Escape to Casa Mennone, a 17th-century Tuscan villa nestled in the rolling hills near Lucca. Unwind by the saltwater pool, indulge in wood-fired pizzas from your own oven or rejuvenate in the spa hot tub. Enjoy fast Wi-Fi and quiet air conditioning throughout this thoughtfully decorated home.
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Exceptional
Entire home
9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18400 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Big Private Garden, AC, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Huge Play Area, & Great Views
Casa Mennone is a magnificent holiday villa in an elevated, quiet, rural location near Lucca, Tuscany, with spectacular views across the plain and sun from dawn to dusk.
For centuries the farmers who lived here grew corn, grapes and olives on the surrounding land, for local aristocratic families.
The expansive garden has a circular saltwater pool, sun loungers, large children’s play area, ample shade, spa hot tub, barbecue and wood fired pizza oven.
The house is thoughtfully decorated, comfortably furnished and well equipped. Quiet air conditioning in every room, fast Wi-Fi, refrigerator with ice-maker, coffee machine, bar and a veranda for alfresco dining.
Laid out to accommodate large family groups, there’s plenty of space to socialise and many quiet areas to relax, read or play games.
Dating to circa 1600 the original, traditional farmhouse has been extended over the years. Our family carefully restored it and has let it as a holiday home since 1987. We continue making Villa Mennone even more sustainable. Recent eco-friendly upgrades include installing a low energy air conditioning system, solar panels for hot water and converting the swimming pool to saltwater.
Our family continues to oversee every aspect of our guests’ stay to ensure they have the best experience and most relaxing holiday possible.
Perfect for hosting extended groups of family and friends in maximum comfort, in a traditional Tuscan setting.
Villa Mennone is a truly memorable destination for your next holiday.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
9 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
6 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
10 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near the marina
Things to do
Table tennis
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
10 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 IT046007C2G7YJ8D24
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Located in Capannori, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oak Tree of Pinocchio and Monte Castellare, while Pinocchio Park and Lucca Center of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Culturale Cavanis and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Capannori travel guide
Does Big Private Garden, AC, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Huge Play Area, & Great Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Big Private Garden, AC, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Huge Play Area, & Great Views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 10 total).
How much is parking at Big Private Garden, AC, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Huge Play Area, & Great Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big Private Garden, AC, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Huge Play Area, & Great Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Private Garden, AC, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Huge Play Area, & Great Views?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Big Private Garden, AC, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Huge Play Area, & Great Views located?
This family-friendly Capannori villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Villa Mansi and Villa Torrigiani. Centro Culturale Cavanis and Pinocchio Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Big Private Garden, AC, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Huge Play Area, & Great Views Reviews
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There were 16 of us staying spanning the three generations of the family. The house was large enough for us not to get in each other’s way while at the same time allowing us to have a fantastic time in each other’s company. The children were hardly out of the pool!
We had an amazing stay at Mario's property. The view is incredible, the house charming and well stocked. We were 17 people and still had plenty of space. The hosts were responsive, friendly and helpful. We had a great holiday. Thanks!
The view is spectacular, the house itself is big for a family getaway, the house has everything. The bed that we stayed had a great mattress. Many bathrooms, kids toys and entertainment. Mario was very kind and also Lisa. We are so glad we find this house for a family reunion and hopefully we will be there next year!
We love it! Way bigger than it looks in the photos!
The property is amazing! In reality it’s way bigger than what we imagined. The pool, the garden (soccer 4 vs 4 no problem), the view, the jacuzzi. The Pool gets cleaned and if you have questions you can just write via WhatsApp. Just everything was perfect. And with 16 people (18+) it was really affordable (in May). Would go there again!
We spent 3 weeks here and this property is amazing. It is the perfect blend of a true Tuscany experience with modern comforts. It was handicap accessible (wonderful for my 80 year old mom). The amazing pool, yard, hot tub was great for the kids. It has comfortable beds, great showers, AC, WIFI, modern stove and incredible views. We loved the nearby town of Lucca and the location is easy for day trips to Pisa, Florence and the coast. The host responded immediately to any questions and provided great information on the area, food recommendations, close by winery and even travel recommendations. Our family (12 people ranging from 6-80) loved it. We hope we could return someday!
The stay was excellent and a great retreat for our family! Mario’s communication & hospitality was excellent & the villa was very clean & even more beautiful than the photos. We had 4 generations of family and everyone enjoyed the experience. We meant to do more sightseeing, but frankly everyone wanted more time just being together as a family. The views were amazing & both the pool & hot tub were enjoyed. The family even enjoyed a competition of ping pong. One of everyone’s highlights was when local Chefs came & cooked an unbelievable 3 course dinner with appetizers & deserts - we highly recommend. We are very thankful to Mario for sharing their place so we could build many happy family memories.
15 of us came to celebrate my husbands 60th bday. The communication was unbelievably perfect. Mario the owner helped us before we got there. (Finding a Chef, transportation etc). Once there, Lisa ,the house manager, consistently answered many questions. She was so helpful as to where to eat, getting us a taxi. The property is SPECTACULAR! The pictures don’t do it justice.A trip of a lifetime. Hope to get back someday, couldn’t have been any better than it was. PERFETTO. Do not hesitate this beautiful property, memories that will last a life time. Grazie Mario and Lisa!
