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Superbe villa du 18ème siècle avec de superbes vues et piscine, 8 km de Lucca
Al Bastini est une belle villa-ferme du 18ème siècle avec une vue magnifique. La maison est dans un style toscan traditionnel avec des pierres et des terres cuites locales, de hauts plafonds avec des poutres en châtaignier et des cheminées à foyer ouvert. Il a été soigneusement restauré à un niveau très élevé avec un mélange parfait de l'antiquité et le confort moderne. Les installations comprennent la climatisation, WiFi haut débit, satellite 50 'TV plasma, DVD, table de billard et tennis de table. Situé dans 7 acres de terrasses en pente douce avec de vieux oliviers et d'arbres fruitiers, les jardins paysagers disposent parterres de fleurs, les pelouses, une piscine chauffée 10 x 5m, et 3 zones en dehors de l'alimentation à la fois dans le soleil et l'ombre. Il ya une loggia, terrasse de jasmin avec barbecue en pierre, et une piscine-côté pergola couverte de glycines, toutes avec vue sur les magnifiques vues. Il ya des chaises de jardin et transats amplement qualité pour la détente. Veuillez vous reporter à la rubrique «Règles de la maison» pour connaître notre politique d'annulation, car nous proposons des remboursements.
A seulement 15 minutes du centre de Lucca, Al Bastini est idéalement situé dans un paysage idyllique à distance confortable des villes historiques de Pise, Florence et Sienne.
A quelques minutes en voiture des magasins et des restaurants dans le village de San Macario in Piano. A 5 minutes supplémentaires sont à 3 grands supermarchés et dans 5 minutes, vous arriverez à Lucca. L'aéroport de Pise et la côte de la Versilia peut être atteint en 30 minutes.
La Toscane et l'Ombrie regorgent de lieux à visiter - les plus évidents étant Florence (1 heure de route), Sienne (1,5 heure) et San Gimignano (2 heures).
Les élégantes stations balnéaires de Viareggio et Forte dei Marmi sont à 30 minutes. Vous pouvez également visiter Lerici sur la côte, un endroit pittoresque avec une vue imprenable, à partir de laquelle vous pouvez obtenir un court trajet en bateau à Portavenere et profiter des bons restaurants de fruits de mer. De nouveau sur la côte se trouvent les Cinque Terre, cinq charmants villages côtiers tous reliés par le train, le bateau ou à pied et qui valent bien une visite.
Pour un court voyage, il est intéressant d'aller à l'élégant Montecatini (30 minutes), une ville thermale (mais ne pas porter des shorts que vous ne serez pas autorisés dans les salles de bains). Vous pouvez prendre le train (ou un taxi!Ou conduire vous-même) jusqu'à l'ancien village perché qui est très jolie. Un autre endroit pour le déjeuner est Montecarlo (20 min) ou Vinci (demeure de Léonard) qui, en plus de quelques très bons restaurants, a un musée fascinant avec des modèles à échelle réduite de toutes ses inventions et posters de ses œuvres.
Puccini est né à Lucques et l'ancienne basilique San Giovanni in Lucca détient récitals quotidiens de sa musique. Il ya aussi un air festival annuel d'opéra de Puccini thoughout Juillet et Août à proximité Torre del Lago.
Il vaut la peine d'un voyage est de suivre la Piero della sentier Francesca (comme dans le livre de John Mortimer été cession-bail John Mortimer également séjourné au Al Bastini) que vous pouvez commencer à Arezzo (belle ville, de route 1. 5 heures) et continuer à San Sepolcro à proximité et Monterchi, pour voir d'autres exemples de son travail de fresque magnifique. Si vous avez le temps lorsque dans ce domaine, Assise et Pérouse sont également bien mérite une visite. Volterra est une belle ville de colline vaut bien une visite.
Pour les activités sportives: il ya des terrains de golf difficile à moins d'une heure, des clubs de tennis, équitation, pêche, parapente, l'alpinisme et de belles promenades sont tous disponibles dans la région.
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Services et équipements
Piscine
Cuisine
Lave-linge
Sèche-linge
Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit
Climatisation
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Informations importantes
À savoir absolument
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale, au sens de l’article 155 du Code général des impôts
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
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Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de secours
Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : IT046017C2M4K3XEBB
Foire aux questions
L'hébergement Superbe villa du 18ème siècle avec de superbes vues et piscine, 8 km de Lucca dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?
