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Eddie is a great host. At arrival he picked us up at the train station. He even drove us to the supermarket. Nothing was too much. The location and the swimming pool are also great. For sure we will stay there again while visiting Lucca

Stayed in August 2025

Eddi was a wonderful host full of recommendations and tips for our stay in Lucca. The bed was also very comfortable in our room. Thank you !

Stayed in August 2025

Two tiny little minor points: but it’s located next to the road so it causes a bit of noise, however earplugs are provided. And the airconditioning turns off when the temperature is 24 degrees and it doesn’t turn on automatically when it gets warmer so that woke us up in the night.

Beautiful villa close to Lucca and easy to reach other touristic sights. Big clean rooms with comfortable beds and airconditioning, coffee every morning and a lovely swimming pool for a few hours after a busy day. Eddi is a great host with many recommendations for the area.

Stayed in August 2025

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Our stay at Il Buen Retiro truly lived up to its name; it was the perfect refuge. Eddi, the owner, is the embodiment of hospitality and makes you feel right at home. The house and its rooms are beautifully designed down to the smallest detail, everything is spotless, and the bed was super comfortable. Eddi told us that the garden is his passion, and it really shows: the garden is extremely well maintained, and the swimming pool was the perfect way to cool down. It truly was il miglior buen retiro for us, and we would love to come back!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing to fault it!!

Wow !! Edmundo (Eddy) was an absolute pleasure to stay with! He bends over backwards to help all guests and has 2 of the nicest dogs I have ever met! The pool is great to just jump in whenever you get hot! All I can say is it was probably the most relaxing break that my wife and I have ever had. It was my 66th birthday and 44th wedding anniversary on the day before we left and Eddy was thoughtful enough to get me a gorgeous cheesecake topped with fresh fruit!! He even arranged a driver to take us back to Pisa airport for half the normal cost. I would thoroughly recommend this location and host and dogs!! For a great stay and we will be going back. Thanks Eddy, Lord Morgan and Lady Morgan.

Stayed in July 2025

We prefer softer beds and some fruit at breakfast in the morning :)

Beautiful house and wonderful owner Eddy. Great garden and pool to relax in. Eddy was very helpful and gave great tips and advice.

Stayed in June 2025

The place was very nice and comfortable. Eddi was a lovely host, very attentive, and helped with tips about where to park near the historic centre of Lucca, that is an easy drive from the accommodation by the way, nice places to eat and suggestions of places to visit in the neighbourhood. We had a lovely stay! Thank you, Eddi!

Stayed in May 2025

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Eddi (the owner) is absolutely fantastic

Stayed in May 2025

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this property! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the host, who was incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive. His knowledge of the local area was impressive, and they provided me with excellent recommendations that truly enhanced my experience. The premises were simply gorgeous—well-maintained and beautifully decorated, with all the comforts one could wish for. The location was ideal, making it easy to explore the surrounding area, and the convenience of nearby amenities added to the overall enjoyment of my stay. The comfort of the accommodation exceeded my expectations, with thoughtful touches throughout that made me feel right at home. It's clear that the host puts a lot of care into ensuring that guests have the best possible experience, and I can't recommend this property enough. I will definitely be returning!

Stayed in August 2024

Very nice place. Very good attention from the staff. If I had knew it earlier it was that good I would have stayed an extra day. I also recommended it to my friends who live nearby there that didn't know it.

Stayed in May 2024

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Very nice place in Lucca. The owner Eddie is a very nice guy, you can ask any question and get help. Location is good, easy to reach everywhere.

Stayed in April 2024

Eddi was a wonderful host. We felt at home from the first minute. He organized our dinner at a friend's restaurant and his friend drove us home himself in the evening. The villa is full of beautiful interiors, we felt like we were in a small museum with all these little details. Whenever Eddi feels like visiting us in Costa Rica, he’s very welcome.

Stayed in March 2024

There was nothing they could have done better. It more than met our expectations.

The breakfast was simple but good. Continental-style.

