Ocean Front 17th Century Apt in Quaint Fishing Village Portofino Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 138322

Camogli passegiatta Via Garibaldi

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Location: Portofino, Liguria, Italy, Europe (Camogli, Italy, just the other side of Portofino Penninsula)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)

Camogli is a little unspoiled fishing village tucked into a cove just the other side of the Portofino Penninsula. This is an alive Italian Village and a favorite spot for Italian's. We first visited Camogli in 1992 and fell in love with charm of this old village lined with pastel "Trompe l'oeil" buildings. It was a dream come true when we were finally able to buy and restore and apartment right on the water and live in the center of Camogli so that we could enjoy Camogli to the fullest. The apartment has four large windows from which the Ocean, Camogli, the village of San Rocco, the Monte di Portofino and the "Golfo Paradiso" can be seen.

The town has an excellent beach, a small fishing Port where fresh fish can be had directly from the boats or from the local fish shops nearby.
There are many wonderful trails on the Portofino Penninsula. One can hike to San Rocco,or the abbey of San Fruttuoso(15th century) and even Portofino from Camogli.

In Camogli a car is not necessary for the ferries and trains will take you to Genova, Rapallo, San Fruttuoso, Portofino, Santa Margarita, Cinque Terre and more. There is a little tourist office (IAT) near Piazza Schiaffino, and they are happy to assist you with train & ferry schedules; they also have a computer if you need to access the internet. There are many wonderful restaurants in Camogli where you can sample the fresh fish, and the local pasta dishes "troffie al pesto", "pansotti con salsa di noci" and more. Via Garabaldi, the street on the water is lined with gelato shops, focacceria shops where one can sample the famous "focaccia col formagio", boutiques for shopping, fresh homemade pasta shops (if you wish to cook at home), wonderful cafe's and bars for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a wonderful wine shop in Camogli where there is usually someone who speaks English.

The apartment is on the fourth floor (above ground level) the building entrance is a few steps up from the beach level and a few steps down from the main street of the village. From there it's 43 steps up to the apartment.

Amenities: Queen-size med firm bed in bedroom with en-suite bathroom, large convertible sofa bed in living room, 8 foot leather sofa (can also be used as a single bed). Well equipped kitchen, beautiful wine glasses and china. You will also find many guide books, cook books and maps. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED.

Activities: Village life - Laying on the Beach, Leisurely Dining out of doors watching the sun go down over the Ocean, Day Trips Throughout the region, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Biking, Canoeing, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums, Swimming, Antiquing, Outdoor Markets.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• View/Location
  • Beachfront
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children: There are no protective restraints on the large windows overlooking the ocean. For safety reasons we would ask that no children under 8 stay in the apartment.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants

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Rentals are wkly Saturday-Saturday
March-October...$1,650
November-February...$1,400
$300 refundable security deposit
50euro cleaning fee non-refundable

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 08/31/09
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  Rick & Brenda McDonough ,
  • Our week in Camogli was definitely the highlight of our three week trip through Italy. We absolutely loved the apartment! Priceless views, a comfortable place, and amazing fresh pasta and bread made our time memorable. There were so many details that were in the apartment that were much appreciated! Thank you for a wonderful place to stay, and we would definitely love to stay again!
• 07/06/09
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  Fredia Woolf , Massachusetts. USA
  • Just wanted to let you know that we returned after a really lovely week at your apartment in Camogli. Everything was just great and we will be telling our friends about it. The huge windows, the bright light, the great view of the sea, the town and of course, the people, and the sheer convenience of being close to everything, were wonderful and Elaine's welcome was much appreciated.
• 12/28/08
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  Ms. Amoroso , New York, NY
  • I stayed at this lovely apartment over the summer (June-July, 2008) for three awesome weeks. It was a bit expensive for me (I traveled alone for this trip) but the view was PRICELESS and it was so worth it! I opened the door to the apartment and was greeted with the most breathtaking view! Four mammoth windows, the sound of the waves and wonderful scents of the beautiful town of Camogli lulled me to sleep and greeted me each morning. It was amazing and so relaxing! I think I spent the first three days just staring at the ocean, the hills and the town below from those big, wonderful windows! The apartment was just perfect (I loved the kitchen and also drying my wash in summer sun on the clothes line outside the windows) and located near everything. It was just off the beach and a very short walk to the train station or to anything I could possibility desire. Even though I was traveling alone, I always felt safe and loved returning to the town of Camogli from my day trips because it wasn't so overrun with tourists like the other towns. Also, there is a Tourist Office a short walk from the apartment and they were a huge help to me. I could not only check my email and scout out places to visit but they provided wonderful suggestions from taking a boat to Portofino to concerts and current exhibits in Genova (I speak very little Italian so it was a comfort because most of the folks in the tourist office did speak English). I just loved it all from the apartment to the town! I was so sad to leave and wish that I could have stayed another three weeks! Thank you Adelle, Bob and Elaine! I hope to stay at your wonderful apartment again in the near future! Grazie!
• 09/19/07
  Positive Rating
  Tammie Harrison ,
  • What a wonderful place! It cannot be described you really have to experience it. My new favorite place in Italy! The apartment is very comfortable and worked great for us, we had 4 people, my husband, myself and 2 grown children, having 2 baths was great. The town was very pleasant and the train stops right there for an easy commute to other cities and the Cinque Terre's. We would definitely return but next time it will be for 2 weeks! Thank you for sharing such a great place!

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