Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Croce, Florence

Our stay was a dream to be in. Francesca and Francesco have created a wonderful place, are likeable people and great hosts. We were warmly welcomed and received all the necessary information. From the first moment, we felt at home and were able to freely explore the lovingly designed grounds and also enjoy them in privacy. The contact with other guests was also pleasant and respectful. The rooms are rustic and tastefully furnished and exude a special charm. The view will take your breath away. The journey to Poderracio is correspondingly adventurous (switchbacks and narrow, bumpy road). All products, such as the breakfast basket, are super delicious and of high quality. In addition, we received freshly harvested vegetables (zucchini, beetroot, onions and garlic) from Francesca. During the stay, we were invited to bake pizza together in the private rooms and enjoyed a wonderful evening. THANKS!

We had an absolute perfect stay in Salverio and Lorenzo's flat. It was incredibly spacious - very unusual to have a 3 bedroom/3 bath flat to rent in such a highly sought after part of Firenze. The decor was a perfect blend of antiques and art mixed with contemporary furnishings. Having a washer/dryer was a fantastic addition. Our favorite part of the flat was the rooftop terrace at sunset. You feel like you are on top of all of Firenze looking across the buildings. The duomo view was breathtaking. It was magical and truly stunning. The location could not be more suitable for proximity to all of the sights and indulge in luxury shopping. Salverio and Lorenzo were so helpful and accommodating. We will most assuredly be back! Thank you to you both!

I can not say enough about Alessandra and her amazing land! It was the most magical place we have ever been to. We are taking a 3 month trip, hitting up 21 cities in Europe and this is BY far the best! She was so kind and took us shopping and back to our train! She was always there when we needed her.thank you Alessandra we will see you next year!

Max was a thoughtful, responsive, kind and helpful host! We appreciated the care he took to make us feel welcomed and comfortable, the maps with suggestions for where to eat and what to do were a great bonus. We loved learning about his family history and staying in his family home - that was beautifully preserved and updated for our convenience! We would definitely recommend staying here and hope to come back again!

I can’t say enough good things about my stay here — from start to finish, this was one of the best Airbnb experiences I’ve ever had. Giovanni went above and beyond in every possible way. Communication was quick, clear, and kind, and they were always available for questions or local recommendations. Check-in was smooth and easy, and I immediately felt at home. The space itself was spotless, stylish, and incredibly comfortable — exactly as described (if not better). Small thoughtful touches like welcoming wine and snack board made it feel more like staying at a friend’s home than a rental. It’s clear that Giovanni genuinely cares about their guests’ comfort. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

Our hosts welcomed us with great kindness and gave us all the information to direct us to Florence. The very charming and fresh apartment has a very nice flowery and peaceful garden. We had a great time

Lovely apartment in the center of the city. Stayed here for 3 nights with our 2 daughters ages 17 and 22. So quiet considering the location in the middle of a busy area . Loved the big windows, the authentic decor and Riccardo was the sweetest - so helpful and gracious.

It was a real pleasure to stay at Monica's place. The apartment was really nice and peaceful, located next to the center of Firenze, so it was convenient. It is even possible to walk to the center (the view of the citie is stunning) ! Plus, we thank Monica and Roberto for their availability in all time. They were very careful to make us feel right at home. They had even prepared a book of good adresses and activities. It made it easier to plan our trip thanks to this book ! We surely recommend this place and we will certainly come back!

This Airbnb listing has a great location! It has a lot of space and is roomy and well appointed. The communication is also clear and precise and Filipo was very helpful with all the instructions! We had a lot of fun in our time here at Florence and would love to come back again.

