“Great Experience” The house was all we could have hoped for and more. We had two families of 4 and there was plenty of room. Not only was the house excellent, but adolfo (the owner), was always available to help with anything. Whether it be directions, restaurant recs, travel/day trip ideas or anything else, he was stupendous! Would highly recommend the house and the area. The pool was a quick stroll through an olive tree grove, large and, courtesy of adolfo's daily efforts, very clean. Great grocery shopping within 20 minutes drive if you want to cook and, if you don't, they can, and did, arrange for an awesome chef prepared meal at the house. The only reason the ease of check-in did not get 5 stars is that the house is hard to find, even with GPS. But alas, Adolfo was quick to meet us at a local landmark and drag us home.

“Authentic, no replacement” Thanks Patrizia & Monica for the bella casa and hospitality. There is no better and we are grateful. The cottage has castle qualities, yet practical while offering breath-taking scenery, quiet peacefulness, and a relaxing rest like no other. We were 3 sisters with our mom--each with our own bedroom--plenty of space, yet cozy together time. We loved the banquette dining space, our little coffee maker and the walks (runs) in the morning. We saw deer, goats, chickens, and local residents on our adventures. All lovely, Gracia!

“perfect place for a relaxing summer vacation” San Gennaro have by far exceeded our expectations. The house is beautiful apartment which if you like the authentic Italian style, you will love Trifoglio from the first minute, with it stone walls, the old style kitchen . Also the garden and pool area makes the perfect place for a relaxing summer vacation far away from the ordinary tourist traps. San Gennaro is a place we would love to visit again.

“nice view and great location, away from it all, but not remote.” We had a great stay in the Fiordaliso House. a very nice and spacious house for 4 persons. the pool was not big, but very nice. the location is ideal as a basecamp to visit Lucca, Collodi, Montecarlo or other great places. the house was fully self-catered, but that is what we want. plenty of shops nearby. A car is a must, when you stay here. we had some nice talks with the owners.

“Comfortable stay” Ciclamino met our expectations in every way. Comfortable, clean and well equipped. Owners so helpful and obliging, even coming out on a Sunday evening to replace gas. Your own car is essential.

“Perfect Tuscany vacation villas” "Our 48 guests over 3 weeks enjoyed these Villas beyond description. James Edmunds (DWL) and his staff are the perfect hosts. James worked with us for a full year planning arrivals, departures, tours, dinners and cooking classes with perfect follow-up. David and Sylvia (resident caretakers) met our every need with tours of the estate, wine (too much) and local questions. David has remodeled these beautiful villas to make sure you appreciate Tuscany at its best. He is a true artist. Paola and alisandra brought Italy to our kitchen with great expertise. Wonderful people. We will have memories for ever of sitting around the large dining room table or in front of the fireplace remembering our adventures of the day. Wish we could give this Villa and staff 10 (ten) stars." Thanks Mike Mackie

“Great home, great location, great value” We looked for a villa that was within walking distance to the train and the Lucca walled city to enable sightseeing, dinners and avoid car rentals that would sit idle while we biked. Villa Parenti more than met our expectations - this Villa offered great value. We are delighted with this charming home and our hosts. Everything was as presented in the advertising. Booking process was quick, Riccardo was easy to deal with, he followed up on enquiries promptly and was very helpful in getting us to the villa from the airport via the train with our bikes. We were greeted at the Villa by the charming parents Stefano and Gilda to open the locked gates and show us a very safe and secure house. They have prepared a comprehensive orientation book on the house and for locating all required shopping or eating in the nearby vicinity. We loved having the supermarket across the street, which has a surprisingly good selection of cheeses and wines as well as the other Italy essentials (fresh fish and pastas!). This was a spacious and well-appointed 5 bedroom family home that easily accommodated 10 adults with bikes for 3 weeks. We were not cramped for space and loved having dinners outside in the breezeway/patio. Ample space enabled most to find solitude somewhere in the house or on the property when it was time to relax or read. The kitchen is a good size and has most of the essential cooking utensils. All the bedrooms are large and have good comfortable beds and good quality linen. There are two good sized bathrooms in perfect working order. This house is quite, even with a large group. The above ground pool was great for a quick dip after our rides - very refreshing. Despite being close to the city and traffic you feel very private on this property, I am sure there is a roaster and mule somewhere near by...and there are the church bells - charming. Great people to deal with, great home, great location, great value - we had a lovely time in Lucca at this Villa.

“Tuscan Bliss” The details on the internet looked promising but the reality was much better. Beautiful traditional Tuscan villa furnished as a private home and not a rental, large and luxurious accommodations. Tranquil and serene beautiful gardens and a stunning swimming pool. Tuscan views and great food. Staff and owner support discrete and very helpful. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is looking for the real Tuscan experience.

“Wonderful apartment in Lucca” We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at apartment Ottolini. Francesco met our family of 4 at the train station and took us and our luggage to the apartment. The 3 bedroom apartment is spacious, had air conditioning (a wonderful feature in august) and is located in a charming building inside the walls of Lucca. We enjoyed exploring Lucca, and we were within a short train ride to Cinque Terre and Florence. There are 72 stairs to reach the apartment, but for our family this was a positive as it allowed us to enjoy more gelato and pasta! We highly recommend this apartment and thank Francesco and his family for making our stay really nice.

“Perfect...” 5 adults, 4 girls aged from 5 to 12, from Sydney, Melbourne and Edinburgh, the magnificent town of Lucca, trips to Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terra, and in an unbelievable apartment - quirky, cosy, fantastic space and character, terraces, amazing views over the rooftops, and very helpful and flexible management through James and Marina... A truly great and very memorable experience. Would do it again tomorrow!

“Great apartment with sun deck” This is a great apartment in Lucca on a quiet street. It has a great location, everything is in walking distance. The balcony or sun deck is fantastic and very rare in Lucca. The only two downsides are that the beds are fairly hard (if you like a medium or soft bed) and there is a restaurant next door which can get noisy on a Friday or Saturday night until 12pm. Overall well worth staying in and it is a well maintained and equipped apartment.

“Casa Cenami is a truly delightful and convenient apt in Lucca.” My husband and I spent a wonderful vacation at this very attractive and centrally situated apt. Our two friends that also were with us loved the apt. It is very nicely furnished, and has everything that that is needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. One bathroom is brand new and spacious, the other a little small, but was no problem. The situation where the apt. is located is really good, as the great shops, markets, and concert halls are within a few minutes walk. The wall around the city has lovely views and great for a 3 mile walk, or just to walk/bike for a short distance, and then find one of the little cafe's for a delicious cup of coffee/wine/lunch/dinner etc. Enjoy!

“Amazing Family Vacation” We spent a week with our three kids (11, 8 and 5) at the beautiful Casa Madonna, exploring Lucca, the surrounding vineyards and nearby Florence. The property's first class and James and his team made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. They arranged for a private visit to a biodynamic winery, a personal art and culture tour in Florence, a visiting chef who cooked with our kids, and took care of many other smaller requests we had. The kids had a blast playing in the private pool and exploring the wonderful grounds. But most of all, we loved the warmth and beauty of the villa itself. Simply perfect. We'll be back.