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A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls

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Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Dining
Interior
Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroom75 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lucca, Toscana
  • Place, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Napoleone
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Walls of Lucca
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Lucca

This apartment puts you in the heart of Lucca, within steps of Guinigi Tower and Torre delle Ore. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, and apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A fenced private garden, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free apartment building offers a garden and a lift. Plus you'll find laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Guinigi Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palazzo Pfanner - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Lucca Station - 11 min walk
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Casali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Tessieri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Tana Del Boia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antica Osteria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Ristorante Pult - ‬2 min walk

About this property

A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls

CASA SANTA ZITA is a convenient and comfortable apartment perfect in every detail, from interior design to functionality and location, right in the heart of Lucca.

This absolutely homey one bedroom apartment, completely and recently restored, is located on the top floor of an antique building located along VIA S. ANDREA just a few steps away from the TORRE GUINIGI and VIA FILLUNGO. The apartment faces an internal courtyard thus ensuring silence and complete tranquillity.

The apartment can accommodate up to 4 guests thanks to its master bedroom and the new double size comfortable sofa bed. The apartment features 1 bathroom with a built in shower, a living room with sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and laundry facilities.



The living room is equipped with a cosy double sofa bed and a big flat screen tv with international channels.



The kitchen, fully equipped and modern, features anything you may need you cook your own favourite dishes.



Air conditioning is provided as well as iron and board and a very reliable WIFI connection provided by the national phone company.



The lovely outdoor area is equipped with a comfy and lovely sofa to relax and enjoy the piano music from the nearby music conservatory of Lucca Luigi Boccherini.



A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY ABOUT THIS APARTMENT IN LUCCA:



The apartment is located in an antique palace and more exactly in the rooms that in the 13th century housed the kitchens of the former Palace of the family FATINELLI which were very famous silk merchants of Lucca during the whole middle age. Here from the year 1218 to the year 1278 SANTA ZITA (Saint Zita) lived as a servant of the Fatinelli Family.



Coming from a poor family, at the age of twelve he started serving at the Fatinelli family's house in Lucca. According to the devotional tradition, it was immediately appreciated by the poor for generosity and by the Fatinelli family for their dedication to work and goodness of spirit.



The same tradition recounts the legend according to which, perhaps because envious of the affection received by Zita, another maid of the Fatinellis would have started to imply in the mind of the head of the family the suspicion that Zita stole at home what she gave to the poor; one day the master, meeting Zita with a bloated apron as she went to a needy family, would ask her what she was carrying; although this was full of bread, Zita would have replied that she wore only flowers and leaves, and, having melted her apron, flowers and leaves would have fallen.



The people of Lucca are very devoted to Santa Zita, almost as much as they are devoted to the Holy Face. The devotion to Zita, in "smell of sanctity", grew considerably throughout his life so much that, at his death, the faithful of Lucca wanted his body to be buried in the Basilica of San Frediano. Tradition reports that it has remained incorrupt: it is still visible - mummified naturally - in the transparent case under the altar of the chapel dedicated to it. The last canonical recognition of the mummified body was carried out in 1989, together with the palaeopathological study.



Santa Zita was so revered in Tuscany that she was quoted by Dante Alighieri who, referring to a magistrate from Lucca, talked about the elderly of Santa Zita, already identifying Lucca with the saint. Note, however, that at the date of the writing of the Divine Comedy attested between 1307 and 1321, Zita was already dead (1278) but had not yet been canonized, as her cult was approved on September 5, 1696 from Pope Innocent XII. Nevertheless, Dante already indicated her as a saint, further proof of the great popular devotion that Zita was the protagonist of.



Santa Zita was proclaimed patron saint of the servants by Pius XII and is also patron saint of Lucca, housewives and bakers. The week of April 27 is held in Lucca, at the Basilica of San Frediano and the amphitheatre of Lucca, in honour of the saint, a floral event aimed at remembering the miracle of breads transformed into flowers.





For reservations confirmed before November 15th 2019 heating if used is charged extra for 6 euros daily.



LAYOUT:

The apartment is on the 3rd floor with elevator.

Entrance; sitting/dining room with a corner kitchen; bathroom (shower); master bedroom.







