A gorgeous view on the Gulf of Poets

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

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Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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PortoVenere, Liguria

Porto Venere Regional Natural Park
1 min walk
Cooperativa Barcaioli Portovenere
9 min walk
De Gustibus
9 min walk
La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
67 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom F

2 Single Beds

Bedroom Gio

2 Single Beds

Bedroom GR

1 King Bed

Bedroom M

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom T

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom red

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom white

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom yellow

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

It is one of the finest properties in Portovenere. Immersed in the typical green of the Liguria region and directly overlooking the sea. The villa enjoys an uninterrupted sea view of the Gulf of Poets. From the magnificent terrace and from four of the fifth bedrooms you can enjoy an unforgettable sea view.

Upon arrival at the villa guests will find two private parking spaces where they can leave their cars (a rare find in Portovenere as parking can often be an issue). From the parking area to reach the villa there are four flights of stairs with a railing which can be seen in the photographs of the villa. The villa is not adapt for guests with any sort of disability to climb the stairs .

The villa is on two floors; the ground floor has a spacious living room with sofas and chairs and a television with satellite tv. The living room opens up to the amazing seaview terrace that is comfortably equipped with fine luxurious outdoor furnishings to enjoy the terrace at it's most. On this floor there is also a fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with ceiling fan (no A.C.) and a bathroom with shower which all also have access to the amazing terrace.

The first floor is composed of four bedrooms, of which two have king size beds and the others two have two singles beds (90cm x 200cm each ) that can be convertible into king bed. On this floor there are also two nice spacious bathrooms of which one has a shower and the other has bathtub. On request you can have a crib for baby. All rooms have ceiling fans and A.C.
Children are welcome and they will find games, DVDs with film dedicated to children and a beautiful garden to play but should never miss the supervision of an adult for the many stairs on the property . Child supervision is a must.

The villa is situated 5 minutes by foot from the Arenella Beach and 5 minutes from the town center where there are restaurants, bars, a supermarket, pharmacy, ATM machine and the small harbor where boats leave frequently for the 5 Terre. The car is recommended but is not essential. The bus stop and taxi rank are close to the property.

Upon request you can have a porter service for luggage upon arrival and departure, or a delivery service for groceries from the supermarket with an extra cost to be agreed ahead of time.

In the house you'll find information for excursions to the 5 Terre, Tours in wineries, quarries of Carrara marble, boat trips with a chance to have lunch or dinner on board and many other details that will make your stay very pleasant.

The owner will welcome you upon your arrival and assist you in case of need for the duration of your stay.She provides a house book full of local information and activities and she is always available for any special request such as cooking courses at the villa , meals prepares at the villa and American guide specialized in the local Cinque Terre pathways , local museum, and tour to La Spezia city .

The owners are not responsible for personal accidents in the villa.

Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay for the final cleaning , 180 EUR up to 8 people, 200 EUR from 8 to 10 people ,must be payed cash .
the City of Portovenere require a touristic tax of 2 € per day per person max 4 days which will be collected on arrival day and consigned to local authorities . A copy of your passport is also required at check-in .

Property manager

roberta

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are very welcome but they must be watched

Events

No events allowed

For the parties you must ask to the owner

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoking only in the terrace , not inside

the owner is not responsible for any accidents that may occur on the property to the guests. All the guests must have their personal injury policy

final cleaning must be pay cash at arrival , 180€ up to 8 people ,from 9 to 10 person 200€, also the touristic tax 2€ per day per person up 4 days.

heating over 18° is not included in rental price. For those who want to turn on it over 18° must pay 15€ per day or 70€ per week, to pay cash.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: for the parties you must ask to the owner

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number CITRA 011022-LT-0813

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Portovenere

Located in Portovenere, this villa is by the ocean. While the natural beauty of Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Monterosso Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore La Spezia Cruise Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Naval Museum and Happy Land bowling. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.

PortoVenere, Liguria

What's nearby

Porto Venere Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk
Doria Castle - 12 min walk
Church of St. Peter - 14 min walk
Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive
La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 17 min drive

Getting around

Cà di Boschetti Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Il Timone - ‬7 min walk
‪Il Gabbiano - ‬10 min walk
‪Trattoria La Chiglia - ‬9 min walk
‪Bar Al Naviglio - ‬5 min walk
‪Trattoria Tre Torri - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A gorgeous view on the Gulf of Poets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A gorgeous view on the Gulf of Poets?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A gorgeous view on the Gulf of Poets?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A gorgeous view on the Gulf of Poets located?

