Casa Carla Beautiful private home with large terrace and gated entrance.

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Entire home

Room #2 on second floor down from main floor.

The stais leading down to the rooms #2 and #3 wiith bathroom.

Galley kitchen with window to the garden.

Living room with the kitchen off to the right by the door. Fireplace for winter.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Vernazza, Liguria

Vernazza Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Footpath Vernazza-Monterosso
‪2 min walk‬
Guvano Beach
‪27 min drive‬
La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This house is on two floors with white marble floors, two double bedrooms, one single room with a pull out bed and two bathrooms. One bathroom has a large bath. The house enters from the street and is very private. The furniture is of high quality and has been lovingly lived in. The outdoor space is on two levels with plenty of room for outdoor dining and lounging. You can come back from the sea and leave all wet towels and clothes to dry in the sun. We hope you enjoy it!

Property manager

Julia Basso

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Languages

English, Italian

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site 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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Vernazza

Located in Vernazza, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Naval Museum and Enoteca la Civilta del Bere e Altro are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkelling and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

Vernazza, Liguria

What's nearby

Vernazza Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Footpath Vernazza-Monterosso - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Guvano Beach - 27 min drive - 5.2 km
Fegina Beach - 48 min drive - 20.8 km
Monterosso Beach - 63 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

Vernazza Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

‪Blue Marlin Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪Il Pirata delle Cinque Terre - ‬5 min walk
‪Ristorante Belvedere - ‬24 min drive
‪Ananasso Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Panificio Focacceria - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Carla Beautiful private home with large terrace and gated entrance. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Carla Beautiful private home with large terrace and gated entrance.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Carla Beautiful private home with large terrace and gated entrance.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Casa Carla Beautiful private home with large terrace and gated entrance. located?

Located in the heart of Vernazza, this holiday home is steps away from Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Vernazza Beach. Footpath Vernazza-Monterosso and Vernazza Ferry are also within 5 minutes. Vernazza Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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10/10

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9.0/10

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9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

11 October 2024

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

Vernazza Casa Carla

Casa Carla was perfect for our group of 5 people. We loved sitting on the terrace, watching the people below and the trains come and go. It is quite a climb with luggage, but worth it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla D.

24 September 2024

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

Wonderful Setting

Centrally located in Veenqzza, the uphill trek to and from Casa Carla really gives the impression of how the local lives. The property is perfect for family, the patio which overlooks the village is perfect for morning coffee or late night relaxing. Comfortable and cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

25 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Paolo was wonderful and kind host. The village of Vernazza was very charming and picturesque! The property was a little beat up- one of the windows wouldn’t shut and there was a storm that night the window was banging and it scared my youngest son. Although, you had to climb a significant amount of stairs to get to the property, it felt like it was straight out of a movie.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy H.

6 September 2024

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

Vernazza Stay

The house was as described and was clean and close to the trail. The deck was nice and spacious. It is recommended to agree on communication ahead of time as we had a minor question that was left unanswered through VRBO message; however, they have a restaurant in town so assume we could have gone into town to ask.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

22 October 2024

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

Fabulous location

The renovated barn provides access to all Tuscany has to offer. From the cable cab in Certaldo to the exciting vineyards of the environs you have the opportunity to enjoy all. We loved the patio for sunsets, the barbecue for al fresco dining and the vistas of the country side. Gambassi provided a wonderful Enoteca for local wines and information. Leonardo spent time acclimating us to all the wonderful amenities. A perfect place for a extraordinary holiday. Great restaurants and vineyards close by. Highly recommended but be aware of the 1km gravel entrance drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

4 November 2024

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

Perfecto!

This property housed our group well. Lots of space and beds. We loved the location despite the stairs! The locked gate gave us added security as we were a group of women. We did use the washing machine and felt very Italian by hanging our laundry out to dry. It was right off the Cinque Terre Trail and close To the train station. One member of our group was very sad that the coffee maker didn’t work. Great stay at a great price

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

9 June 2024

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

Incredible view of the entire City

We stayed at Casa Carla for 3 nights and absolutely loved it. Although you need to take quite a few stairs to get to the apartment it is well worth it. The views of the city and the main street are great. You are a short walk to everything Vernazza has to offer. The apartment beds are comfortable and it has everything you would need to make your stay special.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn I., San Diego, USA

17 March 2024

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

Cinque Terre

The property is very much a part of Vernazza and Cinque Terre. We were greated by the host and escorted to the property and given a tour of the house. Beautiful views of town. Close to train station.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Author Mary M.

