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A typical Ligurian house with roof terrace, stunning sea views and AC.

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Sun-loungers
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Sun-loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A typical Ligurian house with roof terrace, stunning sea views and AC.

New for 2024, AC in both bedrooms and on the 3rd floor. Casa Bella Vista is a typical Ligurian House with stunning sea views .The village of Manarola is situated within the unique landscape of the Cinque Terre National Park. The property has been renovated to a high standard and includes Wi-Fi. The accommodation is provided over four floors with the additional benefit of a roof terrace. The ground floor entrance leads to a living and dining area with seating for 6, with a fully equipped kitchen on the 3rd floor. A spiral staircase provides access to the roof terrace for outdoor dining and casual seating. Bathrooms are situated on the 1st and 2nd floor, and each include a shower, toilet and bidet. The bedroom on the 1st floor has two single beds, the bedroom on the 2nd floor has a king sized bed. A double sofa-bed is situated on the 3rd floor.
The property is a five minute walk up a steep hill from the centre of the village, and is therefore not ideal for very young children or the infirm.

Getting to Manarola: The most convenient airports for the Cinque Terre are Pisa, Genova (Genoa), and Parma. Travel from the airport to Manarola is best by train, as vehicles are not permitted in the village, however public pay parking is available at the top of the village, euro 20 per day. Alternatively, it is possible to arrange in advance a private garage space at an additional cost of euro 25 per night.

Local facilities : Manarola has several excellent restaurants and bars, two pizzerias, a gelateria, juice bar and a cash machine. As a working village, it also has two small supermarkets, a pharmacy, Post Office and a selection of shops selling locally made gifts and produce.

Out and about: The best way to discover the Cinque Terre is on foot, along the many paths through terraced vineyards and olive groves giving spectacular views of the sea. The five villages of the Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso each have their own unique identity, and a wealth of history to explore.

Further afield, La Spezia is the largest town in the area, and is reached easily by a 10 minute train journey. Portofino and Portovenere are also good destinations.

Property manager

Jo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT011024C29CTCBGNX

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 GBP 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

Property is also known as

A Typical Ligurian House With Roof Terrace Stunning sea Views
A typical Ligurian house with roof terrace stunning sea views .

About the area

Map
Manarola, LI

What's nearby

  • Manarola Ferry - 3 min walk
  • Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area - 3 min walk
  • Manarola Nativity - 6 min walk
  • Fossola Beach - 8 min drive
  • Castle of Riomaggiore - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Manarola Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Bistrot - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La zorza caffe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Il Pescato Cucinato - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vertical Bar Riomaggiore - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Lampara - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A typical Ligurian house with roof terrace, stunning sea views and AC. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A typical Ligurian house with roof terrace, stunning sea views and AC.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A typical Ligurian house with roof terrace, stunning sea views and AC.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A typical Ligurian house with roof terrace, stunning sea views and AC. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Manarola Ferry, Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Church of San Lorenzo. Manarola Nativity and Castle of Riomaggiore are also within 1 mile (2 km). Manarola Station is 5 minutes by foot and Riomaggiore Station is 28 minutes.

A typical Ligurian house with roof terrace, stunning sea views and AC. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Everything was very comforting. Beds, towels, baths, all very clean and comfortable. Very nice views and not as difficult to get to as anticipated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brianne D.

Beautiful location
The location of this property is outstanding. It doesn’t get better. Everything is close and the view is beautiful. However, this property had some quirks that made the stay less comfortable, such as the slouchy couches, kitchen without a few essentials (like salt), qnd leaks on the first floor (this may have been due to the very heavy rains while we visited). Also, if you have any kind of physical challenges, this property would not be ideal for you due to the narrow, steep, stairs. Manarola is a wonderful town, and we were glad to visit for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sensational location
Recently spent 4 nights with the dynamic of two couples at the apartment. The layout works perfectly with a bedroom and bathroom on two separate floors and the views are amazing .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Sea View
We loved this unit we had beautiful sea views and plenty of sea breezes. Right on the cliff straight down is the Genoa gulf.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

