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

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Attrezzatura per neonati disponibile su richiesta

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT046017C24LL9R6F2

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Home Sweet Home City Short Walk Center Villa Lucca
Home Sweet Home City Short Walk Center Villa
Home Sweet Home City Short Walk Center Lucca
Home Sweet Home City Short Walk Center
Home Sweet Home Close to the City a Short Walk From the Center
Sweet City Short Walk Center

About the neighborhood

Map
Lucca, Toscana/Italia

What's nearby

  • City Wall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Atelier Damiano Carrara - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Locanda Buatino - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Fenice SRL - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Marinella - ‬14 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, this property allows cats (limit 2 total).

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km) of Porta Santa Maria, Piazza Santa Maria, and Via Fillungo. Campo di Marte Hospital and Museum of Torture are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerardine M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip M., Ulverston

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph D.

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

8/10 Good

Jörg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Vermieter
Der beste Vermieter, den man sich vorstellen kann. Er ist sehr freundlich und nett, sehr hilfsbereit und vor allem immer erreichbar. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und ordentlich. Die Ausstattung ist komplett und funktionsfähig.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nettes Domizil um Lucca zu Erkunden
Alles wie beschrieben! Die Bäckerei in unmittelbarer Nähe ist urig und bietet über leckere Bachwaren hinaus fast alles für den täglichen Gebrauch. (Tante Emma Laden) Ja, die Unterkunft liegt an einer viel befahrenen Straße und es hält sich kaum jemand an die vorgeschriebene Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 50 km/h. Das ist für den einen oder anderen sehr lästig, aber keine Überraschung, wenn man die Beschreibung und Bewertungen liest. Hauptkriterium unserer Auswahl war unser Hund, der Dank des Zaunes rundherum frei umherlaufen konnte. Die Einfahrt war auch für unseren T6.1ausreichend. Ein Extrastern geht an Francesco für den reibungslosen Ablauf und seine Gastfreundschaft.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andreas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
2 weeks in July 2024
We’ve stayed with 5 persons 2 weeks in Francesco’s house. It’s a comfortable house and liked the 2 bathrooms and living outside. It is however located on a busy road. Francesco is a very nice host, had a great welcome and was very helpful answering any questions we’ve had. The wifi was very good!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

SARAH G.

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

4/10 Poor

priscilla d.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eric A.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

jaap k.

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
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Celia T.

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.

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.

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.

Property had everything needed for a comfortable stay.
House and property hand everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ann-Marie F.

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.

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