Really beautiful apartment. More beautiful than the pictures can show. The location is perfect. Central and a short distance to everything, but still quiet. The apartment is spacious, well equipped and very clean. The communication with Cristiano was very good. Can really recommend the apartment to families, or to friends traveling together as we did. We really appreciated that there were two bathrooms and plenty of space to retreat a little for some quiet time alone.

Everything exceeded our expectations. Communication with the host was easy and he was helpful. The apartment is large, very clean and beautiful. The deck had an amazing view and was perfect for breakfasts and dinners at home. The place even had little touches that other rentals sometimes lack - there were extra cleaning supplies and kitchen essentials (salt, EVOO, spices). The location was great. We would recommend it and would return in a heartbeat.

The apartment was exceptional in all aspects, even better than description on website. We were 4 friends requiring own bedrooms so accommodation was perfect for us. The apartment was spotless with all amenities one would require with washing machine and diswasher and clothesline. Wonderful terrace to enjoy breakfasts and evening drinks.The location was central to everything in Lucca, about 15-20 minutes walk to train station. We went to Cinque Terre one day and Pisa/Florence another. Cristiano the Manager was friendly, helpful and accessible providing assistance and advice. Couldn’t ask for a better apartment in Lucca.

We have stayed in Lucca a number of times and this was one of the best properties that we have stayed in.

We were a family of 6 with grandparents and two children. The apartment is beautiful, spacious with fantastic views and sunny balconies. Cristiano (who stays across the landing) was very helpful. Can highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.

we loved this flat. It is well equipped, wonderfully furnished, convenient, welcoming (Cristiano was very helpful) and spacious. a fabulous place! The only small criticism we had was that the sofas in the living room were not very comfortable. they looked beautiful, in keeping, but a little awkward to sit comfortably. But overall, we were very impressed!

The apartment is close to everything, fully equipped for a confortable stay.kitchen with all necessary to cook,also salt,sugar,spices,coffee,pasta,oil!amazing views of Lucca's towers and roofs,super comfy beds,2 big bathrooms with soap and towels,laundry full of every kind of detergent and soaps and washingmachine.very good the upstairs living room with view and a spacious terrace to have lunch in.Cristiano is a kind host,always available to help or give suggestions.thank you, we will return for sure!

Our five days in the charming city of Lucca were especially wonderful because we could come “home” to this beautiful apartment. It’s even nicer than the photos show: light, spacious, clean and well furnished. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were spacious and spotless. We enjoyed the two terraces, one on each floor, with their views of the old tile rooftops or the neighborhood gardens. Cristiano is an exceptionally thoughtful and genial host and answered our questions and concerns in record time. We were four adults in all and having the separate upstairs bedroom and bath gave everyone plenty of privacy. It was perfect for us.

Who We Are and Our Search: Us 2 grandparents (who like our luxury such as business class--now in our 70s, we're not afraid to spend our kids' inheritance!), our son/daughter-in-law, and their 2 and 4 year old boys, searched for a place in/near Lucca to house all of us. The choices were stark: old city walkup v country villa. These choices meant: City-STAIRS and older, less luxuriant places but walk outside and the City is RIGHT there with its shops, cafes, etc. Country-an unfenced pool for the size place we were looking at, beautiful grounds and housing, and always a drive (need 2 cars for 4 adults+2 kids in car seats) or the vagaries of a bus/taxi in to town. Well........ you know what we decided and, to a person, we were SO GLAD we chose this place. It had unanimous 5-star reviews and they are well-deserved. THE ARRIVAL We flew from Frankfurt to Pisa, trained from Pisa to just outside the Lucca city wall (pay 5 Euros to get by tram from Pisa airport to Pisa train station), then hoofed it with our carry-on bags from one end of Lucca to the place -- 20 minutes. Yes, climbing the stairs up to the top floor is difficult with luggage. With large, voluminous luggage, it'd be really hard. Unless you've got a young burly son to do it for you. Which we did not! But, it was 3-5 minutes of discomfort vastly outweighed by the rest of our stay. Our young, burly son arrived with his family by car at 1:30 am. The inner city of Lucca is limited to only a select few cars (shopkeepers? residents??). That is GREAT with young kids and also really nice for us. So we scouted out the parking area just inside Porta Santa Maria (Lucca has a number of Portas whereby you pass through the city wall to get inside). Luckily, at 1:30 am, people were leaving and we found a spot for our son to park. He happened to have the app for the parking spot so eeezy peeezy. Unload sleeping children, tons of luggage, and it's a short 3 minute walk back and forth to the place. This location can also be used to unload/load while doubleparked. At this point, our young, burly son got his day's exercise going up and down those stairs quite a few times. Oh, Cristiano met my wife and I at the top of the stairs (buzzed us in the street door). He lives directly opposite our front door at the top. Very nice guy who uses Google translate much of the time. He made restaurant reservations for us once. THE PLACE It was perfect for our needs. Ran out of room to write mohere.

