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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, books
Lobby
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"encantea" lovely country house - Apartment "Melissa"

The "Melissa" apartment is one of the three apartments that are part of the "encantea" holiday home. The large farmhouse, recently renovated, is a location where you would like to stay longer than a simple holiday! The apartment "Melissa" is at just 2 Km from the Historical Centre of Lucca, in a green and quiet area but close to everything.. A large pool of 14x7 metres, in the middle of the big garden of 2 hectares, is available for the guests.
Each apartment has a private place at the pool with umbrella and sun loungers.
Characteristic and typical country house amongst green fields only 2 km from the historical walls of Lucca and close to the most important cities of art in Tuscany. A romantic and comfortable environment and ideal to spend an unforgettable holiday.
"Melissa"apartment has two double bedrooms, two bathrooms as well as a welcoming attic, which can accommodate one more person.
The apartment has two bathrooms with shower, sink and toilet. The kitchen, fully equipped, is located on the ground floor and is adiacent to the dining area.
Outdoor in front of the apartment is available a gazebo with table and chairs.

Property manager

Giovanna and Francesco

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We accept children with a minimum age of 12 years.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT046017C2CVJPVW6R

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Lucca, Provincia di Lucca

What's nearby

  • City Wall - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Lucca San Pietro a Vico Station - 8 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atelier Damiano Carrara - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Locanda Buatino - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Fenice SRL - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Marinella - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Hong Kong SNC - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "encantea" lovely country house - Apartment "Melissa" have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is "encantea" lovely country house - Apartment "Melissa" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "encantea" lovely country house - Apartment "Melissa"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "encantea" lovely country house - Apartment "Melissa"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "encantea" lovely country house - Apartment "Melissa" located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Porta Santa Maria, Piazza Santa Maria, and Porta dei Borghi. Museum of Torture and Campo di Marte Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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"encantea" lovely country house - Apartment "Melissa" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Everything was very best.

The Appartemente Bad a favorit Position near Lucca. All was Beat cleant and ist was Calw an beautiful. It US a Nixe Place To relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hazel S., Birmingham, PA, USA

Can not wait to return here!

I can't wait to get back to this place! It is peaceful and beautiful. Francesco and Giovanna are amazing! They pay close attention to details and never stop working to keep the property pristine! They are full of information about the area for eating and entertainment. We also hired Francesco and Giovanna to cook us a meal the last night. It was the best food we had on our trip! The apartment was wonderful, very clean with great kitchen facilities. We cooked almost all of your evening meals. I was traveling with two girlfriends and we all wished we could have spent the whole three weeks we were traveling in Italy here! I already have recommended this property to 3 couples that we met traveling in Italy.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan Z.

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

Toller Urlaub

Alles PRIMA !
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

françoise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Super lieu

Très bien située, aux portes de Lucques, cette résidence de grande qualité nous a permis de concilier visite et farniente au bord de la magnifique piscine. Tout est parfaitement entretenu , l accueil de Giovanna et sa présence discrète mais régulière est tres précieuse car elle renseigne avec beaucoup de gentillesse sur tout!. Nous avons rarement trouvé une location d une telle propreté. Seule , l annonce est imprécise car elle devrait préciser qu il y a plusieurs logement donc que la piscine est partagée ce qui n a pas été un problème pour nous en septembre et vue sa taille. Nous y retourneront avec grand plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Dee C.

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

Lovely Luccan Retreat

The setting of Melissa is beautiful, tranquil and picturesque. Giovanna and Francesco put a lot of effort into maintaining the property and it shows in the interior and surroundings. The property was spotlessly clean. Minor gripes, no kettle in Melissa so we spent a lot of time boiling saucepans of water! The bed linen and pillows are very good quality but the bed was too hard for me. For 5/6 people the seating inside isn’t really comfortable enough but it’s ok. Aaaaargh - the mosquitoes! Take lots of strong repellent and anti histamine is my advice and spray in the day. Lucca is easily accessible and a lovely town. Great little pizza place just inside Porto Santa Maria, cheap and great quality. We didn’t venture too far as it was just too hot for flogging around with teenagers and were extending our trip with 3 days in Florence but the local area is beautiful. The resort at Marina Pietra Santa is lovely although our fellow guest told us it can cost 80 euro to hire beds etc! All in all a lovely week in the beautiful Italian countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Fantastic house great hosts

We meet up with my sister & her husband & my daughter & partner. Had a lovely stay in the Melisa house plenty of room for the six of us. Beautiful pool to just sit around & relax, very peaceful Lovely hosts very helpful. Would definitely recommend. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

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

Love💗

My bestie and I stayed 4 nights in this incredible 2 BR 2 BA farmhouse and loved every minute of it. There is a loft on the third floor with another bed if needed. Giovanna our host was so gracious and available for any need that was needed. Beautiful, crisp linens and fun and happy everyday ceramic plates and bowls made us feel welcome and special. Giovanna provided maps and suggestions for things to do in this quaint and charming town yet also info for day trips as well. We would definitely recommend to couples or families. The grounds are lovely and open, plenty of room for kids to run around. Views of gorgeous mountain scapes in almost every direction. We had breakfast on the covered patio every morning listening to birds chirp happy songs. This place is a gem!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Wonderful family location