23 September 2024

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

Great location - Highly recommend

We all loved this location and property. It's in a great location, except there are a lot of stairs. We found out there are a lot of stairs throughout Cinque Terre. I can't think of one thing we didn't like. The patio was great. It had a good view of the main street to watch the activities below. It was clean, the host was helpful answering questions. We needed to check in at the restaurant, it is Tavern/Bar del Capitano. We had a bit of trouble finding it. Other than that our stay was perfect. The food at the restaurant was yummy. I would love to go back. Thank you for a great vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

17 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Paolo and his team were so nice. The people of vernazza are warm and hospitable. This was my second trip to vernazza and having a place to stay in the village itself was key to our experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Port Hood, Nova Scotia

20 September 2023

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

Vernazza gem

Wonderful base for our 6 night stay in Cinque Terre. 2 couples and we loved this apartment with 2 balconies. Paolo and Julia were great hosts and made check-in and out very easy. Lots of stairs to climb and train station nearby but this only added to the charm. Highly recommend this apartment.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse A.

11 April 2022

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

Great overall stay

This is a great central place to stay in Cinque Terre. After visiting all five towns Vernazza is quite possibly best in terms of scenery and convenience. Both trails were open to hike to Monterosso and Corniglia while all other legs to the south were shut. Plenty of restaurants and shops all around. Overall very good.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

8 June 2023

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

Best Italain stay

Paolo, our host, kindly greeted us while running his restaurant and gave us some pointers about the town. This 3 bedroom apartment is perfectly located up just a few steps to the top of the building with views of the train station and all the businesses in the Main Street. When all the tourists leave for the day, you will be glad you stayed. Great service. Great restaurants everywhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas Vad N.

22 May 2023

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

Nice beautiful house

The house was well located. Nice terrace. Close to everything. Also, close to the train station which is making a bit of noise but I think it is difficult to avoid that because the train station is located close to almost everything in Vernazza.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

11 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wonderful apartment. Very hard to climb to if you have heavy bags. Nice kitchen. Great patio. Plenty of space. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

paula

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Carla. The Two floor apartment had everything we needed. There were 5 of us and if was great to have the privacy of two floors and two bathrooms! There was a small washer for laundry and we hung the clothes out to dry on the lovely terrace. There was early morning street noise and as others have mentioned you can hear the train. It wasn’t an issue for us. It was nice to have A/C too. Great location! Just up a few sets of stairs on beautiful back alley.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

24 May 2023

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

Just what we needed

Short walk from train station we checked in at the restaurant owned by VRBO owner. A helpful gentleman threw 2 of our bags on his shoulder and we started the steep pathway to Casa Carla. The steps mentioned in other reviews are no joke! I counted almost 100 from the Main Street and short walk to the beautiful piazza by the sea. Casa Carla was well worth the climb and Vernazza was more beautiful than I could ever describe! Just a suggestion to pack light if possible.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi S.

25 April 2023

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

Comfortable Casa Carla

We stayed in the apartment for 3 nights. It was perfect for the four of us (there was even an additional bedroom where my son-in-law could work if necessary). It was very clean and exactly as pictured and described in the listing. We appreciated the well equipped kitchen and enjoyed breakfast on the terrace each morning. My daughter and I also enjoyed a glass of local wine on the terrace after our hikes. We received our booking confirmation promptly with instructions on how to check in. The owners were very friendly! The steps to Casa Carla weren’t a problem and neither was the noise from the train.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Eugene M.

2 October 2023

Close to Everything

We stayed with friends for 3 nights at Casa Carla. Positives: close to everything in Vernazza, spacious apartment with nice outside terraces for relaxing. Negatives: Very noisy. We were only 100 meters from the train station and the noise from that was problematic. Also, being on the main street, noise from garbage collection at 5am was also unexpected. The apartment was clean but very dated and there wasn't much interior sitting room for 4 people except at the table. Another factor: There are a lot of steps to get to the apartment so hauling luggage up from the train was also a challenge. Bottom line: apartment was adequate but nothing spectacular. Views of the ocean were limited.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Adrian F.

13 July 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Tired

It is in a great location and has lots of outside space. However everything is very tired and out of date. The upstairs patio chairs were so rusty they would break. No instructions in apartment on what to do with rubbish, nothing said at meeting with your rep. No tea towels, no washing pods for dishwasher. The shower in downstairs had no wall attachment and side of bath broken. This could be a beautiful place if some tender loving care given to it The fridge and freezer desperately need cleaning and replacing

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Syd P.

18 September 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

GREAT, BUT NOT AS GOOD AS IT COULD BE!

