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Villa Orsolini - Lucca

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 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.

Villa Orsolini - Lucca

Villa Orsolini is an ancient villa from the beginning of the 19th century, purchased by the present owner's great-grandfather. The property has been recently renovated and is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, there is the spacious and bright living room with a bed-sofa for 2 persons, and the kitchen in rustic style. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, a fireplace, a large bathroom and a small service bathroom. All the floors are tiled in terracotta and the walls are painted with originals lime colors.

Surrounded by a garden of about 1600 square meters, completely enclosed by walls, it is the ideal place for your children to play safely, and where your pets can be left free. In the gardens there are centuries-old boxwood hedges, fruit trees and large plants. You enter the property by a gate that leads into an illuminated private avenue, surrounded by box hedges.

The shadows of the trees and the typical evening breezes ensure pleasant and cool temperatures for most of the day. In addition, the thick walls of the property allow a pleasant stay even on the hottest days of summer.

Guest Access

The house has a gas central heating system, satellite TV and Internet Wi-Fi. In the living room is present a satellite television, books and guides. The kitchen is equipped with dishwasher, microwave oven, refrigerator, oven, kettle, coffee machine, and washing machine. In the gardens adjacent to the house there are two dinning tables, two deck chairs, and a barbecue that allows you to cook outdoors.

The Neighborhood

Villa Orsolini is located in the countryside of Lucca, in the center of the small village Meati. The village is surrounded by greenery at the foot of Mount Orma, dominated by the church of San Michele Arcangelo. The house is surrounded by nature, animal sightings are frequent, particularly several species of birds, hawks, hoopoe, Japanese Nightingale, foxes, badgers and hedgehogs. Nearby there is a breeder of farm animals, which leaves free animals in their precincts during the day, giving a characteristic note to the surrounding environment .

The surrounding places are very beautiful and allow you to walk in complete tranquility away from traffic. A few hundred meters from the Villa start many trails that allow you to explore the nearby hills, from where you can enjoy a full view of Lucca and its plain. For those who love the bike, the owner and his wife (both fans of this sport) will be happy to give you any useful informations on beautiful circuits in the area, both for mountain bikes and normal/racing bikes. In this regard, the owner will rent, at your request, bicycles of any type at specialized stores.

Getting Around

The Villa is close to the historical center of Lucca, located 4 kilometers away, about 5 minutes by car. Within a couple of kilometers, you will arrive at the highways entrance, which allow you to reach Florence in 50 minutes, Pisa in 30 minuts and the Versilia coast with its beaches in 20 minutes. The main shopping centers and markets are within a few minutes from the house by car. In the village of Meati, 100 meters from the house, is situated the "Antica Osteria di Meati", a small restaurant where you can taste the typical dishes of the place.

Things to note:

- Tourist tax: €2.5 per person/night max 3 nights (€7.5 per person)

- The use of gas for heating has an additional cost of EUR 1.30 per cubic meter per stay, if used.

Property manager

Luciano Mariti

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

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 dogs only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 IT046017C27772C5TF

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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Orsolini - Lucca Villa
Villa Orsolini - Lucca Lucca
Villa Orsolini - Lucca Villa Lucca

About the neighborhood

Map
Lucca, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Walls of Lucca - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • City Wall - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 11 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • San Giuliano Terme Ripafratta Station - 6 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osaka Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Bersagliera - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Chloè di Rouhet Stephane - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Suyoshi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Giapponese Kinki Sushi - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Orsolini - Lucca pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Villa Orsolini - Lucca?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Orsolini - Lucca?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Orsolini - Lucca located?

This family-friendly Lucca villa is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Porta Sant'Anna, Puccini Museum and Walls of Lucca. Lucca Courthouse and Lucca City Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Villa Orsolini - Lucca Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ELYSIA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taste of Tuscan Country Charm
A quintessential Tuscan villa 5 minutes from the beautiful walled town of Lucca. You will not be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in Paradise
We came for the second time and everything is still great. Very friendly host, neat and tidy property, well-equipped house. Perfect place to start some trips to Lucca, Pisa, Siena, the beach... Luciano offers great tipps about restaurants, stores and places to see. He is happy when you are happy ;-) We highly recommend the Villa Orsolini!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!’
Just a beautiful property, felt very safe and secure. We walked the neighborhood and really enjoyed the outdoor area. Thank you Luciano for your help and kindness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, lovely villa!
Our host, Luciano, was welcoming, communicative, and helpful. His historic family villa is perfectly situated — we felt miles away from anywhere, yet we were just a short bike ride away from Lucca! Everything provided a sense of tranquility — from the well-stocked kitchen to the lush gardens and the quiet grounds — we wish we could have stayed much longer! Villa Orsalini is such a treasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christoph J.