Oui, cet hébergement vous propose une piscine extérieure. Parmi les différents bassins de l'hébergement, on trouve une piscine chauffée.
Combien coûte un séjour dans l’hébergement Superbe villa du 18ème siècle avec de superbes vues et piscine, 8 km de Lucca ?
À partir du 6 avr. 2026, les prix constatés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes dans l’hébergement Superbe villa du 18ème siècle avec de superbes vues et piscine, 8 km de Lucca le 21 nov. 2026 commencent à 737 €, taxes et frais compris. Ce prix est fondé sur le prix par nuit le plus bas constaté dans les dernières 24 heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont susceptibles de changer. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix plus exacts.
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Superbe villa du 18ème siècle avec de superbes vues et piscine, 8 km de Lucca ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Superbe villa du 18ème siècle avec de superbes vues et piscine, 8 km de Lucca ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Vous recherchez un logement pour les familles face à la mer ? Cette villa se trouve à moins de 10 km des sites suivants : Fortifications de Lucques, Porte Sant'Anna et Palais de justice de Lucca. Musée Puccini et Jardin botanique de Lucques sont également à 15 km de distance.
Avis
9,8
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.
Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 59 avis sur 65.
10 – Excellent
59
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 5 avis sur 65.
8 – Bien
5
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 65.
6 – Satisfaisant
0
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 65.
4 – Médiocre
0
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 1 avis sur 65.
2 – Horrible
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9,6/10
Propreté
10/10
Arrivée
9,8/10
Communication
10/10
Emplacement
10/10
Exactitude de l’annonce
Avis
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Timothy W.
28 oct. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
This was a return trip to Al Bastini for me.The setting, the accommodation and the pool are all superb. While only 15 minutes from the town of Lucca, the house is in a very peaceful location with glorious views across the Tuscan hills.
Timothy W.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Kristian H.
4 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful house in a beautiful location, close to Lucca and Pisa.
Kristian H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan P.
22 sept. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
A wonderfully relaxing peaceful escape yet only a short drive into the historic walled city of Lucca, with it’s very good restaurants and abundance of things to see. We had amazing weather (29) for September so made excellent use of the beautiful pool. Tanya (villa manager) was incredibly helpful and organised a private chef (Fabrizio excellent) for an evening of absolutely delicious authentic Tuscan fare and our taxi on another evening into Lucca. Al Bastini was everything we’d hoped for and more!! Hoping to return one day!
Jonathan P.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Ian H.
25 mai 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Excellent
A beautiful secluded family retreat for a great holiday break
Ian H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jane E.
3 sept. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Stunning property
Al Bastini is a peaceful idyll on the outskirts of Lucca. Very much a home from home with everything you might need readily available to make your stay all the more enjoyable. We had the most amazing time and would definitely return. Thank you so much.
Jane E.
Séjour de 6 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Diane K.
10 sept. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
This property is absolutely stunning! My family of 8 stayed for a week and enjoyed everything about this home. The main floor is set up perfectly for spending time together. We used the huge, well equipped kitchen to cook many of our own meals but we also enjoyed having 2 different chefs come to cook for us as well. One night we made pizzas in the outdoor pizza oven using fresh herbs from the garden. The views from the outdoor dining area were incredible!One of our favorite things about this property was the pool. It was the perfect temperature, well maintained and surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The gardener is amazing!The location of this property is terrific. We rented cars and could easily drive to grocery stores, restaurants, wineries and to explore the nearby city of Lucca. We also drove to the train station to take a train to Cinque Terre for the day.The staff was friendly, professional and made sure we had everything we needed. Check in was easy, taxis were arranged when needed, rental cars were delivered to the villa and communication was excellent. The handbook that was provided answered every question we had and was full of great suggestions about places to visit and things to do.All 8 of us loved this property. It had something for everyone and was so spacious. One week was not enough. I hope we can return someday!
Diane K.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
24 août 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Gorgeous villa near Lucca
Beautifully appointed spacious and prestigious villa with spectacular views and wonderful facilities. Tastefully decorated throughout, perfect for families/groups wanting quiet getaway destination with excellent, high quality facilities (swimming pool, a/c throughout, billiards table, grand piano, table tennis, multiple large fridges and advanced, well designed kitchen). Lots of outside space and shaded areas. Good communication with manager, who was responsive and keen for us to enjoy our stay.
