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8.6

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Lucca, Toscana/Italia

Lucca Roman Amphitheatre4 min drive
Palazzo Pfanner4 min drive
Piazza Napoleone5 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)40 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

Francesco, the host, was very friendly and extremely accomodating. The house is along a busy road and in the morning, th...

Joseph D.

Oct 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Home sweet home - close to the city, within walking distance of the center

Historic building, (former stables of the nineteenth century) Single villa on two floors, completely renovated, furnished, with large veranda, open onto a private garden. Private parking.

Composed by:
GROUND FLOOR
- entrance;
- kitchen;
- living / dining room;
- bathroom with shower, toilet;
- closet;
- laundry room;
- veranda.

FIRST FLOOR
- 2 double bedrooms with double bed;
- 1 double bedroom with single beds;
- bathroom with tub, toilet.

Property manager

Francesco

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Attrezzatura per neonati disponibile su richiesta

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Previo comunicazione al momento della prenotazione

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Si prega fumare principalmente nelle aree esterne

Important information

You need to know

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 cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lucca

Located in Lucca, this villa is near theme parks. Oak Tree of Pinocchio and Monte Castellare reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Pinocchio Park and Piccolo Mondo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

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Lucca, Toscana/Italia

What's nearby

Walls of Lucca - 3 min drive
Lucca Roman Amphitheatre - 4 min drive
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 4 min drive
Palazzo Pfanner - 4 min drive
Piazza Napoleone - 5 min drive

Getting around

Lucca San Pietro a Vico Station - 7 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Atelier Damiano Carrara - ‬12 min walk
‪Locanda Buatino - ‬13 min walk
‪Bar La Fenice SRL - ‬9 min walk
‪Pasticceria Marinella - ‬13 min walk
‪Ristorante Hong Kong SNC - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home sweet home - close to the city, within walking distance of the center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home sweet home - close to the city, within walking distance of the center?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Home sweet home - close to the city, within walking distance of the center?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home sweet home - close to the city, within walking distance of the center located?

Situated in Lucca, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Porta Santa Maria, Piazza Santa Maria and Via Fillungo. Porta dei Borghi and Campo di Marte Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

SARAH G.

13 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not the best location, unsafe to walk

We We stayed here with our children and my husbands parents - 4 adults and 2 children under 3 years old - as we were attending a wedding in the area Pros: Really spacious property with a nice outside space, kitchen was great for cooking, quite easy to find. Two bathrooms, good water pressure etc. Host was very nice. Cot bed and high chair provided. The stay was good value compared to other places in Lucca. Cons: The location isn't great, considering it is advertised as walking distance from the walls. It takes about 20 mins (fine!) but the road immediately from the house has no pavements/sidewalks and is very busy with fast traffic, with blind corners. I didn't feel safe walking, let alone with my baby in the pushchair. As a result we took the bus a lot (which has a limited timetable) but even walking 100m to and from the bus stop was horrible. I suggest you need a car to stay here. This was the biggest downside for us as I didn't plan on driving. We also found it really difficult to call taxis (I think due to the Summer Festival) and taxis were expensive compared to other cities in Europe! The furniture is a bit outdated and quite uncomfortable, particularly the sofa (which only seats 3). Definitely could do with some investment to make the property really lovely! There is no key safe at the property which means you have to meet the host to gain entry and there is only one set of keys. Overall it might be a good place to stay for some but didn't work so well for us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

4 June 2024

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

A perfect place to stay for exploring Lucca and Tuscany.

A beautiful property within walking distance from Lucca. Really appreciated the fully enclosed garden for our Westie to wander safely. We had everything we needed and Francesco was a really great host, very kind and helpful.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

priscilla d.

27 May 2024

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph D.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Adequate

Francesco, the host, was very friendly and extremely accomodating. The house is along a busy road and in the morning, the traffic noise is quite loud. Not the place for you if you wish to sleep in (I didn't). The house has a shabby chic vibe and contained everything we needed, and was very comfortable, but felt like it was a little neglected and dusty. Also, the house does not have air conditioning - in summer, it will be hot. 3 out of 5

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip M., Ulverston

20 Sept 2023

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

A september break

We had a very relaxing stay here, the property is lovely and has everything we needed and we were very comfortable here. A big plus for us is being able to leave the car parked on the drive and behind secure gates safe and sound. Lucca is a charming place to visit and handy for Florence and Pisa. Francesco is very helpful and an excellent host. This was our second stay here and look forward to more visits in the future!

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerardine M.

8 June 2023

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

Lovely place wonderful host

Francesco was extremely helpful and made our stay in Lucca really relaxing.

