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Beautiful House in the hills near Lucca - Pet Friendly -

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A stone building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway, and a small garden with purple flowers.
A patio with outdoor seating, stone steps, and potted plants.
A stone building with a garden path leading to a wooden door.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a staircase with a red railing, and a kitchen area with hanging pots and shelves.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Dog-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bagni di lucca, Tuscany
  • Place, Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Walls of Lucca
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza Napoleone
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bagni di Lucca

Located in Bagni di Lucca, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and Teatrino di Vetriano are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Travelling with kids? Consider Pinocchio Park and Parco Avventura Sospeso nel Verde. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Bagni di lucca, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 49 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Basilica of San Frediano - 50 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 54 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 55 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Bagni di Lucca Station - 12 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agriturismo Pian di Fiume - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Lira - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Festa della Birra - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Bar La Santina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Circolo dei forestieri - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful House in the hills near Lucca - Pet Friendly - pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful House in the hills near Lucca - Pet Friendly - ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful House in the hills near Lucca - Pet Friendly - ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful House in the hills near Lucca - Pet Friendly - ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful House in the hills near Lucca - Pet Friendly - located?

This family-friendly Bagni di Lucca holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa and Casino' delle Terme. Monte Coronato and Ponte della Maddalena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Tuscan experience. We wanted a small town and a local feel along with time away from the big tourist cities…we got that! Kevan was very responsive and his place is filled with things you did not even know you needed. We felt at home there!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Hi guys thankyou so much for your kind words and thankyou for staying with us. it was a pleasure meeting you both and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, homely, peaceful.

Spacious and confortable, Kevan was on hand if anything was needed. Felt right at home. Once you're used to the road to the village, you realise it's a great hub to visit Tuscany from.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great holiday

Friendly landlord and a house with great attention to detail. Kevan was always available for us and gave good tips for excursions. It was a great stay in a great environment. Thanks to Kevan and his family
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful place for some peace and quiet

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful and rare place! Kevan is a warm and considerate host who made us and our dog feel most welcome at all times. We even got to try some fruit from the garden:-) great place for everyone who is looking for a special place to find rest and relaxation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
thankyou kristin hopefully we will see you all sometime in the future when it is not so hot and you can enjoy the walks in the area. you are all very welcome
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Mountain Peace

A beautiful, period property, lovelingly restored, in a tranquli village. The house overlooks the Bagni di Lucca valley and has amazing views from a charming terrace - a perfect spot for relaxing and anjoying a glass of wine or a breakfast cup of tea o coffee
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tuscan dream house

We enjoyed two weeks in this beautiful house and agree with many other reviews. It is a high authentic Tuscan house, full of art and books, with a large, cool kitchen that is a dream for cooking, garden terraces, and balconies with views across the entire valley. Plenty of peace and quiet and a good starting point for (mountain) walks and trips to surrounding towns and villages. And on top of that, a very warm welcome and stay with lovely people. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous house in gorgeous surroundings

Absolutely loved my solo stay at La Balconata! The house itself is unbelievably stunning, full of a huge variety of books and art and decorated with great taste and care. Kevan went above and beyond in making me welcome and comfortable; couldn’t ask for a better host. Highly recommend, especially for writers, photographers, and artists who are seeking peace, serenity, and beauty in a place that great writers like the Shelleys and Byron once spent time exploring and creating in. And the extremely well-stocked kitchen is a definite perk!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Just wow! What a beautiful stone cottage in the mountains near Bagni di Lucca. Built over 3 floors, it has large spacious rooms and all furnished with tasteful art, sculpture, photography and period furniture. And so many books! An absolutely beautiful aesthetic space in a tranquil situation with mountain views. The perfect place to relax and recover from everyday life, a true escape. The kitchen is in the large, cool basement, leading onto the mountainside terrace; it is really well stocked. The bathroom (top floor, along with the bedrooms) is spacious and in Mediterranean / North African style with a wet room (cold showers perfect in hot weather!) There's a great study if you want/need to work (we didn't!) The cottage is a great springboard for Florence and all its fantastic museums - just an hour and a half to the car park where you hop on the tram into the city centre. Also Pisa (Leaning Tower) and Lucca (walled town) are nearby. The hosts (who live next door) are brilliant - friendly and welcoming, and they understand the perfect balance between being helpful / available and discreet. This beautiful place will certainly become our much loved home from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A True Paradiso