Christopher B.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
7 oct. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Al Bastini
Family and friends gathered at Al Bastini to explore the Lucca region. The Villa was wonderfully appointed and very comfortable. The pool was a big hit with the grandkids and the outdoor wood fired BBQ was used multiple times throughout the week. The owners have a great collection of books that cover Tuscany and Italian cooking. I wish I could have stayed a month so I could sit and read and gaze over the spectacular views. The local hosts were very helpful and accessible. Highly recommended. A very comfortable Tuscan villa with a great kitchen and multiple outdoor areas to sit and relax and enjoy a moment of quiet with friends and family.
Brian S.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lee C.
23 juin 2019
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
We didn’t want to leave ...!
The house is charming, comfortable, with everything you could want for a perfect stay. The outside area is beautiful with a great pool and beautiful views. Our family of 10—3 generations—had plenty of space. The owner was welcoming and helpful sending lots of information about the Lucca area before our stay. Easy day trips from this location. The time went very quickly and we all had such a good time we were sorry we didn’t book a second week. You won’t be disappointed, the house is even better than it looks on HomeAway.
Lee C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2019
Réponse de VrboOwner le 19 mars 2020
Thank you very much for your kind review, you are very welcome,
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Philip B.
4 oct. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fabulous holiday in the heart of Tuscany
A lovely, lovely house with so much space and amenities. Tremendous views particularly in the evening as the sun sets.
We loved eating in the Loggia after early evening drinks outside with some late night snooker and swimming.
It's very quiet for sleeping at nights and the kitchen is both beautiful and well thought through including 2 dishwashers!
It's definitely worth making use of the local chefs.
We were surprised how quick it was from Pisa airport and Lucca has a lot to offer with the walk around the walls a must and some fabulous restaurants. Pisa and Florence aren't too far for day visits.
All in all a superb place to stay. It must be best in class.
Philip B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Duncan B.
10 sept. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Location, location, location
Our first trip to Tuscany and what a place to stay! The villa and location are outstanding in every sense. The view from the property is stunning: a classic Italian scene; but it is the quietness of the wooded valley that makes it a very special place. The pool is another striking feature- it is large and set in a beautiful position within the garden. The villa itself is stylish and comfortable. The newly refurbished kitchen is outstanding- with every appliance/gadget on hand for foodies wanting to cook for themselves or for visiting chefs. We had amazing meals cooked for us by Morena and Fabrizio- both highly recommended. Finally, the property's location close to the fascinating historic town of Lucca and only half an hour from the coast makes this villa a not-to-be missed destination!
Duncan B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2023
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Alan S.
11 juil. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Overall fantastic
Not much to add to the other great reviews!
Place and location is amazing so long as you don’t mind a hilly curvy drive - and I happen to.
My one qualm, and it did make a significant difference during our 2 week stay, is the mattress quality. 2-3 of the upstairs mattresses are decent, however the downstairs beds have mattresses to be ashamed of. You can literally feel individual springs through them causing pressure points uncomfortable sleep throughout the night.
Alan S.
Séjour de 13 nuits en juin 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 15 sept. 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review Al Bastini.
We are truly sorry about the mattresses as they were scheduled to be replaced but delayed. They have now been replaced.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Anthony M.
3 sept. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Luxurious, peaceful retreat!
Located in tranquil woodland surroundings, this is an ideal destination for your holiday.
Lucca is just a short drive away, offering numerous excellent dining options and plenty of attractions.
Exploring the ancient city walls is a must-do activity, either walking or hiring a bicycle!
Lucca, being the birthplace of Puccini, hosts various opera festivals, making it a paradise for music enthusiasts.
Be sure to check out the host's recommendations for local village butchers, a restaurant, a winery, and an ice cream parlour.
We enjoyed a delicious cordon bleu meal prepared by the Villa's highly recommended in-house chef, thanks to the well-equipped modern kitchen!
The swimming pool offers a serene space for leisurely exercise and sunbathing, boasting stunning views of the lush valley.
We eagerly anticipate our next visit to this Tuscan paradise!
Anthony M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
15 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
One week is not long enough
We spent a week at Al Bastini and we wish we could have stayed longer. The location is perfect and the views are fabulous. The house had a great layout for our family of 4 along with 3 of our adult friends. We took daytrips from the house, but also enjoyed just staying at the house to swim or play ping pong. The kitchen is fantastic and through the management we booked chef Morena to prepare dinner for us one night. Morena and the food were so amazing, that we immediately asked her to come back the next night. Our only regret, was not booking Morena to prepare dinner every night.
