Charming House in Framura, A Small Quiet Picturesque Town Near Cinqueterre

Bonassola house rental - front door of house
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 2 Bathrooms
Rates (USD)
Per property (USD)
  • Per week $750 - $800
  • Per month $2,600 - $2,800
Description House

Vittoria Repetto

Speaks English, Italian

Photos and Description of the Bonassola vacation house rental
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , kitchen, living room, sleeps 4 people

Framura, 3 towns north of Cinqueterre, is a rural Ligurian town consisting of 5 traditional hamlets ( sub-divisions) divided between mountain and sea with views that it will take your breath away. Costa, a sub division of Framura has archaeological, historical and artistic points of view.

My house is on the piazza of the hamlet (or sub-division) of Costa which is set on top of a hill.

The house is my personal vacation house so I hope my renters will be respectful of my property.

If you enjoy interacting w/ the locals buying groceries or chatting at the local trattoria or if you are a creative person looking for inspiration, or want a quiet non-touristy place to stay, this is the place for you.

BASIC SPEAKING COMMAND OF ITALIAN IS REQUIRED as my cousin who takes care of house for me and will meet you at your arrival does not speak any other language expect Italian( I personally am in NYC )

Bonassola house rental - front door of house

front door of house

Bonassola house rental - front of house 2nd & 3rd floor

front of house 2nd & 3rd floor

Bonassola house rental - view of house from piazza

view of house from piazza

Bonassola house rental - Costa - framura

Costa - framura

Bonassola house rental - kitchen -2

kitchen -2

Bonassola house rental - smaller bedroom

smaller bedroom

Bonassola house rental - 1st floor bathroom

1st floor bathroom

Bonassola house rental - first floor half tub

first floor half tub

Bonassola house rental - costa's back street

costa's back street

Bonassola house rental - costa's main street

costa's main street

Bonassola house rental - one of anicent towers

one of anicent towers

Bonassola house rental - master bedroom

master bedroom

Bonassola house rental - dining area of dining/living roon

dining area of dining/living roon

Bonassola house rental - living area of dining/living room

living area of dining/living room

Bonassola house rental - shower - 3rd floor

shower - 3rd floor

Bonassola house rental - 3rd floor bathroom

3rd floor bathroom

Bonassola house rental - part of kitchen - 3rd floor

part of kitchen - 3rd floor

Bonassola house rental - washing machine - 1st floor

washing machine - 1st floor

Bonassola house rental - top of costa's main street

top of costa's main street

Bonassola house rental - view from master bedroom -3rd floor

view from master bedroom -3rd floor

Bonassola house rental - top of main street -lt side

top of main street -lt side

Bonassola house rental - view of house

view of house

Bonassola house rental - dresser - smaller bedroom -2rd fllor

dresser - smaller bedroom -2rd fllor

Bonassola house rental - bottom of costa's main street

bottom of costa's main street

Location: La Spezia province < Liguria < Italy

Nearest Train : at bottom of hill at 2 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : A12 at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 3 Kilometres
Car: not necessary

Framura is a small quiet picturesque place w/ stucco houses painted shades of reddish orange, pink and yellow, w/ flowers lining the town streets, swallows flying round ancient bell towers, local cats sunning themselves on house stairs and gecko lizards running up stone walls; all surrounded by pine trees, vineyards and orchards

There is a paved winding concrete path that goes from Costa (the part of Framura where my house is located)down the hill thru the other sections of Framura and down to the railway station at the foot of the hill and two beachs ( one under the railway station)

Zoom Level: City

Availability Calendar

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Apr 16, 2011
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Bonassola, Italy

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Spring Mar 1 2012 Apr 30 2012 $750 - - - - $2,600 - 1 Week
Summer May 1 2012 Aug 31 2012 $800 - - - - $2,800 - 1 Week
Fall Sep 1 2012 Oct 31 2012 $750 - - - - $2,600 - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • For a monthly rental during May, June, July and August, the rent is $2600.
  • For a monthy rate during the May, June, July August, the rent is 2800
    For a 2 week rental during May, June, July and August, the rent is $1500.
    For a 1 week rental during May, June, July and August, the rent is $800.