From start to finish our stay was sublime! This home is perfectly situated. It's quiet, (except for the 8am church bells each morning which we LOVED hearing!) great layout, and Christiano who manages it makes everything for your stay easy. Beds are comfortable, good showers and I was actually grateful for the flights of stairs to help work off all the gelato and pasta we ate during our stay. We love to cook. and the kitchen has everything you need to put on a fabulous meal. Rita the owner is a gem. She has great energy because this place exudes happiness. Really it is heaven on earth! Don't hesitate, you will not be sorry! We will be back

This is the 5th time I have stayed in this wonderful apartment. It felt like coming home. I cannot speak highly enough about it. Everything is perfect, very well equipped with all one needs and more. The owner is easy to contact and very helpful. Cristiano, who welcomed us was so kind and helpful. An absolute gem.

Communication prior to arrival with the owner was exceptional. When we arrived Cristiano greeted us & assisted with the luggage, as the property is located on 3rd & 4th floor of a beautiful town house. The property was well appointed & spacious for a family of 6. The location is perfect & in the heart of many bars, restaurants & local stores. Cristiano was extremely helpful, always on hand to offer assistance & deal with queries at a moments notice. We loved Lucca and all that it had to offer. We will definitely be back & definitely stay here again. We cannot recommend this property highly enough!

It is extremely well decorated, all new furniture and fixtures. You will be a 5 minute walk to the main Piazza, inside the city center walls. Perfect Management.

Rental process was stress free. Host was easy to communicate and was very prompt with responses! I appreciated the Cancellation policy and the tiered payment plan! Location was fabulous…just steps from the water fountain, the Wall, and wonderful shopping and restaurants We loved the space! Kitchen was efficient and having a bathroom on both floors was ideal! We truly loved the outdoor space and spent time reading and playing games there most every evening!! The only negative was the stairs….not so much for everyday ….but for taking luggage up and down!! All in all we LOVED Lucca!!

The location is perfect. The balcony is the perfect place to have cafe and lunch and a night cap. The space is open and comfortable. We cooked every meal in the well equipped kitchen. Cristiano helped us get situated and checked in to see if we needed anything. My family of four loved every thing, the rooms and especially the upstairs space. We will be back for sure.

I can't say enough good things about this flat or the owner Rita and her property manager, Christiano. From the moment we booked the property, to coordinating our arrival, to hosting us for an amazing week in Lucca, this place was everything we had hoped for our family get together in Italy. The apartment is on the fourth floor and once you step in, it is so inviting. Plenty of space for our party of six to spread out and relax. It is one of the only places around that we could see that had a deck overlooking the city. It's just around the corner from the most wonderful square that has lively evening drinks and socializing but there isn't any noise to bother you within the flat. So much to see and do in Lucca and the surrounding area. We'll be back! Thanks Rita & Christiano!

This was a dream come true for my sister, me and a niece to travel to Italy from Illinois, USA. We visited Ghivizzano, a nearby village, where our maternal grandmother was born. As far as this apartment… Extremely clean!! It was hot for a few days...glad we had air conditioning. Fans were also provided for the days it wasn’t too hot. Nice laundry facility. I’ll miss hanging out the laundry. Easy access to groceries. Lots of shopping nearby. Fun activities such as walking or riding bikes along the wall. Many restaurants & gelato shops to enjoy within walking distance. The water from the nearby fountain was worth the daily trek. The 50 steps to the apartment became easier once we were there. They seemed a bit daunting after traveling so far to Italy and needing to haul luggage upstairs. However, Cristiano helped us carry it up the last flight once he could hear that we arrived. Overall…FABULOUS apartment, city and visit!

Great location and views. Better than photos! Spacious living room with balcony. Very nicely decorated with a well stocked kitchen. Highly recommend!

We were 6 adults in the apartment for a week this Easter. The apartment is nice and clean, and is very centrally located in the beautiful city of Lucca, within walking distance to everything. The apartment has everything you need for a good holiday, even if you want to make your own dinner. The reception of Christiano was unproblematic, as living in the apartment next door. The only downside was a very steep staircase to the apartment (3rd floor). Not suitable for walking difficulties. All in all, a wonderful holiday and we thank Christiano for the kindness and helpfulness. Greetings from Dorthe Bendix (Denmark)

We really enjoyed our stay. Lucca is beautiful in the winter, and the apartment is warm, well equipped and comfortable. We really appreciated the well equipped kitchen, and clear instructions on how to use the apartment.