We did have an issue with the downstairs bedroom air conditioning not working, but management immediately responded to my message and had a technician out the next day to try and resolve the issue. A big thank you to Alex and Tanya for their help and great communication. I highly recommend staying at Al Bastini, and we definitely plan on going back.
Elizabeth W.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Triin T.
8 août 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect holiday villa
Our Al Bastini stay was a dream. With awe-inspiring views, the villa’s expansive terraces became havens for relaxation. The rooms embody spacious elegance and local charm, blending modern comfort with countryside aesthetics. The newly renovated kitchen (with dual dishwashers and fridges) exceeded expectations for food enthusiasts like us. Outdoor BBQ and pizza oven experiences, courtesy of Chef Fabrizio, were absolute highlights. Thanks to gardener Thomas, the beautifully maintained garden's fresh produce added authenticity to our meals: the kids loved picking ripe tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and small zucchinis. The saltwater pool was the epitome of relaxation: we spent countless hours floating, reading, and enjoying the ambiance.
Al Bastini's standout was great service: Alex, Iris, and Tanya ensured smooth reservations, check-in/out, and prompt assistance. Our stay was flawless.
Seeking beauty, comfort, and tranquility? Al Bastini is your haven.
Triin T.
Séjour de 28 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis archivé
10/10 Excellent
Sysanne H.
26 août 2016
Absolutely wonderful holiday
We were a family of 8 adults and two small children and Al Bastini was magical for everyone. The house was very comfortable and spacious with stunning views over the hills. Everyone is still talking of evenings on the terrace drinking very inexpensive prosecco with a gentle cooling breeze. Les the owner was always very helpful and nothing was too mch trouble. He even arranged for lasagnes to be in the fridge so we didn't have to worry about food as soon as we arrived. There is a very good Co-op nearby and an excellent butcher in the village.
The pool is excellent, the three years old learnt to swim, and in the evenings there were table tennis tournaments! Lucca is close by and there is a good bus service to Florence. Everyone loved Al Bastini and there are already plans to go back soon. A fantastic memory, thanks Les, your house needs more than 5 stars!
Sysanne H.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer R.
29 août 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing vacation in Tuscany!
We are a group of 10 friends who travel together often and planned a summer trip to Tuscany to celebrate some milestone birthdays. We spent quite some time researching homes before landing on Al Bastini for its incredible views, convenient location in Lucca, privacy, ample space, but most importantly air conditioning and swimming pool for August! The home and the vacation overall were pretty close to perfect. The house manager was an incredible help to us as we were asking questions about the villa, planning day trips, and renting cars. She emphasized what a perfect location Lucca is, and she was right! We were able to discover some of Lucca and also take day (or partial day) trips to Pisa, the Puccini Festival, Cinque Terre, Chianti, and the beach. Luckily we also had time at the house - to enjoy the pool, cook in the beautiful kitchen, have a private chef cook us dinner and another make pizza for us in the outdoor pizza oven. Our only complaint is that maybe we should have booked two weeks instead of one! Thank you Al Bastini, we hope to see you again soon!
Jennifer R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
2 oct. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fabulous stay
What a fabulous week we had at Al Bastini. It is a beautiful, private and secluded property with incredible views and everything you could wish for in a holiday property.
We have rented many holiday villas before and have often found that the interiors do not match the outside space in terms of style and quality - this is not the case at Al Bastini where everything is beautifully appointed. We felt instantly relaxed here. The villa is perfect for a family holiday with many areas inside and out where you can find your own space but also to come together for family meals. We loved the terraces and loggia and ate all of our meals outside.
Whilst the weather wasn’t as kind to us as we’d hoped we still managed to fit in some time by the wonderful swimming pool which has great loungers and lots of space.
We found it hard to leave the villa and its wonderfully peaceful surroundings in the day but when we did want to explore further afield the journey to Lucca takes only around 15 minutes by car. There is a small village closer to the villa which has a great little restaurant and a lovely ice-cream shop (also sells the most amazing cakes)!) We appreciated all the recommendations that we received prior to our stay for restaurants and places to visit - we tried many and were delighted by them all.
We hope they we can return to Al Bastini in future and thoroughly recommend it for a fabulous holiday in Tuscany.
Lisa H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl Y.
