Zita House of Flowers, 20 minutes from Lucca and 30 minutes from the sea.

Located in Pescaglia, this welcoming vacation home brings it all within your reach. With convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the 52-minute drive to Viareggio Beach or the 18-minute drive to Basilica of San Frediano.

Relax in the garden (enjoy the outdoor furniture!) of this 1938-sq-ft vacation home, which also offers a BBQ grill. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rental features a fireplace, a safe, air conditioning, and a desk. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, a bidet, and towels. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.

Families with little ones will appreciate the highchair and travel crib at this property. There are also books and games for the kids to enjoy, as well as toys to help inspire their day.