Villa Michaela

We hired the entire Villa Nottolini/Villa Michaela as a home for our family in May 2026 when our son married his Italian fiancée in Vorno Church, followed by a wedding reception nearby. We were felt so very fortunate to have found this uniquely wonderful place which totally enhanced the wedding weekend for us. We spent the whole long weekend surrounded by family and friends, spending time enjoying each other’s company whilst we prepared for the wedding. We hosted a dinner on the Friday night in the grand dining room and a party in the garden on the Sunday evening - we even had a small church service in the chapel. Vanessa and her team looked after us very well. Being at Villa Michaela made what was already an extraordinarily happy and memorable weekend even more so.

What a wonderful historic setting Villa Michaela is! Historic, but also comfortably appointed. We were 19 from the Furniture History Society, an international group, studying Lucchese furniture in the beautiful villas of the area’s countryside, as well as the private palaces in the ancient walled city of Lucca. We loved breakfasts in the Villa’s kitchen with its long table. Vanessa Rhode, owner of Villa Michaela laid on a delicious dinner in her formal dining room - a definite weekend highlight. We could not have had a warmer welcome from Vanessa and her helpful staff. Villa Michaela is a perfect base for group visits to the surrounding area.

Beautiful villa quietly located just a few minutes from Luca and about half an hour from Pisa airport. The welcome from the owner and her team was as warm as the weather. The villa itself has been beautifully appointed and there is a wonderful swimming pool. Whilst it was an ideal spot for a quiet break I suspect it really comes into its own when it is filled for a family gathering or wedding. Nearby are some excellent places to eat without having to travel - the local pizzeria is only five minutes walk and is outstanding if you don’t want to drive.