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A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.

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Terrace/patio
Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lucca, Tuscany
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Guinigi Tower
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Piazza Napoleone
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lucca (LCV)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.

Villa Chiara is the independent end-portion of a recently renovated typical Tuscany "casale" (villa), located on a hill in the beautiful countryside, about 4. 5 km from the medieval walls of the city of Lucca. This surrounding is extremely quiet and out of noisy touristic paths.
The whole villa is located in the middle of a 30,000sqm green area with a large shared swimming pool and private parking for your car.
The house (about 100sqm) is very bright but fresh, with refined country-chic furniture, and is divided into two floors with an internal staircase.
The ground floor (about 50sqm) is composed of:
a large living room (with color TV),
a dining area (fully equipped for 10 persons),
a kitchen (fully equipped, with gas burner, oven, espresso coffee machines, etc.),
a bathroom (with shower, toilet, bidet, washbasin, hairdryer, etc.).
The upper floor (about 50sqm) is composed of:
two bedrooms, one (about 25sqm) with a king size bed, the second (about 17sqm) with a queen size bed,
a bathroom (with shower, toilet, bidet, washbasin, hairdryer, etc.),
a small corridor.
The house heating is automatically controlled according to your desire.
The private garden (about 350sqm), with direct entrance from the living room, has sunshine light almost all day long. It is equipped with teak-wood furniture to eat outside under a shady gazebo covering the whole external dining area, besides a relaxation area under a large sun umbrella.
Guests are welcome in the house, in the private garden, in the whole green space, and in the swimming pool area.

Property manager

Carlo Masetti
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Property Registration Number IT046017C2BPBXWXZK

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 holiday home is in a rural area. Leaning Tower and Porta Santa Maria are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lucca Botanical Gardens and Puccini Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Pinocchio Park, or check out an event or a game at Arena Garibaldi. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Lucca, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • City Wall - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • San Giuliano Terme Ripafratta Station - 10 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osaka Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Chloè di Rouhet Stephane - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Tambellini Manuela & C. SAS - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Suyoshi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mercatino Del Pesce - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca. located?

This family-friendly Lucca holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Porta Sant'Anna, Puccini Museum and City Wall. Lucca Courthouse and Porta Santa Maria are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity outside of Lucca
Loved the tranquility of this apartment. Very comfortable and well equipped. Great communication with host. You will need a car but worth the drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sommer Urlaub 2024
Es war wunderschön. Der Pool ist sehr schön und wird mit den anderen Wohnungen geneinsam genutzt aber wir waren oft alleine. Die Kommunikation mit Ingrid ist perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful holiday
We felt very comfortable. Unfortunately it was very hot at the time. However, the house has very good air conditioning. The check in with Ingrid was wonderful. She was always available to answer any questions we had. We had a great time with our friends.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mooi huis
Verblijf was zeer goed. Enkele opmerkingen wat de beschrijving betreft: Bedden van 160cm en 140cm, dus geen kingsize en queensize; volledige keukenuitrusting voor 10 personen, maar slechts 3 wijnglazen en geen gewone ovenschotel. We hadden volgens de foto´s verwacht om het zwembad te delen met 1 of 2 andere families . Het bleken wel 6 of 7 appartementen te zijn.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt H.

