9 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in the Santa Croce neighborhood. Away from the crowds but close to everything in Florence.

Good property.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

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