Stayed 28 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Eric A.

25 Apr 2023

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

Maison agréable proche du centre-ville

Très bon accueil et maison confortable : un séjour idéal pour visiter Lucques et sa région, rayonner jusqu’à Carrare et dans la campagne toscane.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias S.

9 Oct 2022

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

Sehr gut...

Alles in Allem sehr gut. Ein ok ausgestattetes Haus. Alles da, was man braucht. Die Betten könnten mal erneuert werden. Küchenuntensilien sollen km eigenen Interesse auf Kunstoff umgestellt werden, da man sonst die Pafannen zerkratzt. Eine Kaffeekanne Kür Normalkaffeetrinker wäre nett. Es gibt ausser dem WIFI nichts zu bemängeln. Selbiges war eine Vollkatastrophe. Das reicht nichtmal für eMails. Die Lage ist eigenganz gut. Aber zeitweise recht laut. Toll am kleinen Grundstück, dass es voll eingezäunt ist. Da kann der Fiffi schön frei laufen. Wir kommen gerne wieder...

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christine Z.

9 Aug 2022

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

Belle maison

La maison est spacieuse et propre à notre arrivée. Elle est clôturée entièrement. Le propriétaire nous accueille et est très sympathique. La maison est située sur une route bruyante. Elle est cependant bien située pour découvrir la Toscane. Prévoir des anti-moustiques!!!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip M., Ulverston

17 June 2022

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

Excellent holiday in Lucca

We had a lovely and relaxing stay at this delightful villa. Francesco is a great person and was very helpful during our stay. The villa exceeded our expectations and was bigger than we expected from the pictures and refreshingly cool in the heat of the day. We drove down and were pleased to be able to park securely on the driveway with lockable gates. The road is quite busy but we didn't have any problems walking to and from the town at any time or with traffic noise in the evening. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

9 May 2022

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

Urlaub bei Freunden

Der Empfang war sehr freundlich und unkompliziert. Das Ferienhaus bietet alles was man im Urlaub benötigt. Sauber und toll gelegen. Schöner eingezäunter Garten, perfekt für unseren Hund. In 20 Minuten ist man zu Fuß im Stadtzentrum von Lucca. Kann man nur empfehlen!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

valérie s.

24 Apr 2022

Disliked: Check-in

location spacieuse mais bruyante

location spacieuse et bien située par rapport à lucca, mais accueil et équipement minimaliste ( une mini cafetière pour 6 personnes) et rue très bruyante, très passante, difficile de profiter de l'extérieur!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Hilary H.

15 July 2019

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

Lucca's garden

Lovely rooms and gardens within walking distance of beautiful Lucca

8/10 Good

MAURICETTE B.

29 Apr 2019

vacances en famille

proprietaire tres sympathique faisant le maximun pour ses locataires . la maison se trouve sur une route tres passagere donc bruyante . les installations interieures conviennent parfaitement cepandant il faudrait prevoir plus de vaisselle (seulement 6 assiettes et des poeles abimees) et surtout une cafetiere ( une bouilloire et une theiere ne remplacent pas une cafetiere) sejour tres agreable cependant merci Francesco l

10/10 Excellent

jaap k.

30 Oct 2018

To be enjoyed

We stayed the 3rd week of October in the house of Francesco, who has been very helpfull with all necesary information about the house itself and the city of Lucca. The city is only 10 minutes away on foot. The car is left behind in the private spot by the house, well guarded by a gate. The house provides spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is well equipped. A house to be enjoyed. Lucca is worth the visit from where Toscany can be enjoyed by car. Jaap and Astrid

2/10 Terrible

Celia T.

16 Oct 2018

Property dated, not very comfortable

Situated on a very busy road, not safe to walk into Lucca and had to use car all the time.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clive P.

11 Oct 2018

One word. Wow!

From the delightful home, the superb host Francesco, to the wonderful walled city of Lucca this was a perfect holiday retreat. Francesco is rightfully proud of of his property and is a friendly and enthusiastic host who made our stay a pleasure. Our family who joined us for the week soaked up the relaxed vibe this house provided. The city of Lucca is a 15-20 minute easy walk away (15 there quite often longer back 🍷🍷🍷🍷) and is itself a real treasure. This place will be in our memories forever and we'll make every effort to get back. Grazie il nostro amico Francesco.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S.

