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Classic Tuscan Home with Private Garden in the Old Walled City

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The front door of the house, accessed from within the walls of the old city.
Our house is the white one, perched above the city gate.
Master Bedroom
The second bedroom, with two single beds that can be combined.
The third bedroom, which has two single beds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Barga, Toscana
  • Place, Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Duomo di San Cristoforo
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Napoleone
    ‪64 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Tuscan Home with Private Garden in the Old Walled City

This is the rare home in Barga that is located in the old, medieval walled part of the city, yet also contains an outdoor garden and patio that looks out onto the peaceful valley -- ideal for grilling, quietly reading with a glass of wine, gardening, or just relaxing under the grape vines.

The house is cozy and decorated in traditional style, yet large enough for a group of 6, with 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a large well-appointed kitchen. You are mere steps away from charming local cafés, fabulous restaurants, and the town's jazz club.

Barga is a magical town, and a wonderful place from where to explore Italy. By car, you are a quick drive to Pisa, Florence, and the beach, and the city of Lucca is easily accessible by bus as well. However, Barga itself is home to some of the region's best restaurants, as well as many world-class musicians (the Jazz and Opera festivals are not to be missed!), so you may not want to leave the city limits! There are also many great hikes and walks that originate in Barga, so if you are looking for some extremely picturesque exercise you have also come to the right place.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before noon
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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

Property # 828564vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Barga

Barga is home to this holiday home. Ariostesca Castle and Ponte della Maddalena are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Avventura Sospeso nel Verde are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and cave exploring nearby.
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Barga, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Duomo di San Cristoforo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 58 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 63 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 64 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Barga Fornaci di Barga Station - 15 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Indie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffe e Pasticceria Lucchesi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Capretz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪D'altro Canto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L'Altana - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Tuscan Home with Private Garden in the Old Walled City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Classic Tuscan Home with Private Garden in the Old Walled City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Tuscan Home with Private Garden in the Old Walled City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Tuscan Home with Private Garden in the Old Walled City?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Classic Tuscan Home with Private Garden in the Old Walled City located?

Situated in Barga, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and Duomo di San Cristoforo. Parco Levigliese and Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed an absolutely fantastic stay here as a group of four! Very spacious and well maintained home with everything we needed (thank you for having an iron and ironing board!). The view from the garden was amazing and the house is in walking distance of everything. The hosts were awesome and very responsive. We HIGHLY recommend a stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulf A.

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

Fantastic accomendation i Barga!

We wanted a relaxing place with charm, low pace atmosphere and found it. Still, within minutes from restaurants, gelateria, cafees etc. We truly enjoyed ourselfes in this house, with a great little garden. All facilities for a confortable stay and stone walls to keep the heat out. Zach was also most supporting and helpful host along the way. Highly recomended!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
It was a treat to have you stay in our home, and you were an incredible guest! You are welcome back whenever you are in Barga!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuliano L.

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

Awesome

Excellent experience. Will rebook.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Glad you had fun, Julian! You are welcome back to the house anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

What more could you want?

The property was lovely & clean & so beautifully renovated & having two full bathrooms was a bonus. We were five adults & the house with all its different seating areas was very spacious - much more so than the photos would suggest. There were two indoor eating areas but we always seemed to use the outdoor one under the beautiful grapevine with spectacular views up to Sommocolonia. Although it was a heatwave for that time of year at 34c the house with its external and internal shutters & thick stone walls thankfully remained very cool. The kitchen had everything & more that you could need for cooking although we only ate in for one evening as it was such a short walk to a range of great restaurants. Overall we would highly recommend staying at the property where every need had been anticipated & provided for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Thanks so much, Kirsten! Please come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Russell I.

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

Authentic Hilltop village

Property was good quality with wonderful terrace. Short walk to half dozen good restaurants and a bar. Access only for local cars, so one needs local taxi to carry luggage inside the walls. Wifi would have been an advantage. Recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

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

Barga Scottish Week

Great accommodation. Three of us stayed here for one week. We each had a bedroom to ourselves and appreciated having two bathrooms. The house is located very centrally. We were attending the Barga Scottish Week and were attending classes in the old town every day so we were literally minutes from our classes which were located around the old town. The outside patio area was perfect for having breakfast and evening drinks with beautiful scenery of the Barga hills and countryside. The owner was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. We would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Best Terrace and View

