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Modern comfort in Lucca's Picturesque Canal District

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Interior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior detail
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bathroomsSleeps 495 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Lucca

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Lucca, steps from Piazza San Francesco and 3 minutes by foot from Via Fillungo. .This ski apartment is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Leaning Tower and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Piazza dei Miracoli.
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What's nearby

  • Guinigi Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lucca Roman Amphitheatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Lucca Station - 14 min walk
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mara Meo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vinarkia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria La Colonna - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Varrone Pasta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Grammofono - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Modern comfort in Lucca's Picturesque Canal District

Step into the historic heart of Lucca with a stay at Casa Janca, a delightful ground-floor apartment that seamlessly blends medieval charm with modern comfort. Nestled along the picturesque Via del Fosso—a once-vibrant stream encircling an ancient fortress—this apartment offers a unique glimpse into Lucca's storied past, all while providing a cozy retreat in the present.



Historic Elegance Meets Contemporary Comfort



Situated within an 11th-century building that was once part of a medieval fortress, Casa Janca overlooks the tranquil canal with its quaint bridges, which still offer a picturesque crossing over the ancient stream. From the apartment, you can gaze out at the stunning Church of San Francesco, renowned for its white marble Romanesque façade. The adjacent square, lined with charming cafes and bespoke restaurants, invites you to savor the flavors of Lucca.



Prime Location, Unmatched Convenience



Casa Janca's location is a gateway to Lucca’s finest attractions. Just around the corner from the vibrant Via Fillungo—the city’s main shopping street— as well as the historic Via Santa Croce and the iconic Amphitheatre, you’ll find yourself immersed in the best of what Lucca has to offer. Stroll through the enchanting streets, dine at local favorites, and explore the rich history of this captivating city, all within easy reach.



Comfortable and Well-Appointed Living



The apartment’s interior is thoughtfully designed to provide both comfort and convenience:



Spacious Living Room: Featuring a new, comfortable double sofa bed that accommodates up to 2 additional guests. This room opens up to the beautiful views of the canal and the surrounding medieval architecture.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: With modern appliances including a dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, American and Italian coffee makers, and a comprehensive range of cooking utensils, you'll find everything you need to prepare delicious meals.

Double Bedroom: A serene space with a 160x200 cm double bed and an ensuite bathroom, offering a private retreat with a modern shower.

Two Bathrooms: Including the ensuite and an additional bathroom with a shower, ensuring ample facilities for all guests.

Laundry Room: Equipped with a washing machine, clothes dryer, iron, and board, for your convenience.

Modern Amenities: Each room features air conditioning and a reliable WiFi connection provided by the national telecommunications company.



Layout and Accessibility



Casa Janca is conveniently located on the ground floor, with an entrance that includes three steps leading to the apartment:



Entrance

Spacious Sitting/Dining Room

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom (Shower)

Laundry Room

Additional Bathroom (Shower)

Immerse Yourself in Lucca’s Rich Heritage



At Casa Janca, every detail is designed to offer a seamless blend of historical charm and modern amenities. From its medieval roots to its contemporary comforts, this apartment is the perfect base for exploring the enchanting city of Lucca, making it an ideal choice for your Italian getaway.







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)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

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

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

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

  • Unit size: 1,023 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • High chair fee: EUR 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite 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 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 IT046017C2R2OC34XY

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

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Modern comfort in Lucca's Picturesque Canal District Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teri H., Milford, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location Great City

Very comfortable accommodations. Loved the ground floor location! Very clean, everything in working order. Close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

An elegant apartment in great location.

