A really great place to explore Riomaggiore and the southern parts of the Cinque Terre. The property is very central but set back from the main streets and feels quiet and tranquil, yet itâs really easy to nip out to get an early morning focaccia from the bakery! The place was very clean and well equipped for cooking meals and really suited our purposes as a family of 5 people. We arrived late in the evening on the train and walked up to the apartment to be greeted by Gaia who had stayed late to meet us, which we really appreciated. Thanks!
It was a perfect place for the 6 of us. People were very nice to work with and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay. We definitely recommend this place.
Giai greeted us with a warm welcome to the apartment. She is delightful! We enjoyed our stay very much. She met us prior to departure and made sure we had everything we needed.
I was initially hesitant to leave this review, as Iâve noticed the owner can be quite sensitive to anything less than a perfect rating. However, I believe honest feedback is important and helpful to future guests.My husband and I stayed here with our three adult children (ages 20, 22, and 25). The location is truly fantastic; central, convenient, and a great base for exploring the 4 other towns.That said, aside from the location, the house itself is somewhat limited in terms of comfort. While it was clean, the space is very tight both upstairs and downstairs. My husband and I stayed upstairs while the other three stayed downstairs, and even with that separation, it still felt quite cramped. The most significant issue, though, are the beds. They are older spring mattresses, and the springs are extremely pronounced, to the point where we could feel them pressing into our backs and sides throughout the night. It was genuinely uncomfortable, and unfortunately, it made it hard to get restful sleep during our stay. Even something as simple as a quality mattress topper could make a meaningful difference.Iâm not sharing this to be unkind, but in the hope that it helps future guests make an informed decision, and perhaps encourages some thoughtful updates to the property.All in all we did enjoy our stay in Riomaggiore!
Compact apartment right in the heart of the villiage
Proximity allowed us to enjoy Riomaggiore easily. Just up the main street to the port and beach. Perfect for our family of five to come and go, with a icecream shop right next door.
The kitchenette was practical and we all slept well.
Beautiful village .
Excellent position.
Comfortable beds and pillows.
Lovely welcome from Giai
Dated apartment particularly the bathrooms and small kitchen area.
No comfortable lounge area to relax .
Woken 5am every morning by noisy neighbours.
The location was absolutely prime!! Right in an amazing part of town and more than enough room to accommodate my group of friends, 6 of us total. Would definitely recommend! So grateful to our hosts for allowing us such a great stay
short but well spent.. Giuliana is responsive and Gaia too. Hoping to comeback again and thank you so much for letting us check in early. love the place it's clean you have everything you need. it is close to the shop and supermarkets.
The place was very clean. We rented both the bottom and top portions for our family of 6. There are complaints about stairs in other reviews, if you have mobility issues Cinque Terre will be very challenging. We used the back garden/seating area to enjoy the tranquility while sipping some local wine. Don't hesitate to book!
It has everything you need for a short stay. We stayed in the middle of the summer the AC was amazing hence made our sleep really great. Communicating with the owner and Gaia was easy and sheâs very sweet. The instruction to get to the place a little bit confusing but we made it. The shower room in the main floor was a little bit small for my husband (6â2â) but perfect for me and my kids. Would recommend and stay here again.
My three adult granddaughters and myself had a great stay In Giulianaâs apartment in Riomaggiore. Giuliana and Mrs Gaia the housekeeper were both very helpful and made sure that our stay was comfortable. Communication with both of them was excellent. We booked both the upstairs and downstairs apartments which worked very well for our group. The apartment was a perfect base for exploring Cinque Terre villages. Riomaggiore itself was a gem. Altogether a truely memorable stay.
We had a great stay in Riomaggiore and the location of the rental was great. It would have been nice to have Wifi to plan the rest of the trip and the bed on the second floor was very uncomfortable but other than that it was a nice spot to spend a few days. Thanks!
We loved the house, and Giada was so responsive, accommodating and welcoming! She met us at the car and guided my spouse to the parking spot. She helped us get settled in and was available any time we needed her. The house easily accommodated 5 adults, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. We could not use both showers at the same time due to water temp and pressure, but that was not an issue for us. It was such a great spot. We absolutely loved it!
I am Giuliana, I live in Milan and I LOVE our nice flat in Riomaggiore that we rent since around 10 years...it is a small nice romantic spot in Cinque Terre!