Despite a quaint location close to Cinque Terre, we were very disappointed by our stay. The home is run down and dirty. The host is stingy and limited toilet paper, watered down the dish soap and left broken appliances unfixed. There was mold on the outdoor pillows and the mattresses sagged. When the water in the shower wouldn't drain we discovered it clogged with hair - despite reaching out to the host he did not come by to service the washrooms but rather assured us that the bathrooms were cleaned with bleach. Even though the location was great - we would not stay here again or recommend others stay here.
My husband and I had an amazing stay at this beautiful villa. It is in an amazing location in Portovenere, right on the ocean front, with amazing views, and close to all the restaurants while still being far enough to avoid any noise. The home itself is perfect, with many beautiful bedrooms and living areas. All is quiet and secluded, including the yard and decks, all with gorgeous views. The owner, Massimo, was a total pleasure to communicate with. He got back to us right away with answers to my questions and also had helpful tips for us. From this location we were close to the ferry to explore the coast, hike the trails and visit the villages along the ocean. The perfect base for Cinque Terre.
Overall, a perfect villa for us, and we wish our stay had been bit longer. Would not hesitate to recommend this villa, and hope to go back one day. Thank you Massimo!
Great Casa in Portovenere. We have stayed previously at other locations in the popular 5 but enjoyed our time here much more. More low key and Much less crowded. Friendly staff at the beach right across the street who we got to know and who saved us our favorite chairs each day. The house was perfect. Large Fans in each bedroom and lots of outdoor spaces to sit and have a glass of wine and watch the moon rise over the beautiful Island just across the bay. Hope to return to Villa Miranda many more summer days.
This was my second time staying here and I hope the second of many more. Carlos house has everything you need - all utensils required for breakfast before venturing to Cinque Terra. It even has a medical box for when you return!!. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and three bathrooms sufficient for our party. The ground floor is bright and welcoming with amazing views of the water and island. The wonderful bonus of this beautiful home is its location - adjacent to the ferryâs; bus stop outside the door; walking distance for dinner in one of the many lovely restaurants in Portovenere. The outdoor terrace at the front of the house was enjoyed daily both for breakfast and pre prandial drinks. We all enjoyed this wonderful Italian experience and we all agreeâŠ.. we will be back.
This house is absolutely gorgeous, with a lovely view and lovely grounds where our children enjoyed exploring and playing outside while we drank wine on the patios. It was close to everything and Massimo and Giorgia were very helpful! We very much enjoyed our time here!