This apartment, plus two hired bikes, constitutes a perfect way to see the beautiful city of Lucca. We will be coming here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John H., Madison NJ and Harwich MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous space with all the conveniences

Two large baths so my wife and I spread out our own toiletries in each.. No shower curtains so be careful to aim shower head towards the back! Very chic. Living room like being at home. Large table to spread out our papers and plot our trips around Tuscany. King size bed was comfortable and closing shutters and sliding doors kept street sounds and light mostly out (busses start running right in front early in the morning, but we were usually up anyway). The washer AND electric dryer were very convenient (many places in Italy that boast washer/dryer actually offer a drying rack vs. a machine, and clothes can take as long as 36 hours to fully dry inside, so this was great). The strenuous rules for sorting trash and leaving nothing behind on exit were a bit of a pain, we had bottles out on the stoop the wrong designated day as instructions were not 100% clear. When we left we carried out our wet trash (coffee grinds, uneaten snacks, etc.) to sneak into a public waste bin. There are several restaurants with local folks nearby but the main action in Luca is a 10 - 15 minute walk - we were actually glad not to be in the middle of the Italian "evening strollers" masses! What is not "around the corner" are food stores, we had a bit of a hike to find one for wine and breakfast food. Also if you drive to Lucca the Mazzini car park is just inside the walls and should not be in the ZTL zones (hope we don't get a surprise fine months later as we understand can happen!). Don't bother with driving to find the parking authority to purchase the 50 euro "permission" for weekly/monthly rate, we did on a Sunday as instructed to on arrival by the property manager and they were closed, with limited hours on weekdays as well. The extra cost we incurred for the week (at .50 euros per hour) was only 15 euros, not worth the valuable time away from Tuscany touring to bother. Kitchen had rudimentary supplies but our main requirement was a working corkscrew and a coffeemaker, which were available. Great place to base Tuscany touring from!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Udit B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

Lovely home with all the amenities you’d need for a relaxing holiday. Great location as well. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

my second stay at this property was like last year

Hi there. Just got back from a couple of weeks staying at the apartment. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I would certainly consider staying in the apartment again. Clean, good location, centro storico overlooking the walls, and when assistance was required Mrs Sonia was very helpful. This being our second trip to Lucca we'd certainly hope to return in the future. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apartment well situated

We had a lovely time in Lucca and the property did not let us down it was well situated and wonderful apartment to base ourselves in. It was lovely to see Sonia again and as always she was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josiah L.

Amazing 1 Bedroom 2 bath!

Our stay here was terrific! It exceeded all our expectations. This place is in such a great location. Air conditioning in all rooms. Washer and dryer. Got some of the best sleep in the king size bed. Thanks Sonia!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

Perfection

Wonderful apartment in a wonderful location in a livable town.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leonard L.

Fabulous stay in Lucca

My husband and I stayed a week at the end of September 2018. And also had a booking for mid October 2018 when we would return to Lucca. We could not have enjoyed our stay more. Ms. Sonia was attentive and made the 2 check ins seamless especially when we returned for the 2nd half of our stay. It was as if we had come home to our own apartment. The apartment was clean and fully equipped for all our needs. The kitchen was like home. The location was exactly the right area with everything we needed close by. Thank you Ms Sonia for making our vacation perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gil P., Poland, Maine, USA

Hated having to leave.

Wonderful accommodations with a location that offers more peace and quiet with a feel of actually residing in Lucca. Both bathrooms were nice, the kitchen quite functional, living area spacious and the bed was comfortable. Minimart across the via, Mazini garage parking 5 minutes away, bus stop right next to the unit and all kinds of restaurants nearby. Washer and DRYER were like frosting on the cake. And I must add that Mrs. Sonia was accommodating and informative with a notebook full of great information and suggestions for a great stay. And she has other agents to help her, one having contacted us to be sure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Janie N., Peachtree City, Ga

Nice location, well furnished (except for light bulbs!)

Overall the apartment was nice. Location not in the middle of everything but Lucca is a small village so walking around is easy. The apartment itself was clean, well furnished (washer AND dryer!) and comfortable. Two things stand out as negatives though: the induction stove top was incompatible with some of the kitchen items (don't put glass cookware/kettle together with an induction stove!) and over half the lights were burned out in the kitchen and sitting area. Which leads me to the most negative thing about our stay:.. Sonia made a point of telling us how available and responsive she was when we checked in. Sounded nice but completely untrue. I texted her about the lights the very first day we were there and she said she would be over later. No showed. Next day I texted her again and she again said she would be over. No showed again. Then, on the third day, we came back from walking the town to find water puddled around the base of one window. There was no obvious leak from the window (the sill was dry) so I once again texted Sonia to let her know. Her reply (and I kid you not) - SHUT THE WINDOW! Really?? Did she think I was an idiot? I replied It IS closed and she replied the owner would be by the next day. Needless to say we never saw Sonia, the owner, or any light bulbs. So if you don't mind being lied to this is a nice place at a fair price. Just know you will be on your own should anything unusual arise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Brilliant

