• An Unforgettable Week

  An Unforgettable Week

  • Guest Reg
  • Date of stay 08/25/12
  • Review Submitted 09/18/12
  What a wonderful vacation home, clean and well maintained....just as the pictures indicated. Spectacular views from the terrace....we enjoyed time spent there and fresh figs from the overhanging tree. On a scale of 1-10 "Totino"s is a 12. We would love to return some day.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Picture Perfect!

  Picture Perfect!

  • Guest Myrtle
  • Date of stay 03/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/23/12
  Thank you Massimo, for an extrodinary experience in your family home. It was just as the photos showed us and more. The hills offer a magnificent view day and night. The flowering trees and daffodils greated us on the approach up the road to Toninos place. We were so happy in this peaceful and elegantly redesigned farm villa. Daily trips to Lucca a pure joy and the food and quality of wines to choose from a dream come true. We loved it, and will be back next year. Thank you Will and Mary

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Tuscan Gem

  Tuscan Gem

  • Guest JoAnn & Terry
  • Date of stay 10/19/11
  • Review Submitted 11/11/11
  We spent two delightful weeks at the villa. It was very comfortable for two couples. The villa was clean, charming and everything we were hoping for in our home away from home. It is perched on a hillside overlooking the valley below and what a view. This charming villa is in a very quiet area, an easy drive to Tuscany's best attractions. Massimo was also very pleasant, making recommendation for area restaurants, best parking, and general area information. We would love to return for another wonderful stay.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• A true Italian experience.

  A true Italian experience.

  • Guest John W.
  • Date of stay 10/14/11
  • Review Submitted 11/05/11
  Lovely quiet get-away with great views. We hope to return.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Lucca Portion of Vacation

  Lucca Portion of Vacation

  • Guest Benny
  • Date of stay 10/08/11
  • Review Submitted 10/20/11
  We stayed in the farmhouse in October and were fortunate to have perfect weather. The pictures of the farmhouse are representative of what you will find. The road to the property is a bit of a challenge, but in order to get above the city to enjoy the views there must be some climbing. After making the drive a couple of times, it gets easier. You definitely need a car. The house is very clean and well maintained. We had been traveling for a couple of weeks before we got there and the washing machine was a welcome sight. The owner was very helpful and available should we need help or have questions. We used the farmhouse as a base for traveling to Florence, and the coast. Another use of the house was to allow some downtime from the big cities other tourists and hectic travel schedule we had before we arrived. When traveling to a place like Italy, it is easy to try to pack a lot into the days, and find yourself exhausted. The farmhouse was great for some peace and quiet, wine on the patio and cooking yourself rather than going out to eat. We visited the town of Lucca a few times, but we were glad to be able to return to the house above. We would recommend this property to friends and relatives. Our plans are to return and hopefully stay longer. This is a place where you really want to keep a secret so it is available when you want to use it again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Tuscany at it's finest

  Tuscany at it's finest

  • Guest Soyer
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 10/17/11
  We spent one week at this marvellous place. It exceeded our expectations. The drive from Lucca through avenues of trees, then up the mountain to the charming stone house, we were both overwhelmed at the beauty and the beautiful little stone house. The house is very clean, with two bedrooms, two baths, tiled floors, beamed and stuccoed ceilings. It will suit one or two couples. We ate most of our meals outside on the tiled patio. Ate figs off the tree at the end of the patio for the first time. Good bakery at the bottom of the hill on the right and a grocery store further along on the left. Lucca is also a great town to stroll, shop, explore and eat. Drove to Cinque Terre and Lucca from here but trust me, you would be totally happy to spend the whole week at the villa.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• A Tuscany farmhouse just as we imagined it would be

  A Tuscany farmhouse just as we imagined it would be

  • Guest Esther
  • Date of stay 09/24/11
  • Review Submitted 10/12/11
  My sister & I enjoyed everything about our farmhouse stay. The house was as cozy as advertised. The kitchen was charming, the bedrooms cozy, and the view from the patio beautiful. The house was very clean and well equipped. Even though we knew that the house was on a hill, we found the road up the mountain a little intimidating at first but we were happy with our choice non the same. I would recommend staying there to anyone wanting an authentic Tuscan experience. The walled city of Lucca was fun to explore. The home owner was helpful and made our stay very pleasant.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful Taste of Tuscany

  Wonderful Taste of Tuscany

  • Guest Bridget and Dereck
  • Date of stay 09/17/11
  • Review Submitted 09/26/11
  My husband, father-in-law, sister, and I recently spent one week in this quaint stone villa just outside of Lucca. I couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. Although, the road to the villa is at first intimidating, after a few trips up and down it is conquered with confidence and ease. Upon arrival I was charmed by the lovely landscaping around the perimeter of the villa: aromatic lavender, dangling grapes, ripe figs, full olive trees, and hardy rosemary. Massimo provided a tour of the villa and a gracious sampling of his locally grown olive oil to welcome us. After spending the previous week in the fast-paced cities of Rome, Venice, and Florence, this quiet retreat was much needed. We spent many nights just sitting on the patio gazing at the stars or the twinkling lights of Lucca in the distance. There were no road sounds -- only birds singing and crickets chirping. I would certainly recommend this vacation villa to anyone looking for rest, relaxation, and a more personal taste of Tuscany.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Paradise in Tuscany

  Paradise in Tuscany

  • Guest Liz and Diego
  • Date of stay 07/16/11
  • Review Submitted 08/05/11
  Staying in this house made us feel like real italians. Massimo with all his interior design knowledge managed to create a home that is both practical and true to its history. We arrived in the evening and were totally overwhelmed the next morning when we opened the shutters and we were faced with paradise. Tuscany is beautiful, but Tuscany from Tonino´s house looks even more beautiful. The mountains, the church on the opposite mountain, and in the evenings .... the lights of Lucca at the bottom of the mountain and the masive amount of stars in the sky... There were days when we preffered to stay at the house instead of facing the crowds somewhere else. After visiting the nearby cities of Florence, Pisa or Viarregio we were desperate to get back to our little paradise. Hotels are for tourists, Tonino´s house is for travellers......Grazie Massimo!!!! we´ll be back!!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Tuscan Charmer

  Tuscan Charmer

  • Guest malissa
  • Date of stay 06/23/11
  • Review Submitted 07/05/11
  We stayed in this villa with friends for our mutual 25th anniversaries, in late June, 2011. The place is quiet and charming, surrounded by olive groves, with a lovely terrace shaded by a fig tree, and an arbor heavy with grapes, true to the pictures and description by the owner and previous visitors. High in the hills overlooking the lovely town of Lucca, reached by an adventurous gravel road, it was the perfect place to relax and reconnect with friends and spouses. The nearby towns and cities of Lucca (20 mins), Florence (75 mins) and Pisa (45mins), and the Cinque Terre (reached by train from La Spezia, 90 minutes), gave us plenty to see and do, when we could be coaxed off of the terrace. But, at the end of our days of exploring these wonderful places, we all looked forward to retreating to our hill-top paradise. Lastly, we cannot say enough about our gracious and friendly host, Massimo. Ciao, Massimo! Until we meet again...

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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November 2012 - 450/wk - 110/nt
December 2012 - 450/wk - 110/nt - 1000/month           Christmas 2012 580/wk
Jan- Febr.2013. 450/wk      110/nt-      1000/month
March 2013 - 530/wk   April 2013 - 620/wk   May 2013 - 690/wk   June 2013-820/wk
July - August 2013 950/wk     September 2013 - 860/wk   October 2013  630/wk

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