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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

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
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

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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
Property Registration Number IT046017C2BPBXWXZK

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 Piccolo Mondo, 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

  • Fattoria Sardigiustiniani s.s.a - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Palazzo Pfanner - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Real Collegio - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Basilica of San Frediano - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Belluomini - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Osaka Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Puccini - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Akito - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kinki Sushi - ‬8 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.

How much does it cost to stay at A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca. on 5 May 2026 start from AU$451, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Lucca Courthouse. Palazzo Mansi National Museum 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 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lise L.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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Our wonderful holiday in the beautiful Villa Chiara

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Chiara. It is a beautiful home to spend your holiday. The villa has a lovely garden with an outdoor dining set and a large swimming pool. The house is very nicely decorated and the temperature inside the house is perfect thanks to the airco. We very much recommend villa Chiara. Thanks to the very friendly owner Carlo and the local agent Ingrid who did her utmost to make our stay unforgettable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you so much for this review. My wife Antonella, our friend Ingrid and myself are very happy of your kind words. When guest and host get along so well, communicating nicely and exchanging views, it’s like a magic circle! We hope to see your family again in the near future. All the best, ciao, Carlo
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10/10 Excellent

Mihaela R.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2024
Dear Cindy, thank you so much for this very positive review. I am very happy that you appreciated the different aspects and characteristics of Villa Chiara. Even when the weather is not so nice, it is possible to enjoy the comforts of the house (as you have pleasantly noticed), besides the beauties of the city of Lucca. Ingrid is really happy of the communication channel with you. We hope to see you all again in the near future. All the best, ciao Carlo
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10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Dear Doris, thank you so much for this nice review that you wrote. Ingrid is indeed very happy of your opinion about her work. I hope that you and your friends will have another chance to come to Tuscany, to Lucca and to our house. Remember that you will always be welcome. All the best to you, ciao, Carlo
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

C. V.

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We had a lovely stay af Villa Chiara. It offers a private get away where you can unwind and enjoy the lovely Tuscany views. It’s located just minutes away from Lucca. The house is situated at the end of a road which results in a very peaceful and quiet location. You will not be disturbed by traffic.The house has everything as presented in the pictures. The garden is fully private which we liked very much. The house in decorated with care and is absolutely the opposite of a standerd location. So you will feel home right away. With two bathrooms, very well functioning airconditioning and a large swimmingpool everything you need. The communication with the host Ingrid is very good, she is always available to help. For anyone who wants to book this locations, don’t hesitate it won’t disappoint.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Dear Neil, thank you so much for this wonderful review. It is always a great pleasure for Ingrid, Antonella and myself to find out that our guests had such a wonderful time. We try our best to keep the property in great shape and when you have to deal with perfect guests (friendly, communicative, respectful and correct), you cannot ask for more. We hope to see you and your family again in our city and our property. All the best, ciao Carlo
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Dear Sarah, Richard and family, thank you so much for these kind words. Ingrid, Antonella and myself are very very happy that you had such a wonderful time in our house. Even though I was far away during this period (Antonella is having an art exhibition in the MOAH Museum in Lancaster, California, near Los Angeles!) Ingrid told me that your vacation was going very smoothly and this type of news is always great for a host. Thank you also for the way you dealt with the property: respectful guests are another good news for me. We can only hope that you will come back again, which would be the third very rewarding news for the three of us!!! Ingrid appreciated your comment and is happy to have met you! All the best to you, ciao Carlo PS: the next time you come, you will find the anti-mosquito nets at the windows. We wanted to take care of this issue before the summer, but we did not have the time due to Antonella's engagements!
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Beautiful villa

You definitely felt cared for and it was clear this is a lovely home that is being shared by the owners. Very rural setting but the home is very well set up and the shabby chic decor feels authentic. Carlo the owner and Ingrid were great to work with. Very concerned that you enjoy the house. We were told to use anything in the house and that was much appreciated. Lucca is a wonderful area to explore. The walled city and the surrounding area. Two small things, an American coffee pot and mosquito netting would be great additions. Ps. It takes a while to figure out the trash disposal system and once you do it is time to leave!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Dear Laura, thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to host your family and to have a photo of spectacular Naomi. Antonella and I, together with Ingrid, are happy that you enjoyed your vacation in Villa Chiara and that your visit to the main cities in Tuscany was successful. Thank you also for your suggestions that will help us to improve our service. I don't despair to have a chance to meet you in Washington in the future. All our best regards to you all and please keep us updated on the baby!!! Ciao, Ingrid Antonella and Carlo
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10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Dear Neil, thank you so much for this review. Ingrid, my wife Antonella and myself are very happy that you had a great time in our house. You were indeed PERFECT GUESTS, the ones that every host would always love to have. I can only hope to see you again in Lucca in the near future. All the best to you, ciao, Carlo
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Dear Shelley, also on behalf of Ingrid, Antonella and I would like to thank you very much for being such wonderful guests at Villa Chiara. We are so happy that you had a nice vacation in Tuscany and that you enjoyed our city and our house. We sincerely hope to see you again in the near future; we look forward to receiving your message when you and your family will decide to do so. Villa Chiara will always be available for you. All the best to you, ciao, Carlo, Antonella and Ingrid.
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Dear Danielle, thank you so much, once again, for being such perfect guests at Villa Chiara. I recommend you to the Vrbo community and I can only hope that in the near future you will want to come once more to Italy. In that case please drop by one more time, you will always be welcome. All the best, ciao, Carlo
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8/10 Good

Christiane R.

