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I Ginepri | Private Tuscan House for 15 with Pool & Apuan Alps Views

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.
A cozy living room with a stone archway, leather sofas, and a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Aulla, Toscana
  • Place, Lake Fario
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fivizzano War Memorial
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Brunella Fortress
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

I Ginepri | Private Tuscan House for 15 with Pool & Apuan Alps Views

A private house in Tuscany, entirely yours.

I Ginepri is a beautifully restored country house in Lunigiana, Northern Tuscany, created for families and groups of friends who want to spend time together — with the freedom and privacy of having an entire home to themselves.

Set within four hectares of private land, the house sleeps up to 15 guests and includes the main stone house and separate barn, a private 11 × 5.5 m swimming pool, large shaded veranda, gardens, barbecue and traditional wood-fired pizza oven.

Days here have their own rhythm: breakfast outside, long lunches under the veranda, afternoons by the pool, children free to explore the garden, and dinner together as the sun goes down behind the Apuan Alps.

And when you want some time apart, there is plenty of space to find a quiet corner of your own.

I Ginepri sits between Tuscany and Liguria, making it an ideal base for exploring both. The Cinque Terre and Gulf of Poets are around 30 minutes away, while Lucca, Pisa, the Apuan Alps and the beaches of Versilia are all within easy reach.

One house. One group of guests. No shared spaces. No schedules to follow.

THE HOUSE

I Ginepri is not a collection of holiday apartments or a shared property. When you stay here, the entire property is exclusively yours.

The accommodation is divided between the main stone house and the separate barn, allowing a large family or group of friends to spend time together while still having plenty of space and privacy.

The main house has generous living and dining spaces, a fully equipped kitchen and bedrooms full of the character of the original Tuscan house. The barn offers additional independent accommodation, with its own bedroom, en-suite bathroom, mezzanine sleeping area and small kitchen.

All bedrooms are air-conditioned.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Much of life at I Ginepri happens outside. The private 11 × 5.5 metre swimming pool is surrounded by gardens and views towards the Apuan Alps, while the large covered veranda is made for long breakfasts, lunches and dinners together.

Guests also have a barbecue and traditional wood-fired pizza oven — perfect for evenings at home — as well as plenty of outdoor space for children to play and adults to find a quiet corner with a book or a glass of wine.

The property sits within approximately four hectares of private land, including an orchard and gardens, with private parking.

A DIFFERENT SIDE OF TUSCANY

I Ginepri is in Lunigiana, in Northern Tuscany, an area of medieval villages, castles, mountains and traditional food that still feels wonderfully removed from mass tourism.

At the same time, its position makes it unusually easy to explore two very different parts of Italy during the same holiday. The Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets — including Lerici and Portovenere — are within easy reach, while the Apuan Alps rise behind the house. Lucca, Pisa, the beaches of Versilia and the Tuscan coast can all be visited on day trips.

Nearby villages provide restaurants, cafés and everyday shopping, so you can explore when you want to — or simply stay at home and enjoy the house.

MADE FOR TIME TOGETHER

I Ginepri works particularly well for extended families, several generations travelling together, or groups of friends. There are spaces to gather around one table and spaces where everyone can disappear for a while.

There are no hotel timetables and no shared facilities. The pool, garden, veranda and both houses belong to your group for the duration of your stay.

Have breakfast when you like. Spend the afternoon by the pool. Make pizza together. Open a bottle of wine under the veranda and let dinner last as long as it wants to.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Waste recycling Please separate waste and recycling and follow the collection instructions provided at the house.
Pool Children must always be supervised in the pool area.
Property Please respect the house, garden and surrounding nature.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT045001B47DJQMRE3
Property # 8050212
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Aulla

Located in Aulla, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Happy Land bowling and Societa Ippica Val Di Vara are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gelateria Biagi and Enoteca la Civilta del Bere e Altro. Consider Villa Pescigola for a night out or La Marmifera if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, cycling and hiking.
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Aulla, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Lake Fario - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fivizzano War Memorial - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Brunella Fortress - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Saint Caprasio Abbey - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Caves of Equi Terme - 26 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Fivizzano Rometta Soliera Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albergo Ristorante Pasquino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Del Centro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Da Beatrice - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Movida Lounge Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Il Golfo Di Napoli - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does I Ginepri | Private Tuscan House for 15 with Pool & Apuan Alps Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is I Ginepri | Private Tuscan House for 15 with Pool & Apuan Alps Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at I Ginepri | Private Tuscan House for 15 with Pool & Apuan Alps Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at I Ginepri | Private Tuscan House for 15 with Pool & Apuan Alps Views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at I Ginepri | Private Tuscan House for 15 with Pool & Apuan Alps Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is I Ginepri | Private Tuscan House for 15 with Pool & Apuan Alps Views located?

