Experience the ultimate villa getaway at Villa Maria, a magnificent estate offering unparalleled comfort and charm. Rent it as Villa Maria with 11 luxurious bedrooms, or extend your stay to 16 bedrooms by including the Narcisio Wing. For larger groups, inquire about additional sofa beds to accommodate up to 37 guests.

From the moment you arrive, you'll feel like family. We've been representing this property since 2008 and have developed a deep connection with the owners, who have spent over a decade restoring the villa to its original grandeur. Guests consistently rave about their stay, often stating that words alone can't do justice to the extraordinary experience.

Villa Maria promises an authentic Italian retreat, where every detail is handled with care. From your villa manager, Benedetta, to the skilled culinary team led by Chef Andrea, the attentive but discreet staff ensures your stay is seamless. You'll be welcomed with a chef-prepared buffet dinner upon arrival, followed by daily American-style breakfast, all compliments of the villa owners.

Located near the historic city of Lucca, Villa Maria offers access to a world of exciting activities: explore the Carrara marble mines, picnic atop the walls of Lucca, visit Forte dei Marmi's chic beaches, or embark on day trips to Cinque Terre and Florence. For beach lovers, spend the day at an elegant Italian beach club or a classic Art Deco spot in Viareggio.

The villa itself is a masterpiece of restoration, combining historic charm with modern luxuries. The rose and jasmine-bordered swimming pool, heated for year-round comfort, features an electric cover and a wheelchair for easy access. Guests love the elegant dining areas, both indoors and outdoors, and the lighted gazebo perfect for al fresco evenings. The Lemonaia, a converted space on the grounds, offers flexibility for weddings, family celebrations, or corporate events, complete with built-in projectors and breakout rooms.

Each bedroom boasts a mini fridge, flat-screen TV, and other modern amenities, while the villa's professional-grade kitchen is perfect for cooking classes or catered meals. There's even a Casio piano available on request, adding a personalized touch to your stay.

The estate is steeped in history, dating back to the 15th century when it was a noble family's summer retreat. Later, monks took residence, adding a school to the property. The current owners, a physician and home builder, meticulously restored the villa over 14 years, recreating its formal gardens from 1843 plans and restoring the original 18th-century frescoes with the help of a talented Florentine artist.

Set amidst olive groves and vineyards, with stunning views of the Tuscan countryside, Villa Maria offers an idyllic setting for weddings, family reunions, or simply a peaceful retreat. Its location within walking distance to a village with shops and a supermarket makes it convenient, though cars are recommended for day trips.

With Papavero Villa Rentals representing Villa Maria since its public debut, this villa consistently receives rave reviews and attracts many returning guests. Let your stay here be the Italian escape of a lifetime—though leaving at the end may be the only disappointment!

Book now to create unforgettable memories at Villa Maria.

ACCOMMODATIONS

VILLA DANIELA 11 bedrooms sleeps 22 guests
GROUND FLOOR -
Across from the elevator is one bedroom, en suite with handicapped shower. You also have an office, for those that can't get away from work, or hopefully just want to use it for vacation reasons - checking out restaurants or local festivals. Here you have a desk, computer, and printer.
From the living room you reach the formal dining room with an impressive Tuscan table that can accommodate everyone. This room has a large frescoed ceiling painted by the owner's resident artist. From the other side of the large living room you enter a magnificent professional kitchen that also has French doors leading out to the garden and outdoor dining area. It is a cook's dream, with all the latest professional equipment, able to prepare a Tuscan feast for one hundred or a simple breakfast for one - this kitchen will be a highlight for those that love to cook and what better place to do it than while in Italy! Beyond the kitchen is the pantry and guest bathroom as well as a fully equipped laundry room, everything neatly in its place, it includes a professional washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board. There are an additional two guest bathrooms that are handicap accessible as well as an elevator to whisk your luggage conveniently upstairs.