The five of us truly enjoyed our “Encantea” vacation centered in Lucca with many adventures within the walls of Lucca, as well as trips to close by Pisa, Florence and nearby beaches. Giovanna and Francesco were perfect hosts. They provided many worthwhile suggestions for places to visit and eat. In addition, they were very accommodating to our requests and made us feel at home. We have stayed in many HomeAway houses and apartments the past 10 years and definitely place Encantea and especially Giovanna at or near the top.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Encantea

Enchanting! Lovely spot, farmhouse style property with everything you need, beautifully tended gardens and pool, nice and close to Lucca. Giovanna really helpful and gave great tips on what to do and where. As no-one booked in just before or after us allowed us a little extra time, which was a nice touch and the sort of thing that would make me return. What a beautiful area!! Thank you Giovanna :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Delivered exactly what we were hoping for

Booked the 'Melissa' unit of Encantea for a family holiday for three couples, us and our two grown-up children and partners. The accommodation was ideal. It is comfortable, well-appointed, with good bedrooms with lovely views across the Tuscan hills. There is efficient air conditionning in all three bedrooms. A lot of thought has gone into ensuring each unit has private outside space - we had outside seating directly in front of the kitchen (ideal for dinner) and under the portico you see in the picture - nice for an al fresco breakfast. The grounds are expansive, enjoying the views, and the outdoor pool of a very high quality, again with designated seating areas for each unit. There is plenty of parking space, bikes can be rented for a week, and a nice touch is that herbs are plentiful in the garden and Giovanna encouraged us to use them in cooking, which we did. This is an ideal location if you seek both a peaceful and beautiful place to relax in, and a base very close to the bustle and culture of Lucca. It takes around 30 minutes to walk into the city, or by car it is very quick. Pisa airport is a mere 30 minutes by car and there are regular rail services from Lucca. For trips into Lucca we recommend parking in the underground 'Mazzini' car park - cheap and accessible. Lucca itself is a lovely place - a highlight for us was a visit to the nightly opera recital in a church near the Duomo, which also has fascinating archeological excavation beneath. And a walk or cycle around the walls is not be missed. The owners of Encantea are very welcolming and helpful. There are local amenities a short drive or cycle away; the CRAI supermarket has all essentials and is about 1K from the house in San Alessio. We highly recommend the Bar Tambellini (even closer) for lunch (only open in the day). And for great pizza, turn the other way to go to Keplero Pizza. No cutlery, plastic glasses, just authentic pizza,and local beer and wine at excellent value.We walked there in 15 minutes and got a great welcome. Overall, this property is a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Leif F.

Dyrt, men ferieboligen og udenoms arealerne samt swimmingpool var som anført i prospektet.

Vi havde lejligheden "Melissa" til 6 personer. Lejligheden og udenoms arealerne "parken med swimmingpoolen" svarede til vores forventninger. Værtsparret og personale var venlig og hjælpsomme. Udendørsfaciliteterne for de 4 lejligheder var opdelt og i orden. Husgeråd var dog meget sparsomt. Der manglede fx. kartoffelskræller, urteknive, ildfaste fade og skåle m.m. Lejligheden lå smukt og i rolige omgivelser, men alligevel tæt på Lucca.Vejret i juli var dog rigeligt varmt. Vi havde et dejligt ophold, og hele familien kan klart anbefale feriestedet. De bedste sommerhilsner 2018 fra Oscar,Sofie,Camilla,Michael, Anni og Leif.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Great setting and location

Had a great time and owners could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S., Eureka,Montana USA

FAR BEYOND EXPECTATION

GIOVANNI WAS FANTASTIC, SO WARM AND WELCOMING. SHE MADE US FEEL LIKE HONORED GUESTS. THIS WAS AN AMAZING PLACE. FRESH FLOWERS, HERBS FOR COOKING, FANTASTIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS, BEAUTIFUL ACCOMMODATIONS. METICULOUSLY CLEAN. CLEAN FRESH LINENS, SPARKLING CLEAN SWIMMING POOL. I WANT TO RETURN TO THIS PLACE SOMEDAY.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jackie h.

Fab!

Loved it. Owner very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Fabulous stay in beautiful Lucca

This was our first visit to the area and we were lucky to have chosen this wonderful property just outside Lucca. Spread over 3 floors, there was plenty of room for the 5 adults and little one and the garden and pool area was huge. There is a very nice eating outside eating area which we used all the time. We were met by Giovanna after receiving clear directions and shown around. Everything was as described and wonderful. The property is about a 15 minute walk to shops and restaurants and around 40 minutes pleasant walk into Lucca.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John E., Perth

Our villa was absolutely great and the grounds and pool were fantastic.