We visit Lucca 5 or 6 times a year and use VRBO to reserve our stays. This property is one of our favorites! Property manager is welcoming and extremely helpful. Property is wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Abbiamo soggiornato in 6 persone per una settimana. L’ appartamento è ubicato nel centro storico della città di Lucca in un ottima posizione strategica per visitare la città. Al nostro arrivo abbiamo trovato una casa bella, arredata in maniera impeccabile, pulitissima e molto molto accogliente. I Proprietari sono stati gentili e disponibili sin dal primo contatto avuto con loro. Cristiano ( vicino di casa e colui che si occupa del check in) è stato veramente meraviglioso, disponibilissimo e ci ha “salvato” aiutandoci tempestivamente dopo un problema che abbiamo avuto con la lavatrice. Che dire consigliatissimo! Speriamo di poterci ritornare in futuro, ancora Grazie mille per questa bellissima vacanza!

If I could give 10 stars, I would. No detail was left to your imagination. Everything is right downstairs.. We spent sunrises on the terrace with coffee and views of a city waking up and then sunsets having cocktails and watching the birds circle the towers readying for the night. My sister got a great cut at he hair salon downstairs . We ventured nightly under the arch to explore all the great cusisine. Parking incredibly easy and neighbors in the bldg so lovely. Slept like babies. Beds clean and inviting. We would stay again and again. Thank you

This truly is the most beautiful of apartments and completely lives up to the photos and reviews from other guests who have stayed here. We are 4 friends who holiday together somewhere different in Italy every October. This year we chose Lucca and it was wonderful. The apartment itself was immaculately clean, spacious, tastefully decorated and equipped with everything we could need. The large balcony was a joy to sit out on every morning and evening - the rooftop views over Lucca crisp in the morning light as we planned our days over breakfast tea ... and golden in the evening sunlight, accompanied by superb olives, sun-dried tomatoes and pickled anchovies from the delicatessen 20 metres away, and gin. Bliss! Lucca itself was charming, the walk around the walls a definite must, pretty streets, amazing church interiors, lovely shops, fantastic restaurants, concerts, we could not have asked for more. But the icing on the cake was definitely this apartment and the helpfulness of both the owners and Christiano in accommodating our arrival and departure. It was amazing, thank you!

This truly is the most beautiful of apartments and completely lives up to the photos and reviews from other guests who have stayed here. We are 4 friends who holiday together somewhere different in Italy every October. This year we chose Lucca and it was wonderful. The apartment itself was immaculately clean, spacious, tastefully decorated and equipped with everything we could need. The large balcony was a joy to sit out on every morning and evening - the rooftop views over Lucca crisp in the morning light as we planned our days over breakfast tea ... and golden in the evening sunlight, accompanied by superb olives, sun-dried tomatoes and pickled anchovies from the delicatessen 20 metres away, and gin. Bliss! Lucca itself was charming, the walk around the walls a definite must, pretty streets, amazing church interiors, lovely shops, fantastic restaurants, concerts, we could not have asked for more. But the icing on the cake was definitely this apartment and the helpfulness of both the owners and Christiano in accommodating our arrival and departure. It was amazing, thank you!

We could not have been happier with the location, amenities and comfort of Jim's apartment. The apartment is very spacious on 2 levels with a large terrace overlooking gardens and Lucca rooftops. Cristiano and Jim were responsive and quick to help with our questions. It is conveniently located and despite its location close to Via Filungo, the apartment is extremely quiet. We will definitely return to Jim's apartment on our next visit.

This is the 5th time I have stayed in this beautiful apartment. It just seems to get better every time. The location is ideal and the facilities are outstanding. The owner, Jim, excels in providing everything one could ever need. Cristiano is so welcoming and helpful, always on hand when needed. The sun shade on the terrace is a great addition. Close by is Forno, the best shop I have ever come across. I always get a warm welcome and their homemade dishes are superb. They also have the best wine prices, better than the big supermarket. I cannot fault this apartment and highly recommend it.

This property is exceptional! It is characterful, spacious and clean. It’s also perfectly appointed for holidaymakers. The booking process was efficient and friendly; corresponding with the owner and then the property manager was straightforward and arrangements for arrival were really welcoming. We couldn’t fault the apartment or the kind treatment we received. Sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine in the evening looking over the rooftops and towers of the town is something we will remember. This place is perfectly situated to explore the wonderful town of Lucca and we would recommend it without hesitation!

