Cinque Terre Area, Villa in Castiglione Chiavarese, Liguria Castiglione Chiavarese Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 73389

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Location: Castiglione Chiavarese, Liguria, Italy, Europe (7 miles from beautiful seaside resort of Sestri Levante)

Accommodations:  Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-11)

Very close to the world-renowned Cinque Terre, just a few minutes from the sea, and overlooking a serene valley, Villa Paola is a free-standing home on one of the hills behind the beautiful seaside resort of Sestri Levante.

The house is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, and offers all modern conveniences. It is well furnished and sleeps up to 11 people comfortably. The 5 bedrooms and 3 baths are very spacious, and a cozy fireplace graces the living area, . The furnished, covered terrace commands sweeping mountain views, and is ideal for dining al fresco in utmost tranquillity.

A 300-yard uphill walk leads to the medieval village of Castiglione Chiavarese, with all basic services such as bank, pharmacy, coffee bar, newsstand, grocery store and butcher. Our region is blessed by proximity to the sea as well as to the cooling mountains. The gentle climate and superb access to picturesque little towns, wonderful beaches, and varied neighboring areas make Liguria very special. Castiglione Chiavarese offers incomparable peace and serenity, as well as a wealth of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Horses can be rented locally for beautiful walks in the wooded hills facing the house.

The charming resort town of Sestri Levante is just 15 minutes away along a winding country road to the sea. This magical place is located on a peninsula that juts into the Ligurian sea and is graced by two blissful bays, one known to Byron and Shelley as the Bay of Silence for its calm waters, and the other named by Hans Christian Andersen as the Bay of Fables.

There are sandy and pebbled beaches, riding stables, tennis courts, and boat and bicycle rental shops. Sestri also offers a variety of dining and shopping options: restaurants with breathtaking views and excellent cuisine, the best gelato in the region , fashionable boutiques, elegant cafes, and a romantic promenade along the sea.

Within reasonable driving distances from Villa Paola, you can explore Liguria and beyond. Moneglia and Sestri are within 15 minutes drives, Chiavari, Rapallo or Camogli within 30, Santa Margherita and Portofino, 40. The Cinque Terre are quickly and easily accessible by boat or train from Sestri Levante, Genoa is 45 minutes away, Lucca, Pisa, Parma 90, San Remo, Ventimiglia, Milan or Modena, 2 to 3 hours.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

GROUND FLOOR:
Living/dining room with fireplace, TV and doors to the furnished, covered terrace. Cottage style furnishing: table for 10 people, cupboard containing tablecloths, napkins, silverware, dishes and wine/water/champagne glasses for 10/12 people. Queen size sofa-bed, two armchairs. Central heating.

Kitchen with fridge, stove top, and oven. Breakfast table for four. Granite counter tops. Dishes, cups, glasses and silverware for 10/12 people. Complete set of pots and pans. Toaster, coffee-maker. Central heating.

Bedroom with doors to the terrace, Queen-size bed, wardrobe, dresser, 2 night-tables, 2 chairs. Central heating.

Bedroom with Queen-size bed, wardrobe, 2 night tables, dresser, 1 armchair. Folding crib for children up to 2 years of age, if required. Central heating.

Bathroom with tub and shower. Central heating. Laundry room with washing machine.

Covered terrace: table for twelve people, chairs and deckchairs, bar-cart.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom with a Queen-size bed, 2 night-tables, closet with built-in dresser, mirror, 1 armchair. Sloping ceiling and skylight for window. Central heating.

Bedroom with two single beds, sofa, wardrobe, dresser and TV. Sloping ceiling. Bathroom with shower. Central heating.

BASEMENT: bedroom with Queen size bed, wardrobe, dresser, chair, window. Central heating. Bathroom with shower. Central heating.

At Villa Paola, you will experience the warmth of Italian hospitality, and you will immediately feel at home. Due to its spaciousness, the house is ideal for families with children. Many of our former guests will be glad to tell you all about it, since references are available upon request.

Come to Villa Paola, and we promise you will have one of the most pleasant vacations ever!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • Ping Pong/Table Tennis
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: Front porch
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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RATES FOR 4 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHROOMS OPTION
Nov 1 - Feb 28 .. $ 1900/week (utilities & heating costs included)
Mar 1 - Oct 31 .. $ 2200/week (utilities included)
RATES FOR 5 BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHROOMS OPTION
Nov 1 - Feb 28 .. $2200/week (utilities & heating costs included)
Mar 1 - Oct 31 .. $2500/week (utilities included)
Final cleaning fee:  100 Euros, to be paid locally upon arrival.

