Holiday houses in Apuan Alps

Villa Lina was even more beautiful than the pictures showed. The house was clean, had new and comfortable bedding, had plenty of space for our family, and the view was outstanding. The place is very private, high up on the hill, but with the instructions from our host we had no trouble finding it, even in the dark. The driveway is about 1/4 mile, steep, with parts of it gravel, and has several sharp turns, but we made it no problem with the small jeep we rented (without 4WD). Just take it slow. It is about a 15 minute drive back down to the town center of Lucca and the train station and 10 minutes to a grocery store. The back roads are very narrow until you get to a main road so use caution and we were lucky enough that others backed up for us when we met on the narrow spots. The view and seclusion were well worth the drive up for us. If you want an amazing view of the Tuscan countryside, but also a short drive to a neat town and a train station, Villa Lina is a great choice!

Great stay, everything is in walking distance 5 minutes to busses and trains. Apartment was beautiful loved sitting outside in the courtyard. Eugenia was super helpful and friendly, definitely recommend.

Francesca and her kind family have created a once-in-a-lifetime, soul-grounding experience in this beautifully restored 14th-century hillside retreat in Portovenere. We loved every minute of our six-night stay. From the mind-blowing views and steep, invigorating hikes to romantic evenings sipping homemade, earthy concoctions thoughtfully left for us—it was pure magic. We were welcomed with fragrant bundles of fresh lemons, rosemary, sage, and thyme, a gesture that set the tone for the care and warmth we felt throughout. The bed was incredibly comfortable, making our rest as memorable as our adventures. We especially loved our daily rocky hike down to the charming village, and one day we even rented a dinghy to explore the surrounding islands—an unforgettable way to soak in the coastal beauty. This place is beyond gorgeous—truly a slice of heaven.

Als erstes ist hervorzuheben, dass Fabio ein ganz wunderbarer, zuvorkommender und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber ist. Das Haus ist liebevoll und stilvoll eingerichtet. Das Dorf liegt inmitten der Berge der Garfagnana und zusammen mit seiner Umgebung ist es eine Oase der Ruhe. Von Bagni di Lucca aus, führt eine 7 Km lange enge, kurvenreiche Straße nach Lugnano- Monti di Villa. Auf der Strecke passiert man noch 2 weitere kleine Dörfer. Eines davon ist Granaiola, wo man bei Laura superlecker essen kann. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder :-) Anne und Helga

Giulia's apartment is simply outstanding! It's location at the top of the town in Manarola provides spectacular views of both the sea and vineyards. The apartment has obviously been recently renovated. The kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms are very comfortable with all the modern amenities. The new windows can be fully opened which allowed a lovely breeze into the apartment. I would definitely recommend Giulia's apartment to anyone wishing to explore Cinque Terre. Giulia was great host was was very responsive to the queries I had in advance of arriving. When we return to Cinque Terre we will definitely book this apartment.

We loved our stay at Palazzina Maresa and wish we stayed longer than two days! Eugenio was an incredible host and met us upon arrival. He explained the history of the space and provided incredible recommendations for Florence. The space is absolutely beautiful, inspiring, and we loved the garden terrace in the backyard. We will definitely stay in one of his properties again when we revisit Florence!

The appartment is wonderfully situated in the hills of Tuscany. The interior of the appartment is very tastefully decorated and the outside is just so wonderful, full with ambiance especially in the evenings. Great care was taken to make the stay as pleasant as possible: lots of cosy places to sit and relax, abundant information about the area and clear and helpful instructions regarding practicalities. There are also really nice hiking trails available and the restaurants in the area are amazing! The host is also very forthcoming and helpful and makes sure everything is in order and is always ready to answer any questions. It is a very nice place, truly a hidden gem! Would absolutely recommend and book again!

Wir haben uns in Lindies wunderschöner Unterkunft rundum verwöhnt gefühlt – von der ersten Nachricht, zum Empfang bis hin zur herzlichen Verabschiedung war einfach alles perfekt. Die Einrichtung mit ihrem gemütlichem Charme strahlt eine warme, einladende Atmosphäre aus, in der man sich sofort entspannen kann. Die Lage ist unschlagbar: Absolut ruhig!!! Morgens die Tür öffnen und den Duft frisch gebrühten Kaffees in der Sonne vor der Tür genießen – unbezahlbar. Abends haben wir bei einem Glas Wein den Sonnenuntergang bewundert. Ganz besonders hervorheben möchten wir Lindies außergewöhnliche Gastfreundschaft: Ihre prompte, freundliche Kommunikation sind nicht selbstverständlich. Lindie hat uns die besten Insider-Adressen verraten für unvergessliche Tage! Kurzum: Diese Unterkunft ist ein absoluter Traum, und Lindie setzt mit ihrer liebevollen Art und der perfekten Organisation Maßstäbe. Wir können gar nicht anders, als jedem Reisenden von Herzen zu empfehlen, hier zu buchen – und freuen