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Villa Corbezzolo - The heart of Cinque Terre

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15168 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Vernazza, Liguria
  • Guvano Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Footpath Vernazza-Monterosso
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Vernazza Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa Corbezzolo - The heart of Cinque Terre

Guests at the Villa Corbezzolo will find a refined and exclusive environment, nevertheless characterized by a family run run offer.

The villa is composed of: a ground floor with kitchen, breakfast - dining room, living room facing the sea and beautiful park, with outdoor area for dining and living.
On the first floor is located Olives Suites, on the second floor is located.
You can see the picture in the fourth picture of the slideshow.

In the Villa Corbezzolo you will find antique furniture and authentic design pieces 50s and 60s of the great vulle as the bedside tables of Kartell or the handles Boma-Olivari, the original Arco Lamp of Castiglioni, authentic works of modern art and many other curiosities.

Villa Corbezzolo is located just on the Blue Path in halfway between Corniglia and Vernazza (2 km far both) in the highest spot at 208 meters above sea level.
The large property includes terraces, gardens, vineyard, vegetable garden with several idyllic spots to relax in absolute peace.

It is situated on a cliff that plunges into the sea, south-facing between Corniglia and Vernazza.

All around the house there are olives and fruit trees, vineyards and mediterranean plants.

The Villa has been renovated with taste and simplicity.

The property includes a relaxing garden terrace overlooking the sea. Corniglia and Manarola.

Fisherman Hall, the gardens and terraces.

ROOMS LAYOUT
In the Olive Suite there are 3 double rooms with 3 double beds and 2 double sofa beds (mattress length: 200 cm - width: 160 cm).
Panoramic Room have 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed (mattress length: 200 cm - width: 160 cm).

VERY IMPORTANT: Like all around the Mediterranean coast, in the 5 Terre are found as many mosquitoes, bees, wasps, sand flies etc. Therefore it is strongly recommended to apply insect repellents after sunset.
Please note that there are not mosquitos screens in the rooms.

100% tokens, but do not worry, we help you to check in and out.

Property manager

Pierpaolo Paradisi
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Non-aggressive dogs are wellcome in our cottage
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number esente

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vernazza

Located in Vernazza, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Ferry Terminal and La Spezia Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Vernazza Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Naval Museum and Enoteca la Civilta del Bere e Altro. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Vernazza, Liguria

What's nearby

  • Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Guvano Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Footpath Vernazza-Monterosso - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Vernazza Beach - 14 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Monterosso Beach - 58 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Corniglia Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Marlin Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Il Pirata delle Cinque Terre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ananasso Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panificio Focacceria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Vulnetia - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Corbezzolo - The heart of Cinque Terre pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

Where is Villa Corbezzolo - The heart of Cinque Terre located?