This family-friendly Portovenere villa is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Porto Venere Regional Natural Park, Sporting Beach and Gabbiano Beach. Piazza Bastreri and Cooperativa Barcaioli Portovenere are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

13 July 2024

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Great House with a Fabulous View

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Roberta’s home in Porto Venere. From the moment we arrived, Roberta greeted us warmly and even provided a much-appreciated “welcome present.” She was incredibly helpful, assisting us with travel arrangements from Pisa to the house and back. Roberta gave us a thorough tour of the house, pointing out the “house book” which contains house rules, tips, and a wealth of local information to enhance our stay. She also checked in with us during our visit and informed us about local events happening while we were there. The home itself is lovely, featuring nice linens and spacious bedrooms with ample closet space. The beds were very comfortable, and extra pillows were available. The three bathrooms were well-stocked with “hotel toiletries,” plenty of towels, and a hairdryer—everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was well-appointed, perfect for preparing meals or simply making a pot of coffee or a cup of espresso. There’s also a small local market nearby, which was very convenient. While the interior of the house is very nice, we spent most of our time on the fabulous main terrace. The terrace overlooks the Bay of Poets and Isle Palmaria, a regional park just a 5-Euro round-trip ferry ride away. The retractable awning on the terrace can be electronically adjusted to provide shade or sun, making it a perfect spot to relax. We all enjoyed watching the ever-changing view of super yachts and fishing boats on the bay. The town of Porto Venere i

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

13 July 2024

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Most spectacular views

Roberts’s home was purely magical. The house itself was very comfortable for our group of 7. Everyone had their own room and we had enough space to spread out and relax. The one dinner we had at the house was perfect on the terrace overlooking the bay of poets. All rooms except for one had a fantastic view of the bay - but we spent most of our time on the first floor deck. There are a lot of stairs to climb, but it’s well worth it! Roberta was very attentive and checked in regularly to make sure everything was ok. The location is great to explore the Cinque Terre area with ferries leaving from the port - about a 10 minute walk (downhill) from the house. Portovenere itself was also very charming and great to explore. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE J.

2 June 2024

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Perfect getaway with awe inspiring view😊

I can’t say enough about our stay from start to finish. Roberta was extremely helpful & communicative & she went out of her way to make our stay memorable. The fridge was stocked with bottled water & local wine & she even brought delicious local focaccia to njoy along with the wine on the patio😊 upon our arrival 👍 The property was all we’d hoped & more. From the optional outdoor showers, bedrooms with water views comfortable beds & pillows, It was hard to leave the villa each day. If we’d had more time, we would’ve njoyed just hanging on the patio watching the cruise ships, yachts and ferries come & go. The property is in a great location…a short walk into charming Portovenere which turned out to be a perfect location to hop on a ferry to the Cinque Terre. We used Francesco the charming porter & relative of Roberta’s to transport our baggage up & down the stairs for a nominal fee & it was so worth it.🙏 In addition, Toberta helped me secure some trekking poles I highly recommend this lovely property … you won’t be disappointed😍 a return visit is in our future 🙏😊👍

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

1 Oct 2023

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Spectacular Views

We loved our stay. This house was wonderful. The views were amazing, a short walk into town, comfortable rooms and a kitchen with everything we needed. Roberta is an amazing host, Thank you.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry C., Olympia, Washington

16 Sept 2023

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Beautiful and Peaceful Stay

We stayed for four nights and had a very enjoyable stay. Roberta met us at check-in and went over everything we needed to know. The views from the home are amazing. You do have 104 steps up to the home, but it was worth it! We easily took the ferry to the Cinque Terre area and visited a couple towns and took a pesto class. At the end of the day, we were glad to come back to the much more quiet Porto Venere. The home is very spacious inside and the outside area is very large and nicely landscaped. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

1 June 2023

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Didn't Want to Leave

If you have a chance to stay here you will not regret it! A little piece of paradise. Roberta went above and beyond to make sure our time in Porto Venere was perfect. Roberta was there to greet us and explained everything we needed to know about the property. She was able to arrange for a porter to take our luggage up to the property. She also arranged for a driver to take us to Portofino. The property is spectacular and we enjoyed sitting on the deck and soaking in the view. Very clean, spacious and comfortable. The location was perfect! We were able to catch the ferry to Cinque Terre and at the end of the day were able to enjoy beautiful PortoVenere. Thanks Roberta for making our stay so special!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

19 May 2023

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Fabulous stay in Porto Venere!

The house was perfect for an extended family of adults. Very clean, bedrooms were large and all could be kings or twins. View from the large veranda was breathtaking. Roberta, the host, was reachable all the time by text and was a great help throughout the stay. Location was perfect for many day excursions.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regine I.

19 Sept 2022

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Wunderschöne Villa mit herrlichem Ausblick

Die schön eingerichtete Villa mit 5 Schlafzimmern und drei Badezimmern liegt am Hang (111 Stufen) mit einem großartigen Ausblick auf den Golf der Poeten.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

30 May 2022

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When can I go back?

Roberta's property was much more than advertised! The location is perfect – a short walk from the boats to Cinque Terre. The view is even better! Portovenere is also an amazing town itself. Just as great as Cinque Terre with half the crowd. The property is very spacious, especially the patio. We loved to take a break from the heat on the patio and enjoy the view. The property was also very clean. Roberta is very kind and accommodating – the perfect host. You could tell she loves her guests! She arranged taxis to and from the property and was very responsive during our stay. She even has a booklet of useful info to help you around Portovenere.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anette A.

26 Sept 2021

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Wonderful house

We was six friends and all loved this house with a wonderful view. Special thanks to Roberta for good service and good lasagne

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

martine l.

