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Fireplace, DVD player, books, music library
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Perched on the hillside village of Granaiola, La Balconata Guest house offers a tranquil retreat. Relax in the lounge with an open fire, cook up a storm in the large kitchen, and unwind on one of three balconies overlooking Bagni di Lucca. With self-catering options for groups of up to 5 and advice from hosts who know their region inside out.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 52476 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful House in the hills near Lucca - Pet Friendly -

Located in the hillside village of Granaiola overlooking the town of Bagni di Lucca, La Balconata Guest house offers everything you would expect from a rural retreat. On the edge of the Garfagnana national Park its the ideal getaway for anyone wishing to discover this hidden gem in the northern hills of Tuscany. The perfect base for touring by bike or car with walking routes throughout the vicinity as well as a host of other activities locally. The Spa town of Bagni di Lucca with shops, bars and restaurants is a 10 minute drive, with the historic town of Lucca a further 25 minutes. This Traditional stone built farmhouse is set over three floors, Three generous bedrooms on the top floor with two bathrooms, a large lounge area with open fire and ample comfortable seating for all on the ground floor, and large kitchen and dining room on the lower ground floor with access to the gardens and outside seating and patio areas, fantastic views from the balconies and terraced garden.
We specialise in ensuring that our guests get the best from the region, enjoy the food and wine and simply have a great time.

The flexible accommodation offers short or long breaks, self catering only, for groups of up to 5 wishing to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of this beautiful property. We also offer advice on the best places to go and can tailor packages to suit each individual tastes. If you wish to spend your time in the museums of Florence, the thermal baths and health resort of Bagni di Lucca, eat the best of the local food, enjoy the extensive walks in the local mountains or simply relax and enjoy the sights we can arrange whatever you require.

We also have a fully functioning photographic darkroom and offer courses in black and white printing for those photographers out there.

Please note - We do not provide breakfast

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,476 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Note from host: please advise us of they type and size of the pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 IT046002C2XJXTK217

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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Bagni di lucca, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Casino' delle Terme - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Terme di Montecatini - 47 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Viareggio Beach - 58 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Leaning Tower - 61 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Ninfa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Il Pescatore - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪bar roma - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blu Matisse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar Serra - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. 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 11:00 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).

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Beautiful House in the hills near Lucca - Pet Friendly - Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Astrid H.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruud B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

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Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mette B., Hellerup

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ines D.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

R K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Siebren K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rewana L.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kai B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen G.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna Magdalena T.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Miu d., Nederland

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dieter L.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Toskanischer Traum

Das Haus war einfach ein Erlebnis. Man fühlte sich sehr wohl und man konnte täglich was neues entdecken. Die Einrichtung ließ keine Wünsche offen und abends konnte man auf der Terrasse die Ruhe und Natur genießen. Kevan hat uns als Gastgeber jederzeit bei Fragen geholfen und gute Tipps für Ausflüge gegeben. Wir haben uns in der Woche wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt. Thank you very much Kevan, we had a very good time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominique D.

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

Authentiek Toscaans verblijf van hoog niveau

Het vakantiehuis is schitterend gelegen op een helling in het gehucht Granaiola (Bagni di Lucca) met vrij uitzicht over de omringende bergen. Het huis is ruim en zeer compleet ingericht. In de grote woonkeuken is alles aanwezig om maaltijden te bereiden. De bedden zijn uitstekend. De inrichting van het huis is smaakvol en met veel kunst aangekleed. Je hebt zelfs de beschikking over een uitgebreide bibliotheek aan boeken over kunst, cultuur en koken. De verhuurder, Kevan, is een geweldige gastheer. Hij is graag bereid tips te geven over bezienswaardigheden in de omgeving en kent de beste plekken om authentieke Italiaanse producten te kopen. La Balconata is het perfecte huis om te verblijven in de buurt van de Garfagnana en steden te bezoeken zoals Lucca en Pisa. We zouden er graag nog eens terugkomen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

heidi s.

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

Lovely characterful and old house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful, rustic house high above the Bagna di Lucca valley. Charming bedrooms and bathroom on the top floor, comfortable spacious living room on first floor and huge well-equipped kitchen on the ground floor (worthy of a castle!) with doors leading onto the sunny terrace, perfect for dining and relaxing. Lovely views over the valley from all floors. Many thanks to Kevan, our helpful and friendly host. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holger L.

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

Ein wunderschönes Landhaus in atemberaubender Umgebung

Eigentlich ist schon alles gesagt in den vorhergehenden Bewertungen. Wir hatten eine unglaublich schöne und erholsame Zeit in dem liebevoll eingerichteten Haus von Kevan. Ein grosszügiges Haus mit allem, was man braucht als Selbstversorger. Wir haben sind von hier aus viel unterwegs gewesen und haben uns trotzdem mit jeder Nacht bestens davon erholen können. Die Ruhe und Nähe zur Natur tut sein Übriges. Wer Entschleunigung sucht, findet bei Kevan, was er braucht. Wenn wir können, kommen wir sehr gerne wieder und freuen uns auch auf die lieben Gastgeber!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Willem W.

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

rust en ruimte

De ideale plek als je van rust en ruimte houdt. Prachtige ligging van een authentieke boederij.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Wonderful!

This is an amazing place to stay! The house and views are simply stunning. The hosts are warm and generous with their time and knowledge. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022