maura s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view
We had a wonderful time especially on the top deck! My only complaint was the beds/pillows were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing house and even more spectacular view.
What a cool place. It is one of the houses on the cliff over looking the water that you see in all of those iconic Manarola photos/puzzles. Lots of steps and inclines but it is so worth it. The rooftop view is breathtaking and the town is amazing. Able to get through all the towns in a day if need be but 2-3 days is a perfect amount of time. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 nights in Manarola
Great location to explore cinque terra. Amazing views from multiple levels.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
Our family of 5 greatly enjoyed our stay at this property. You can't beat the view from the top floors and roof deck. We ate our dinners on the rooftop with a bottle of wine, watching the sunset. The bottom floor was cool and humid as it is built into the mountain and water can run down the rock wall, and we didn't use this room much, The bedrooms were comfortable and clean with air conditioning that worked well. Again, due to the constant humidity that is part of a home built into the side of a mountain, the lower bathroom had some mildew. The property manager was very responsive when we had a problem with the hot water on our last day. He came to the property within minutes of when I notified him of the problem. Unfortunately he was not able to fix it, but as it was at the end of our visit, it was not a big problem. Overall, this is a unique and wonderful home, and I would recommend it and would rebook if I visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, Quirky property but fabulous !
We embraced the challenges this home has with the 55 steps and many levels - as the charm and conveniences and location and views made it totally worthwhile !! The management company was wonderful to work with and convenient to pick up keys etc. our absolutely only complaint was the rooftop deck area was Soooo dirty and covered with bird droppings gs and smelled terrible so we couldn’t enjoy our time or view from there as we had hoped it was a neglected area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Village Property
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Season L., U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Cave with A View
This house has so much charm and amazing views. As with anyone visiting Cinque Terre, you must like stairs as there are four different floors in the house. There were some issues with the air unit making a knocking noise during our family's stay which we reached out to property management about. They were not able to get someone over to service it during our stay though. Hopefully, they got someone to fix it before the next person's stay as our group left one day early to get some rest somewhere more quite. The interior of the house is very cool though and seemed to stay pretty cool for the most part on its own.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