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Good summertime in Lucca
Schöne ruhige Lage in einen kl Häuschen mit guter Atmosphäre
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tranquil oasis
This property is aesthetically pleasing at every turn. The apartment is part of a large house with 8 or so units. They share access to a pool. Carlos' unit is a beautiful corner unit with a large private garden that is unbelievably peaceful and quiet regardless of who is in the other units. The views are spectacular, looking out onto a large forest and valley beyond. The unit itself is very well equipped. The location just 10 minutes from Lucca is perfect for exploring the city, the wider area or just relaxing in the tranquil garden. Only negative was some late night noise from neighbors who despite repeated requests, talked loudly into the early morning hours. Communication through Ingrid was excellent. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural holiday home
We loved our stay at Villa Chiara, a rural location, a short drive to Lucca and further afield to other Tuscan villages and the coast. The villa is very comfortable and well equipped, the house is part of a small complex with its own well established private garden and shared pool - all well maintained. Very much like the photos. We would definitely recommend Villa Chiara for a relaxing holiday and location to visit the area. Thank you to Carlo and to Ingrid for sharing a wonderful holiday home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Apartement bei Lucca
Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in dem Apartement. Die Einrichtung war wie in der Beschreibung. Der Pool und die Anlage waren sehr sauber.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay in the Tuscan countryside
We had a fantastic holiday in this beautiful property. It is in a great location; quiet, peaceful gorgeous scenery in the background. Lucca (which is a great place to visit) is just 15 minutes away, Pisa is 30 minutes and Florence is only a 1 1/4 hour drive away. We had some fabulous meals at the hotel which is a 10 mins walk away. And the property itself is terrific. Beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable, it had every facility we need or wanted during our stay. The pool communal and gardens are also lovely (and we often had the pool to ourselves during our 10 day stay). We enjoyed eating and relaxing in our spacious private garden. A special mention for Ingrid, who was extremely helpful during our stay and had lots of good tips. My family of four, with two children aged 11 and 13, loved our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa and stay
Family stayed at the villa for a week in July ‘23. Very enjoyable week. What struck us is that Villa C in reality is very much as advertised. Clean, tidy, light and airy. The pool is close by and the dedicated pool beds was a real plus. Short drive to Lucca. Also nice and accessible paths for walks/runs down along the river
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay at Villa Chiara
we had a lovely stay at Villa Chiara, which has the best and most beautiful location. Really cozy house and nice hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G., Gig Harbor, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tuscan Dream
We stayed 6 nights at Villa Chiara. It was the perfect size for our family of 3. The apartment was clean and cozy with everything you needed to feel at home. The décor was charming and had Tuscan flair. Our favorite part of staying here was the location. It’s picturesque, everything you would imagine the Tuscan countryside to be. It’s surrounded by green rolling hills. There are vineyards nearby. Fields of sunflowers just waiting to burst open under the summer sun dotting the countryside. Every morning we would drink our espresso in the courtyard listening to the birds. It was magical! It’s only about 15 minutes to Lucca, which makes it convenient and accessible. We went to Lucca multiple times. We also took a day trip to Volterra and San Gimignano. The pool was great and most of the time we had it to ourselves. It was hot so we used it almost every day. Carlos and Ingrid were so welcoming and made check-in and check-out easy and really added a personal touch to the experience. If we ever get the chance to go back to Tuscany, we would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little corner of paradise
We had a wonderful stay at villa Chiara. The location is beautiful and the house very charming. Also the big shared swimming pool was a great bonus. Thank you Carlo and Ingrid!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place ever!
We just got home from Italy and one of our best memories will be our stay at the Villa Chiara. Just a 10 minute drive from Lucca and centrally located to many other Tuscanny sites. It was the perfect location for us---the beauty of the country, close to the fun of a historic city. We had a two bedroom on the corner with a lovely yard, outside eating area and view. The inside of the villa is as charming as it gets and the owners have thoughtfully stocked it with everything you need. Ingrid was our shepherdess while there, always available to help with all kinds of questions. She gave us excellent recommendations to restaurants and sites. We also contracted with her to make dinner for us on our last night there. We were able to sit out at the table outside and take in the sunset as we enjoyed our delicious dinner. If you stay here, take advantage of this opportunity! Some say "the room doesn't matter" but lol, they are wrong. This lovely little villa enriched our stay no end.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina V.

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Familienurlaub mit Pool nahe Lucca
Wir haben 2 sehr schöne Wochen in der Villa Chiara mit unseren 2 Kindern verbracht. Wir hatten vor Ort alles, was wir gebraucht haben. Sehr praktisch ist der geschlossene Garten. Unser größerer Sohn liebte den Pool, den wir meist für uns alleine hatten. Ingrid hat uns sehr nett empfangen und hatte für unsere Fragen und Belange immer ein offenes Ohr. Wir können Villa Chiara nur empfehlen und kommen wahrscheinlich wieder 😀
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super lovely, cozy house - nice pool - great also with kids- nice host
We enjoyed our time very much. Already considering when coming back the next time :) Thank you very much for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Charmant gîte
C’est une charmante petite maison, décorée avec goût. Elle est assez bien équipée côté cuisine mais un barbecue serait le bienvenu. Elle dispose aussi d’une machine à laver, bien pratique. Par contre le Wiffi n’est pas très rapide et pas de climatisation. La maison et ses abords (piscine) sont en pleine nature et au vent, ce qui est bienvenu. Le jardin réservé à la maison est très plaisant et joliment fleuri mais la terrasse qui accueille la table pour les repas mériterait d’être mieux entretenue, beaucoup de charme mais peu pratique. Si l’ensemble de la maison est propre, la cuisine (crédence et certains ustensiles de cuisine) avait été négligée lors du dernier nettoyage... C’est a priori un endroit calme mais sans oublier le concert nocturne du chien de la maison d’à côté (dont n’est pas responsable notre hôte bien entendu). De plus, la location étant mitoyenne, l’insonorisation n’est pas au top. Petit conseil, changer le lit « double » de la 2e chambre car il est branlant. Localisation à qq km de Lucca est parfaite !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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Erholsamer Urlaub abseits vom Trudel
Wir haben unseren Urlaub in der Villa sehr genossen. Alles ist sehr gepflegt und ordentlich. Man hat einen eigenen zur Wohnung gehörenden Garten mit einem überdachten Essplatz. Sehr schön sind auch der Pool und die Aussenanlage. Wir wurden durch Ingrid herzlich empfangen. Sie ist wirklich jederzeit erreichbar und hilfsbereit. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget F., Morristown, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home!
We recently stayed (two couples) for four nights and this was a wonderful home. Carlo and Ingrid were so helpful before and during our stay. We had plenty of space and the home is nice and has everything you could need. We arranged with Ingrid to have a meal brought to the home for us one night and she was helpful in arranging a wine tasting/tour for us nearby. The outdoor space is wonderful and the views are serene and peaceful. A really nice place to stay and immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside with Lucca just a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