8 Oct 2018

zum wiederholten mal super

Diesmal kein Rennrad-Urlaub mit Freunden, sondern Familie mit 5 Erwachsenen. Es war wie gewohnt alles bestens vorbereitet von Francesco. Das Haus ist optimal ausgestattet und sauber sowie gut geeignet als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. Barga war ein besonderer Ausflug mit beeindruckender, romanischer Kirche über der Altstadt und einem wunderschönen Panoramablick. Die letzten beiden Tage zum Ausklang am Meer in Viareggio, mit feinem Sandstrand und wenigen Badegästen- der Abbau der Sonnenschirme und Liegen war schon weit fortgeschritten- hatten wir (extrem preiswert) genossen. Die Infrastruktur um unsere Unterkunft (mit Kramerladen 100m Entfernung, Supermarkt stadtauswärts Richtung Westen- Via delle Piagge, 1-1,5 km) war uns bekannt. Eine kleine Kaffee-Kapsel-Maschine, die wir jeweils mitnehmen, hat sich bei unserem hohen Kaffeekonsum bewährt. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

kathy b.

7 Sept 2018

Property had everything needed for a comfortable stay.

House and property hand everything needed for a comfortable stay.

8/10 Good

Ann-Marie F.

21 Aug 2018

et charmerende hus i nærheden af Lucca

Vi har været 4 personer i huset i 11 dage. Huset ligger i gåafstand fra Lucca. Huset er stort. Der var rent og pænt, da vi kom. Der er ikke fri wifi, som lovet i annoncen. Kun den 1. GB er fri pr. døgn. Ejeren- Fransseco- er MEGET venlig og hjælpsom. Han kommer/svarer hurtigt, når der er behov. En helt fantastisk veranda, som er uundværlig, når solen skinner og temp. er høje. Et charmerende hus.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Julia L.

14 Aug 2018

Es hätte so schön sein können!

Leider haben wir der vielversprechenden Überschrift "... - die Ruhe, nur wenige Schritte vom Stadtzentrum" Glauben geschenkt. Insgesamt war die Villa wirklich sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber, ABER von Ruhe kann man nicht sprechen! Das Haus liegt an einer viel befahrenen Straße, die nur für 2-3 Stunden in der Nacht relativ ruhig ist. Bei geschlossenem Fenster im heißen Sommer konnte man nicht schlafen und war gezwungen, den Lärm zu ertragen. Frustrierend! Der Weg in die Stadt (ca. 20 Min.) war aufgrund des dichten, schnell fließenden Verkehrs manchmal ein Abenteuer (nicht überall Bürgersteig)! In der Beschreibung war für den Aussenbereich das Vorhandensein eines Grills angegeben. Auf Nachfrage sagte uns der Vermieter Francesco, dass man den Grill vor den Gebüschen in einer Ecke des Gartens finden würde. Als wir dann einen Tag später den Grill in Betrieb nehmen wollten, stellte sich heraus, dass er komplett durchgerostet und verdreckt, also nicht zu gebrauchen, war. Ebenso war die Gartenbank so dreckig, dass wir sie nicht nutzen wollten. Die Küchenausstattung war eher dürftig (kein Dosenöffner, genau abgezähltes Geschirr, keine Platten etc.). Auf Nachfrage hat uns Francesco zu den vorhandenen 2 Weingläsern dann noch 4 weitere Gläser besorgt, sodass jedem ein Weinglas zur Verfügung stand. Der zunächst kaputte Kühlschrank wurde allerdings wirklich schnell (nach 2 Tagen) ausgetauscht! Das hat gut geklappt, war bei 35 Grad auch nötig. Am Ärgerlichsten war allerdings der Empfang! Wir hatten vorher auf die Frage, ob noch weitere Kosten, als die bei fewo-direkt angegebenen, auf uns zukommen würden, die klare Antwort bekommen, dass KEINE weiteren Kosten entstünden. Statt dessen wurden wir mit einer zusätzlichen, schriftlichen Vereinbarung "überfallen", nach der wir die Kosten für die Überweisung der Miete (die normalerweise der Vermieter trägt) an ihn extra erstatten sollten. Wir hätten besser cash zahlen sollen! Lt. fewo sollte man das aber nicht so praktizieren! Außerdem hat auch die Nutzung des Internets nachträglich noch Geld gekostet, da nur ein kontingentierter Verbrauch von 1 GB pro Tag kostenlos war. Es wäre schön gewesen, wenn all diese Kosten ehrlich im Exposé aufgeführt gewesen wären. Immerhin haben wir unsere Kaution aber eine Woche nach Abreise wieder zurück bekommen (nach Abzug der Internetkosten). Auf die Weiterleitung der Zahlungsgebühren hat Francesco allerdings dann doch verzichtet (Danke an dieser Stelle)