Great apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Perfect for us, as always

I’m sure this is a repeat of my previous reviews. We have been staying at Casa Janca annually for a number of years now. The pictures are accurate. We especially like that it’s on the ground floor, but elevated just enough that we have privacy & quiet. 2 full bathrooms is a real treat, as is having a washer AND dryer. Sonia is very easy to deal with, speaks very good English, and is full of useful information about Lucca. I hope we can continue to stay here every year.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Ernest B., Las Vegas, Nevada

A nice place for 2

Comfortable and conveniently located. Had a wonderful time and Mrs Sonia is fantastic to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ferguson L.

Loved Lucca and loved the apartment

Nice and easy from beginning to end. The apartment was really nice, very comfortable and well place for wandering a lovely little city. Good restaurants and shops close by A lovely holiday in a wonderful apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Worked very well for us. Spacious. Well appointed. Mrs. Sonia was friendly and very helpful.

Great location in Lucca. Close to shopping. Great cafes nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Walter Y.

Inner city Lucca apartment

Great location and apartment. Very comfy bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

rhonda c.

Perfect elegance and comfort in Lucca

This apartment is incredible in every way. The location in Lucca makes everything walkable, the unassuming ground level door opens to a stunningly well-done and beautiful space. Extremely large for European standards, this one bedroom is set up for complete privacy and lavish convenience, with two full bathrooms, a washer AND dryer (uncommon), an extrememly well stocked kitchen for those of us who like to cook, and and top-end finishes throughout. In addition, what makes this place unique and special is the architectural detail, as well as the touches of the owner. The place is loaded with old books, music, art magazines, really a treasure they trust you with as you make their beautiful home yours. Ms. Sonia was impeccably organized, very helpful, and we would highly recommend this place and would book it again without looking further in Lucca.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Kelsey R., Los Angeles, CA

Good spot to enjoy Lucca

We enjoyed our time at this vacation rental. The apartment was in a great location and the air conditioning worked well, which was essential given the heat while we were there in August. The high ceilings make the place feel large. The bikes that come with the apartment were useful to get around the city.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

jennifer t.

Well situated, well appointed. Beautiful experience in Lucca.

The stay was very very nice, and the apartment had everything one would need for a family stay. The manager, Sonia, was very helpful, and there is a complete local guide to restaurants and attractions at the apartment that will more than keep you busy for over a week. Lucca is amazing and I would easily recommend this property to anyone contemplating staying in Lucca. (Do bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper as the apartment is on a road that does see early morning traffic which may wake some.) The stay was great. We hope to return soon to Lucca, and this property, next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Volker B.

easy access to city

Nice apartment and quieter than I thought. Nice bed, nice shower. Photos reflect the state of the aprtment.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Nanna Zoe C.

Wunderschönes Apartment in toller Altstadt

Das Apartment von Sonia ist wunderschön eingerichtet und markellos sauber! Die zwei Bäder sind absoluter Luxus und die Küche ist gut ausgestattet. Urlaubern sollte bewusst sein, daß das Apartment direkt an einer gut befahrenen Straße liegt. Wer Ruhe und Erholung sucht, ist hier nicht allzu gut aufgehoben. Dieses Apartment ist perfekt für Urlauber, die Kultur- und Städtetrips von Lucca aus planen. Wer in Lucca ist, sollte unbedingt bei Pasqual in der Via del Moro essen gehen! Dies ist ein Erlebnis! Unbedingt ein paar Tage vorher reservieren! Danke an Sonia und ihre sehr informativen Unterlagen in dem Apartment zu allem, was man brauchen könnte!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017