13 juil. 2019
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Exceeded Expecations
Les, your home was just spectacular!! Where do I begin....The villa was much more than we had expected, it's stunningly beautiful nestled on a hillside with breathtaking views. Old charm with modern convivences, spotless with ample room for all of us ( 9 people). Our favorite spot was the loggia where we would start each morning with coffee and breakfast then end each night with a glass of wine. The pool was refreshing as the temperatures were in the 90 each day. Our party of nine had such a wonderful stay we will be taking about it for years to come. Great location we visited Florence, Sienna, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano and Lucca. A special thank you to Alex for assisting us with booking a wine tour, a chef and answering all of my many questions, she was a pleasure to work with. Morena our chef for one evening was just superb. We all wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much for your hospitality and sharing your home with us as it truly made our trip to Italy that more special.
Ciao,
Cheryl
Cheryl Y.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2019
Réponse de VrboOwner le 19 mars 2020
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure. You’re very welcome.
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Ann P.
27 août 2020
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Stunning Location and Beautiful Rustic Villa
Al Bastini is a spacious well equipped villa, it benefits from a fantastic private pool and several areas to relax and enjoy stunning views of the outstanding beauty of the area. The additional benefits of the games room with billiard table and outdoor table tennis, grand piano in the lobby, added to making the overall stay very memorable. (We are fortunate enough to have talented pianists in our family members.)
Al Bastini is in need of a little refurbishment, however, this said there is everything you could possibly need for your stay.
We used the services of a chef for one of our evenings, organised by Tanya the Property Manager. We selected a four course menu for the 10 of us, the meal was delicious, quality ingredients used for everything, and we can highly recommend this option.
The road up to the villa is a slight challenge, so arrive in daylight if possible as negotiating this in the dark is not to be recommended. The property is ideally set to visit a number of interesting locations but due to COVID at the time of our holiday we spent our time in our family bubble at the villa. Due to this we cannot provide feedback on these local places of interest or the beach.
There are plenty of places to shop in the nearby town of Lucca the largest supermarket being the Co-Op.
The manager and owner of this property could not have been more helpful throughout the entire booking process, keeping in touch via e-mail answering queries etc, so a big thank you to Alex.
We wish Al Bastini well for the future and say thanks for a wonderful family holiday.
Ann P.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 15 sept. 2022
Thank very much taking the time to review your holiday I am glad you enjoyed yourselves.
The house is commencing a programme of refurbishment in Autumn 2020.
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Christopher M.
4 août 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great location for exploring Tuscany
We enjoyed our stay at this spacious villa and would recommend it to others, despite a few negatives. Pros: The location (10 minutes outside Lucca, a great city in and of itself and to use as a base for exploring Tuscany), the grounds are immaculate, and the view is sublime. We loved the pool and the excellent air conditioning in the bedrooms and living room, as the weather was very hot during our stay. The outdoor eating area was great (bring bug spray!), right next to the kitchen and with a wonderful view. Plenty of space for our party of 8 (4 adults, and 4 teens), with 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths. The pool table and ping pong table were very fun. Kitchen is functional and well equipped; we made dinner several nights and had a chef come one night for a pizza making lesson. The communication with the on-site manager and thru VRBo was excellent, making check-in and check-out easy. They provided helpful suggestions for activities and made reservations for us. The cons: the villa was burglarized during our stay, resulting in the loss of a watch and some jewelry. We realize this wasn't the fault of the owners but it was distressing, to say the least. The house manager wasn't particularly sympathetic t start, but she later helpfully went to the police station with us and the owners contacted us directly to demonstrate their concern. Other more minor issues: the 1/2 mile driveway up to the villa is very steep and twisty; it is challenging at night or with a manual car and would be very tough in winter. The bathrooms needed some work (clogged drain in master, for example). But overall we had a very good time at this villa and would recommend it.
Christopher M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 août 2021
Many thanks for the review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation at Al Bastini.
We were sorry to hear about the loss of the watch. It was very unlucky, as there has been no history of a break in at the house over the last 25 years. The house is very secure, particularly if doors, windows and the newly fitted shutters are closed and locked when leaving the house. Nonetheless, we have reviewed and upgraded security for the benefit of our guests.
The private road up to Al Bastini is single track but fully tarmacked (unlike many private roads in Tuscany) and serves one other house. The road was fully renovated in 2020 and is kept in good condition. There is an incline, but guests do not generally report finding it overly steep or difficult; there is a sharp bend, visible on the photos, worth doing for the first time in daylight to see the layout. We are sorry if you found it tricky.
Avis vérifié
2/10 Horrible
Andrea B.
23 juin 2022
Les points forts : Arrivée et emplacement
Les points faibles : Propreté et communication
Property has BEDBUGS. Flippant response from owner.