    For a monthly rental during March, April, September & October, the rent is $2600.
    For a 2 week rental during March, April, September & October, the rent is $1400.
    For a 1 week rental during March, April, September & October, the rent is $750

    The house is closed during November, December, January & February.
  • There is a nonrefundable deposit of $300 to hold a reservation for the house; this deposit is applied to the total rent; (example: $300 plus $2500 for the month of June equals $2800).

    Paypal is used for collection of the nonrefundable deposit of $300; an email will be sent to you w/ the PayPal address (URL) and you can use your credit card to pay for the deposit. Paypal does the conversion from dollars to euros/pounds, etc on your credit card.


    The rest of the rental rate will be collected in cash (in US Dollars or in Euros) at the time of your arrival at my house by my cousin who will there to greet you and give you the keys, etc.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Bonassola, Italy

Property Type:
  • house

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • village
  • rural

Theme:
  • budget
  • away from it all

General:
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • soaps basic
  • central heating
  • telephone
  • alarm clock

Kitchen:
  • kitchenette
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • 2 ring stove
  • washing machine
  • blender
  • oven
  • stove top burners
  • coffee maker
  • cooking utensils

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Bidet, Shower, Toilet
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
  • Washing machine on 1st floor.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double
  • Master bedroom has satellite TV . The window faces out back of house w/ a view of the local orchards, vegetable gardens, and the valley. There is no air conditioning however due to placement of house on top of hll and front and back windows, the house is relatively cool in summer. There is no lift.
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • books
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • CD
  • music library

Outside:
  • parking off street
  • walkway to water

Suitability:
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions:
  • churches
  • marina
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing

Notes: THE RENTAL IS SELF-CATERING; RENTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SHOPPING, COOKING, HOUSE CLEANING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL. The house is three stories via stairs, THERE IS NO LIFT. A combination living/dining area w/ sofa, small dining room table w/ 4 chairs; the window faces out to the piazza. Off to the side of the dining room is a small kitchenette w/ a refrigerator, gas stove w/oven, small sink and food preparation space. A storage room w/ an armoire. The window faces out back of house w/ a view of the local orchards, vegetable gardens, and the valley. There is a telephone that is available for use; renters are asked to leave 1 euro per minute for local calls (Framura); 2 euros per minute for calls made to other locations in Italy and 5 euros a minute. Due to the fact that the house is set on the top of the hill, there is a cool breeze even in the month of August.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Bonassola, Italy

Local bar/ Restaurants:

A short walking distance up the road from the piazza of Costa is a neighborhood bar “Silvia” that serves alcohol, soft drinks, coffee and gelato and sells tobacco products and tickets for the ATC bus; it's open until midnight. This is a popular evening spot w/ Framura locals and vacationers; Silvia’s son Davide who runs the bar at night, speaks a little English and is a punk / R&R fan. Davide also now offers wireless connection if you have a computer.

Downstairs attached to the bar is Ristorante Silvia that is known for its seafood; I personally recommend the seafood appetizer

There is another restaurant Ristorante Meri next door that is known for its fresh homemade pasta dishes and elegant service; I recommend their gnocchi w/ pesto and their pansotti w/ walnut sauce.

Note that due to popularity of these restaurants, reservations esp in busy season may be required a day in advance.

Parking & Shopping:

Parking on the piazza of Costa is restricted to residents; non-residents can park in the public parking space which is located up an incline near Ristorante Silvia.

Two times a week in the morning at 9pm...Tuesday & Friday , there is a truck selling fresh seafood that stops in the piazza of Costa. On Friday around 10-11pm there is a truck that stops on the piazza w fresh vegetables and fruit

There are two grocery stores in Setta that sell bread, oil, eggs, dairy, meat, vegetables, fruit, wine and basics like laundry soap.

Gastronomia Enrica has prepared foods like stuffed mussels, seafood salad, vegetable torts, top quality cheeses, local products like pesto, salami, vegetables, fruit and focaccia; in the warm weather, there is a garden spot w/ tables and chairs for eating.

Alimentari Maria Rosa Bennati has similar products; no prepared foods but a larger selection of cheeses, cold meats, and has products such as goat’s milk and whole grain bread.

