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For those who want to plan a special getaway and who are looking for a villa in Tuscany that offers wonderful accommodation in addition to some amazing amenities, extra services, and incredible hosts – basically, a vacation experience that goes above and beyond – we like to think that booking with us at Tuscany Villas is the best way to go. However, if you’re really after a place that leaves people singing its praises and remembering a holiday among the best they’ve ever had, then you can use our guest reviews to find properties that really do offer something special.

To get you started on your journey to find that special vacation rental in Tuscany, we have compiled a list of just some of our properties that have gotten rave reviews...

We often discuss the Tuscan Coast as a perfect holiday destination that many international visitors might be less familiar with than some of the other, more famous coastal regions of the country. A major benefit of booking a villa on the Tuscan Coast is that it allows guests to enjoy all of the cultural and foodie delights for which the region is more famous while also getting to make the most of the sun, fun, and incredible beaches that are on offer. And there are some truly gorgeous beaches, indeed, that can be enjoyed while staying in one of our vacation rentals on the Tuscan Coast. Among them, the lovely Cala Violina is one of the most famous and beloved.

Why It Is Special

Cala Violina, known as the, “musical beach,” is located in the Maremma, halfway between Follonica and Punta Ala, in the municipal territory of Scarlino. Set within the Bandite di Scarlino Nature Reserve, the little beach is made up of white sand lapped by the emerald waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Amongst the white sand, there are tiny quartz crystals that make a unique sound at a particular frequency – between 500 and 2,500 hertz – that sounds somewhat like a violin when people walk on the sand or the water washes over it. Due to the enclosed shape of the cove in which the beach is found and its remote location, this sound is more prominent and obvious than it might be elsewhere. As a result, the beach gained its poetic name, the so-called, “violin cove.”

Here at Tuscany Villas, we pride ourselves in the fact that, among our thousands of listings of vacation rentals in Tuscany, we have something to suit everyone. No matter your tastes, your desired location, the number in your party, and your budget, there is a dream villa in Tuscany for you. 

While there are certainly lots of incredible luxury holiday rentals in Tuscany to be found on our website, with all sorts of bells and whistles, amazing amenities, gorgeous interiors, and excellent locations to recommend them, we also have some amazing properties at great price points as well. So, if you have a smaller budget to consider but you still want something special, never fear! 

Today, we have curated a list of four such vacation rentals in Tuscany but there are plenty more to discover on Tuscany Villas. Need help finding the perfect option? Well, then simply contact us and one of our seasoned villa experts will be more than happy to provide some personalised recommendations based on your needs and tastes. 

While other stretches of the coastline of the boot of Italy are famous specifically as holiday destinations for dreamy seaside getaways – many imagine the picturesque cliff-side villages of the Cinque Terre, lazy days of luxury on the Amalfi Coast, and the increasingly popular coastal towns of Apulia – Tuscany also has plenty to offer those who want sun and fun by the sea. Not only are there a great number of incredible beaches along the Tuscan Coast and some utterly charming seaside towns to explore but those who book a villa on the Tuscan Coast will be able to combine the best parts of a holiday in Tuscany with a seaside break. 

Venice is famous for her large-scale, colourful, indulgent carnival celebrations but did you know that Tuscany has another hot-spot for a serious party every February? The Carnevale di Viareggio is, in fact, actually one of the most renowned carnival celebrations in both Italy and Europe, even if it is less familiar to some. So, if you are looking to enjoy a villa in Tuscany and a great party then you should book your stay in a vacation rental in Viareggio for this February!

The very first carnival event in the city was held in 1873 and was organised by a group of middle class men who created a parade of floats that were decorated with flowers. However, this then became a protest rather than a celebration, when citizens who were frustrated with rates of taxation donned masks to conceal their identities and made their opinions known. Fun once again took over from political action and the parade became an annual fixture in town, alongside other events as part of a carnival festival. While there were some years in which the carnival did not take place – namely throughout both world wars – the Carnevale di Viareggio became a key part of the town’s annual calendar and only grew and grew throughout the second half of the 20th century onwards. Today, it is a major draw to this gorgeous city on the Tuscan Coast and a great reason to book a holiday rental in Viareggio during the month of February.