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Lovely Rustic by the Sea

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
2 bedrooms, WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Riomaggiore, Provincia della Spezia
  • Place, Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of Riomaggiore
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fossola Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬

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About the area

Riomaggiore

With a stay at this apartment in Riomaggiore, you'll be steps from Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Castle of Riomaggiore. .This apartment is 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Monterosso Beach and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Vernazza Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Castle of Riomaggiore - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiaggia del Paese - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fossola Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manarola Nativity - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Riomaggiore Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Aristide - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Enrica - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Da Dulin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baro'netto Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Porticciolo - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lovely Rustic by the Sea

This typical vertical house of the Cinque Terre , furnished nautical style, is very characteristic so that you can experience the local way of life, just like a real fisherman of the coastline.
The apartment is located on a "carugio", one of the oldest and most important alleys typical of the villages of the Cinque Terre, which from the castle will descend all the way down to the marina, through the steps overlooking the coastline.
What makes this house so special it’s the mesmerizing view, overlooking the village, the marina, and whole coastline of the Cinque Terre, all the way to Monterosso.....In the summer the sun dives into the horizon, giving you the gift of the most beautiful sunset you have ever seen, while you enjoy sipping a good glass of wine, sitting on your terrace. There are some folding chairs for you to sunbathe on, or you can take the table out and have dinner, relaxing under a sky lit with millions of stars, listening to the sound of the waves crashing by.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony.
This apartment offers designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 431 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Small kids need supervision on stairs

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT011024C2CEHY7SP3

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Lovely Rustic by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Amenities

2.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know why this has such good reviews, the main issue is the bathroom it is the size of a standing shower 4x4feet so when you shower you can sit on the toilet. There was an awful pee smell coming from the gutter. Also the bathroom door doesn’t close so you have to go with the door open. The shower leaks onto the first bedroom. The bunk bed mattress is so worn out you can feel the boxes underneath the bed. Would not recommend but the view is awesome and it has a cute balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kerry b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Majestic view with lots of potential and fantastic communication. Needs a lot of love to get it back to its glory days. Lots of clutter and the shower leaked into the bedroom underneath it which was a bummer. Stairs come with the territory so I don’t think people should complain about that it’s in a great location. Just wish there was a little TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

We adored our stay

The balcony was amazing. We actually loved the rustic vibe, though I imagine others who don't do their research would be put off by the space. On our check-in day at our check in time, the maid was still there cleaning, but we just went for lunch and when we came back an hour after check in, she was gone. The building is old so it can be a bit dusty. The location and the balcony made up for anything slightly inconvenient and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic view

Wow. The picture is what you get. This place is not for the faint hearted, but if you want the view and location. Heaps of stairs, no tv. Can’t use the washing machine, the beds are not bad, but this is cinqre Terre at its best,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Wonderful view and host!

We had a great stay here in Riomaggiore. Elisa was extremely helpful and even provided us a video with her walking the route to the condo from the train station. The condo is extremely rustic which she clearly states in her listing. Do not expect much in the way of kitchen items. We had to buy decent coffee mugs and coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. and boil the water in a pan on the burner. Very little room if you want to prepare meals. Bathroom is extremely tight and awkward due to the shower splashing down on the toilet and sink. We did have multiple problems with the key to the inside door not working correctly, but always got in eventually. The best aspect of the condo is the balcony and view. We watched the sunsets every night and listened to the crowds cheer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing views and rustic cinque terre

we had a lovely 3 night stay at this rustic property. A steady climb to the top of the building brings you to this villa with stunning views of the Ligurian Sea and the marina below in the heart of Riomaggiore. As this was our first visit to Cinque Terre we did not know where we were going or anything about the area. The host, Elisa kindly provided a short video prior to check in that gave us a rough guide from the train station to locating the property (about 10-15 minute walk from train) Wear comfortable shoes and pack as light as you can. The terrain in Cinque Terre requires many up and down traverses and many stairs to navigate. Property was clean but rustic. Pictures accurately describe the property. The size was fine for two of us with the main bedroom for sleeping and extra room for our luggage. No A/C in unit. However there was a fan and it cooled down in the evenings with lovely breezes coming off the hillside and sea. We spent our early evenings sitting on the villa patio overlooking the marina and sea. Nice location and easy enough to catch the train or pick up the trail to hike or easy ride to the other 4 towns that make up Cinque Terre. Would recommend for a rustic accommodation and the view make this a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
This unique stay had a magical view and perfect location to visit cinque terres! There were lots of stairs but that is part of the charm. The owner was great to communicate with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