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan C., Hampshire

9 Oct 2017

Fantastic find, superb host and parking

From the initial inquiry Francesco communicated swiftly and made the whole booking and arrival process easy ("Whats app" really helped) so we arrived with an air of confidence about our booking. He was such a great host he even allowed us to arrive a day earlier to avoid the traffic due to the Rolling Stones concert in Lucca over the weekend.Meeting us on arrival he went through everything and although he was working on the day we departed so unable to be present , my deposit was back in my bank account within days. The house its self is very traditional ,large and extremely clean, the upstairs bathroom is superb with excellent water pressure and a bidet which I always feel is a bonus. I like to cook and found the kitchen was equipped for my needs. Wi fi was quick , better than we have at home. There was a very minimal charge for exceeding the daily allowance which was made clear from the start.It was a very few euros so not worth worrying about. The location for access to Lucca is very good.We hardly used the car which remained in the secure driveway (electronic gate). The road is quite busy and there is road noise but this didn't bother us . We chose to walk into Lucca, 20 mins nice stroll to the walls and gate, it takes about another 10-15 mins to walk to the station through the gorgeous town. During our stay we took easy, cheap and efficient trains to Florence(1 hr 19) and Pisa (30 mins) , it looks as if it is quite easy and cheap to park near the station if you don't want to walk. We chose to drive to the coast which was about 25 mins. My husband took his road bike and found many places to cycle . I attended the most excellent cooking class which was just 2.3 km down the road, had there been a pavement I could have walked. There is a very friendly grocery steps away which sells good bread and fresh veg . It is possible to walk to a large supermarket but it is only 5 mins drive. There is a great farmers market a 5 min walk over the bridge on a Saturday and larger markets 10 mins further on. Lucca is the most fabulous place and so accessible to loads of different experiences. In our week stay we have only just touched the surface and we would definitely return.When we do, we would not hesitate to stay here again. Thankyou Francesco for being such a kind and great host.

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

6/10 Okay

Bernd U.

20 Sept 2017

Nahe an Lucca

Das Haus ist sehr schön und nahe an Lucca. Zu Fuß waren wir in ca 20 Min da. Das haben wir genutzt um Essen zu gehen oder auch mal , bei einer Pizza auf der Stadtmauer den Sonnenuntergang zu genießen. Das Haus ist sauber,geräumig und gleich nebenan ist ein kleiner Bäcker. Der beste den wir in der Toskana gefunden haben. Sogar mit Vollkornbrötchen. Da es nicht mehr so warm war , war es kein Problem nur bei geschlossenden Fenster schlafen zu können. Den die Autos und Laster fahren direkt an der Mauer des Schlafzimmers vorbei. Das macht es doch ein wenig anstrengend. Mehr als wir dachten.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jori S.

6 Aug 2017

Great comfortable house in beautiful Lucca

Our family (5 persons) have stayed in the house for almost two weeks and it was very comfortable. With a garden and covered terrace, also a driveway and parking lot on the property behind a lockable fence with remote control. The house is sufficiently large, tastefully decorated, very well equipped and above all clean. With the windows open (especially in the summer nights) there is some traffic noise due to the adjacent road. With the windows closed there is no nuisance. The city of Lucca and its surroundings are fantastic and easily accessible by car or train (like Pisa or Florence). At 50 meters distance of the house is a bakery for daily fresh bread and the most necessary food. The house is within a walking distance (about 20 minutes) of Lucca's old town. The beaches in Viareggio are about 30 km far (30 - 40 minutes by car). Once there it's great at the coast. The owner is very friendly and helpful, he's proficient in the English language and easily accessible (e.g. WhatsApp). We can highly recommend this property, because of the good quality / price ratio and especially the friendly owner.

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

10/10 Excellent

Morena L.

6 Nov 2016

Una seconda casa...

Ho soggiornato in questa casa, insieme alle mie amiche, per il grande evento di lucca Comics e games. Non è la prima volta che abbiamo deciso questa locazione per il nostro soggiorno perché ci siamo sentite a casa nostra fin dal principio: Casa bellissima e pulita in tutti gli angoli, giardino ordinato e solare, cucina fornita di tutti gli utensili basilari. Una nota in più è il proprietario Francesco: Gentile, disponibile, attento alle esigenze della casa e delle persone che la occupano per quei giorni. La casa dista dalle mura principale 15/ 20 minuti e, durante il percorso, si può ammirare il panorama della città da lontano e il fiume che dona una visione suggestiva per la sua limpidezza. Vicino ci sono anche molti locali/bar/ negozietti dove comprare quello che serve. Torneremo sicuramente in questo posto che, ormai, è una seconda casa per me.