Title: Monica's Shell - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Monica's Shell ## Photo gallery for Monica's Shell ![Interior - Monica's Shell (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/21311365.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets - Monica's Shell (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/8c8795d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Monica's Shell (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/ec286a10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Monica's Shell (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/22628071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Monica's Shell (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38854600/38854582/4ab07be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio, Monica's Shell provides amenities like laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3355 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Monica's Shell Small apartment (33 sqm) in a typical small street and out of traffic Quiet, simple but at the same time well cared for. Small kitchen, large fridge, bathroom with shower and all the comforts, small entrance with table and chairs. Small room with single bed and another loft bed. Larger room with bed on a pallet. Area: Porta Romana, 5 minutes walk from the Boboli Gardens and 15 minutes walk from the Ponte Vecchio. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car not required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 355 square feet ## Similar properties ![Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20270000/20264500/20264456/d16e292d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Romana by Mmega Historic Centre of Florence - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Living/Dining area 6.0 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=20264456&PinnedHotelID=20264456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89680000/89675300/89675254/4ed4df1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GuestHost - Porta Romana & Boboli Suite Historic Centre of Florence - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Microwave 6.0 1 review CA $58 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Feb 26 - Feb 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=89675254&PinnedHotelID=89675254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95450000/95446300/95446270/a3e202e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serragli Suite An in Santo Spirito Area Historic Centre of Florence - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Microwave 4.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=95446270&PinnedHotelID=95446270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/120000000/119998100/119998070/61e1fc1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boboli Luxury Apartment Historic Centre of Florence [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=119998070&PinnedHotelID=119998070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99470000/99469500/99469413/ae5dc37b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boboli Gardens Lovely Apartment Historic Centre of Florence - Kitchen - Dryer - Microwave - Living/Dining area [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=99469413&PinnedHotelID=99469413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75270000/75268600/75268557/1b1e9a80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet house surrounded by greenery inside the walls of Florence with terrace Historic Centre of Florence - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=75268557&PinnedHotelID=75268557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112780000/112775800/112775775/f23e78e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable apartment of approximately 50 square meters, able to accommodate up to 4 people, located on the ground floor of an ancient building, but in good condition. 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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 ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Monica's Shell Florence Monica's Shell Private vacation home Monica's Shell Private vacation home Florence ## About the area Located in Florence, this vacation home is in the city center. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Florence travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Florence.dx1222) [View more Vacation homes in Florence](https://www.expedia.ca/Florence-Private-Vacation-Homes.d1222-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.76305%2C11.24039&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EONOxKvvJC9nyJWZHXk_B276adc=) Firenze, Toscana ### What's nearby - ![The Italian-style Boboli gardens behind the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy; Shutterstock ID 392889565; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507684/5384ca0a-a918-41c9-95b3-4b20f9f07cfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boboli Gardens 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Ancient Roman gate into the old city of Florence, Italy. Porta Romana or Porta San Pier Gattolino](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501037/2773ddf7-7ad2-4b95-a43a-15f2a40703cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Porta Romana 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Palace of Pitty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501032/87fb1aa9-7599-448f-bf65-8465be0ad7d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pitti Palace 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Ponte Vecchio which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075434/67189072-9377-4114-81b7-8ffaa6705976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ponte Vecchio 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - ![Piazza di Santa Maria Novella which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167447/7f4e9e58-353d-4a42-8920-7d465f5e16de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 19 min walk \- 1.7 km ### Getting around - Paolo Uccello Tram Stop 2 min drive - Porta al Prato Station 3 min drive - Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - Alla Vecchia Bettola 7 min walk - Rasputin 12 min walk - Gelateria La Sorbettiera 8 min walk - Caffè Pieri 11 min walk - L'Arte di Dory - Cucina Casalinga in Oltrarno 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Monica's Shell pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Monica's Shell? ### What time is check-out at Monica's Shell? ### Where is Monica's Shell located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Monica's Shell Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional