10/10 Excellent
Joseph M.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
3 Nights at Villa Poggio Scalette (with kids!)
Our group (3 adults, 2 kids ages 8 and 4) spent 3 nights at Villa Poggio Scalette. First of all, the property itself is so peaceful, private, and full of natural beauty. The location is an ideal 'home base' for exploring Tuscany- an easy 30-minute drive to Lucca, and 1 hour to Florence. Plus, you are 10 minutes away from all the conveniences of Montecatini Terme, and 5 minutes away from charming Montecatini Alto. Secondly, the house is spacious, clean, comfortable, and full of modern conveniences (temperature control in each room, washer AND dryer, modern kitchen) that make life so much easier, especially with kids. Lastly, both the owners (Roberto and Lauren) and the local host (Simone) were constantly in touch and responsive throughout our entire stay. They shared helpful restaurant recommendations, helped us order take-out from a local restaurant one night, and even assisted when we needed to order a piece of medical equipment through Amazon! On our last day, Simone gave the kids a gelato-making demonstration at his family's gelateria, and then he and his brother prepared a private, delicious 5-course dinner for us at the house. It was a great way to end our stay, and a perfect example of the hospitality you can expect when staying here. We hope to plan future stays with family and friends!
Joseph M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025