Wonderful vacation in Villa Orsolini
We loved our stay in this wonderful house and garden. It is in perfect condition, well equipped kitchen and comfortable chairs to sit outside. The city Lucca is very close by, easy to reach by bicycle. Still the environment of the house is quiete and peaceful at night Great mountain biking direclty leaving from the house into the hills bordering the Village Meati. The host Luciano was totally friendly, had great recommendations for restaurants and activities We can only highly recommend this place.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CountryRespite
Beautiful villa only 2.5 miles from center of Lucca, but felt worlds away. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, it was conveniently placed close to local amenities (grocery store, etc.). Wonderful outdoor sitting/eating areas and local Osteria (5’ walk) was excellent (had dinner there twice in 4 days). Local church bells tolling on the hour just added to the charm of the setting! Above all, Luciano was a gracious and informative host. We would love to come back someday for another stay at Villa Osrolini!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful retreat
Villa Orsolini is a beautiful and authentic Tuscan Villa. many of the original features remain. Set in the village of Meati, just 5k from the centre of Lucca. Meati feels much more remote than it actually is, although if you plan to explore a car is essential. The property owner, Luciano was very helpful and charming. The views over the surrounding countryside are beautiful and the perfect way to relax with a glass (or two) of the local wine in the evening. The local Osteria Meati is well worth a visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Virginia