This family-friendly Vernazza villa is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Vernazza Beach. Guvano Beach and Footpath Vernazza-Monterosso are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The property is quite lovely. I wish I could live here. The views of Corniglia and the sea were just stunning. The hikes between town were breathtaking. A gem of a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Walking Shoes Are CRITICAL!
Villa Corbezzolo is a one of a kind…at least it was for us. The property had amazing views. Unfortunately, access to the property requires good walking shoes - there’s no drop-off at the door. You’re taking a walk down many steps to reach the property. Pierpaolo was a great resource and guide for recommending places to go. From the property, it was a very short walk to the blue path that many people travel between towns. Pierpaolo and his son were available for trips to and from the local train station, which was helpful! I wish we had scheduled more time in the region to explore more. Unfortunately we didn’t know what we didn’t know. The family discussed another trip with more time devoted to further fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in the Villa!
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old World Coastal Villa
Access had it's challenges but that wasn't a surprise and we thought it provided a large part of the charm. A throw back in time from the Land Rover shuttle to the hike to town. Spectacular views while hidden in the lime, orange and olive trees brought us back to a different time. We will have great memories of this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Let me start off by saying that this is the type of place like no other. Our stay at Villa Corbezzolo was amazing. The location on the Blue Path is phenomenal and there is even a bar overlooking the water a short distance past the villa heading towards Corniglia where you can stop and get fresh squeezed juice. We were a group of 10 family members ranging in age from 17-86 and everyone enjoyed it. The walk into the villa was difficult for the older group but once inside, they thoroughly enjoyed the amazing views, gardens and space to be together. For those of us who were up for the hike to Corniglia, it was breathtaking! Pier Paolo was an incredibly gracious host who helped with everything from parking our van to getting us to and from the train station. His trusty companion, Leo, is adorable and you should read the CNN article about him. Definitely a vacation to remember!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dirk A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The Home and views are spectacular
We visited the Cinque Terre and stayed in this home overlooking Corniglia. The property was fabulous with great views of the ocean and other villages in the cinque Terre. The rooms are very comfortable. This property is about a mile from the town of Corniglia. Normally he would have to walk or take a cab into town. However, the owner was very accommodating and helped us get around. The only problem is the group we were traveling with averages 67 years old, so the terrain was a little difficult to manage. The owner of the property has a wonderful gentleman who is very accommodating and helpful explaining things to do. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Celia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome setting
We loved the setting of this villa! The views of Cinque Terre were absolutely fabulous. We had a harrowing drive to the property (don't drive if you can avoid it!) and a few issues with the power going out, but that is to be expected at a remote property like this. The living spaces, bedrooms, and terraces were lovely and very comfortable for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Posizione stupenda e gestore disponibile e attento
Abbiamo trascorso un piacevole weekend nella villa. La zona è stupenda, vista spettacolare soprattutto al tramonto. La casa è semplice, ma immersa tra ulivi e agrumi e davvero sul sentiero azzurro. Il patio è ampio e la cucina ha tutto il necessario. Il gestore è una persona semplicemente squisita, disponibile e attento, renderà speciale il soggiorno. La situazione è da casa in campagna dunque è possibile trovare qualche piccolo insetto, ma tutto normale e al massimo il gestore può procurare qualche anti insetto. A noi non ha creato granché problemi anche perché è troppo bello essere immersi nella natura e svegliarsi coi cinguetti. La strada per arrivare a Prevo è stretta e va fatta con cautela, ma normale per le Cinque Terre che sono tutte sali e scendi. insomma se avete un minimo di adattabilità vi innamorerete follemente di questa villetta!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Francoise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Outstanding location but equipment in the house could be improved as well as info about transport
The + The scenery, breathtaking view from the terrasses The calm, after the crowded villages Easy access to the Blue Path The - Difficult access to the house from the road ( the sign is visible only from one direction, the turn is so steep that you cannot take it coming from Vernazza, you have to come from Corniglia) Challenging parking: only two spots are for the house), if you have a third car it is difficult to find a spot ( in August ) The 108 steps to go from the parking place to the house The fact that each level can be accessed only by the outside , so when it rains ( which happened two days during the week)you get soaked and the stairs are very slippery No independent toilets and no toilet at the living room level (so when it rains….) In the kitchen, the dishwasher and the toaster were out of service ( we informed the owner who did not mention if repair was planned ), we had to defrost the fridge that had so much ice that it could hardly be used There are many flying insects and even with lotions we were beaten by mosquitos and had bugs every night. There is definitely a need for Screens at bedroom windows. There was very limited information in the house re the area, the paths, and trails, the trains and boats, the market in the village…etc…
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Site exceptionnel
C'est un peu sportif avec la chaleur pour faire l'épicerie mais la maison est très bien situé, a mi-chemin entre Corniglia et Vernazza. L'hôte est venu nous cherchę directement a la gare. L'arrivée et le départ furent très simplifię. Merveilleux points de vue des différentes terrasses de la maison.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magaly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend en famille
Nous avons passe un excellent weekend en famille dans cette magnifique maison dans un endroit incroyable. Un grand bravo au gestionnaire pour sa réactivité et implication .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

aileen b.

A great place to enjoy the natural beauty
Off the beaten path but worth the trip if you can manage the remoteness. The place is well secluded for being in the heart of one of the most touristic locations in Italy and the views and surroundings are simply amazing. With a good clip you can get to Corniglia on foot in about 30-40 minutes, Vernazza is probably 40-50. There is a small bar serving drinks and a limited menu during the day about 5 minutes from the house in Prevo (towards Corniglia on the blue path). Plenty of space for our 12 with rooms well apportioned and many bathrooms. Though the location is rustic the furnishings included a lot of gallery type art pieces so it is a bit eclectic. The kitchen had plenty of crockery for cooking your own meals and there is a great vegetable garden with tomatoes, peppers and basil which we used. There was no baby bed so if you are travelling with infants— you need to improvise. Small quirks being in the heart of cinque terra with the electricity and lots of warnings in the house around not using too many appliances at the same time. You can only use the washing machine between 8pm and 10 pm which we adapted to as we travelled with several children and had been on the road for a few weeks. Also, our all time personal favorite house rule was that no ‘cackling’ was allowed after 10 PM. When they mention to pack light, this cannot be understated. The walk to the parking is uphill and up steep stairs— do not take a shower before packing your stuff out— you will get your morning workout. The parking is terrifying. You wind down a super narrow road and then you park on the side of a cliff with less than a meter between your car and the drop off and on a surface that is unreinforced gravel. I highly recommend that you do not drive at night (so the eat-in feature was great). A great place to enjoy the natural beauty of Cinque Terra without any of the crowds. Host was great and super low key and amenable. It is a beautiful and unique place.

