We are currently staying at this fabulous apartment, right in the heart of Siena. Via Banchi di Sopra is "the" main shopping and people walking street in Siena. The spectacular view from our apartment overlooks the Sienese countryside, looking northeast with a view of Santa Maria di Provenzano church.
We booked this room back in April not knowing anything about Siena. If you want a gorgeous place that can easily handle a family, (we're just one couple), this is it.
Andrea and his sister Antonella are gracious hosts. We kept in touch with them as our trip got closer. We arrived by bus to Siena on Wednesday around 2:30pm. The apartment is literally just a 5 minute walk from the bus station. Andrea told us that the room was still being cleaned, but gladly took our luggage upstairs for us. That allowed us to find some gelato and get our first glimpse of il Campo.
The 2BR/2BA apartment is perfect. Tall ceilings. Fully stocked kitchen including dishwasher and a clothes washer. WiFi works great. We are here in mid September and the weather is gorgeous. The apt does not have A/C but you don't need it. They do have some fans (floor stands).
One last thing: the apartment is on the third floor. The building does have a lift (you press 2). The lift is just large enough for two people and works great. As you enter into the building from the main street, there is a long walkway, and one short flight of steps to get to the elevator. We had no problem dealing with this (and my wife wears a knee brace).
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We have stayed in a lot of apartments in our travels, and this is by far the best! This apartment is BEAUTIFUL, with a view to die for....straight out of a postcard. The apartment presents even more beautifully in real life than it does in the photos! The bedrooms and bathrooms are very comfortable and well furnished, the kitchen is very large and well-quipped and the living room is spacious and gorgeous. I can't say enough about Andrea...he was so helpful, accommodating and quick to communicate. The apartment is in the ideal location in Siena. We have already told so many of our friends about this amazing rental. I cannot imagine a better place to stay while in all of Tuscany.
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The apartment is spacious, well equipped, clean and in a beautiful building. The location is tops with views over the outskirts of town and out to the countryside, and yet is very, very central. The apartment is at the rear of the building effectively isolating it from street noise. The owner was very responsive to our holiday-maker questions.
We were two couples. This apartment is just beautiful, perfectly located within the wall of Siena. Andrea is a great landlord. He met us at a designated parking spot close the the apartment and helped us walk our luggage the short distance to apartment. The apartment itself is spacious, tastefully decorated, complete with very modern European appliances and fixtures. Our stay in Siena was greatly enhanced by the comfort and convenience provided by Andrea and his renatl apartment. I highly recommend this apartment.
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This apartment is everything you could want in a vacation rental and more! Conveniently situated on a main street but very well insulated so it is very quiet inside the apartment. The view from the dining area and kitchen are WOW! Beyond gorgeous!
Clean, spacious, modern and well equipped. Andrea, the owner, is very helpful with restaurant suggestions and will make reservations for you to enjoy his favorite spots. Siena is also well located for excursions to the many beautiful hill towns nearby.
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In the center of Siena, Toscana and Italy, you can find this extraordinary fortress flat of Andrea, who redecorated his flat two years ago. So it is modern living in a historic tower, which has been inhabited about one thousand years. From the flat you see above roofs several magnificant churches and their belltowers the town wall which is running over hills and valleys. Up to the horisont you see lovely Toscana countryside with orchards.
The keep stands on the high street which is most of the day very crowded pedestrian zone but you do not hear any noise in the apartment, maybe only churchbells ringing.
The Place is very rare, not an everyday business. Andrea seems to take care of his flat which really earns it and gives delight to every visitor.
The flat is practical, too. Shops are near and even local buses can be found a few small blocks from the high street. Siena is full of magnificent historical buildings and reamains of Etruscian and Roman periods.
This is our first time renting a vacation rental apartment. We were very happy. The unit was ready for us, it was clean and it is well located. The owner is very nice and very accommodating. The unit was well appointed and was perfect for our stay. Why 4 stars and not five? VERY FEW REASONS. Beds and bedding while clean were not 5 star comfort (new pillows, and additional blankets would have helped), a few more towels would have been nice, and the second shower is so small it really doesn't count, BUT ALL ELSE WAS PERFECT. If all vacation rentals were this great I would be very happy. This is really a great unit in a great location in a great city. I would rent this unit again in a heartbeat!
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