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Next to Portofino, fantastic location

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Marina
Marina
Portofino Marine Park is at your doorstep in this Italian Riviera villa, where you can enjoy canoe trips from the boathouse below. Relax on the balcony with sea views or take a short path to a small public beach and explore nearby Paraggi bay's sand beach, green transparent water, and tiny village.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Next to Portofino, fantastic location

The living room's balcony overlooks at the tiny beach; the property is really “pied dans l’eau"

The house is an example of the late XIX century holiday villa of the Italian Riviera, built above its boathouse, has always starting point for beautiful canoe trips.
It is ideal for relaxed and refined holidays.
The position is very special between the green wooded hills and the sea, the flat overlooks a small public beach, that can be reached by a short path. It's next to the beautiful Paraggi bay, with its sand beach, amazing green transparent water, tiny village and exclusive villas.
A mild weather all year round, allows to enjoy walks along the sea and on the hills, or to shop in fashionable Portofino and Santa Margherita boutiques to lounge in a restaurant terrace.

From the boathouse below the flat you could appreciate the beauty of Portofino Marine Park in the best possible way: paddling, rowing, with 'outdoorportofino' .
By a short walk (or by bus) you will reach Portofino with fashionable shops, very nice and romantic outdoor cafés and restaurants.

It is included in the natural park of Portofino that features beautiful walks in different environments due to the special biodiversity of flora and fauna, with stunning views on the sea and steep cliffs.
If you like trekking, this is an amazing area with stunning landscapes: we highly recommend the classic trip to Portofino - San Fruttuoso Abbey, which leaves directly from the house or comfortably by ferry from Portofino.

Property manager

Giancarla Serra

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only outside on the balcony

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Rules

Is appreciated if you and your children rinse feet in the bucket out of the door to not bring sand in the apartment. Check out is 9,30 A.M.
The parking is for only one normal car, not a van.
It'is very appreciated if you park in the central place within the yellow lines, in order to let the neighbors get in and park comfortably

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a fee of 50€ for any (well-behaved) pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside on the balcony

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT010044C2JOOH9HQJ

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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Genova, Italy

What's nearby

  • Paraggi Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portofino Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Castello Brown - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Spiaggia dell' Olivetta - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 17 min drive
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Magazin - ‬13 min walk
  • Al Faro Di Portofino
  • Afternoon Tea
  • ‪Pizzeria El Portico - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Strainer - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Next to Portofino, fantastic location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Next to Portofino, fantastic location?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Next to Portofino, fantastic location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Next to Portofino, fantastic location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Paraggi Beach and Portofino Marina. Church of St. Martin and Abbey of Cervara are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Next to Portofino, fantastic location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location and Apartment

A beautiful villa next to Portofino in a fantastic location. A 10-minute walk to Portofino for dinner, or up the hill 10 minutes to Hermitage of Sant’Antonio of Niasca…a 1317 building turned into a restaurant where everything is home grown and you eat immersed in nature! The villa has a private entrance and reserved spots for the provided chairs on the beach below and there are hiking trails right out the front door! Check-in and check-out were seamless, the provided parking spot is a must, and the pictures of the villa are very accurate. Overall, we loved the location and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique spot

Amazing family vacation at Villa Niasca ( unique spot ).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The location of this property was outstanding. The views from our balcony were breathtaking. Very close to Portofino.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

This property was better than expected. Absolutely magical. Incredible views and sounds of the ocean and listen to waterfall as at night to fall asleep
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elif S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Great location, a boathouse with a great view
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portofino weekend

What a lovely home. Directly on the water just steps from Portofino - a dream. We enjoyed our brief stay and would definitely come back. Thank you Giancarla!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical place to stay!

We all loved staying at Niasca. The view from our balcony; proximity to Portofino; walking trails; ease of accessing the bus and train. All made for a magical nine nights. Not to be missed: A meal at the former monastery nearby Camogli (as beautiful as Cinque Terre, and much less crowded) Old Town Genoa A wine tasting at Caduferra Dining in Portofino and Santa Margherita
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a marvellous stay! Spectacular.

Giancarla was a wonderful host and even helped us arrange a really special birthday at the villa with a local private chef. Cannot rave enough about the natural beauty of the location, nestles amping at the trees of the coastline. We found the buses and walking sufficient for exploring Portofino and other local areas. Highly recommend to any family or a group of friends seeking a fun and secluded getaway on the water. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARMEN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Everything was wonderful, the house was perfect, the views incredible, and Giancarla, the owner, was really nice and accommodating, I would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

David P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Moldy

Property was very moldy and musty, enough that we needed to check into a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M., Pompton Plains

Unique property on the sea!