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Es war sehr schön, angefangen durch den herzlichen Empfang von Ingrid, den wunderschönen Garten mit der niedlichen Laube und die wunderbare Umgebung nahe Lucca. Innen herrschte ein künstlerisches Flair.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Dear Christiane, thank you for your review, also on behalf of Ingrid. Since your arrival with Manfred we did our best to make your stay a pleasant vacation. We hope to see you again in the near future. All the best, ciao Carlo
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10/10 Excellent

Cadario F.

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Parfait

Très bon séjour en Toscane dans cette très agréable maison de vacances .En pleine nature avec le chant des oiseaux mais tout proche de Lucca , nous y allions en vélo moins de trente minutes et tout proche de superbes localités Pietrasanta, Pistoia, Monte Carlo, et Pisé où nous sommes allés à vélo retour en train , très facile et très agréable trajet . Disposer d’un petit jardin est également un vrai plus même si l’intérieur de la maison est très bien pensé et très bien décoré . Nous reviendrons !!et cerise sur le gâteau très bon accueil d’Ingrid très aimable et qui a su répondre à toutes nos questions pendant notre séjour
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Dear Francoise, it was really a great pleasure to have you at Villa Chiara. If I understand correctly what Ingrid explained to me, you were wonderful guests, communicative, friendly, respectful and correct. In other words, THE PERFECT GUESTS. Thank you so much. I can only hope to see you again in Lucca in the near future: our house will always be ready for you. All the best to you, ciao. Carlo PS: Ingrid says good bye and, of course, agrees with me in this answer.
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10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Dear Christian, thank you so much for this nice review that you wrote. Ingrid is indeed very happy of your opinion about her work. I hope that you and your wonderful family will have another chance to come to Tuscany, to Lucca and to our house. Remember that you will always be welcome. All the best to you, ciao, Carlo
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8/10 Good

Paul C.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Dear Paul and Miriam, thanks for your comments. Let me clarify a few points: 1-At the beginning of the renting season there were 9 wine glasses (besides all the other types). I had not noticed that now there are only 3. 2- the set of casseroles in the house is more than complete.: it is situated partly in the kitchen, partly in the chest on the right of the entrance. Maybe you did not notice it. 3-The two beds in our rooms are commonly called King-size and Queen-size beds in any hotel in the world. 4- In the months of July and August it’s possible that the 8 apartments of the entire property are fully inhabited. Consequently the swimming pool has more people. Conversely, in Tuscany there are other villas with single private pools, but with much higher daily renting rates in those two months
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan T.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Stefan for this review. You and your family were wonderful guests and I’m very happy that you had such a nice stay at our house. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. All my kind regards, ciao, Carlo
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Dear Martina, at the end of your stay at Villa Chiara with your family, Ingrid, Antonella and myself would like to thank you for being such nice guests. Thanks also for the kind words you used in your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your vacation in our property and we certainly look forward to seeing you all again in the near future. Villa Chiara will always be available for you, just let us know when you want to come. All the best to you and your family. Ciao Carlo
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10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Dear Michael, thank you very much for your kind words. Antonella and I, together with Ingrid, are very happy that you had such a good time at Villa Chiara and that your vacation in Tuscany was up to your expectation. If you and your nice family decide to come back again in the near future, just let us know: we will be ready to host you again whenever you will decide. All the best, ciao Carlo
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6/10 Okay

Joseph A.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Dear Joseph, thanks for your review. Frankly, I am quite surprised by your comments, none of which has ever been made before in all these years. Just to give you brief answers, let me say that the installation of an air conditioning system is not allowed in the whole villa, not only in my house, due to Municipal limitations on historical sites. However, ventilators are available in every room. The same goes for the WiFi system, which cannot be faster than wished in the Lucca’s countryside, notwithstanding our efforts with the telephone companies. Moreover, I really find it hard to believe that the house was not clean or the bed shaky: this has never been reported to me by any previous or following guest. Finally, it is our well established policy to ask guests, during their stay, to keep communication channels always open (asking frequently: is everything going well? is there is anything we can do to help in any way?): it would have been sufficient to speak out, if necessary, but we received no specific message/feedback from you.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2021
Thank you very much, dear Thomas.. We are happy you had such a good time at Villa Chiara. You were indeed wonderful guests and it will be a real pleasure to host you here once again. Just let us know, Villa Chiara will always be available for you. All the best, take care, ciao
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget F.

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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

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Hosted by Carlo Masetti

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