The apartment has great potential in terms of its size, its wonderful outdoor areas and its location but we were disappointed with the cleanliness (eg fridge and cupboards), unkept promises (assistance with luggage on arrival) and the maintenance of the property. Trains were noisy but we got used to them and they almost added to the experience. Still had a great time and it was still a fantastic base from which to explore Cinque Terra, but a shame more attention has not been given to detail. There are 79 steps up from street level (not untypical in Vernazza) and in the week we were there, we witnessed multiple falls and injuries on one individual step, so climbing not for the physically faint and care needed on descent.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Simone B.

23 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Slightly frustrating in a beautiful place

The first thing you need to know about this property is that it is 72 steps up. It was really hard to drag our luggage up. To check in, you have to go to town and find this guy who works in a restaurant. The address given is not the place. When I went it was wrong, but some old timers sitting outside asked me who I was looking for. I gave them the name, they instantly recognized it, and told me where to find him. (Charming experience.) I was unfortunate enough to leave my passport, id and credit cards behind when I checked out. I was miles away when I discovered this, and traumatized. I contacted the owner who was kind enough to go check for them in the unit. She said she would call me back. I waited. Finally, I called her and she said did not find them. Two days later on our way to the airport, the next guest contacted me to let me know she found them. My trip had to be cut short because of this. How I wish the owner had looked a little more closely. Of course, it is my responsibility not to leave things this important behind, but I would been able to finish my trip as planned if she had looked a little more closely. Vernazza is gorgeous, but there are flies to contend with. The flies made it hard to enjoy our outside space. You will not find a modern place in Vernazza, that is part of the charm. This place was dated, but clean and functional. We could not figure out how to use the coffee pot, though.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Alessandro L.

2 January 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Non andateci

non è gestito professionalmente, arrivi chiami dieci volte e ti risponde alla decima chiamata dicendoti di recarti in un ristorante per pagare la tassa di soggiorno e poi ti indirizzano sostanzialmente da dove eri arrivato per farti un centinaio di gradini con borse valigie e tutto per infilarti in un appartamento sporco con vetri sporchi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

30 October 2022

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

We have arrived

This property is perfectly Vernazza. Tucked up and around, both the indoor and outdoor spaces remind visitors that they have arrived.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Erika M.

28 October 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Decent place, could use better customer service

The hosts just completely stopped replying to our messages through the app after our initial inquiry into the non-functioning fridge when we first checked in, not did they answer literally any other messages during our stay. We didn’t even receive an answer when we inquired about how to check out. I had to try to call the host multiple times on the morning that we were supposed to be leaving, and when THAT was met with no answer, eventually my partner had to walk down to the Main Street to try to find the owners because we didn’t know what to do. This was stressful and pretty frustrating. The food at the restaurant owned by the hosts is wonderful. Best Trofie pasta and pesto we had in Cinque Terre, hands down. The unit was cool- It has its own little courtyard outside where you can see the town and is pretty spacious. It’s very close to the main town area and the train station, which is super convenient. The sound from the train station is super loud, especially at night/ Besides the sound of the trains coming and going, you can hear the “ding ding” of the doors closing & the announcements from the station speakers clear as day from like 6/7 am to midnight. The power kept going out & we didn't know there was a breaker by the front door to turn it all back on. When we got there initially the fridge was off and defrosting because of it. It happened (& the fridge kept shutting off) several times throughout our stay when we were sleeping or out so we decided not to use the fridge much as it didn’t seem like we could trust it. There aren't really any extra supplies, so bring laundry soap, paper towel, garbage bags, napkins, a new sponge, etc. Relatively clean unit overall, but the kitchen and its contents could have used a deep clean

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julia Basso

We are the Basso family from San Bernardino and Vernazza. Paolo and Barbara Basso are 5th generation of Basso's in Vernazza. This house is our family home we are now renting out in Vernazza. It has been loved for three generations.

Why they chose this property

Casa Carla is a special place. It is named after my mother who was also the cook at our restaurant that she and Giacomo (her husband) started in 1965. The home offers many special details like Marble floors from Carrara and antique furniture. It has a lagre terrace for family and friends to gather. From the terrace you will hear people coming and going and the train. You will feel apart of the action without being in it. The house is very selcluded and peaceful.

What makes this property unique

Casa Carla is large enough for family and friends to stay together on the two floors with bathrooms on each floor. Plenty of space outside and inside to relax, cook or just people watch. Children love to watch the train pass. It will probably be the highlight of their trip.

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English, Italian

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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