Beautiful large hillside farmhouse with incredible views
The large 9BD house perfectly accommodated 17pp (4 families ages 16-61). Home is large and immaculately clean with plenty indoor and outdoor space to relax and gather. Appreciated the individual air conditioning units in the bedrooms and gathering rooms which were perfect since we stayed during the end of July.
The outdoor garden, large pool and jacuzzi were the highlight with views for miles. Sunrise and sunsets were amazing. The home is in the hillside and need to maneuver some narrow and windy roads, but worth it for the views and solitude of the home. Having a car is a must. We didn’t rent a car which was our mistake (no one wanted to drive) so we had to use a car service (and costs quickly added up) for grocery shopping and sightseeing to Lucca, Pisa, Florence and Cinque Terre.
It was a trip of a lifetime and Casa Mennone was perfect.
Large group visit to amazing and fantastic villa in Toscana
The villa was well spacious and equipped with Everything you need. It was clean and cosy. The pool was amazing with nice beach chairs. Would recommend if you Are going to Toscana. The host is also very nice and quick to reply.
Thomas K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anna K.
1 Dec 2011
Fantastic house and very hospitable owners!
Casa Mennone is a fantastic house in the mountains near Lucca. The view from the house is amazing and the garden and surroundings very beautiful with grapes and olive trees. The house itself is large and all bedrooms nicely furnished with antique furnitures.
The house was clean and everything worked well. The owners Loretta and Guiseppe are very hospitable and generous.
You will need a car to get around, but you can easily make a daytrip to Firenze/Florence, Lucca, Pisa and the coast.
We can really recommend this house!
Anna K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Karin G.
23 Nov 2011
In paradiso again!!!
We spent the second time a Casa Mennone...this time in September with our family and our friends and we enjoyed it soooooo much, the wonderful house with the fabulous view to Lucca, the garden, the swimming pool and the whirlpool .....we never had such a paradise in Toscana before. This time we although made our first pizza in the big and very special pizza-oven - great! mointainbiking and walking, dancing and
playing ping-pong kept us fit and the greatest moment was the invitation of our owners to their wonderful villa. Thankyou so much, dear Loretta, Giuseppe, Elisa & Mario for your hospitility !!! We are looking forward to our next holidays in your wonderful domicil!!! Karin, Christian, Nadja, Florian and all our friends
Karin G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark O.
20 Aug 2018
Incredible place incredible location incredible views and incredible hosts.
17 family members stayed for a week as it was my mother’s 80th birthday and we had an unbelievable experience. The house is laid out perfectly. The bedrooms were charming and the bathrooms were clean spacious and updated. Mario responded immediately to the smallest requests. The pool and hot tub were pristine and used everyday. The view is breathtaking during the day and at night and the setting is pure Tuscany. The Ciambelli Family are incredible people and we’re so gracious. I truly can’t say enough about this place. It was a perfect home away from home that we used to access hill towns to the south and coastal towns to the north as well as Florence and Lucca. I’ll be back and maybe it will have to be during olive season in November as the Family produces upwards of 1500 bottles of olive oil. If it’s available rent this place and make incredible memories in Tuscany.
Grazie to the Ciambelli Family
Schöne Anlage mit zwar kühlem Pool aber warmem Jacuzzi und grossem Garten. Gedeckter Sitzplatz draussen und grosser Tisch im Esszimmer waren ideal für unsere Grossfamilie
We had a great stay at Casa Mennone!
Highlight was the huge outdoor space with a really gorgeous view from the terace, pool and jacuzzi. We hardly left the premises due to Covid, but with all the possibilities in the garden, the six children in our party never got bored - and neither did the adults. :) Also, we regularly made use of the pizza / bread oven and bbq.
Also indoors, nothing was missing. Everything was there you could possibly need for a large group.
Communication was very easy. The host family was extremely nice and always quick to give a helpful answer.
All in all: Great vacation, great house, absolutely recommendable!
We were celebrating with our family the 45 years of marriage of my parents. The house and facilities were clean and great. The view, the pool, pizza oven and garden were our favorites. We have visited Lucca and Collodi during this week. As this house is in the wine area of Tuscany we visit one of these wine houses. The contact and communication with the family of the house was very nice, quick and enthousiastic. We had contact with Mario and Elisa. If we had questions, they were there! Thank you for make this week unfortgetable for my parents, but also to us all. We loved this place!!!
Ein sehr toll gelegenes und ausgestattetes Haus für einen Urlaub mit der Familie.
Eine große Villa mit ausreichenden Bädern sowie nichts an dem es gefehlt hätte.
Toller Pool in toller Lage.... Grill, Steinofen, super Ausstattung für gemeinsames Kochen und Chillen, auch für Kinder ein Traum.
Hel igennem en fantastisk uge i det skønneste hus vi endnu har boet i. Alt levede 100 procent op til beskrivelserne og værterne var bare fantastiske 👍😃
Villy N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heiner F.
20 May 2019
Es war perfekt
Alle Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Das Haus war in einem perfekten Zustand, extrem sauber und die Betreuung durch die Vermieter perfekt. Wir eine Gruppe von 18 Personen und 3 Hunden konnten es in vollen Zügen geniessen.