Not included in the rental price:

Tourist tax (mandatory and required by local municipality)

Midstay and/or weekly cleaning and change of towels and linens

Baby cot's linens





Included in the rental price:

Final Cleaning

Towels and linens

Electricity

Gas

Water

Internet Wifi

High chair (upon request at booking)

Babycot (upon request at booking)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Piano

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Checkin 15:00-20:00

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • High chair fee: EUR 10 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number IT046017C2RME3292E

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and musical instruments, it's no surprise that A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls?

No, A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls?

No, pets are not allowed.

A Toproof Penthouse Apartment with Elevator and Private Garden Inside the Walls Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lyn& Peter

A great place to stay

The apartment is very comfortable and it’s central location means that it is close to many of our favourite places in Lucca.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John

Two week stay in Lucca

Great apartment in the perfect old town city center location. Exactly as advertised and the apartment is well decorated and feels much more “homey” than most. Host was great and the whole process was one of the most professional we have encountered. Nothing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Always fabulous

We love staying with Lucca Apts and Villas. Always beautiful apts with everything you might need and wonderful service. Thank you Manuel. Casa Santa Zita is situated in an ideal location in the historic centre but off the tourist track. Beautifully calm with fabulous views and musical notes in the background.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Beautiful Accomodation

The appartment is lovely furnished and it is everything available for a comfortable stay. We loved it! Thank you so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Amazing holiday

From start to finish we had an amazing holiday with Lucca apartments and Villas. Communication was well excellent throughout. The apartment was well maintained and cosy everything was provided to make your holiday enjoyable including a bottle of local wine and luxury toiletries. Centrally located within easy walking distance to all the sites/ restaurants/ shops and trains. A wonderful place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Again, A Beautiful Home

It’s location, layout, style, accommodations, view, patio, elevator, and history. The third apartment rented through your company and they are all on par for meeting our needs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Wonderful little apartment for max 2 persons (couple)

Great location near the Torre Guinigi and a quieter place, due to the flat's location within a gated small set of buildings. Fantastic view of the Torre Guinigi and wonderful classical music heard due to the proximity of the Conservatorio Luigi Boccherini. It's tiny, so only good for one person or a couple.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lyn& Peter

Apartment Casa Santa Zita

Central location. Use of lift and private garden. Very well equipped. Extremely comfortable apartment. Maybe cupboard space for food provisions.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Superb!

Casa Santa Zita is a gem nestled in a quiet street with gorgeous views of the Guinigi Tower and equally gorgeous sounds from the Boccherini music school. It’s perfect for 2 people and we loved the convenience of the lift. It’s bright and airy with a well appointed kitchen and very comfortable bed. Lots of storage space and the outdoor space is cozy and private. Our concierge, Manuel, is superb, but we had excellent interactions with Chiara, Elena and Michele.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda

A Cut above

Very tastefully furnished with a musical theme - to go with the learners practising their scales on their violins zylophones and drums next door!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Grate location

Grate location, short walk to the grocery store many good restaurants. Friendly and helpful host (Manuel), we had a problem with the wifi and Chiara & Elizabeth came right over and fixed it. The next morning Manuel brought over a second router in case the problem on the line continued. We look forward to returning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James

A very nice and well appointed apartment!

This apartment is wonderful. It's decorated beautifully and has all the amenities that you could ask for, and it's very comfortable. The central location is perfect, too – near a lot of shopping, dining and sight-seeing but at night it's nice and quiet and the neighborhood is a joy to stroll around in the evening. The host was very nice and quick to respond to my questions. I also loved the books about Lucca and it's history that they added. My only regret is not booking the apartment for several more days.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

SUPER Apartment!

Fabulous home in the center of Lucca decorated with a lot of taste and attention to details. Easy check in and warm welcome, good communication and great equipment of the apartment. We felt at home and can only recommend this place. Exactly as on the pictures. Bikes were also provided at our free disposal which was a nice surprise. Great tips around activities etc. We would love to come back soon, thank you for everything!
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie N.

Excellent quality fixtures and fittings.

