Holiday rentals in Scesta

What a wonderful break from the loud, crowded, busy cities. A picturesque view from every window. The bed was the most comfortable one of our whole trip. We loved the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Monica went above and beyond to make us feel at home. I wish we could have stayed longer, but there is always next time. Already looking at my calendar for a longer stay in 2026.

Airbnb asks you to write a review in few words. Mine is …….. Bellissimo Bellissimo, Bellissimo. But I can’t stop there. When you open the shutters of this beautiful home and all you can see are mountains, greenery and a church in the village, why would you go anywhere else to get away from it all? To other guests who are thinking about visiting Tuscany and having a taste of living in a small Italian village, with delicious food, walks with scenery to die for, then you cannot go wrong with booking this stunning location. Keith and Aisling make you feel so welcome and insist that it is your home for the time you are staying in this wonderful village in the mountains. Their home has a rustic charm and is spotlessly clean and so cosy. It’s also a great base to explore Lucca, Florence and Pisa. Don’t hesitate. Book it now if you are in need of some R&R and a place to re-charge and relax.

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!

Rita's home is just like going to stay with your grandma! We felt right at home from the first moment, and loved seeing the family history throughout the home - giving a real sense for the life of the home and Italian lifestyle. The kitchen was well-equipped so we were able to cook our own meals. We also spent an evening at the restaurant up the hill- highly recommend doing that for a truly Italian family meal! (It requires a reservation so ask Rita).

We were very satisfied with our vacation home from Stefania. Great, spacious, secluded garden with many olive trees. Pergola with seating area invites you to linger. The cleanliness of the place was also extremely good. The beds or mattresses were very comfortable and the bedrooms nicely furnished. Stefania provided us with many tips and recommendations. She also booked a table for us twice at the nearby Osteria di Valgiano. Great food at a reasonable price with a great view of Lucca. Stefania responded quickly and kindly to questions. We would have liked to stay longer and will definitely come back!

What an incredible place. Paul met us upon arrival and stayed in contact throughout. He had kindly booked us at a local restaurant to eat after our long travel and the recommendations were brilliant. If we had any questions or we needed advice or help he was on hand at all times to help. The accommodation was just perfect although difficult to find at first but once we had located it was fairly easy thereafter. I would come back in a heartbeat.

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!

We stayed for two weeks in this beautiful holiday house in the green Apennine hills. The house lies on a hill, a 200m walk from the remote village Casoli. The rooms are spacious and there is plenty of room around the house to enjoy the Tuscany sun and views. The place is very quiet and private. An ideal place to fully wind down and slow down your pace. Supermarket is a 20 minutes drive. At a 45 minute walk down the hill you will find a canyon park with a spectacular zipline. A 15 minute drive brings you to a 100 year old suspension bridge over a valley. Lucca is a 50 minute drive, while Pisa, Florence and the beach are within a 90 minutes drive. You can also drive up the mountains to do some serious hiking. Highly recommended!