FIRST FLOOR
Take the elevator or the staircase up to the first floor. At the stairs' landing the glass and mirrored elevator is on your right followed by a long hall way that runs along the north side of the villa. Just in front of the elevator there is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. Across the hall there are four bedroom suites lined along the hallway that are mirror images of each other. Each suite is elegantly furnished and decorated with beautiful hand-painted ceilings in soft relaxing colors. All bedrooms have their own independent settings so that you can set the heat or air conditioning to your personal comfort.
As you open the door to any of these suites, the floor plan is the same. You arrive in the entrance way and to your left is a fully equipped bathroom with marble tub with shower. Further on down the hallway is a walk in closet with safe and ample space for clothes as well as a luggage rack. Beyond the walk in closet is a cozy living room area with a very comfortable sofa bed and for your convenience, each bedroom has a small refrigerator or 'Frigobar'. From the small living area, an open staircase leads to the loft en suite bedroom which has two twin beds that can be combined into a king bed. The room is spacious and holds a large armoire, a writing desk and a second frigobar. The en suite bathroom is just as beautiful as the one downstairs but has a large walk in shower instead of a tub. A fifth loft (sleeps 2) bedroom is at the end of the hallway, up a short flight of stairs. This bedroom is identical to the other four suites except that both bathrooms have showers instead of a bath and shower.

MAIN VILLA - SECOND FLOOR
Continue up the staircase or take the elevator to the second floor. On the hallway behind the first door on the left is a king bedroom en suite bathroom with tub and shower. The second bedroom we find facing the formal gardens is a king bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the formal gardens, this room also has a private study as well as an en suite bathroom with shower. Further down the hall way, a cozy living room and a king bedroom with en suite bath. Two additional double bedrooms that also face the formal gardens share a large bathroom at the end of the hallway.

NARCISIO WING
GROUND FLOOR
Enter into the spacious living room from the Villa's gardens
Kitchen and his and her restrooms
Professional Kitchen for use of chef only
Doors from the living room lead out to a terrace in the back of the villa
SECOND FLOOR
take the stairs or the elevator up to the first floor, where you find 5 beautifully appointed 5 twin / king bedrooms en suite with 2 full bathrooms with tubs or showers, all orthapedic beds and windows looking out over the villa gardens and pool

THE LAWNS, FORMAL ITALIAN GARDENS , AND SWIMMING POOL AREA
As with all formal Italian villas, the immediate area around the house has fine pea - gravel that leads to the sprawling lawns that are well planned out. Tables and chairs that can comfortably accommodate forty guests are under a large white canopied gazebo. A paved path or a flight of steps, takes you to the walled formal gardens that have been re-created from the original gardens of 1600's complete with a large fountain and ideal for leisurely strolls of solitude and quietness. The air is scented by the nearby walls of roses and over 100 potted lemon and grapefruit trees which are scattered throughout the property. The views from the formal gardens look out over the valley and a quaint village. Once through the formal gardens, you are at the large swimming pool area, with banks of roses and jasmine climbing two sides of the ancient wall and create a canopy for shade as well as remarkable scents of rose, jasmine, citrus and herbs. An incredible relaxing experience!

THE LIMONAIA
The Limonaia has been converted into a room for wedding receptions and meetings, yoga classes for an additional fee

Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Study, Library, Family Room, Private Laundry, Terrace, Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Large Garden Gazebo, Formal Gardens, Lemonaia for Weddings & Conferences

All 16 bedrooms have Luxurious Simmons Privilege Beauty rest mattresses, 2 twin beds that can be joined as King Beds on request , 2 hypoallergenic and 2 feather pillows, LCD TVs with satellite channels, Adjustable A/C and Heating, Safe, Elegant bed lines, complimentary WiFI and complimentary first stock of the Mini Bar, Hair Dryers, Luxurious toiletries in each bathroom that consists of : Olive oil bath gel, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrush, bathrobes, slippers VILLA DANIELA 11 bedrooms
1 Twin / King Bedroom (can be joined on request) Suite en suite with walk in shower and living room,
1 Twin / King Bedroom (can be joined on request) en suite with walk in shower with study, and balcony overlooking gardens
2 Twin / King Bedrooms (can be joined on request) en suite bathroom with shower
2 Twin / King Bedrooms (can be joined on request) sharing a large hall bathroom with jacuzzi tub
4 Loft Twin /King Bedrooms (can be joined on request) with 2 en suite baths (one with shower and one with tub) walk in closet, safe, two frigo bars and a small sitting area
1 Loft Twin/King Bedroom (can be joined on request) en suite bath (with shower) walk in closet, safe, two frigo bars and a small sitting area
All loft bedrooms have two floors, the sofa bed can be used at an additional cost, and has its own bathroom
NARCISIO WING 5 bedrooms
5 Twin / King Bedrooms en suite with 2 full bathrooms with tubs or showers

Bathroom with Shower
Bathroom with Tub (includes either handheld or wall mount shower)
Half Bath