10/10 Excellent

Albert C.

Amazing!
Pierpaolo was an excellent host and his home was AMAZING. A way better and more unique experience than staying in town. You are literally hanging over the water with expansive views of cinque terre. Beautiful location will return in the future!!

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

We love it so much!!!
Amazing place, outstanding vue, garden and terrace, great place to rest and take it easy ! Thank you for the warm welcome ;-) We love it so much !!

10/10 Excellent

Mariano S.

Unbeatable scenery
We loved our stay at The Heart of Cinque Terre. Pierpaulo was an attentive and gracious host. He shared this lovely piece of paradise, including wine, fresh, organic greens and herbs from the garden. This place was a magical, peaceful respite. Highly recommended if you enjoy the outdoors, hiking, cooking outside and the unbeatable scenery of Cinque Terre.

8/10 Good

Randall M., Delmar, NY, USA

Wonderful views, gracious host, and away from the crowds; but for the adventurous only!
We had a party of six staying for three nights in September. Pierpaolo was very responsive to all our various inquiries before our arrival and very helpful (and responsive) during our stay as well. We did not find the steps a major problem and helped bring suitcases down; Pierpaolo and his colleague carried almost all of our gear up to the taxi on departure. We found the beds comfortable and the main sitting room, which adjoins the small but functional kitchen, to be comfortable for our group, and the long kitchen table was great for eating and playing cards. The views were beautiful and we loved being away from the crowds of the Cinque Terre towns in the morning and evening. We were a little concerned about the hot water and electricity based on the warnings, but had no difficulties at all (but it was hot and we mostly took cool showers). The main downsides were: 1) as wonderful as it was to have help from Pierpaolo getting from the train station in Corniglia to the villa, six of us sitting in the back of the Land Rover was a little rugged-- we were sweating profusely by the end of the ride both ways. 2) without a vehicle (we didn't rent a car; not a great idea to have a car in Cinque Terre), we had to be back at the villa by dark (about 7:30), as it is not safe on the trails after dark even with flashlights, so could not eat out for dinner unless we ate early. But this was not a big disadvantage; Pierpaolo stopped in Corniglia with us on arrival and showed us to a Bottiglia owned by a neighbor, and she was wonderful and had homemade lasagne, quiche, and wonderful cheeses and other items that we brought home for our dinners. Other nights we bought a few more things that we had to carry back the 2 km to the villa, so best to stock up on arrival. We really enjoyed our dinners in this way so not a big disadvantage. Third was it was hot, and we could not open up as there are no screens and there are lots of mosquitoes (and bees during daylight hours). The villa did have fans so that made it tolerable for sleeping. Screens would be a game changer if you could get them, Pierpaolo! One other lovely feature is the bar 100 m from the villa, open until 6:00; easy to purchase cold beers (in bottles) and lemonade there to carry back; and fun to get an iced latte to bring back in the morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Juliana M.

Pier Paolo was wonderful host. Amazing views’
If you are a hiker this is the place for you! Location right above blue line trail. Mosquitos out in force. 100 steps down to villa from road. Bring a flashlight. Overall really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jerry D.

The view is great but that is where it ends.
The villa is rundown and a 140 steps up or down from parking to the home, it was like climbing a 9 story building with bags, not what I had expected. The owner should clearly state that the property is that far from the parking,I noticed another review about the stairs a week before the trip contacted the owner about the climb, he assured me that the steps where small and not as many as stated by reviewer. WORNG IT WAS A BAD IF NOT WORSE.Not to bad going down but up with bags not something i would do again.Another issue was the lack of screens, since there is no a/c. Our 5 year old was attacked by misquitos,it was not pretty. The 15yr old was upset when we were told the internet was down, and for some reason in the middle of the stay the modem vanished,not that it mattered since the service was not working anyway..We tried to use the dishwasher to find an almost new machine with the racks taken out so it was not usable, my guess owner did not want power to be used, the washing machine had a sign on it that it was to be used only between the hours of 8 to 10 pm,could not figure that one out.I could go on but I guess you get it . STRANGE.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Ashley S.