Breathtaking views, very nice accommodations, private and quiet although close to the road. Just a beautiful place with very nice, helpful owners. Great family memories made at this incredible sea view villa. Hope we have the opportunity to visit again. thanks for a great experience in Italia!! xoxo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday/new year with friends

Thank you so much. We had an awesome time
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliantly authentic

Stayed over Easter. Fantastic location if you like something near to town yet feels a world away. 15 minute walk to Portofino. 40 minute walk to Santa Margherita. Waterfall in the back. Amazing hikes just behind. So quiet though ride in the road. Beds were very comfortable. Great host! We hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamir S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Niasca

Wonderful stay, beautiful, charming, old house full of character. Giancarla is a lovely host, extremely helpful and made our stay so much better. Wonderful view of the bay, great for long swims. We loved it. The house sits right on a fairly busy, narrow road, beach access is across this road. For those looking for modern, up to date, hotel style amenities, this house is not for you. The house is secluded and not very close to any restaurants or businesses, we saw this as an added bonus. You will need transport to get around.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mandy H.

Amazing property

We had a great stay at Giancarla's extraordinary house. Fabulous position, great history to the place and in such a unique location. The house itself is very spacious, all well set up, although there is no kettle which was very unusual, I think one should be supplied. My only other comment would be that for the price we paid there should have been a mid stay clean!! We really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Amazing property a little piece of heaven

Our stay at the villa was fantastic. A little piece of paradise. The children spent time on the kayaks while we relaxed on our own private rocks by the water. Just listening to the waves from the house while sipping on a spritz was lovely. Giancarla was a great host and very welcoming. The kayak rental staff were great with the children and offered us a discount when settling the account which was very nice of them. I would highly reccomend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Mike M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, filthy property.

Absolutely beautiful site! Villa was very dirty and musty. Cobwebs, spiders, mold, geckos in the beds… One unmarked parking space inches from the road — no other parking for a half mile in both directions. Road is extremely narrow and very busy.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kateri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, views and more

We were traveling as a family with three young adults and two grandparents - and this was a fantastic find! The bus is a bit expensive (5 Euros per person/trip) but if you don’t have a car, well worth it. We had two cars and had to search for parking for the second, but I think we just missed that info. The house is gorgeous and totally unique and we had everything we needed. Lots of hikers to Portofino (and it was the off season!) passing by, but I would take the trails instead of the road if you are sure of foot. Thanks for the travel books and advice!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning home & location

We stayed here with extended family for Christmas. The property is just stunning, with a waterfall at the back and the sea in front. It had everything we needed, including a clothes dryer! The home was cold in the evenings in December, but there were plenty of blankets and a space heater. Some trails were closed but we walked into Portofino a few times, and made use of the bus to explore Santa Margherita. We would love to come back at another time of year to hike more. Giancarla was responsive and so generous with her time. I would like to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Beautiful home with amazing views

My family absolutely adored this special home. The location is perfect. We loved walking into Portofino on the hiking trail. It's about a 20 minute walk (3 minute drive) into the beautiful little seaside town. The views of the home are stunning. The water is so calming and beautiful to look at. Our boys loved going down to the beach to play by the water. And we rented Kayak's from Luca which was lots of fun. This was a perfect place to stay with our family of 4 (There was plenty of room for more people as well:) We really enjoyed the owners too. They were great to us and went above and beyond by mailing us something we left at the house. Thank you Maria we look forward to experiencing Niasca again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Summer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in Portofino!

This old beach house was such a gem for our family. We traveled in with our young children and our nanny. The beach was not only perfect for swimming for the kids but the ability to get beach chairs in the morning and block some personal space really helped with how crowded it can get (which really was just on Sunday and Friday). There is a playground on the trails just above the house and an old monestary which is now a B&B that serves lunch. The walk into Portofino Is easy on walking paths above the roads allowing for even late night walks back which are safe and so lovely. We actually hiked a lot and this was a huge highlight of our trip. Walk out the front door straight into the paths all over Portofino in any direction. Couldn’t have been better. We ran the dehumidifiers provided to offset the humidity as we left the house open most days bc the breeze was so good. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend

We had a perfect stay at this property! Three couples (two with two-year-olds) came together for a reunion weekend, and it could not have been more perfect. Giancarla picked a couple of us up from the train station and took us to the grocery store so we could get stuff for breakfast the next morning which was really helpful, especially as it was pouring rain. Tons of space in the property as well - worked quite well for us. The location is just wonderful. Perfect views and morning sun in the living space. The beach below is so convenient. It wasn't warm enough to swim, but the toddlers loved to dig in the sand and throw rocks into the water. An easy walk into Portofino via the walking path right above the property. We took our strollers on it and had no problems. It was really nice that we didn't have to walk on the road to get there. We also walked to Santa Margherita one day which was a really pretty walk along the coast as well. Would 100% come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Beautiful house and location, friendly host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linnae F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Perfect location for a family vacation. We enjoyed opening up the big doors to listen to the waves and walking the short distance to Portofino along to trail for gelato. Giancarla was very responsive and made sure we were comfortable in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

sophie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison atypique à découvrir

Nous avons passé une belle semaine dans cette maison idéalement située. Directement sur la plage, vous n'avez que quelques marches a descendre pour vous baigner dans une eau translucide. Portofino et Santa Margharita sont accessibles à pieds. On vous recommande le levé du soleil depuis le balcon !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023