8 Oct 2019

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une vue magnifique sur le golfe des poètes

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable à la villa Roby. La villa est à 5' à pied de Portovenere et elle est bien située pour visiter la région. La villa offre une vue magnifique sur la mer et elle est bien équipée, fonctionnelle, et d'une grande propreté.

10/10 Excellent

John R., Lone Tree, CO

8 July 2019

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Portovenere

Fantastic home overlooking the bay. This home has a fantastic patio with sweeping southeast views. So lots of morning sun. Yes there are steps (108 which is pictured) upto the property but the property/home is worth it. The property owner Roberta is a pleasure to deal with & you must inquire into a dinner prepared by her. There is a beach club directly below the property, the village of Portovenere is a 15 minute walk (halway there is the market). There you can find restaurants, gelato, shops & boat excursions to Cinque Terre. The home itself is very comfortable as all of the room sizes are very nice. The kitchen is very functional as well. And if you are sunbather there is an outdoor shower to cool off. The yard has a fig, plum and olive tree's. Every evening we found ourselves on the patio enjoying the view to the drink of the night with prosciutto & melon. We hope to find another trip in the future to this spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine T.

15 Apr 2019

A wonderful holiday

We had a wonderful holiday in Portovenere. We were guests of Roberta who welcomed us on arrival and was so very helpful assisting us with information and arrangements before and during our stay. Her villa is beautiful, with a magnificent view of the sea. The accommodation was excellent, lovely bedrooms and bathrooms, a comfortable living room, a well supplied kitchen and a huge table where we were all able to dine together. Roberta explained everything we needed to know about the villa, how to work appliances,to operate lights and manage our stay. The villa has everything you need, towels, toiletries, books, games, music, tv and all the cleaning materials you need for the dishwasher ,washing machine etc. Roberta kindly did some shopping for us so we had some provisions on arrival and also went to fetch us some takeaway food for our first meal . It is a very comfortable home and Roberta kept in touch during the week to make sure all was ok. The garden and terraces are a great outside space where we could relax,have lunch and enjoy the view. Roberta also explained that the supermarket and bus stop were close by, and very kindly helped us with church times. The villa is situated in a very pretty village with choice of boat or bus and train to explore the Cinque Terre. I would recommend this villa to anyone who wants to enjoy a restful holiday in a beautiful region of Italy.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thad S.

15 July 2018

Perfect Italian coastal town and even better place to enjoy it

Got lucky to be one of the first to book this beautiful and perfect home for 2 families - 10 people in all. Plenty of bedrooms (and bathrooms) for everyone - especially because we spent nearly all our time on the wrap around, multi-level terraces with amazing views over the water. Less than 5 minute walk to beach (one of the few around) and less than 10 into town. Parked our car at the beginning of our stay and never used again. The place is very much a home - not a staged and empty vacation rental so kitchen was fully-stocked and place was very easy to live in and experience the Italian coast. Roberta was a great host with exact recommendations for restaurants and boat trips and itineraries. Highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

25 June 2018

Better than the photos!!! Unbelievable!

Roberta and her family are so so kind! We arrived earlier than expected, but Roberta still welcomed us without hesitation! The villa is a home, and the view is incredible. Everything you need is either in the house or just walking distance to grab it. We loved the outside shower, and breakfast on the terrace! Can’t say enough about this home and Roberta! We hope to come back very soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catharine G.

20 May 2018

Idyllic location

The villa is a perfect place to relax with friends and visit the region. It is easy to get a boat to the Cinque Terre ans Isola Palmira. We bought fish in the port, barbecued it and ate it while enjoying the view over the bay- who can ask for more? Market lovers will like La Spezia. The villa is spacious and the bedrooms are very comfortable. The free parking is a bonus! Roberta is a very kind and helpful host. Thank you for making our trip so perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

7 May 2018

Beautiful property! Better than the pictures!

Roberta's home-cooked meal of Caprese salad, prosciutto, pesto lasagna, and tiramisu was one of everyone's favorite dinner from our trip and a meal we will never forget. It was already incredible to arrive to such a beautiful house and outdoor space, and the delicious prepared meal waiting for us after hours of travel was icing on the cake! Additional thoughtful touches included a portable crib with soft bedding for our toddler (who slept great!), advice on local attractions, and quick responses to questions. Roberta went above and beyond to help ensure a memorable stay. As she states in her home description, there are lots of stairs up to the house — but the climb is worth it. Truly an unforgettable home in an unforgettable town.The property was very clean and well stocked with dishes. Plenty of room for the 9 of us. It was wonderful to have areas that held all if us together both in the house and on the porches. We took advantage of the parking spaces although the vehicles were not needed. We took the ferry from Porto Venere to see the local sights - it was much easier than driving. The downtown of Porto Venere and the marina were an easy walk. The local grocery had everything we needed and there is a lovely playground on the way to the town that our toddler loved. The views from the porch are spectacular. We watched the ships and sailboats. We could see the marble peaks of the Alps in the distance. The property is very private and quiet. Lots of birds and tiers of landscaped property.We dream of returning. Thank you Roberta for such a memorable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018