Breathtaking views! Gracious and helpful host. Very challenging ingress and egress with luggage.
What a beautiful place and an exquisite view from this home! The host was helpful and accommodating to pick our family of 7 up from the train station and allowed us to stow our luggage prior to check in. We were traveling as a family throughout Italy for an extended time and thus each had a 40-50 lb suitcase, which was a challenge with which to navigate the many, many, many stairs to/from the villa, even for our somewhat fit family. We did visit during a very hot week and, unfortunately, there was little breeze-- so the lack of air conditioning or fans made sleeping uncomfortable. That said, for the adventurer, hiker without luggage for a 2 week stay, this home is very special. The blue trail is very close and the walk to Vernazza was awesome-- the swimming there was a highlight too! The host is very helpful and friendly and the home is clean and well-kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Rugged Beauty
I spent two nights at this beautiful villa with my family. It was definitly a different experience in every positive sense! The place was spacious, comfortabe and had breathtaking veiws. All amenties were provided with a touch of rugged beauty. We had access to the garden and got actually picked some vegetables. The host was kind, responsive, and ready to help in everyway he could. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

LIsa J., Simi Valley

Beautiful Hillside Home with a breathtaking View
This home is in the perfect location in the Cinque Terre. You can walk or drive to Corniglia and walk along the blue path to Vernazza. There is a fun little bar with an amazing view about 300 meters from the house along the walking path. Our family of 9 fit comfortably and had enough space for everyone. The upstairs bedrooms had ocean views. The property is well maintained with gardens, flowers and is right next to the blue walking path. Pierpaolo was very helpful with rides for Grandma and Grandpa to Corniglia. We hope to come stay here again someday. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Miriam P.

Not an easy property to get to
We were not expecting 145 steps (or so) interspersed by rugged pathways to drag luggage up and down from the road or the remoteness of this property from any access to the village of Cornigilia for food. Nor were we aware that there was only one taxi and you must reserve the day before you need the service. Also we were not aware that there was no air conditioning so we tried to sleep in stifling heat (late June 2018). Also there are lots and lots of steps within the villa to get back and forth between bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. If you have any walking or climbing handicaps or require air conditioned rooms to sleep in on hot summer nights, rent another property. The views, however, from this property were outstanding. There were 6 of us and we rented the entire villa but getting to and from restaurants or markets and the train was a hardship. Equally hard was navigating the path leading down to the villa at night or with luggage. This property is certainly not for the faint of heart!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Beautiful home with spectacular views
A marvelous location centrally located in Cinque Terra region. Wonderful accommodations and outside space. Fully equipped. Beware of spotty WiFi, not surprising in this location and some irritating limitations, for example washing machine use limited to 2 hours in the evening. With the sprectacular location goes the biggest problem particularly for those who are less than very fit is the over 110 steep steps between the parking area and the house. The is easy access to the coastal path linking the five villages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

beautiful cliffside villa
Our extended family of 8 enjoyed 4 days in this beautiful property situated midway between Vernazza and Corniglia. Wisteria was in full bloom, and the roses, figs, olives, and other garden splendor are on their way. Besides the master bedroom, the other bedrooms are small, but adequate and the window views of the sea are magical. The kitchen is servicable, but not overly equipped. Pierpalo was terrific, ferrying us and our luggage to the villa and in to town to catch the ferry ride. The blue treking path is near the villa, and we enjoyed the hikes and the beers afterward at the neighborhood pub. Wonderful for families, youths, and those who don't mind a lot of steps. Certainly a beautiful scenic place I recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Durham, NC United States

Spectacular!
We had two incredible days in the villa during July! Yes, the Cinque Terre is very crowded during that time, but you would never know if you are staying with Pietro Paolo. The pictures really do not capture the full beauty of this place; no photo could. As for practical matters, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is amply equipped and the garden takes care of many of your needs. Communication with Pietro Paolo is excellent and he is a generous host. We will be back and I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

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