Phenomenal! Lovely hosts, helped every step of the way. The place is very cozy, extremely big, a perfect 3D/2N to our honeymoon. Appreciate the late check out too :) 10/10 service

Please do yourself the favor and book this space immediately. To call the home a palace would be an understatement. As a constant traveler, this is easily the most beautiful place I’ve ever stayed at. Perfect view of the Uffizi gallery and river Arno. A 2 minute walk to the Ponte Vecchio and many surrounding markets and Osteria’s. Frederico is an amazing host and now a good friend of ours. He accommodated us and was super patient when we were checking out. The home is extremely well curated with beautiful works of arts and sculptures. The living room area is a great big space with giant windows that can be opened and marble bath tub and shower. I will be dreaming of returning to see our friend Frederico in Florence very soon. He has a kind soul and was very warm with us. Side note: our favorite restaurant was the Osteria Toscanella. Only a 5 minute walk from the space. Please tell Tony from the Osteria that Richard and Geraldine from Texas say “Hola”!!! Everyone made us feel at home.

We loved Antonio’s place so much! The location was priceless and walkable to everything! He was also super friendly and very accommodating to our travels. Also gave us great recommendations for dinner around the area! The stairs up to the Airbnb is a hike, but once you get to the top it’s 100% worth it. We will definitely coming back to stay in the future!

We stayed here in 2016 and it was even better than we remembered. A beautiful apartment, quiet and private, with amazing original features. The area is residential and round the corner is San Ambrogio food market. Lovely local restaurants all use fresh ingredients from the market. Wonderful evening in a street filled with locals enjoying food and drink. We could have spent the whole time exploring the locality.

One of the best Airbnbs you will find! The place was very spacious and had everything we could have needed. It was in a great location and Gianna was an amazing host. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Florence!

Simona thought of so many details including a coffee maker and espresso maker. The location was close to everything with no more than a 30 minute walk to reach la Central Market and 5 minutes to Saint Ambrosia Market. Amazing apertive location with 10 minute walk. Staying in June temps were high and the AC provided was amazing. We will be back. Be sure to check out the local experiences like a pasta making class, it was amazing.

A nice place to stay when traveling in Florence. The host provides detail information of the room when checking in and is always helpful. The room has a wonderful view!

We had a beautiful stay at Barbara’s house - we actually even cancelled some of our day trips just to relax there because of the beautiful views, birdsong and relaxed atmosphere! You need a car to access the house, but it’s only 10 mins drive to the nearest train station directly into Florence. Wonderful hiking trails directly from the house with stunning sights across the Tuscan hills. Such a wonderful stay. Thanks Barbara!

Anna was a fantastic host, who treated us with the upmost respect and kindness. While her place is a bit difficult to find at first, once you're there, you're in one of the most beautiful scenes we've seen during our time in Italy. Also, it was close enough that we were still early able to travel into Florence each day we were there. Anna was so nice in providing us with breakfast each morning, which included apricot jam from her fruit trees and homemade bread. We would recommend this spot for anyone looking for a quiet place to stay outside of the busy city.

We loved our stay at Michaela’s house. The views were beautiful and it was a nice and relaxing atmosphere. Great location, very short walk to the town or easy bus ride into the center of Florence. We will definitely be back!

What a magical stay! Christine is a true host and not only has curated a beautiful space but she also was perfectly attentive to us during our stay. The apartment was as comfortable as it is beautiful. We took advantage of the outdoor grill and swimming pool and although we explored the area we would have been just as happy to stay “home” all day. The recommendations for the area were true gems. We had breakfast our last morning and it was the perfect ending to our stay! I don’t think you can find a more perfect place.

Aura and Massimillio were so kind and helpful. The recommendation for dinner was delicious. The home has so much character and history-it was a great change of pace from the busy city of Firenze. Just amazing to sit and relax by the pool with some wine and look at the countryside.

Very nice quiet accommodation in Tuscan flair. Great complex with pool and great views. Quickly in Florence and on the roads to the excursion destinations. Definitely recommend! We'll be back. :)

Amazing villa and location. Amenities were beautiful and restaurant was amazing. Plenty of parking and access. Great back yard and swimming pool for kids with amazing views.

Rafaella's place was nothing short of amazing! We had such a great time her place had everything you could need and more. She and her husband were super responsive. My only wish is that I wish it was warmer so that we could have enjoyed their beautiful outdoor space more. They even gave our girls sweet easter eggs. Thanks for letting us stay in your lovely home.