INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL IN THE HEART OF THE HISTORIC CENTER OF LUCCA

Ten wonderful days flew by at Casa Bella. The six of us settled right in, enjoying the spacious and tastefully decorated home. (One if the first vacation homes where I didn't want to redecorate!) Lucca is a wonderful location, many great destinations are nearby...the problem was, I never wanted to leave! I would reluctantly get out of my cozy bed, where I would enjoy the view of the spectacular chandelier above me,(just one of many), listening to the sounds of the town coming alive through the charming open windows. From there I would pad my way out to the kitchen on amazing floor tiles that decoratively define each room...such a treat. We enjoyed preparing several meals made from our purchases at the great nearby markets. The dining room table easily accommodates 8 people.

The shopping is outstanding, so many stores, you are never bored, and yet everything is within walking distance.

We rode bikes to the store and on the wall, had a crazy amount of good food at the countless cafes and restaurants and then of course, had more gelato than we should have. But between walking and stairclimbing, (only 43, by the way), no worries! Even my 83 year old was up and down several times a day.

Hope you enjoy yourselves as much as we did.

We arrived hot and tired, having driven from Lake Maggiore. We called to let Ina and Lydia know we were in Lucca at the parking lot just outside of the walls and Lydia walked in the hot sun all to get us. What a sweet lady!
The apartment does not disappoint. It is just like the pictures and in a perfect location. We were able to drive our car within a few steps of the front door to unload the luggage and then we drove it back outside of the city walls.
It is perfect for a large family or even several sets of friends. It was just my husband and I so the space was terrific but we only used the one master bedroom. The kitchen is well equiped although I didn't really cook much....mainly breakfast and light dinners.
Bathrooms are modern and one has a shower and the other a tub.

One of the highlights of our stay was using the bikes that are privided with the apartment, to ride around the city and around the paths that surround the city. It was really lovely in the evenings. An absolute 'must'.
We had a terrific time and hope to return.
Highly recommend staying here instead of staying in a hotel.

We spent a week at this home in spring 2012. It was so lovely to be able to come HOME after a long day of touring Tuscany; or, just to relax and regroup after enjoying Lucca. Lucca is a perfect, central location for exploring Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre and many other Tuscan towns. The home was spacious, clean and comfortable. While it could get a bit noisy on weekend evenings due to the comings and goings of folks from the local cinema, it was otherwise quite serene. Nothing ear plugs couldn't handle, however. We rarely heard neighbors. The home, itself, is an appealing blend of Old Europe and modern living. Beautiful original flooring, doors and ceilings give you the feel of old Italy. Modern conveniences and family photos give you the comfort of home. Nancy was extrememly responsive to emails and we were met as arranged upon arrival. While we didn't take advantage of the bicycles provided, they looked great and are a lovely benefit to staying at this beautiful home. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay to anyone - unless stairs are a problem for you - as there are a few steps to conquer before you reach the front door.