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Next to Portofino, fantastic location

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Niasca Villa "pieds dans l'eau"
Portofino harbour from Castello Brown 1,5 km far from the villa
The parking in front of the villa
The entrance
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Genova, Italy
  • Paraggi Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Portofino Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Castello Brown
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Four beds Bedroom

+1
2 Single Beds, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Third Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
There is a fee of 50€ for any (well-behaved) pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside on the balcony
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

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
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
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

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

Portofino

Located in Portofino, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camogli Beach and Paraggi Beach, while Museo Attilio & Cleofe Gaffoglio and Musei di Nervi - Galleria d'Arte Moderna GAM are cultural highlights. Scoglio dei Mille and Sestri Levante Bowling are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Genova, Italy

What's nearby

  • Paraggi Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Portofino Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Church of St. Martin - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Castello Brown - 1 min drive - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪O Magazin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Mariuccia - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Delfino - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Strainer - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panificio Canale - ‬16 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.

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, Portofino Marina and Church of St. Martin. Abbey of Cervara and Church of San Giorgio are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruud M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellissimo
bella casa con tutto gentile e disponibile padrona di casa. Quindi il mare nella tua spiaggia. base per la zona come Portofino ecc. Meravigliosi ristoranti della zona
Stayed 5 nights in May 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

giorgio c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressioni
Fascinosa casa d’epoca , con ampi spazi interni , affacciata direttamente sul mare ;non si vede e non si sente la strada, per cui dona grande tranquillità in un contesto turistico ; dal balcone si possono controllare i bambini in spiaggia . Dintorni di grandissima bellezza naturale , anche con interessanti spunti culturali. Consigliamo la visita guidata alla meravigliosa Abbazia della Cervara ( vedi giorni e orari sul sito ) e un ottimo spuntino rustico all’Eremo di S. Antonio di Niasca nella valletta alle spalle della casa ( 10 minuti a piedi).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

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

Ndong J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Break in Portofino
Abbiamo fatto una breve gita per il ponte del 1 novembre. Tutto deciso e prenotato last minute. Non abbiamo incontrato la Sig.ra Giancarla, ma tutto era pronto al nostro arrivo malgrado il poco preavviso. La casa è stupenda, cosi come descritta nell’annuncio! La vista dal salotto è incantevole, sul mare e l'orizzonte. Portofino è veramente a 10min a piedi. Tutti i percorsi (abbazia san Fruttuoso etc) partono da casa. Non serve la macchina per chi ama caminare. Siamo stati davvero bene! Grazie!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Neal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Niasca
A great base in one of the Mediterranean’s prettiest areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C., Esbjerg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skøn beliggenhed
Fantastisk hus
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

john o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Nice Stay
Neat area and especially if you like walking. Plus, there is a bus stop close by and we bought a week’s bus pass that allowed us a lot of flexibility. Our party stayed a week which we all felt was a little long for the area and this rental. The home is really a cool, unique place. Lots of history and we felt that we went back in time, but we must say the living room furniture wasn’t very comfortable for a long stay. We overall enjoyed ourselves and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place with a story
We stayed here for a week. Was perfect. Close to Santa Margarita, within walking of Portifino main. Host was a pleasure. Had the arch windows open the entire time we were there. Would sit on the balcony whenever we weren’t running to small surrounding towns. Very cozy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Giancarla Serra

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My great-grand-father, from Genoa, built the flat with the boathouse to give to his ten sons the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong, swimming, rowing and hiking in stunning landscapes. In the XIX century, Portofino was a little fisherman village, unknown from the newborn tourism. The only other tourists were two English brothers and their family, living in the two castle in the area: Castello Paraggi, in front of Niasca and castello Brown immediately above Portofino. Nowadays a natural park and the protected bay of Paraggi bring it back to the enchant of those days. Much like my grandfather my mother, my sisters and I spent all the summers growing up in Niasca

Why they chose this property

The site is one of the most beatiful sea side places in the world.

What makes this property unique

You could hear from the living room the rhythmic sound of waves

Languages:

English, Italian