Reading reviews and comments of guests that have stayed in a italian villa or apartment is a great way to start planning your trip to Italy. After their trip, each guest is asked to evaluate different aspects of the accomodation and to leave a general comment to publish. To view the ratings for each category, click the link called 'Villa Review Rating Details'. If you're considering Italy for your next vacation, please take a few minutes to browse these reviews - you'll be glad you did.
What a lovely setting. So peaceful. And Signor C was a cheerful and welcoming owner who checked to see all was well. The pool is a welcome addition and a key advantage of it being above ground is that it warms up nicely. Perfect for an end of day dip. All the basics are there. Bed was comfortable. But spent most of our time was spent outside. Lots of shady or sunny spots to choose from, watching the wildlife. Local town Casciana Terme is not far away (walkable if you are fit - free parking if not) and has a small supermarket, bakery and bars and a good supermarket is not too much further north. Recommend a visit to the Spa baths if only for a coffee and a pastry overlooking the town square. The garden furniture has been updated also. Watch out when turning off the main road into the approach road. It's unmade and uneven but easily passable if approached with care. You don't need any damage to your hire car's underside. TV is in German only.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
What a delightful place to stay! The villa is gorgeous - everything you need to get away from life and enjoy the hillside olive groves and view across the valley. So close to the gorgeous town of Lucca make this an awesome place to holiday with family and friends.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Very nice apartment, large size rooms and high ceilings. There is a lift to get your luggage up to the 3rd floor unit. The property managers that met us were helpful. Air conditioning was greatly appreciated once we got them working. 15 - 20 minute walk to St. Marco Square. We did not learn the tram lines. We had difficulty finding a grocery store nearby. It was a nice place but felt removed from the history of Florence. It was a long walk after a busy hot day in the historical district.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
We have recently stayed at Villa Deli with a group of 7 adults. We have had a most wonderful holiday. The villa was perfect. Maria met us and explained how the appliances, air conditioning and general location of restaurants and market close by.
She was very thorough and responded quickly to any questions that arose from our stay there. The villa is spacious, charming and very clean.
The 60 steps down to the villa were not difficult and by the end of our stay even the less physically fit were able to climb with comparative ease.
Positano is beautiful. Many restaurants and lovely shops. We did reserve ahead of time for a driver from Naples Airport which worked out well. We also booked our Capri Island boat tour ahead and we're glad we did that as it can be very busy.
All in all a very successful and memorable holiday!
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Better than my own house - this place was better than advertised!! My family had 4 dif rentals in cortona this week and everyone wanted mine next time !- it is close to everything you want to do ( well cortona is small ) but easy to find - mini- Mart is close by and the finishes and decorations were awesome - better than a 4 star hotel. The host thought of everything- there was a blow dryer, laundry detergent, AC ( but we didn’t need it as these old building retain the night cooling ) we could have prepared our own food but preferred to eat out at all the wonderful local places. Host Derna was great and daughter Lara helped translate - booking agency very helpful. I wish I could have stayed longer but would stay there again. My biggest comment to other visitors to cortona is to pack less clothes and bring sturdy walking shoes as it is truly a hill town ! Loved every minute of it
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
To begin, there isn’t much I can add to the previous commenters. The house was great. A beautiful 200 year old, solid, well built stone house with a unique three level floor plan. And despite its age, I had no problems with any of it mechanical/electrical systems. The grounds were beautiful. Lovely olives, pines, cypresses and wild flowers everywhere and a pleasure to view. The views from the property were incredible. Lucca, Pisa, the Tyrrhenian Sea, Il Castello di Zozzano and a few charming villages can be seen from the property. And the pool was especially enjoyable. I’ve always found infinity pools to be particularly beautiful when built in an area with a good view. And this is certainly the case here. Whether doing laps and enjoying the views of the valley and hills or sitting and relaxing with a beer enjoying the forest and the watching the birds, the pool was my favorite place to be during my stay.
The owner is a great guy and easy to deal with. The house cleaner was very friendly and helpful and did a great job keeping the villa clean.
Now there are a few things, that although not negative, should be considered by a potential renter. First, the road to the house is a little intense. Not so bad when you get used to it but still a somewhat intense drive. I had six people and a somewhat large vehicle so had to go very slow for most of the road. However, it is a beautiful drive with impressive views that were enjoyable. I found that going to the Coop Super store on the western edge of Lucca to be a minimum 1.5 to 2.0 hour commitment. So plan accordingly and come well stocked with food and beverages.
This house is near many places worth visiting. The problem I had was wanting to leave the house. It truly is a private resort, a great place to unwind and get away from it all. Very quiet and peaceful. A few, but not many other people in the area. Was not bothered by anyone at all. Unfortunately can’t say that about touristy areas. I made it to Lucca and Pisa but had no desire to go anywhere else. One week at this villa is really not enough time. Just be careful if you go hiking at night in the dark. I think there might be wild boars in the area.
One last thing. When driving to the house for the first time, follow the instructions from the owner. Ultimately, be sure to to join the via di Compignano from the SS439. Joining the via di Compignano from the east on the SS439 is an awkward left hander that is easy to miss. Once on the road be sure to keep a look out for the landmarks that the owner mentions, such as the church and the walled cemetery. It is possible to join the via di Compignano from the other side of the mountain through the village of Balbano and my navigation took me this route. Unfortunately the via di Compignano is not continuous and it is impossible to get to the villa from this way. In my case I had to turn around and go around the mountain to join the via di Compignano off of the SS439. A nice waste of thirty minutes.
Anyway, I hope this was review is helpful. I certainly recommend and will someday return. It is especially great with families with children. Besides the pool and forest, my kids enjoyed the swing and the ping pong table.
Dan, Arizona USA.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
An absolutely stunning property. Acres of grounds to walk, a stunning pool overlooking the neighboring island of Burano with its colorful homes, and the villa steeped in history. Our group of 12 had a 'magical' time at the villa as well as touring Venice, Burano, Murano and even took a boat up to Padua and some wineries in the Euganean Hills. It was always a pleasure to return to the villa to relax canal side, on the patio overlooking the rear expanse of the property including the vineyards, or sitting in the salon on the 2nd floor reading a book with an Aperol Spritz. The island of Torcello is very quiet in the mornings and evenings, but travelers venture there to see the ancient churches, mosaics or eat at the wonderful restaurants. Would return in a heartbeat!
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