We had a lovely relaxing stay in Lucca. We could not fault the accommodation, although the bed was too firm for us. There was constant hot water. We loved the bright and airy aspect of the apartment. Unfortunately the unpredictable weather in May meant we could not use the outdoor terrace which we were looking forward to. It was fabulous being in the heart of the city with everything you need close by. We would certainly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Lucca is perfect

Lucca is perfect and this apartment makes your stay there even more idyllic. From listening to opera and classical music in the lush and shady garden, to cooling off from the heat of the day inside the well appointed interior of the apartment. Everything you need is only a few steps from the apartment: provisions, restaurants, places of note and cultural interest, scenic views. The apartment team are friendly, helpful and responsive. Many thanks to Manuel for a smooth arrival and departure. We recommend and would definitely return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eglantine

AMAZING!

Amazing!!! The apartment is just amazing very big and beautiful. The location is great near a supermarket and in the center of the city. If you want to have a wonderful time in Lucca it's the perfect place!!! We will be back. And yes the garden is not in the same floor that the apartment but it's only for you and it's great and it make you feel so privileged and a little bit of organisation and you can enjoy it!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Over the rooftops of Lucca

We spent a most wonderful week in the Santa Zita apartment, looking over the rooftops of Lucca. The originally medieval palazzo is perfectly renovated, with an elegant courtyard. We were quite overwhelmed by the beautifully furnished and perfectly equipped apartment, everything arranged with great taste and care for the needs of the guests. Manuel was most helpful and obliging and very interested in our well-being thoughout our stay, gladly sharing his expertise on Lucca. It would have been helpful for us to know in advance that it is possible to leave the car in the parcheggio Mazzini for a week for a low fee.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Great place

Great place. So cool to look from balcony on Torre Guinigi tower. So close. And to hear the music school. Such a cosy place. Can't say we used the garden as it was on the ground floor, not sure that was clear, but it didn't matter as we were there in November. We had amazing weather.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Everything about our stay was fantastic.

We stayed here for 4 nights, and thought the apartment was bright, extremely clean and well appointed. There were pleasant surprises: the view of the Guinigi Tower, the private garden space, the welcome bottle of wine, the elevator. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of storage for us to fully unpack. The apartment was clearly renovated to a very high level, and the added personal touches and decor helped make it inviting and comfortable. The host was extremely accommodating with our changing check-in time, and Elizabeth was waiting for us when we arrived. As others have noted, the music coming from the music school was an added bonus. We would highly recommend this apartment and hope to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

We 100% can recommend this beautiful apartment

This apartment is absolutely fantastic! The location is perfect to explore Lucca and beyond, due to its proximity to the train station. The apartment is meticulously clean and is equipped with everything you need for a shortlong term stay with lots of books about the history of the region. The furnishings are absolutely beautiful. There is a music school next door and music and singing filters through the apartment most days which is just so very “Italian”, and the furnishings are all of a music theme. We 100% can recommend this beautiful apartment as your home away from home in Lucca.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

100% Stay Again

Beautiful apartment in a fantastic location!! Host was very helpful with travel cot for our baby - lift is also very useful!! Would 100% stay here again :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Job

Zeker een aanrader!

Mooi, ruim en schoon appartement in het centrum van Lucca! Prachtige locatie om de stad goed te verkennen. Er is zelfs een lift aanwezig en een mooie (ruime) buitenruimte waarin je heerlijk kan zitten. Ook zijn er zijn twee fietsen die je kan gebruiken, echt top! Een fijne ontvangst, met een heerlijke fles wijn, en goede en snelle communicatie met de verhuurder.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Splendid

Splendid self contained apartment with all amenities. Perfect central position. Comfortable bed. Lucca water is drinkable and good. Lift is a lifesaver when hot (or if have mobility issues). Pleasant private courtyard where can hear music from adjacent music school (not a big issue but worth taking bugs spray). Would stay again and definitely recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Perfect!

We LOVED the apartment, the bikes, the city and everything the area has to offer. Highly recommend a visit to this property and Lucca itself!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

10/10

Great bed, lift for luggage, water and wine on arrival. Great location, lovely meet and greet. Superb spacious apartment. Great local supermarket 2 minutes away.

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