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

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• 09/06/08
  Positive Rating
  Carole Souvenir & Don Hendrickson , Portland, Oregon
  • We stayed in the Villa in Castiglione Chiavarese in July of 2008 and had a wonderful time. We had two families sharing the house and found we had plenty of room. The house is in very good shape and we enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. The covered deck is wonderful with a beautiful view of the countryside. We also enjoyed walking to the village most mornings for our morning espresso. Paola and her brother are great hosts and we really appreciated the guide information available in the house. We hope to come back some day. We would highly recommend this villa to others.
• 07/17/08
  Positive Rating
  Scott , Encinitas, CA
  • Seven of my family members and I stayed at the villa for a week in June 2008. It was wonderful! The villa is spotless, the beds and linen were comfortable, and the location beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the villa and would recommend it to anyone.
• 10/23/07
  Positive Rating
  Nancy & Frank LaRuffa , Brookeville, MD
  • We recently spent 4 weeks at Villa Paola with family and friends and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. It was everything we had hoped for and more. It was spotlessly clean, tastefully furnished, and had a fully stocked kitchen. The large terrace looks out on a valley that was green and peaceful. Roberto and Marina and their son, Alessandro, were very helpful and attentive to any questions we had. A short walk up to the village of Castiglione Chiavarese for a coffee or food shopping was very pleasant. There was ample information in the villa on local restaurants, shopping, etc. Sestri Levante, a 20-minute drive from the villa, had much to offer, including walks along the beaches. Also, access to the Cinque Terre is easy by train from Sestri Levante. We can't wait to return.
• 08/02/07
  Positive Rating
  Mark Sneesby , Athens, Greece
  • I spent a week at Villa Paola in July 2007 with my wife, two children and my wife's parents from England. Virtually all our family holidays over the last 7 years have been in self catering villas in the UK, France, Italy and Greece and we concluded that this was the best we had ever stayed in. It has all you want from a holiday home - plenty of space and storage, well equipped kitchen for proper cooking (plenty of crockery and reasonable sized pots and pans) and with modern appliances. No microwave or dishwasher though. The house is comfortably furnished and feels like a home with pleasant ambience (I understand it was the owner's home before they let it out as a holiday house). It was presented to us beautifully clean. There is a lot to see and do in the area as long as you have a car. My only criticism would be that the satellite tv only works in the attic bedroom and most of the channels are in German. It would be worth the owners upgrading their satellite subscription and investing in a bouncer to send the signal to the tv downstairs. Having said that, you don't generally go on holiday in Italy to watch tv and the terrace is ideal for relaxing with a good book and a quiet glass of wine when the children are in bed. Overall, highly recommended.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Thank you for your nice words and very useful feedback. We will certainly upgrade the satellite subscription, and we will connect it to the downstairs TV. We were delighted to have you and your wonderful family as our guests. Paola
• 07/05/07
  Positive Rating
  Robert Cornell , San Francisco, California
  • We had three generations ranging in age from 4 to 77 staying at Villa Paola for two weeks. Everyone had a delightful time. The Villa is spotless and very well equipped. The setting among gardens,vineyards and olive trees is magnificent and we spent more time than we had planned on the back deck. The town of Sestri Levante is charming (once you've passed the newer built up area)and we highly recommend the beach club, especially for children. The villa worked very well for three families, set up for privacy on three floors. Marina, Roberto, and Alessandro were always available and helpful but never obtrusive. Villa Paola surpassed our expectations.
• 06/13/07
  Positive Rating
  Paul Down , London, UK
  • We have now returned from our holiday in France and Italy and I wanted to say that we enjoyed very much our stay in your villa in Liguria. Your family were most welcoming and generous, the house is very comfortable, the terrace and the views are superb, and the area is beautiful and full of interest. So thank you. As former rental villa owners (in Florida) ourselves, we know that feedback from clients is helpful and so I thought I would make one suggestion and I hope you will take it as constructive! This is that queen beds in the two downstairs bedrooms do, I suggest, need upgrading. We tried both and they are perhaps the one thing that would make us hesitate to recommend your villa to friends. The one in the terrace side bedroom is firm but has hills and valleys like the surrounding countryside! The other bed is flat but very soft! Otherwise everything in the villa is very nice and by the way very good value also. Thank you again to you and to your lovely family,
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Dear Mr. and Mrs. Down, Thank you for your kind words, and for your feedback on the mattresses. I will take care of the problem as soon as I get to Italy on 06/26/07. Best regards, Paola Foster
• 06/10/07
  Positive Rating
  Katherine Ghiglione , Seattle, Washington
  • Dear Paola, We are now back home! Our fabulous month abroad is over, and we are savoring many wonderful memories. I hope all was fine with our use of your lovely Villa. It was a great place for us. My Dad was not able to come along as I had originally hoped; but our daughter and two of her college friends came for a few days, and a life-long friend of mine and her co-worker joined us after the girls left. The Villa was perfectly located for all we wanted to do in the area. Thank you, and Thanks to your wonderful brother, and his family as well. We loved our stay. Sincerely, Katherine Ghiglione
• 06/08/07
  Positive Rating
  John Kuchler , Brisbane AUSTRALIA
  • Villa Paola was an excellent property to stay at in a very friendly village. We would have no hesitation in recommending this Villa to any prospective renter.
• 11/19/06
  Positive Rating
  Jose Stevenson , Rockville, Maryland
  • What a wonderful place!! In August 2006 I spent a week with part of my family, ranging from my 3-year old niece to my 85-year old mother at Villa Paola. You would think that with such a range in ages it would be difficult to have a good time. Not so. We had a blast!! The villa was very clean and welcoming, the facilities were all in working order, and plenty of space for everyone. Paola, the owner, was there to greet us and was extremely helpful guiding us to places in town and beyond. The scenery was outstanding. I in fact have a picture of the mountains around the villa as a screen saver!! We highly recommend it. We will definitely come back!!
• 11/14/06
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  Denise MacDonald , Vancouver, B.C.
  • I had the pleasure of staying at Villa Paola in the fall of 2006. We loved the very private setting as well as it's proximity to the beautiful Cinque Terra. The owners, Marina Roberto and Paola were most gracious and went out of their way to ensure our comfort.

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