Stayed in October 2023

Il buen retiro is a hidden gem. Manuel and Juliana are amazing, the two are one of the most caring host we ever had. They have very good tips, are super friendly and always caring. The rooms were perfect as well. Everything was particurarly clean and always smelling fresh. We really liked the pool as well, the Hotel even offers extra towls for it. Il Buen Retiro is located about a 10 minute car drive from the historical city center of Lucca. We also visited other locations like Pisa or Cinque Terre within max. an hours drive. However a car is a most like everywhere in Tuscany.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing. I was affraid of dogs, but they are very obedient and harmless. They guard the villa and stay away from guests. So... Everything was perfect!!! We should to stay longer here, but I hope to back soon :)

Beautiful, historical villa with amazing lavender and rose garden and calm pool. The location was good - near the bus stop to Lukka old town (very close by bus). The wi-fi signal was very good. The room was comfortable, stylish, spacious and clean. Double bed was big and very comfortable and we slept very well. In the room was really quiet. The air condion works good. The best are hosts, Edmondo and Juliana. They are very kind, nice and helpful. Both speak english well and give good advices. They made a delicious, italian breakfasts in the garden every morning - warm cornetto and amazing cappuccino, yoghurt with fresh fruits from the garden and honey. In the kithen is a fridge, coffee machine, glasses, cutleries - you can use them anytime. The garden is quite and beautiful, where you can rest and calm. We really enjoyed the stay and truly relaxed here. To visit Lukka or travel to Tuscany we recommend stay in Edmondo's guesthouse - il buen retiro!!!

Stayed in June 2023

Road is a bit noisy but we knew it before and it did not ruin the experience at all.

Great place to discover Lucca! Nice room, great outdoor (very warm and original pool) and most importantly super hosts! Really appreciated the atmosphere and recommend this place.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing it was amazing

The property was beautiful. Eddi the owner along with Juli went above and beyond to accommodate me. I felt to welcomed and they were unbelievably kind and helpful with me planning my trip day to day. He even sometimes dropped me into the city centre if I missed the bus. I loved the small details in the interior that within the room and the b&b itself. I liked how spacious the room and bathroom was and the outdoor space. I also felt safe staying in a gated community.

Stayed in June 2023

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Stayed in October 2022

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Amazing host, very helpful and even picked us up from the station. Nice place, good swimming pool. Good rooms comfy beds

Stayed in September 2022

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Everything. Host was amazing. Nice breakfast. Comfy rooms, nice swimming pool. Enjoyed my stay

Stayed in September 2022

the host Eddi is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about many places in Italy

it is located with good access to city center

Stayed in September 2022

Everything was perfect! Eddi, Juliana and Alessia were very lovely and always helpful. The rooms are clean and very comfortable, and the pool is fantastic. Great location for getting into Lucca in 15 minutes. Many thanks to Eddi and the team for having us to stay!

Stayed in August 2022

The location is very close (about 20 meters) to a very trafficked road. He said that there were double pane glass windows but if so, they are MUCH less efficient than the ones I have seen in other buildings or those in my own home. It was quite noisy with all the traffic, trucks and motorcycles included. After this experiene, I realized why earplugs were included among the ammenities.

Mr Eddie was very kind and helped carry my luggage up the steps. Every morning he prepared an excellent cappucino and a brioche, toast, etc. He was always helpful and kind, offering good suggestions about restaurants and he knows the local area well. He showed me the room and explained everything , the teapot, the lamps, etc.

Stayed in September 2024

Breakfast. Although Eddi sourced food and milk that I can have, the breakfast is minimalist. Athough the rooms must be beautifully cool in summer due to the tiled floors, in winter, not so. There is a heater in the room that you can control, plus a heated towel rail in the bathroom - hot towels in the morning = bliss. If you are a light sleeper like me, the property is on the main road, so there is traffic noise. There is also a neighbour with chickens, plus roosters that you may hear.

This was an old (would have loved to know what it was like to live there originally), but smalll villa with easy access to Lucca, whether by car or bus, (the stop was only about 50m away). The bed was large and comfortable, the room large and spacious. The shower was roomy, with a good supply of hot water and shower gel provided. There were plenty of good sized towels. Eddi was very informative about good places to go, whether towns to visit or restaurants. He was exceptionally helpful in finding and booking places for us to eat over the Christmas period. The hire car was safe in the locked garden/driveway.

Stayed in December 2023