Giovanna was so helpful. We were supposed to land in Pisa in the afternoon. Our plane was diverted to Milan. We were then loaded on to buses and driven to Pisa airport. We then had to get our hire hire car in the middle of the night and drive to Lucca. we got in touch with Giovanna who guided us to our villa which we arrive at 2am in the morning and greeted with a smiling Giovanna.. Giovanna told us about restaurants and places to go to and even rang taxis for us. I don't think you could get a better host, thank you so Giovanna from all of us
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marit G.

Clean, very well maintained, friendly staff

Fantastic place! This is our second stay her and still impressed. The place is very well maintained and the owners are so friendly. Everything is very thought through both with regards to the property and how they treat their guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jack b.

beautiful,peaceful country apartment and grounds

The listing and the photos are completely accurate; in fact the grounds and scenery are more stunning than depicted. The whole place is immaculate,clean and well maintained. The pool and surrounds were spotless and very tranquil as they are shared by only 4 apartments. Lovely greeting from Giovanna who couldn't do enough for us. We walked into Lucca ,and back, on 2 occasions at a healthy pace and it takes 30 minutes minimum. On other occasions we walked in and took a taxi back. Cost varied between 14 and 17 euros. This property is highly recommended and we would definitely stay here should we return to the area
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A perfect location , close to Lucca but with a rural feel and an idyllic pool garden area .

We have just returned home from such a memorable week at Encantea at Melissa. We had read all the previous reviews and now totally agree with all the wonderful comments we read about Giovana and Francesco and their lovely property. It is such a perfect location and we enjoyed the fact we could visit Lucca , Pisa and Firenze and Borga ( a great recommendation from Giovanna) and still also have relaxation time by the lovely pool. We hope to return again soon .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam Lewis L.

Excellent

A Tuscan treat! Melissa is beautifully decorated (think exposed brick walls and beams), with a sweeping lawn and clean pool, perfect for swimming laps. You'll wake to the birds singing - there's a serene atmosphere yet it's only a five-minute drive from bustling Lucca and you can jog along the river to work up an appetite for breakfast. Joanna the host recommended some excellent local restaurants and attractions (and even made reservations for us). Don't miss the nearby ice cream shop (incredible flavours and far better than those in town). The two master double bedrooms are excellent but the top bedroom can get very hot (you pay extra for air conditioning) and has less comfy beds (single and a futon type bed). The kitchen is well stocked and there's a lovely patio area for breakfast. Tips? You'll need a car and food supplies (supermarket 5 mins away). And a few extra holes in your belt... the pasta is so good! Nearby attractions include the beach (30 mins away) and Montecarlo wine region (30 mins drive).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

gareth h., Uk

Fabulous, immaculate and highly recommended

If you're looking for a luxury stay in beautiful grounds then this is an ideal property. Within walking distance to Lucca. We will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erna v.

Excellent accomodation Luca

Encantea is a real 5 star accomocation, The location, just outside Luca is a great place to discover the coast and other beatiful cities in Tuscany. It is also a perfectenvironment for cycling. Geovanna and Francesco are very nice host. Recommended for a pleasant holiday in "bella Italia" (family with three kids, 19 and 16 years)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Enchanting Villa just outside Lucca

We arrived on Oct 2nd. 2015 for a 5 night stay at the Melissa property and were warmly greeted by Giovanna. She stayed with us for over an hour answering all our questions and giving suggestions on where to go and where to eat. The place was as advertised , well maintained and spotless. Giovanna was always available to help and I would definitly return to Melissa in the future.....................Thank You GIovanna for your wonderfull place and great hospitality.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sheila p.

Encantea Malissa

The owner was there to meet us, to go through the property and information about what you were aloud to use. The property was okay, not excellent, the shower door was broken, some of the crockery was chipped, towels were poor quality. We didn't feel comfortable about the idea that the owner was always around and putting things back, like when you finished using the sunbeds and we didn't put them back where they should be, the owner did, we have a holiday to relax. We think that gardening could be done in the morning or in the evening, when there is no one around. It would have been nice to have had a welcome pack, just basics. Equipment and linens were poor quality. Villa was clean. At the time we had the villa (25th September to 2nd October) was very noisy, there was a fun fair in the area, and also a factory down the road which started at 5 in the morning, there is also a road that passes by the property, which we thought would be quite, but was not, it was very noisy, first thing in the morning. We was treated to a fireworks display, to celebrate some Saint, sorry don't know which one, lasted for about forty minutes, quite impressive. We would rate this property a three star.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

karim h., Hoboken, NJ

Wonderful week in Lucca

We had a lovely week at Encantea. Giovanna was so helpful with directions and recommendations and made our visit very easy. My husband and I with our teenage daughters and my sister stayed in the Melissa unit. The property is just as the pictures show and we spent late afternoons floating in the beautiful saltwater pool. Lucca is a charming town easily accessible from the property and it is also easy to make day trips around Tuscany. We highly recommend the property and it's lovely owners.