We were very happy with our stay in Lucca. The apartment was exactly as described, comfortable, and conveniently located within the town. We were also thankful for the A/C during a very hot week. The apartment is spacious, with 3 bedrooms on the lower floor and the MBR on the upper, laid out in a way that affords some privacy if there is a mix of families or different age groups. The terrace is lovely, with beautiful views (and convenient retractable awning). Lucca is very walkable, with most streets closed to ordinary traffic. The walk around the town walls is lovely and unique, a wide path lined with trees. We enjoyed strolling down Via Fillunga and exploring small side streets. Piazza dell’Anfiteatro is great for restaurants and people-watching, but there are many other charming piazzas offering places to stop for a caffe’, an aperitivo, or a meal. Aside from one very hot afternoon when we opted for lunch in the air-conditioned apartment, we never ate indoors. There are a couple of nice food shops near the apartment and caffes where one can enjoy a morning cappuccino and pastry. And there’s no shortage of restaurants! Many people use bicycles to get around. We preferred to walk, but it would have been easy to rent bikes nearby. We also opted not to have a car, arriving from Florence by train. A side trip to Pisa by train took about 35 minutes. A word on taxis in Lucca: we planned to get a taxi from the train station upon our arrival. There were none to be had, however, and the same was true of our departure from Lucca, when we tried to book one in advance. Evidently there is a serious shortage of taxis in the city. Fortunately it’s a fairly easy (about 20 minutes) walk from the station to the apartment. We want to thank Cristiano, the apartment manager, who was a great help in many ways and responded quickly to any queries. We are very grateful for his assistance. And many thanks also to Jim for offering such a delightful apartment!

Since my wife and I visited Italy four years ago we had a dream of spending an extended time there. We had visited Lucca on that trip and loved the Old Town area and the Tuscan region. We decided to make Lucca our home base for a 6 week stay. We spent hours on VRBO and other sites to find a place that met our needs. We wanted accommodations for 6 guests (so family could visit), 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining seating for 6, outside space, affordability, and character. What a stroke of luck to find this beautiful property! From the original contact, the owner was responsive, helpful, and flexible. We found the apartment and town of Lucca to be as charming and interesting as we had hoped. Its location was perfect for our side trips by train, bus, and car to Pisa, Venice, Florence, Sienna, Montecatini Terme, Viareggio and others. The train and bus stations are about a 20-minute walk. There is a rental car agency about that same distance. After each trip we loved returning inside the walls of Lucca to the comfortable apartment. There are a seemingly limitless number of great restaurants in Lucca and we enjoyed finding our favorites. There are cafés, markets, and a pizzeria close by. Others have mentioned the stairs so I will too. There are about 50 stairs to the apartment. In our estimation that climb offset one gelato so that worked out well for us! That said, someone with mobility issues would have trouble with these. The mountain views off the back porch and out the bedroom window were ever changing and beautiful. We enjoyed watching a seagull chick grow up on the adjoining roof. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed and the washing machine was very helpful. At one point during our stay we had six in the apartment and it was perfect. The back porch was a great place for some Tuscan wine and cheese and was well used for that purpose. Lastly, we need to mention Cristiano. He is the property manager/neighbor and was so very helpful during our stay. He helped us to resolve some minor issues and make a cab reservation and always responded within minutes to our inquiries. He is a true gentleman and a great ambassador for Lucca and Italy. Thank you to the owner Jim for letting us spend some time in this special place. We have many wonderful memories and if we are ever fortunate enough to return to Lucca this would be our choice to stay.

If you’re looking for a great place to stay inside the walls of Lucca, this is it! The accommodations were great and the service provided by the proper manager was outstanding. He was helpful and VERY responsive. The location is nicely located close to a couple cafes and grocery stores. The train station is within walking distance so visiting other cities in Tuscany is very convenient. The apartment is also a bit away from the hustle and bustle of the main business area of Lucca which keeps the evening hours peaceful. I would recommend this to anyway who wants to visit the area.

We stayed here for a week with 2 adult couples. I mainly chose this apartment due to the two separate double rooms and two bathrooms, plus the terrace looked really good! We were not disappointed! This place is bigger than it looks in the photos, the large kitchen and dining area for 10 is impressive. Although we didn't use the kitchen to cook, it was well stocked with pots and pans, plus a selection of oil, herbs etc etc if we did want to cook anything. There was soap and shampoo provided. Cristiano was lovely, he contacted me mid week to check all was okay. I could not recommend this place enough, even with 6 adults staying here there would be plenty of room for everyone. And it's only 50 stairs to the front door, not as bad as I've had at other places!