Located on a river, this Aulla villa offering ski-in/ski-out access is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lake Fario and within 12 mi (20 km) of Happy Land bowling and Caves of Equi Terme. Brunella Fortress and Saint Caprasio Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

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9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous villa with stunning views

We were 2 families with 5 kids and the villa was brilliantly well equipped for us all to have a fun and relaxing holiday. Plenty of space and fully equipped internally. Outside, the pool, the grounds and table tennis area made for hours of fun. The outside dining area and BBQ are fantastic and the views across to the Alpuan Alps are spectacular and change constantly over the day as the light changes - very special! The villa is situated perfectly for trips to the coast for gems such as the Cinque Terre and Portofino, beautiful mountain villages and historical towns such as Pisa, Florence and Lucca. The owner Claudia is lovely, responding to all our questions quickly. We will all take away some very special memories of our time in this beautiful villa. Thanks Claudia!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Huset är fint, rent och bekvämt. Fantastisk stor tomt med vackra omgivningar och helt underbar utsikt mot bergen. Vi är familj av 9 vuxna och 5 barn av olika åldern och vi har haft en underbar semester i detta fantastiska boende. Både vuxna och barnen har fått mycket glädje av att bada i poolen. Tomten är barnvänlig och säker. Det finns mycket plats för att slappna av i både solen och skugga. Claudia är mycket vänlig och hjälpsam person som hjälp oss med allt som vi behövt. Varmt rekommenderar detta semesterboende!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

schöner, entspannter Urlaub

Wir waren mit unserer Familie (9 Erwachsene und 2 Kleinkinder) für eine Woche in Claudias Haus. Alles lief ohne Komplikationen. Das Haus und die Lage sind wunderschön und entsprechen genau der Beschreibung. Wir hatten einen sehr netten Aufenhalt, der Pool war bei den hohen Temperaturen sehr "hilfreich".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

🤩 Urlaub.,Urlaub in Italien 😎

Ein super schönes Landhaus mitten in der Natur, sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2021
Andreas and his group were perfect guests and hope they will come again to I Ginepri :)
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Place

We stayed a week in this villa and had a great time. We were two families with 5 kids between us and there was plenty of room for all of us. The pool especially is great and the kids spent most of their time swimming. The terrace is also lovely and we ate most of our meals out there. We really recommend this villa if you want lots of space and a great pool!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Rustico

Our extended family - pensioners to teenagers - spends two weeks in a villa each summer and we really lucked out with the rustico. The house was excellent for us, with tonnes of space and lovely rooms. We spent many hours in and by the pool, in the shade in the big garden, doing jigsaws and playing boggle in the dining room, doing yoga in the library, cooking then eating and talking al fresco while watching the moon over the marble mountains across the valley. No noise except the crickets. The location is great, we day-tripped to cinque terre then went again it was so good, our gourmands found a new town to look at and a new restaurant to eat at every lunchtime, and our runners loved the steep road up the hill behind to the church in the cool of the morning with no traffic. Too hot to run by 10am. The cleaning and keys went like clockwork and the pool man couldn't do enough for us. All in all, fabulous.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Fantastic Week

We were 2 families with small children (aged 4 to 8) and we all loved our stay. The house is very comfortable with superb bedrooms and bathrooms. The terrace was perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We never ate inside and spent most days enjoying the pool. Our children expplored the grounds around the house. We would recommend it to anyone, but especially families with younger children. Claudia (the owner) was also very helpful by email and phone prior to our visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful

A bit difficult to find despite precise guidance by the owners. Upon our arrival, the owner had came to the property from outside of Italy specifically to make sure everything is as one would come to expect, hand over the keys and explain everything. Spacious house, well maintained, great pool and huge garden. Very quiet and peaceful. The kids loved it, quite a change from the big city. The kitchen was well equipped. The sea is within easy reach by car. We can only recommend it and would definitely stay there again if we were to spend some time again in the same region.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house and fantastic views!

Great house and stunning views - the view from the terrace to the mountains is amazing!! I have stayed in this property on 2 occasions now, we loved it so much the first time we rented it again 2 years later and enjoyed it just as much. Our group was 2 families and the house was perfect size for the 4 adults and 4 children. Many things for the children to do - the pool, sandpit, play area and exploring the grounds. We even had the offer of using the owners equipment for the children and it was no problem to have the bedrooms set up as we needed with cot etc. It is a remote property so you accept that it is a drive to the restuarants/supermarket but that was not a problem. The house is well looked after and the owners were very helpful with any queries we had. Even a suggestion we had made after the first visit had been done when we visited again 2 years later! I would not normally want to visit the same place more than once but I would happily come back to this house again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

One of the best villas I know!!!