C W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super house in super location
We really enjoyed our stay in Lucca and found the house perfect for the needs of our family. The house was clean, comfortable and well kitted out. A lot of thought has clearly gone into providing all the things necessary for a perfect holiday. The location makes it easy to reach a range of places to visit from Lucca itself to villas and the mountains. There are two great restaurants a short drive away and a very good butchers. Perhaps the only thing missing was a BBQ to take full advantage of outdoor living in the pretty garden. Thank you Carlo for a really enjoyable and relaxing holiday. We would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa in the countryside of Lucca
Highly recommend this beautiful property set in the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. And Lucca was only a 15 min drive away which was great. It was perfect for our family of 4, our kids loved the swimming pool and didn’t want to leave! We could have stayed longer than 5 nights. The house is beautifully decorated and we loved the gardens and outdoor seating area. It had Everything we needed for our stay. We loved the garden at night .... It was great to star gaze with a glass of wine. Engrid met us on arrival and was super helpful and arranged a fantastic wine tasting session for our last night, it was a great end to a great trip. We made some fantastic memories. Would definitely visit again. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a lovely relaxing break.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olivier D.

Wonderful Villa in a great setting
My wife and our 2 kids had delicious time at Villa Chiara. The Villa is very well situated in the countryside in a very peaceful area but only a few minutes a way from the fabulous city of Lucca. The house is very charming, nicely decorated but very functional too. You feel like home with everything you need. Gardens, house surrounding and swimming pool is very well taken care off. Last but not least Carlo and Ingrid are forming a great duo to ensure your enjoy your stay in the villa as well as providing great advises to discover the area. I can only recommend to spend a few days at Villa Chiara
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo M.

Dream vacation house!
If you are wondering if you should rent this house.... you should! My family and I spent 8 days in this wonderful place and have only praises (to the host, to the house, to Lucca, etc). This house if perfectly located just outside Lucca: it's near Lucca, but far enough to be in the middle of the wilderness. The house is fully equipped. There wasn't a thing we missed in our stay. Rooms are spacious, 2 good bathrooms and a nice kitchen and living room. Loved the fact that a lot of light gets into the house! The garden is perfect! we had breakfast and dinner outside almost every day and my 1 year old daughter loved all the space she had to play in the grass. Both Carlo and Ingrid are great hosts! Gave me great tips and were always available! Can't thank them enough. Comments on the mosquito issue: we did not have any problems with it. Yes there were a few mosquitoes, but nothing out of the expected for a place in the countryside (we were there in the end of June). I highly recommend Carlo's house. Can't wait to go back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Wonderful - delightful - fabulous. Highly recommended
Beautifully decorated charming 2 bed 2 bathrooms house (end of terrace) with delightful sunny garden. Close to Lucca (5min drive) yet set in quiet rural location with wonderful views from all its lovely French doors and 2 Juliette balconies. Lovely large pool -which despite being shared with a few other properties - we always had it to ourselves. Ingrid the host was fantastic too - couldn't be more helpful. Only small negative was the high number of mosquitoes - apparently it's a bad year for them- mossie nets may have helped with a little this - but house had lots of mossie incense coils and "plug ins". Don't let this put you off the house, its amazing and the decor and artwork so charming. Thank you Carlo xx
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raphaël L.

Maison coquette avec jardin privatif et grande piscine commune! 👍 Très bon séjour!
Cet endroit est un petit havre de paix. La maison est coquette et très fonctionnelle (lave-linge, lave-vaisselle, wifi). Le jardin est très bien entretenu et la piscine commune est gigantesque. Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à y passer une semaine. Le seul bémol que je vois à cette maison, c'est la connexion internet beaucoup trop lente. En meme temps, internet m'importe peu en vacances. C'était meme une bénédiction que ca ne marche pas bien: obligation de déconnecter!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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