Fabulous holiday location
Review Submitted: November 4, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2007
We had a wonderful time in Lucca in July. Villa Isa accomodated our large group (3 families 14 people) well.
This lovely property is spectacular with great views, immaculately maintained landscaping (vineyard, olive trees, etc) and an awesome pool in a quiet and relaxing setting in the hills outside Lucca. Outdoor dining area and barbecue were a wonderful base for all activities, and the table tennis was enjoyed by all.
The villa amenities were extensive if a bit rustic, but all bathrooms are modernised and everything worked well. It was in the middle of a heat wave, so airconditioning would have been handy, but the house was well ventilated and the breeze from the sea cooled things off.
Dario and Genni were a pleasure to deal with, and their vinyard tour and post-tour tasting lunch are a major highlight not too be missed. The owners also helped with car rental and transport, and had reliable recommendations to meet every need. Lucca is a tremendous evening spot full of nice restaurants, and we also enjoyed being able to walk to the small restaurant near the villa when taking it easy. If we had more time (and with better planning) a prepared meal at the villa would have been nice.
The beach, Florence, San Gimignano, Pisa, are all good day trips, and the owners boat tour sounded great as well, but we had too many and didn't want to split the group. Insiders tip: take a short side trip to Collodi - smaller children will like the pinnochio park, but the gem is Villa Garzoni and its sloped garden of sculpture and caves.
Overall, we had a great time and hope we get the oppty to return soon.
Owner's Response: We will be so pleased to meet you again in Lucca!
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