We come to Barga every few years, and this was our best view ever in Barga. It was mesmerizing. I’d get up early to watch the sun rise while reading with a cup of tea on the terrace. The apartment is charming, spacious, very nicely decorated in the Tuscan tradition, and very well stocked with everything one needs. Cooking was easy and dining on the terrace under the grape arbor was divine. We would use the sage, rosemary and bay leaves from the terrace garden. Sometimes we would cook and other times we would get take out pizza. There are a lot of books in the apartment, and you can also get free books to read at the little old red phone booth library at the bottom of the hill. We know the village of Barga very well, and it’s as charming and friendly as you read about. The apartment is right on the ancient wall. There are many wonderful restaurants and coffee shops within a five minute walk from the apartment. Jeremy and Zach are great hosts, too. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a wonderful stay. We left only yesterday, and I miss the apartment, terrace, and view already.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie N.

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

Excellent Barga location

Very spacious and well equipped family home with amazing views from the garden terrace. Barga is beautiful and would book again without hesitation. Good central location for exploring North Tuscany too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaity D.

Beautiful Villa with great views!

Zach was a wonderful host! The house was exactly as pictured and everything was nice and clean. Zach was immediately available when we struggled a little to find the home (it was dark, much easier in the day time) and always replied promptly to any questions. I would definitely stay here again! Thank you Zach, and thank your brother Jeremy for all the great suggestions and recommendations!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks for being such an amazing guest! We hope to have you back in Barga soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

A wonderful experience!

This charming home, which was exactly as shown in the photos, was the perfect base for relaxing as well as exploring Barga Vecchia and beyond. Our group of 5 found the house to be spacious, well appointed, and highly functional, with a lovely outdoor sitting area under a grape arbor where we passed many blissful hours. Although we did not plan it, our stay coincided with a 2-week music festival that really allowed us to immerse ourselves in local culture! We did not have a car so we did not have to deal with parking, which could be challenging at times. Zach was very helpful during the planning stages of our trip, and we greatly enjoyed the hiking, restaurant, and other tips he provided. One thing to be aware of: If you need/want wifi access at the house, read the caveat about internet provision closely and come prepared with a mobil wifi unit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

A lovely house in a wonderful town

We had a fantastic 10 days in Barga, a lovely old town, full of character, with many lovely restaurants. The house is also full of character, very spacious with all the modern day comforts but without taking anything away from the traditional feel of a Tuscan property. The views from the garden are breathtaking and we enjoyed breakfast under the grape vine looking out across the mountains. We stayed in early August when it was very hot so could not take advantage of the beautiful walks. Also the house does not have air con but it didn’t get unbearably hot inside, staying surprisingly cool most of the time. This is a great base to visit Pisa, Lucca and Florence but we also found plenty to do in Barga. A car is a must but be prepared for some tricky winding roads! Zach is a great host, very responsive to my many questions! Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Heaven on earth

This was a great house. The rooms are large and airy, the kitchen was perfect and the outdoor space was wonderful.. We had coffee outside watching the sun come up over the mountains, and we had wine, watching the sun set. It's a very quick walk to town. We hiked from Barga to Sommocolonia which was truly spiritual for us. We love Barga. I would recommend this house for all and I would love to rent it again. Kathy and John
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you, John and Kathy! We are so lucky to have had such wonderful and kind-hearted guests! Please come back any time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anne and Jim D.

Great house in the old town of Barga. Loved the garden overlooking the hills.

Ideal house for our family of 6. Lots of space and all the facilities we needed. Spent a lot of time under the shaded outdoor dining area. House stayed cool as the temperatures rose. Rustic and perfectly positioned in the old town of Barga. A few minutes walk to shops, bars and restaurants but quiet and peaceful with beautiful views from bedroom windows.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Zach Cutler

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We are two brothers who inherited the house from our mother, who bought it as a shell and rebuilt it into a wonderful home full of warm memories. Although initially we intended to sell the home, once we went to Barga to sign the paperwork, we realized that keeping the place was a wonderful way to pay tribute to our mother's dream. Since then we have fallen in love with the people of Barga, and it has become our second home. We hope to share this amazing place with you so you can see the magic of Barga yourselves.

What makes this property unique

The garden is one of the most wonderfully peaceful places you will ever experience, and the home itself is incredibly charming and spacious. However, within moments of wandering through the walled city of Barga, you will stumble upon a wonderful cafe or restaurant, and you will meet the amazing people who make the town so special.

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