Stove, Oven, Microwave, Private Barbecue, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, Phone, Wi-Fi, High Speed Internet Access, Satellite TV with English Speaking Channels, AlarmClock, Stereo, Hairdryer, 2 ovens, 2 stoves, stainless steel prep tables, Computer, printer, Fax WiFi throughout the villa, Each Bedroom has SAT TV and individual thermostats

Private Inground Pool, 14 x 6 meters, Elevator, Air Conditioning, Fireplace, Central Heat, Maid Service, Views, HEATED and FENCED IN SWIMMING POOL 46.2 x 19.8 feet x
Welcome Buffet Dinner includes local wines from the nearby vineyard
Daily Continental Breakfast included
Daily housekeeping 4 hours per day, Gardener/Pool maintenance daily
One Complimentary stocking of snacks and soft drinks in all bedroom mini bar
Gardener
Bath toiletries includes toothbrush and toothpaste, artisan olive oil soaps and shower gel, hair gel, bath and facial tissue
Mid Week Bath and Pool Towel Change.
Bed linens changed on Saturdays.
Pool Floats
Casio Privia Electronic Keyboard The Lemonaia can be rented out for wedding receptions, dinners, and business meetings at additional cost.
PRIVATE PARKING
DISTANCE TO PARKING: on premises

 

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2024 PRICES

Weekly rate, Sat. to Sat. arrival/departures unless stated otherwise

Low Mar 02 - Mar 29 Nov 02 - Nov 29 $19,982 Mid Mar 30 - May 03 Oct 05 - Nov 01 $22,138 High May 04 - Oct 04 $24,007

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The above prices is for 16 bedrooms, 32 guests, THE VILLA CAN ALSO BE RENTED AS 11 bedrooms for 22 guests, Low Season 11875 Mid Season 14500 euro , High Season 18125 euro If renting for less than 12 bedrooms, the other wing with 5 bedrooms will remain closed, ensuring your privacy Arrival Time: 4PM - 7PM SECURITY DEPOSIT (payable on arrival to the key holder) 2000 Euro - will be returned upon departure Payable on arrival in euro cash and returned at departure ADDITIONAL CHARGES MANDATORY Air Conditioning and Heating euro 15 per bedroom room per day + 22% VAT OPTIONAL Additional Housekeeping 20 euro per hour + VAT 10% Laundry Service Chef for Lunches and Dinners, Cooking classes Grocery Shopping Euro 100 Plus cost of groceries paid off the receipts Porter Service Euro 50 per hour, available on arrival and departures Olive Oil and Wine Tastings at the villa Telephone is metered, we recommend using your mobile phones Pool Heating ( approximately euro 80 euro per day plus taxes, if the pool needs to be preheated to reach your required temperature, the cost is 270 euro per day plus 22% VAT Extra beds - Sofa beds in the 5 - two-story bedrooms available for guests, Euro 306 per bed / per week Baby Crib and High Chairs, euro 40 each / per week Rental of the Lemonia for weddings, business meetings, and for any outdoor parties that extend past midnight, euro 550 per day + VAT Pets on approval of the owner Event fee for weddings, and large parties that exceed the number of guests allowed at the villa Parties after midnight must use the ground floor of the South Wing, euro 550 + VAT Chapel for weddings or concerts Weddings and Special Events: musicians, deejays, bands, bartenders, and catering and wedding planner for florist, hairdresser, make up artist, photographer, 5-star caterer complete with china, glassware, and cutlery, all organized with the owner and her staff for special attention. LOCATION NEAREST AIRPORT: Pisa 48km/45 mins, Florence 75km/1 hour NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lucca, 8km/15 minutes CITIES AND TOWNS: Lucca and spas of Montecatina Terme 25 minutes Ponte della Maddalena 30 minutes Pisa, beaches of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi, village of Barga 45min Florence 1hr La Spezia for the Cinque Terre 1 hour 15 minutes Volterra, Chianti area ( Panzano in Chianti, Radda in Chianti) in Florence Province, Cinque Terre in Liguria region 1 hour 30 minutes Siena 1 hour 40 minutes SERVICES: Post Office, Bank, Pharmacy, Restaurants, Grocery Shops 1km NOTES The very gracious owners live in the piano nobile on the east wing of the villa. They have their own private entrance and parking area. Double bedroom on first floor is handicap accessible with open shower CIN: IT046007B9EZC7P3FJ