Misc :

At the local bar located near the food stores in Setta, one can get international newspapers including the International Herald Tribune (which is published by the European offices of the NY Times), postcards, pens, writing materials, Italian magazines and books.

The post office, the pharmacy and an ATM are located in Setta.

There are other very small stores in Setta for clothing, basic sporting goods and hardware.

Other Activities:

hiking

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Bonassola, Italy

Charming House in Framura, A Small Quiet Picturesque Town Near Cinqueterre
average rating of 4.8 based on 5 reviews
business
Charming House in Framura, A Small Quiet Picturesque Town Near Cinqueterre
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p211239
Bonassola La Spezia province
New York, NY
5

Quiet but close to lots of great stuff

Review Submitted: April 22, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2008
We enjoyed our stay in Framura very much. Views are spectacular, it's a short bus ride to the train station and then only 10-15 minutes on the train to Cinqueterre. We went to a different town every day, also shopped in the hamlet in walking distance from the house and cooked many great meals in the evenings.
The house is cozy and comfortable and Framura is a great place in which to practice your Italian, even if its rudimentary.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing
Owner's Response: Ah but one should not forget to take the Via de Amore path from Riomaggiore to Manarola when you visit the towns of Cinqueterre; you are walking on a paved shelf on the mountains facing the Mediterranean, the shades of blue between the sea and the blues are breathtaking.
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 7/7
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Charming House in Framura, A Small Quiet Picturesque Town Near Cinqueterre
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p211239
Bonassola La Spezia province
Park City, Utah, USA
4

Italian apartment in Framura

Review Submitted: September 19, 2010 Date of Stay: September 2010
What I liked most about this apartment was the location. Framura is a quiet, authentic area bordering the cinque terre. There is a small beach with crystal clear water that I loved, and you can walk to the next town for groceries that were as good if not better than in the next big town. If you are nice to the owner of the bar, David, and buy a few drinks from him in the Italian tradition of hanging out at the local bar, he might be inclined to let you use his WiFi. We were able to download a few movies and check emails from here and that worked out well for us. We also ate at the nearby restaurant Meri and that was excellent, but loved having a small kitchen to cook in, and a washer to do our laundry.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing
Owner's Response: I personally love Meri's pansotti w/ walnut sauce and there is also Silvia's which is known for their seafood.
Rating
4 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
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Charming House in Framura, A Small Quiet Picturesque Town Near Cinqueterre
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p211239
Bonassola La Spezia province
Oak Bluffs, MA, USA
5

Costa a place to remember.

Review Submitted: May 16, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010
We visited many places in Italy but this was our favorite. The house is charming. The views are spectacular. The local restaurants are friendly and the food fabulous. We walked to a small farm, Agriturismo "Foce del Prato", and had a spectular dinner with a view of the Mediteranean. The food was grown and prepared there. The walk to the farm from Costa was through the woods and offered views of the mountains.
Vittoria and her family are very helpful and friendly and will ensure you a memorable visit in an authentic Italian village.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing
Owner's Response: Personally I think the produce and seafood for Framura is the best in Italy.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Charming House in Framura, A Small Quiet Picturesque Town Near Cinqueterre
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Bonassola La Spezia province
Brooklyn
5

Framura house

Review Submitted: April 19, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2008
In 2005, I had the pleasure of staying at this lovely home. My best recommendation is that I plan to go back.

Each morning, you can walk down to the mediterranean for a swim. Then as you are either walking or driving back up to the house, you can stop in the village on the hillside and buy fresh baked bread and eggs.
Each evening, I would make a cafe latte and sit watching the sunset over the mediterranean.

The experience of staying there was totally transformative.
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: If you live in a modern busy city like NYC, my house in Framura is the place to let go and chill out.
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
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Charming House in Framura, A Small Quiet Picturesque Town Near Cinqueterre
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Bonassola La Spezia province
Brooklyn, NY
5

Great Little House in Idyllic Location

Review Submitted: November 21, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2007
I'd lived in Italy and visited many times, but I never gotten closer to the everyday life of small town life in the Bel Paese than in Framura. The town is peaceful, set at the top of a mountain on the Ligurian Riviera. An amazing setting, and a comfortable house for a great price. I could see a 1000 year-old church from the kitchen window, and had a view of the mountains from the bedroom.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 6/7
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