We had the most wonderful, relaxed and fun 4 nights at Villa Michaela. We particularly enjoyed the 'help yourself' approach to being a guest, whether that be drinking wine from the cooler, to having fun with the house dogs by the Villa pool. Vanessa and Christina are the best hosts. The Villa is full of character, and if you are... More

I was indeed fortunate to have been a guest at Villa Michaela in the late summer of 2010. The villa is tucked away behind the church in the village of Vorno not far from Lucca. Every morning I woke to the sound of the local church bells, in my very spacious bedroom with a wonderful view of the olive groves.... More

A short drive from Lucca, in the village of Vorno, amidst the lush, tree-covered hills which for centuries have been the source of Lucca's natural spring water, Villa Michaela became my home from home for a week. I had a truly wonderful time there! Vanessa is a great host, the spacious grandeur of the villa won me over completely. The... More

When a trip to China was cancelled at the 11th hour, I was in Italy I had to improvise at the 11th hour. Through a recommendation I arrived in Villa Michaela and was embraced by Vanessa, and fortunately for me her extended family, I arrived during her son's 19th birthday celebrations and the party continued from there. Villa Michaela became... More

We stayed here for 5 nights during June 2010 and a fantastic time. Beautiful grounds, friendly, helpful and acknowlegeable staff, amazing food and has a lovely home away from home feeling. Our Hostess Vanessa was truely wonderful. Thank you for a wonderful holiday! We will defiinitely be comming back next summer. More

I flew into Pisa airport and was met by a driver that took me to Villa Michaela, high on a hill in the most charming countryside of Tuscany. The Villa is a very old restored property that made me feel like I was a princess in a fairy tale. Long lunches by the pool, with the other guests, dinners at... More

Charm, style, elegance... We all loved this gorgeous frescoed villa, easy reach of Lucca, heated pool, floodlit tennis court and a Bechstein grand piano! 30 min Pisa, 60 Florence, 30 min to sea. Privacy - seclusion, birdsong, pine forests, olive groves, its own chapel, - all fairly understated . Full time chef and likeable staff take care of meals -... More

Villa Michaela is an beautifull and historic villa , but thats were it ends. The whole villa is dirty , the bedding , matresses , pillows etc are disgusting and filthy. The soft furnishings have not been cleaned i would think in years. The carpets are stained and curtains are dusty and full of cobwebs.The grounds are un kept and... More

This property is a gem and though it is wonderfully grand with acres of space both inside and out, it felt very intimate, warm and homely. Both we and our two labrador dogs were made to feel very welcome and we would recommend it to everyone who wants to stay in a beautiful Tuscan manor house that is delightfully peaceful... More