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Overall:

Utterly amazing. Such a beautiful and spacious villa. Annalisa was just wonderful. We will return!!

Enjoyed Most:

The view, the entire physical property and the owner!

Enjoyed Least:

Can't think of a thing.

Surrounding Area:

The peacefulness and beauty.

Directions:

Annalisa picked us up at the train station.

Overall:

The whole family enjoyed our week in the villa. The owner was very warm and welcoming. She gave us a huge basket of fresh fruit and vegetables from the market, plus some pasta and a bottle of Chianti, so that we wouldn't have to shop on our first night. She also gave us some good travel recommendations and she took us into town a couple of mornings later, to show us where to buy the best produce and where to get the best pizza. There were lots of thoughtful touches - lotions, shampoos, soap, tissues, adaptor plugs, radio, CD's and player, hair dryer. She also provided swim towels. It really felt like home. The housekeeper came twice during our stay to clean, wash any pots and pans etc. and to provide clean towels. We did not use the spa-pool as we preferred swimming in the Mediterranean. It might be more useful in cooler weather as it is much more a spa than a pool - it is only 15 ft x 9ft and made of fibre glass.

Enjoyed Most:

We loved the patios which had great views and were wonderful for outdoor dining. We had breakfast on the kitchen-side patio every morning. We loved the coziness of the kitchen and family room area. The cooks could socialize with the rest of the family while cooking. The living room was also a nice spot during the day.

Enjoyed Least:

The master bed was on a raised platform with two steps. They were a bit of a hazard, especially if you had to get up during the night. The master bath was very spacious and modern. The bed in one of the other rooms - which was a lovely room with a great view and a balcony - was only a full-size bed not totally comfortable for an adult couple. The shared bathroom smelled a bit musty at times but was generally OK. The bathroom downstairs was fine.

We thought the living room would have been more warm and welcoming in the evening with softer lighting - such as some standing lamps instead of the overhead candelabra. Also, the pillows were uncomfortable.

Surrounding Area:

We loved the views of the bay and the privacy, while only being a short walk to a restaurant, the bus, the supermarket and a patisserie. The garden and surrounding trees were lush, with a hammock and fountains. Very peaceful.

Nearby Events or Locales:

La Spezia is ideal as a jumping off point for Cinque Terra. The train station is seven minutes away from the villa, and the trains to Cinque Terra are frequent and cheap. La Spezia itself also has charm and interest, contrary to how most guidebo

Enjoyed Most:

Spacious and beautiful property. Wonderful views. Covered terrace was a pleasure. On site parking very convienent.

Enjoyed Least:

Some power outages. I didn't like the beds in the blue bedroom. Some kitchen equipment needs to be replaced. Shower door in 2nd floor bath not operating properly. Heavy glass closet door in master bedroom came off track. Editor's Note: The owner has addressed the problems mentioned above.

Surrounding Area:

Villages on the coast.

Tips or Restaurants:

Bring flashlights - they help if walking to the trattoria at night.

Overall:

We really enjoyed our stay and found the owners very helpful and friendly. The owner's small carriage home is on the property and the owner was there during our stay.

Enjoyed Most:

The great outdoor living spaces. The views.

Enjoyed Least:

The small kitchen. It's difficult to safely turn your car around in the parking area at the top of a steep driveway, especially when your group has more than one car at the property. The housekeeper and her husband live in the back part of the home and were quite loud late in the evening.

Surrounding Area:

The views and close proximity to Cinque Terre and other small towns-cities around the Bay of Poets.

Overall:

The villa was homey and comfortable.

Enjoyed Most:

The views and the 3 terraces were wonderful. Annalisa and Daniela were wonderful property managers - so fun and so very helpful.

Enjoyed Least:

The big steep hill, but after a few days your muscles stopped complaining, it was great exercise.

Surrounding Area:

So close to the Cinque Terre. A trip to Lucca is a must. The walk between the Cinque Terre towns made the trip for me.

Nearby Events or Locales:

A car was necessary. Parking is a big problem all over Italy, be sure to allow at least an extra 45 minutes for finding a parking spot anywhere you go.

A climb up to the church behind the house is certainly worth the effort, not easy, but the view is spectacular!

Tips or Restaurants:

The villa was very well equipped

Check In Out:

They had wine, cheese and snacks waiting for us.