Largely because the owner is indefatigable and about as proud a person can be, Casa Volpe is about as impressive a house can be. Really bang-up job. The owner, who has the energy of General Electric (she is a public doctor, a private doctor, owns this house, owns and is renovating an old convent, likes to cook - and that's just what I know!) has done an exhaustive renovation and put every tasteful and charming thing possible into and around the house. No one is dissatisfied here. No one. Of course in truth no one is dissatisfied with our others either, but that's another story. Actually with Volpe you have two rentals side by side. One on the left - Ada, and one on the right - Michele...almost sounds like two siblings that went in different political directions. That's how Italian families go I guess. Anyway, they are together now in the countryside near Lucca, basking in the Tuscan sun, and invite you to do the same. Everything about this is perfect - the interior is quite nice, the outdoor areas, the al fresco and the swimming pool that turned our heads. Just walking down the sculpted garden steps to the pool area is nice alone.
Both rentals, Ada and Michelle sleep 8, and can be rented separately. Together with a communicating door, of course you have 16 people.
Perfect for: Friends and families, especially two families wanting a little privacy from each other.
The Details:
Michele
Ground floor: living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom with shower.
First floor: Two double bedrooms, two twin bedroom. Two bathrooms with tub and one bathroom with shower.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Central Heating
Fireplace,
Air Conditioned,
CD Player,
Washing Machine,
Satellite TV,
Internet and Computer,
Oven,
American Coffee Maker,
Refridgerator,
Outdoor Furniture,
Grill / BBQ,
Outdoors Gym,
Al Fresco Dining,
Dishwasher,
Cellphone
Weekly Rate Per Seasons*
Low Season (March through April - except for Easter, Christmas and New Years): 2350€ / WEEK
Mid Season (May to June 21, and September to October 25, March 22 - 29, December 23 - January 3): 2880€ / WEEK
High Season (June 21 through August): 2990€ / WEEK
Rates include our Lucca Concierge.
Additional costs payable on the spot:
Security deposit: 500€, Final Cleaning: included, Heat: payable by meter when used, AC: payable by meter when used, Gas: included, Electricity: included, Telephone: payable by meter when used, Maid: 3 hours a day/2 days a week (M&W) - extra is 12€ / hour, Chef: possible
*Reservations are always Saturday to Saturday, except for the lowest season when it is flexible. Rates are current and based on when the majority of the week is within the price range stated above. All of our rentals include linens and towels. One set per reservation unless otherwise stated. Request for change/cleaning may incur a charge.
What Guests Have To Say
The Villa was remodeled three years ago and it is absolutely amazing. All of the rooms are beautiful and everything was perfectly clean. The kitchens were well equipped. The pool great. The location is great for exploring all of Tuscany. The villa is about 20 min from Lucca.
Great views of the Tuscany valley surrounding Lucca. The owners were fantastic. They brought us food, welcomed us, and brought us cookies.
-- Michelle , CA, 2005
There are none better than Danielle's Volpe. What a dynamo and what a great house. Had a super time.
-- Rick, CT, 2006
