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Casa di Michele vacation rental above Viareggio is a recently renovated farmhouse with an amazing position. From the last hill be fore descending into the Versilia valley sits this house perched like a bird over looking the sea. Really an amazing spot. And think of it - built around 1800, some farmer said to himself, "This is a great tourists spot. I'm going to build my house here because I know in a little over 200 years from now, this will be a great spot to rent for a summer vacation." Now that is vision. On a clear day you can even sea the Sardinia.
Casa di Michele has everything one seeks for a week or two in Tuscany, but with a great location and private, uniterrupted views, AND a really nice interior. A classic house for 6 with thick stone walls, wonderful terraces for the view, terracotta floors, cypress beamed ceilings, stylish furnishings and many of the amenities that make it a very special stay, and at such a value.
Perfect for: Couples or family.
The Details:
The house is built into a hillside and is on three levels.
Entrance Level: Living room with fireplace, queen bedroom and a bathroom with hydro massage tub.
Top Level: Two queen sized bedrooms. One with a bathroom with shower, and one with a bathroom with hand held shower (telephone shower) and tub.
Ground Level: On this level (it is the lowest down) there is my favorite area - the kitchen and dining room. That's where all the parties end up, don't they? The dining room has a fireplace and some fab views, the kitchen opens to the terrace for al fresco. Modern appliance include dishwasher, oven and gas hobs, fridge and freezer of course.
Terrace: Say hello to your morning coffee and evening wine. There is a pizza oven and BBQ, chairs, views, and pool with "Roman Steps" and hydromassage. A lot of massaging going on here.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Central heat, dishwasher, pool, maid (3 hours a day once a week), TV, DVD Player. No AC. No telephone.
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Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi are in their own little world there on the coast of Tuscany. Viareggio is perhaps most famous for Carnevale. Next to Venice and Rio, Viareggio comes in third, drawing over a million people. The elaborate parade, running along the seafront promenade, is usually held the three Sundays before carnevale, the day of carnevale (Shrove Tuesday), and the Sunday following. Admission is charged for the parades. Theater, music, masked balls and other events are held during the carnival season, too. There's even a carnival museum in town. Summer Festivals include Cittadella Jazz and More from mid-June through mid-August. The annual Puccini Opera Festival attracts fans from around the world and is held at Torre di Lago Puccini just outside of town. Other stuff includes:
Beaches - The coast is lined with privately owned sandy beaches. For a price, you get a beach chair and umbrella and use of facilities like changing rooms. The sea is usually calm and good for swimming.
Promenade - A seafront promenade lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants runs between the beach and town. It's the place to see and be seen, especially during the evening passeggiata (passeggiata definition).
Pineta di Ponente - The large pinewood park, just two blocks from the beach, is a good place for walking and escaping the sun.
Piazza Shelley - One of the town squares is named for the poet Shelley who drowned nearby off the coast in 1822.
Liberte Houses - Villa Paolina, named for Napolean's sister, this is one of several art nouveau villas in town. Villa Paolina is near Piazza Shelley.
Touring Ideas In Piano di Mommio:
Autotstrada connection Massarosa) 5 km
Viareggio & Beach 20 minutes
Stivia (groceries, ristorante, pizza) 4 km
Lucca 19 km
Pisa 20 km
Florence 1 hour
Chianti - 1 1/2 hours
Siena/San Gimignano 2 hours
Golf course - Alisei 15 minutes (9 holes); 18 hole course in Forte dei Marmi 30 minutes
Pietrasanta - (artisian village with lovely shops) 20 minutes
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