jon

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elisa, is attentive to her guests, though when we voiced some issues we had she accused us of being over dramatic and complaining to get a refund. The house itself is old and very rustic, a little too rustic and the worst rental home we’ve had at our stay, and one of the more expensive. We would not stay here again. You can stay in any of the 5Terre towns and take a train so make sure you look for a comfortable place. There is no A/C so it was quite hot and was hard to get a good nights sleep. Only one fan for 2 bedrooms. These is a bar right across from the marina and the 1st night they played loud music until around 2am so we got no sleep. We found beds to be old, thin and hard. Not a good sleep. The shower is over the toilet and is a very small space right in the cooking area of the kitchen. When you use the bathroom sink we would smell sewer smells through out the kitchen. Also water runs into the kitchen floor from the shower and then leaks into the bedroom below. The host said it’s becuse we didn’t shut the door properly and implied we caused this, but I’m a carpenter and the floor slopes poorly. You can see where cheap repairs with caulk have been made over the years and the water spots on bedroom ceiling show that this has happened for awhile. There was a major storm during our stay and the windows don’t latch properly and they kept blowing open causing us to stay up all night closing them. No sleep 2 of our 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marita D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Full of character!

This is a fabulous stay, AS LONG AS you can be open to the history and heritage of such a space. Communication with host is excellent, and she is a sweetheart! It is important to know that this flat is VERY small, and there is very little space to place your belongings, esp if you are traveling with a family, as we did. But it is adorable, unique, and full of love. The shower is tiny, as you shower over the toilet, but again, the views are epic and it is full of love.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint, tranquil, and traditional!

Elisa was a fantastic communicator and cared about making sure our stay was great. We were not expecting the place to be so small nor the bathroom to be a wet bathroom (shower and toilet without separation) but Cinque Terre original housing is small! We didn’t expect AC because Europe doesn’t always have AC but it was pretty hot at night and minimal windows in the second bedroom with the bunk beds. Overall, a great stay though! A BEAUTIFUL view from the top terrace and a nice breeze while you overlook the ocean and pastel colored homes nestled into the cliff! Would recommend for those who can accept small spaces and lots of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

We loved our stay at Elisa's property in Riomaggiore. It is a quaint, character-filled apartment with a view that is to die for. You literally look out to see and are able to soak in the amazing sunsets each evening at Cinque Terre. The sea breezes float through the open windows and it will forever be one of the most special places I have stayed. It is well-equipped and central to all the local cafes, shops and restaurants. As with everywhere in Cinque Terre, there is lots of stairs, to get to the apartment and even inside the apartment, however, that is part and parcel of this part of the world. Also, be aware the bathroom is tiny. So if you are looking for something spacious, this may not be the place for you. Elisa was a pleasure to deal with and did everything she could to make our stay pleasant and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yves

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Non recommandé. Sentait les égouts. Très petit sur 2 étages. Minuscule cuisine non invitente a un pied de la minuscule salle de bain. Matelas petite chambre nullement confortables. Vaut la peine de continuer les recherches sur internet pour trouver mieux. Vue du balcon ok; 1 chaise et 1 table rouillée avec les sceaux et vadrouille de nettoyage. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Vincent M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Logement très sommaire mais très belle vue

Ce qui est vrai : top terrasse, top vue. Bien placé (faut des bonnes jambes, mais c'est normal dans ce village). Ce qui ne se voit pas sur l'annonce : impossible de cuisiner, douche dans les WC (oui, dedans ! On peut être sous le jet en étant assis sur la cuvette). Portes et murs comme une maison de poupée (pirouette, cacahuète...). Pittoresque, mais à prendre en connaissance de cause.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bérangère P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vue exceptionnelle! Séjour parfait!

L'appartement d'Elisa est un coin de paradis. La vue mer est splendide, c'est calme et vraiment typique! Je rêve d'y retourner avec des amis!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022