EK

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic apartment overlooking the sea
Wonderful two-bedroom apartment with plenty of space for our family of three. Amazing views overlooking the sea and all the amenities to make for a highly comfortable, enjoyable stay! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 story property right on the water built onto the mountain. Quaint and well-located. Loved the rooftop patio - sat with a sea gull reading and enjoying the sound of the ocean waves. You could hear the ocean all night. Had everything we needed, and the property manager saved us on our checkout day when there was a railway strike, by arranging private transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small changes.
Everything was great but we asked 4 times for the Wi-Fi code and never received it. Instructions on how to use amenities in the apartment would have been helpful and directions to the office to pick up keys would be great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James6 R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Apartment was very nice, with excellent view! It was a bit of struggle from parking garage to apartment, but worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view
We stayed here for three nights (in Oct 23) of our month vacation in Italy. This was one of our favorite stays. The view is stunning, & we enjoyed dinner and drinks from the roof top watching the sun set. This is on the top of the cliff but the walk up was pretty easy, it’s just up a gentle sloping walkway from middle of town. The multiple levels in the apartment were no issue for us…we are 61 & 57. The apartment had portable air conditioners that worked great. In fact we are going to buy some of these when we get home. Manarola was our favorite town in Cinque Terre so really glad we stayed there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN B., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Manarola Ocean Breezes
We thoroughly loved our stay in Jo's Casa Bella Vista, and would definitely stay here the next time we are in Manarola. The management team (ArbaSpaa) was terrific, and had everything ready for us, after a quick stop from the train station. They lead us to the apartment, showed us how everything worked (everything did!), fired up the WiFi hotspot for us, then were available anytime. We didn't need them until checkout, when we turned in the keys. If you like stairs, and you must if you are thinking about staying in any of the 5 cities in Cinque Terre, you will appreciate Jo's apartment. The bottom floor is a general meeting area if you have guests (there is a small sink, fridge, and large dining table built into the stone - very cool). We kept our coats and luggage there. The second floor offers a full bath and guest bedroom. The third floor, the master bedroom and full bath, with a nice window that opens onto the ocean (those lovely breezes!). The fourth floor is the main living area, with full kitchen, dishwasher, and clothes washer. Everything worked fine. And the fifth floor has a clothes line, some extra chairs for the outdoor patio, and entrance to the roof-top patio - where the WiFi signals works well enough to stream as you have a glass of wine and watch your favorite show before bed. Take the easy up-steps walk to our fave restaurant, Trattoria dal Billy. Jo was very easy to get in touch with, delivered everything promised, and made our stay in Manarola perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous authentic location
The pictures simply cannot do justice to the location. The roof top view alone is worth every dollar/euro. It is a bit of an adventure with the stairways and doorways, but completely worth it for those who are fit and able. Five adults thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will come again. Manarola was our favorite of the 5 towns. We recommend “Hellocinqueterre” for the sunset boat tour. They were terrific! Many thanks to Jo and her management company.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was not as clean as it should have been for the high per night rate paid.
This view from this property was undeniably beautiful. Unfortunately, the floors were not clean as there was hair and ants on the floor and bathrooms were also not that clean. We did mention it to the property manager(s) and the reply was sorry but no offers to fix it. I did find the bug spray and took care of the ants daily. When we needed a flame stick to start the oven, they could not deliver it to us. Also, because there is no air conditioning, the fans were not enough so we had to open windows at night but got bitten by bugs.. two weeks later, still require care. Also, the ad does say there are 5 levels, but the steps were straight up and down inside and a bit hard to navigate inside the unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina B., Levittown, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
First family vacation with daughters, son-in-law and two friends. Location was ok except for having to walk uphill to get to apt. Apartment was very nice and we loved the rooftop terrace. A few cons , no ac but luckily it wasn’t they hot, but especially there was only one hot spot and there were four floors so only one floor would have Wi-Fi . I would suggest getting a hot spot for each floor or at least one more . Loved that we could cook and also do wash before moving to our next stop
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J., Heidelberg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible views
The perfect home base for Cinque Terre
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

David G.

Manarola Holiday
Group of 4 adults. The house is on multiple levels with narrow staircases to each level and no air conditioning. So if its a summer vacation I would think very carefully about booking. I read other reviews that claimed there were 170 steps to the house. This is not accurate. There is an easily walked ramp straight to the door from the main street. The view is exceptional. The accommodation is fine but if you have any mobility issues there are basically 5 floors, so 4 staircases, although the rear entrance comes in on the 3rd floor with the main kitchen [ there are steps to this door ] and to get to the outside balcony there is a Hobbit door. Over all it was pretty good. We chose the location for the view but air conditioning would go a long way to making a summer stay that much more comfortable. That was our choice but I wouldn't do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Katrina A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but rundown and dirty inside
Amazing views and location, but we stayed here 16 years ago and I don’t think anything has changed since then. Quite dirty, bathrooms especially weren’t very clean and with a dirty shower etc. With the amount this cost, it would be great to have air con installed or at least some decent fans as it’s very very hot in there over summer, also our euro plugs didn’t work which was frustrating, would have been good to know this before we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice historical property with some quirks
Great contact with the host and the property management company. Amazing view and a nice location. The property is pretty well detailed in the host description, but it would be good to highlight a few items: There is no AC. This was tough during the very hot weather we experienced during our visit. With windows & doors open, we could not get a breeze going through the house. It remained very hot & humid throughout our entire stay, even through the night. Fans were supplied but portable tower AC units would be a thoughtful upgrade. The stairways are very narrow & very steep…almost like ladders. Ok for fit adults & teens, but they may be difficult & a bit dangerous for younger kids & elderly folks. The bottom floor was not in a condition suitable for a bedroom or otherwise as sleeping quarters. It was very dank & damp, musty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023