A beautiful villa with a garden retreat.
Villa Orsolini is the perfect place to escape and enjoy an Italian holiday. Luciano is a perfect host and provides everything that you will need to enjoy your stay. The apartment is a family heirloom that is immaculately clean and has all the modern conveniences for a comfortable stay. Cook in the well stocked kitchen; enjoy espresso, Proseco, or Luciano's personal vino in the lush gardens with church bells marking the hours; take a bike ride in the countryside; explore the sights of the walled town of Lucca; it's a perfect spot! Thank you, Luciano for sharing your home with us. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location Just Outside of Lucca
My niece and I thoroughly enjoyed and loved staying in this home. Check-in was easy, everything was clean and the decor was charming. The location was perfect- only about a 10 minute drive to the old walled city. We also drove to Viareggio for a beach day (super easy and inexpensive for the beach club pass), Siena, and Florence. This house was the perfect respite from busy days in very busy cities. We were there during some pretty hot weather, and the house stayed cool enough that we were never uncomfortable. The outdoor seating areas were lovely and the neighborhood was very quiet. If you go, please eat at the little restaurant around the corner. The food was wonderful, and the outdoor seating was lovely. In summary, this home was so charming, had all the modern kitchen amenities, was peaceful and in a perfect location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lucca with friends
We stayed at Villa Orsolini with another couple for 4 nights. It is everything an Italian villa should be. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. The outdoor dining area was a welcome change from indoor dining. The home was decorated with many beautiful antiques, The kitchen was well equipped. The beds were very comfortable. The only drawback was the description on the villa. It says that there is one full bath and one half bath. That is incorrect. There is only one full bath. We were disappointed, as that was a feature that we were looking for. Two bathrooms. The location is charming. The Italian countryside provided many gorgeous walks, Yet we were only about 10 minutes to the Lucca wall and city center. All in all we enjoyed our stay at the villa, and would recommend it to anyone who loves the countryside!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Home Close to Lucca
Only a short car ride from Lucca, this home is comfortable, well-appointed and beautiful. Luciano is one of the best hosts we’ve met in 20 years of renting holiday homes. He escorted us to the property, explained how everything worked and was quick to answer any questions we had. He even made a special trip to us to make an adjustment to the Wi-Fi. He checked in with us on WhatsApp periodically to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and that everything was ok. We really appreciated that. He has put together pages of notes on the property and the surrounding areas. Good restaurant recommendations, too. One helpful app that he describes is EasyPark. It was a lifesaver for the many trips we made inside the walls of Lucca. Once your car is entered into the system the software does the rest and you don’t need to come up with cash to pay for parking. He also has good information on his website. We prepared several nice meals and ate outside at the table under the trees. The kitchen had everything we needed. The neighborhood is quiet and we took several walks to an interesting church close by. We both have arthritic knees so we used the front stairs rather than the spiral staircase from the living room, which is spacious and comfortable. We would gladly return to this property as it was perfect for us and Luciano was such a gracious and helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil accommodation near Lucca
Beautiful traditional house in small village ( be prepared to drive or walk 45 min get to Lucca centre). Fully equipped with caring owners. Has a great restaurant within walking distance, Antica Osteria. We would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekt
Perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannte Tage mit Fahrrädern
Unser Aufenthalt bei Luciano war außergewöhnlich schön. Wir waren als Ehepaar mit unserer erwachsenen Tochter und einer Freundin dort. Die Wohnung liegt sehr zentral und doch sehr ruhig. Sie ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt für Radtouren in alle Richtungen. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die tolle Ausstattung des gesamten Hauses. Es ist wirklich alles zu finden was man zum Kochen und für einen entspannten Aufenthalt braucht. Alles ist liebevoll und authentisch zu der alten Villa eingerichtet. Wir haben auch die vorhandenen Fahrräder genutzt, um nach Lucca zu kommen. Luciano war ein perfekter und gewissenhafter Gastgeber. Vielen Dank Luciano, wir kommen gerne einmal wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Ferienwohnung/- haus
Wir haben uns in der Villa Orsolini alle sehr wohlgefühlt. Luciano ist ein toller Gastgeber. Die Beschreibungen haben voll zugetroffen. Uns haben die beiden Aussenterrassen sehr gut gefallen. Eine der beiden Terrasse war immer schattig und wir konnten zu jeder Zeit entspannt draußen sitzen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willem F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wat een mooie plek!
Mooi en schoon authentiek huis op een prachtige locatie. De grote tuin met veel privacy zorgt voor verkoeling op warme dagen. Fijne centrale uitvalsbasis naar de mooie Toscaanse steden. Wij hebben hier 2 fijne weken gehad!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles Bestens
Schön war es hier, alles Bestens!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rundum empfehlenswert
Prima Garten, stilvolles Haus, sehr gut ausgestattete Küche, sehr hilfsbereiter Gastgeber! Osteria am Ort, Heizung funktioniert, hundefreundlich.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M., Düsseldorf, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ferienhaus in Luca
Wunderschöne Ferienhaus, ausgestattet mit allem, was man braucht. Superlage um viele schöne Städte in Toskana zu besichtigen. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir haben unser Aufenthalt bis zum letzte Minute genossen Danke, Luciano Liebe Grüße , Familie Mirkin
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dirk D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Im Tal der Hunde
Das Wichtigste zuerst: Sie buchen nicht eine ganze Villa für sich alleine, sondern lediglich eine halbe Villa. Der Cousin des Vermieters wohnt in der andren Hälfte des Hauses. Diese Leute waren enorm unaufdringlich, so sehr, dass sie einem nicht mal ein „Hallo“ über den Gartenzaun zuraunen konnten - aber OK, jeder wie er/sie möchte. Was nun den Aspekt der Nachtruhe angeht, ich selbst hatte fast mein ganzes Leben lang Hunde und bin auf dem Dorf groß geworden, kenne also das gelegentliche Bellen von Hunden, dort aber ging das ohne Unterlass die ganze Nacht und ich übertreibe hier nicht. Ansonsten ist die Villa durchaus geschmackvoll eingerichtet und die Außenanlage ist sehr schön angelegt. Die Bilder dazu spiegeln das korrekt wider. Der Gastgeber war freundlich, die Lobhudelei der anderen Rezensionen kann aber weder meine Frau noch ich, so ganz nachvollziehen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prisca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöner Palazzo
Ein wunderschöner alter Palazzo liebevoll eingerichtet mit einem grossen gepflegtem Garten mit vielen Rosen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin T., Stuttgart, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Landhaus in der Nähe von Lucca
Das Haus liegt ca. 4 km von der Altstadt von Lucca entfernt in einem Ortsteil von Lucca (Meati). Das Haus ist über eine Auffahrt erreichbar und liegt abgeschirmt von einigen anderen Anwesen auf einem Hügel. Die Einrichtung ist z.T. antik, sehr geschmackvoll. Die Küche bietet alles, was man braucht (Gasherd, moderne Ausstattung). Das Haus ist eines der schönsten, die wir bisher gemietet haben und hat toskanischen Charme. Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich und bei allen Anliegen behilflich. Sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt
entspricht in vollem Umfang den Erwartungen
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralf T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superschöner Urlaub
Das Haus ist wirklich genauso schön wie auf den Bildern, der Garten ein Traum und Luciano ein zuverlässiger, hilfsbereiter und freundlicher Vermieter. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und würden gerne einmal wieder kommen wollen. Toller Urlaub!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Franziska H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekt für Familien
Schöne Unterkunft, das Highlight war der Garten… viel Platz für Kinder zum laufen, spielen und entdecken: der Garten ist geschlossen. Schöne sitzmöglichkeiten draußen. Drinnen alles was man braucht, schöne hohe Decken… Host sehr nett und zuvorkommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022