There is beauty in every corner of this farmhouse, of this property, of this village. Our hosts, Kevan and Maureen, were incredibly warm and gracious during our 10-day stay and managed to strike the perfect balance between being available to us and giving us our privacy. The house was very clean and well-stocked with everything we could have possibly needed, from detailed maps of the area to a fabulous library to red currants grown and jarred by our generous hosts. The surrounding villages and towns are also lovely to explore, and this is a great base for day trips to Lucca, Florence, Viareggio, etc. That being said, it was hard to leave the terrace where we spent hours breathing in the magic and beauty, the smells and the sounds of this Paradiso. In a troubled world, this is a place of true peace. Thank you so much, Kevan and Maureen - we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks for a lovely review. you were great guests and are welcome back any time.we look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The perfect refuge

La Balconata in the tiny village of Granaiola was stunning. Upon arrival the house was huge, clean and very welcoming. It was clear that the owners, Kevan and Maureen, cared a lot about making sure renters felt at home - and I can assure you that i did. Right outside the front door were excellent walks with the dog - leash free, as well as for mountain bikers and advanced hikers. Close by is the local restaurant where the food is of good quality and very authentic Italien. The views from the house were absolutely stunning overlooking the valley and surrounded by greenery. I stayed for two weeks where i spent the first two weeks working and the rest on seeing the sites such as Lucca, Firenze, Pietrasanta, Livorno, the mountainside and the beach. I cannot recommend the place enough. Kind regards Mette, DK
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2021
thank you for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. kevan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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La Balconata ist ein kleines Stück Himmel auf Erden. Wer einen authentischen Ort in der Toskana, abseits der Touristenströme, sucht, ist hier genau richtig – mit Freunden, Familie, Kindern – und auch mit Hund.Zehn Tage habe ich mit Hund in diesem überaus charmanten Domizil verbracht*. Jeder Winkel des dreigeschossigen Steinhauses und der Pergola mit fanatstischem Blick in die Hügel ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail und Respekt vor seiner Jahrhunderte alten Geschichte mit ausgesuchten Antiquitäten, Bildern und Büchern gestaltet. Die Online-Photos können den Zauber, der La Balconata in jedem Winkel des Hauses innewohnt, nicht wiedergeben. Es wirkt so bewohnt, als habe man vor zwei Wochen erst die Tür geschlossen und würde nun nach Hause zurückkehren.Besonders genossen habe ich die frühen Morgen und langen Abende auf der Terrasse vor der geräumigen Küche und, an den nun kühler werdenden Tagen, die bequemen XL-Sofas. Meine Gastgeber, die gleich nebenan wohnen, waren sehr hilfsbereit, jederzeit ansprechbar und gaben wertvolle Tipps – und hin und wieder Kostproben von Raritäten aus dem Garten. Granaiola selbst ist ein entzückender Weiler mit freundlichen Bewohnern. Kurz: ein Ort, der neben Historie viel Leben atmet. Ich komme wieder. * Leider hatte ich meinen für Juni gebuchten Aufenthalt stornieren müssen, konnte ihn aber dank Kevans Entgegenkommen im Oktober nachholen.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Belle maison parfaitement equipée et vien située pour découvrir la région.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Toskana pur. Tolle Unterkunft. Nette Vermieter. Es passte alles. Kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Freundliche Unterstützung durch den nebenan wohnenden Vermieter. Absolut ruhige Lage, sehr geeignet zum Erholen. Schöner Blick in die umgebenden bewaldeten Hügel.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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La balconata

Huis met heel veel ruimte en heel veel boeken . Een gigantische keuken, prachtig zicht . Moeilijk toegankelijk voor mensen met motorische beenklachten. Veel wandelmogelijkheden en interessante host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tolles Haus in wunderschönen Lage

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und auch die ganze Zeit über hatten wir einen sehr schönen Kontakt zu Kevan. Das Haus ist sehr stilvoll eingerichtet und liegt wunderschön.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2024
Hi Rainer thankyou so much for the kind words i just wish the weather could have been better for you. the plus side is that it wasn't too hot. you are all welcome back anytime thankyou again kevan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Heerlijn rustig verblijf.