I usually don’t write reviews but the negative review above just can’t be the only review of this gorgeous property! We have been to this beautiful house for the 3rd year running this July. Just as the 2 years before we loved it!!! We travelled with our twins, who are now 3 years old. Let me assure you that if the scorpions were really any problem we would not have travelled there with 2 small children! The house is spacious (we travelled with our nanny plus grandparents), welcoming and the owners are going out of their way to be helpful. What is it that we like about the property: • The pool is fenced off, ensuring that our small children can’t get to the pool area on their own. • The house is carefully, tastefully and lovingly decorated. I have never had an issue with anything not being clean or anything being broken, ever! • The living room / library is very cosy with the added advantage of staying very cool even during the heat of July (something my parents really appreciated). • Having rented from the owners now for 3 years I’ve gotten to know them a little bit and know that they are both passionate about cooking. It really shows in the kitchen. We have always found all the usual kitchen utensils and more (and all in perfect working order) • There are many shaded areas all around the property, giving you good refuge from the lunch time heat. • The grounds are huge! Giving plenty of space for the kids to run around (there’s even a small playground). • The property is within easy reach of food shopping and restaurants. Beaches are also easy to get to • The owners are fantastic and a pleasure to deal with! They lived in the UK for many years, so nothing is ever lost in translation... ? This is not some investment property for them. It’s their home away from home. So everything is lovingly and carefully taken care of. They have always gone out of their way to make us feel welcome (provided additional baby cots, let us borrow some of their own kids toys, are always to hand with good restaurant tips). I’ve found them to be very responsive. So whenever I had to get into contact with them (mostly just for some restaurant recommendations) I just send them an email (very good free Wifi at the house as well). They would always get back in no time whatsoever (so I can’t understand this point of the previous reviewer either). I've very recommended this villa to friends and some of them have been to the villa. They loved it just as much as we do!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

House of Horror's

if you like sharing this beautifully restored Rustico villa with spiders, centipedes and Scorpions, yes Scorpions( 5 found in 2 days inside the house), then do go to this villa, as indeed the views are breathtakingly beautiful and the house is large enough to accommodate 8-10 people, however be prepared to clean the toilets on your arrival, mend the curtain pole in the children's bedroom and boil your water in the pan, as the owners advertise amenities, but not all provided on arrival. Oh, and if you think that phoning the owners and letting them know of your findings will get you anywhere, well, then you have just wasted your money on an international call, because the owners only interested on receiving your money 6 weeks before you go, after that you are on your own. Worst service, worst villa, will not recommend to anyone

About the host

Hosted by Claudia

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I am Italian, but I spent many years living in London, so I have always felt a little bit English too. When I first came to Lunigiana, the local people jokingly called me “l’inglese”.

I Ginepri has been part of my life for more than twenty years. What began as an abandoned stone house gradually became a real family home, and today I love sharing it with guests from all over the world.

I still enjoy many of the same things that first made me fall in love with this place: long meals around the table, local food and markets, the changing seasons, and listening to people talk about porcini mushrooms, chestnuts and the year's harvest.

I live in Bologna, but I personally look after I Ginepri and I am always happy to share my favourite places, restaurants and ideas with guests who want to discover this less-known corner of Tuscany.

Why they chose this property

We first came here in 2003, when the house had been abandoned for more than fifty years and little remained beyond its stone walls. But the view was magnificent, the setting was beautiful, and somehow we could already imagine what the house might become. So we took the plunge.

More than twenty years later, the reasons we chose this place are still the same: the space, the light, the landscape and a way of life that seems to make you slow down almost without noticing.

After many years living in London, coming to Lunigiana felt like entering another world. Here, mornings might begin with pheasants crossing the fields or roe deer appearing near the river. From the house and pool you look towards the Apuan Alps, yet the sea and the villages of the Ligurian coast are close enough for an easy day out.

What we loved then — and what I still love today — is this unusual combination of mountains and sea, countryside and small villages, wonderful local food and a sense of space that is increasingly difficult to find.

Lunigiana remains one of Tuscany’s quieter corners, and perhaps that is exactly why it still feels so special.

What makes this property unique

What makes I Ginepri unique is the feeling of having a real Tuscan home entirely to yourselves.

The property is rented exclusively to one group at a time: the main house, the barn, the private pool, the gardens and almost four hectares of land are all yours. There are no shared spaces and no other guests.

The house was restored as a family home rather than created as a holiday rental, and I think you can still feel that. There is a proper kitchen where people actually cook, a library, a piano, old fireplaces, books and objects collected over the years, and plenty of places to gather around a table.

At the same time, the property is large enough for everyone to find their own space. Some guests spend the afternoon by the pool, others read under the veranda, children explore the garden, and someone inevitably disappears for a nap.

Perhaps what makes it most unusual is the combination of privacy and freedom without isolation. You are surrounded by countryside and look across to the Apuan Alps, yet villages, restaurants, shops, the motorway and the coast are all within easy reach.

It is a place designed less around “staying in a villa” and more around living together for a while — with no schedules, no shared spaces and plenty of room to make the house your own.

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