We came home with BEDBUGS and the owner was the most concerned with my review. I woke up one morning in this villa with bites all over me. Two others with us had bites too. I went to my dermatologist the very next day after our return. She thought they were bedbug bites. I called an exterminator and scheduled an inspection. I texted the property manager and she said they must be mosquito bites. She said she had an inspection done and there were no bedbugs.
I came to find out that her inspection was done by the cleaning staff! They are not trained professionals and don't know what to look for. They come out at night to feed and then they go into hiding places. Some people show the bite marks and other people show no signs at all AND it can take up to ten days for the bites to even show up on your skin. I was so lucky to have such a severe reaction as that prompted me to go to the doctor and then call the exterminator.
The exterminator came and we did have bedbugs. I had to pack up my entire house contents into black bags, seal them with duct tape and put them in my backyard in the high heat so any bedbugs that may be on my things would die as they do in high temperatures. On the day of treatment, we had to leave the house and after they finished treatment, we had to wait four hours before we could return home. We were having a heatwave in Atlanta and the temperature got up to 99 degrees that day and my cat had to be locked outside in the backyard for the whole day. I now have to wait a couple of weeks for them to come back and do another inspection to make sure they got them all before I bring all of my stuff back inside and unpack.
I told this to the house manager and she said that they disinfect the bedding/mattress. I received an email from the property owner and he reiterated that my bites are from mosquitos. He offered me 500 euros to leave a positive review. Their lack of concern was shocking. I implored him to have the house inspected by an exterminator. I told him my main concern was future guests taking them home with them as we did. He seemed more interested in why the exterminators were going to such lengths and that in the Uk, exterminators don't put you through that. His flippancy was overwhelming. He started each email out with "without prejudice" to protect himself. I have no interest in suing or in his offer of 500 euros. I simply wanted the problem at the villa resolved.
I have no idea if they are taking the proper steps.
Andrea B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 27 août 2023
We were sad to read your review. You reported no issues with bedbugs during your stay only commenting that the villa was ‘beautiful’ and you had a ‘great time’.
Some considerable time after you returned home to to the US, you contacted us to say that you had an infestation of bed bugs in your own home. You claimed Al Bastini to be the cause.
Far from not taking the matter seriously we immediately sent in a pest control company for a thorough inspection of the property. No evidence of bedbugs was found anywhere. The full report has been shared with VRBO. Nor were there any further reports from guests or owner before or after your stay.
You demanded a full refund of your week’s stay. The owner offered you a partial refund as a gesture of goodwill, which you refused. Instead choosing to post what we believe to be an untrue and unfairly negative review in response.
We invite people to judge Al Bastini on the strength of our reviews in which guests report wonderful holidays and return visits over the years.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
BORSONI C.
21 août 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Belle demeure avec beaucoup de charme
Magnifique propriété en pierres de toscane entourée d’un vaste jardin en forme de balcon sur les collines. Belle piscine et multiples lieux différents à utiliser selon l’humeur : terrasse, hamacs, bains de soleil, salon de TV, billard …. Une belle expérience dans une belle région : Lucca, Pisa, Firenze, Viareggio, La Spezia, ….. Merci pour l’accueil.
BORSONI C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 23 août 2021
Merci pour votre gentil commentaire.
Vous etes toujours le bienvenus.
A translation of the review for English speakers:
"Magnificent Tuscan stone property surrounded by a large garden forming a balcony overlooking the hills. Beautiful swimming pool, and many different places to use according to your mood – the terrace, hammocks, sunbathing, TV room, billiards. A great experience in a beautiful region – Lucca, Pisa, Firenze, Viareggio, La Spezia. Thank you for the hospitality."
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
pascale f.
26 août 2019
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Très belle maison dans magnifique environnement
La maison est ancienne et très belle avec une vue très agréable et un jardin luxuriant magnifique.
Il y a 4 chambres doubles et 2 simples (pour enfants) , idéal pour une grande famille ou un séjour entre amis. Piscine, billard et table de ping-pong font la joie de tous.
Il est néanmoins regrettable que le jardinier arrive le jour du départ à 6h du matin et commence à tondre l'herbe dans l'attente que nous libérions la maison alors que l'heure de départ est 10h. Reveil matinal et mauvaise humeur assurés pour notre dernier jour de vacances avant de prendre la route....
pascale f.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Christoph L.
30 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Traumhafte Lage mit gehobener Ausstattung!Top
Christoph L.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
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