Heerlijk onderkomen, met prachtig uitzicht. Alle voorzieningen waren aanwezig. Kevin de host was zeer behulpzaam. Fijne vakantie gehad!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Atemberaubende Villa mit einem wunderbaren Gastgeber

Die Zeit bei Kevan war einfach traumhaft. Die liebevoll eingerichtete Villa hat unsere Vorstellungen komplett übertroffen. Die Lage bietet einen spektakulären Blick auf die Berge und die nahegelegenen, malerischen Bergdörfer. Die gut ausgestattete, riesige Küche lädt zum Kochen ein. Gemeinsam essen kann man an einem riesigen Esstisch innen oder auf der Terrasse im Garten. Wer einerseits die Ruhe genießen aber auch in den umliegenden Bergen und grandiosen Wäldern wandern möchte, kommt hier voll auf seine Kosten. Ausflüge zum Meer und in die nahegelegenen Städte Lucca und Pisa haben unseren Urlaub komplett abgerundet. Kevan war ein super Gastgeber und stand uns für alle Fragen und viele gute Tipps stets zur Verfügung. Wir wären gerne noch länger geblieben und kommen auf jeden Fall wieder. Danke für die schöne Zeit. Rewana, Mirko und happy Dog Eddi :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good time to relax

Wundervolles Haus aus der Römerzeit, liebevoll saniert… inkl.Fitness Programm, da die einzige Toilette im Bad in der zweiten Etage liegt… und die rustikale Wohnküche im Erdgeschoss… hier hält man sich gerne auf… Gleiches gilt für den herrlichen Gartenbereich mit schön überdachter Terrasse! Der Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich, ein Genuss, sich mit ihm zu unterhalten… Meine Hündin und ich hatten eine schöne, entspannte Zeit Klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tolles Haus zum Erholen

Das Ferienhaus ist phantastisch, tolle Aussicht ins Tal. In der Küche ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Wer Ruhe und Entspannung sucht weit weg vom Schuss ist hier genau richtig.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Traumhafte Toskana

Wir haben eine erholsame Zeit mit viel Platz im wunderschönen Haus von Kevan verbracht - uns hat es an nichts gefehlt. Wer Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit in ursprünglicher Natur mag und Entschleunigung sucht, ist hier auf jeden Fall richtig - ein Auto ist für Ausflüge sehr hilfreich. Ein großes Plus war, dass Kevan ob seiner umfangreichen Kenntnisse jederzeit bereit und in der Lage war, uns mit Tipps und Infos rund um die Themen Einkaufen, Essen gehen, Schwimmstellen im Fluss, Strandtipps etc. zu helfen. Immer in Erinnerung bleiben wird uns der wunderbare überdachte Terassenplatz mit unglaublichem Blick in die Berglandschaft mit ihren pittoresken Dörfern. Ach und das WLAN funktionierte tadellos auf allen Etagen und sogar draußen. Ein Dankeschön an unseren herzlichen Gastgeber und besondere Grüße von unseren Kindern an seine beiden lieben Hunde!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Urlaub im Paradies

Wir hatten zwei wunderbare Wochen in Kevans Haus. Viel Platz, super ausgestattete Küche für Selbstversorger, tolle Ausblicke und richtig gute Insider-Tipps vom Gastgeber. Das Haus ist ein perfekter Ausgangspunkt für viele Ausflüge in alle Richtungen, aber auch der Ort, um sich in Ruhe zu erholen. Und nicht zu vergessen: Schnelles WLAN von der traumhaften Terrasse bis zu den Schlafzimmern unterm Dach.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place!

We've been to more than a few holiday homes until now, and this one is definitely best of all! Splendid location, stunning views, huge and beautifully decorated living room and kitchen, we couldn't stop making photographs of it, and they all look like 17th century paintings... You can easily go for (dog)walks from your doorstep, and there's a lovely restaurant a bit higher upon the hill. Kevan and his mum (who both live in another, separate part of the large house) are very nice and helpful people. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Erholung in wunderschöner Umgebung

Wir haben eine wunderschöne, erholsame Woche in "La Balconetta" verbracht. Das Haus ist ein Traum, ebenso die Lage mit wunderbarem Blick ins Tal. Kevan ist ein perfekter Gastgeber, mit guten Tipps, entspannt und immer freundlich. Auch für unseren Hund war es perfekt.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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