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Villa Apuana is a beach front house located in Marina di Pietrasanta. Sleeping 10 people, and on the beach, this is an affordable rental when compared to others in this toney neighborhood. At a 10 minute walk into town (Tonfano), and walk through the front gate, across the road to the beach. This is the real deal. Enjoying privacy set on a large property of 3000 square meters, Villa Apuana is a large house at 250 square meters. Built in the 40's and completely renovated in 2006, you receive the post Liberte with modern comfort. Thick walls and sea breezes provide a cool interior and a beach atmosphere. Villa Apuana delivers classic Italian style of the area with marble floors, and the bathrooms are all in marble tiles as well. It is a local stone.
The interior is spacious, nicely appointed and match the attractive exterior. Spacious rooms with large windows that spill in light to naturally brighten all corners.
Also good for those with walking difficulties as most bedrooms are on the ground floor.
Perfect for: family or group.
The Details:
GROUND FLOOR
Large living room with a marble fireplace, dining area with a table for 10, the living room opens to a terrace via French doors where dining al fresco is found on the sea-side of the house. The kitchen has everything you need for meals made on those days and nights you do not dine out.
Two queen sized bedrooms, one is en suite (shower), two twin bedrooms and two bathrooms via hallway (one has a shower cabin, and the other a tub with hand held shower telephone).
FIRST FLOOR
Queen sized bedroom, and a room for ironing. There is also a washing machine on a lower level in the garage.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Al Fresco Dining, Outdoor Furniture, Satellite TV, Refridgerator, Telephone, Internet, Ice box/Freezer, Fireplace, CD Player, Microwave, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Detached, Private Parking
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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:
Tofano (grocer, restaurants, pizza and more) is 10 minutes walk.
Supermarkets 3 km
Lucca 23 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) 15 minutes
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