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La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool

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A room with a wooden chair, a table, and a view of the sea through an open door.
A view through a metal grille window, revealing a garden with a gravel path, various shrubs, and a tall tree.
A white building with a dome roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A balcony with pink bougainvillea flowers, overlooking a coastal area with trees and a view of the sea.
A garden with potted plants and a view of a mountainous landscape.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace

Explore the area

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Paraggi, Liguira
  • Place, Paraggi Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Portofino Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Margherita Ligure

Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, this villa is in the mountains and by the sea. Portofino Marina and Marina di Santa Margherita are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Scoglio dei Mille and Sestri Levante Bowling. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Paraggi, Liguira

What's nearby

  • Paraggi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Abbey of Cervara - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Portofino Marina - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Church of St. Martin - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 18 min drive
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delfino - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪O Magazin - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Vincenzo Dascanio Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Gritta - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Lo Stella - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool on 10 Jun 2027 start from £4,623, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! with pool located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Spiaggia Bosetti and Portofino Marina. Paraggi Beach and Abbey of Cervara are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful older building with great location and stunning property with a view. Easy access to Santa Margherita and Portofino if you don’t mind using the bus. 60 steps or so to the street. Lots of beach options near by. The interior is rustic and eclectic. Not for everyone but we loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa on a beauty stretch of the Italian Riveiera. Bus access to both Santa Margatie and Portifino.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation while celebrating daughter‘s wedding
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is a majestic old mansion house high above Paraggi. The rental is one floor of the property with residents above and below. We did not experience any noise from the other residents but it is importantly to note the property is shared as there is the occasional dog that pops in and the pool can be used by the residents. The pool is tiny but great to cool off. The access is steep and a rental car is needed for shopping and transport as the bus is often too full, although very cheap and convenient from the bottom of the drive. The access is difficult by foot and not for people with mobility issues. We met the residents and had a great chat, very friendly and gave us great local recommendations. The kitchen is very small for a large group, if you intend to cook and eat in it is a little tight to say the least. The property is a little tired, and looks like a rental, but is full of charm, a in a very special location. The nearby beach is full of expensive bars and exclusive lounges, so it's best to go to the beach to swim and go. The area has lovely walks and Portofino is just a 20 minutes walk away. Our group of 3 families had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa. Great views. We had a fantastic time. Nico was great to work with and a fantastic cook.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great property and location Very dated and should offer a cleaning service for longer stays Loved that would walk to Portofino and Santa Margarita!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most beautiful location. What a place. Family stay across 3 generations, and something for everyone. All rooms spacious. Great communications and very welcoming hosts. Only thing for me personally that could be improved is the bed in the master room. I would bring everything else home with me if I could!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had the best time!!

We would give villa Ucelli 100/10. It was the most beautiful location!! The owner Franco was delightful, and the property manager Nikola was extremely friendly and helpful. The location is absolutely stunning. Walking distance to Paraggi beach, Portofino, and Santa Margherita. The public bus is located just down the hill for easy riding to Santa Margherita & Portofino. Amazing location. restaurants, people, beaches - absolutely loved it!!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Hi Caitlin We are so happy that you enjoyed the villa. Next year we will also have A/C installed in the rooms ;) A presto!! Alessia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional spot

La Dolce Vita is an exceptional property on the Portofino peninsula. Note: it's more accurately named Casa Bianca, after the noted Milanese architect Carlo Bianca who designed it in the early 20th C for the family who still owns it today (this from a generously informative document provided by the entrance). Casa Bianca is an interesting double entendre, since it is a "casa bianca" (WHITE house), unlike most in the area. I guess La Dolce Vita is its VRBO "stage name". The villa is isolated from the glitz of Portofino and bustle of Santa Margherita and Rapallo, but conveniently accessible to all (Portofino by walking -- though challenging for the 82 yr old in our group -- and all by the frequent and very accessible #82 bus) as well as to the excellent beach at Paraggi. FYI, the 'town' of Paraggi is no more than a beach, a couple of restaurants and hotels and one (ONE) shop that sells beach essentials. No bodegas, no real provisioning like that easily found along the lanes running back from Santa Margherita's waterfront. La Dolce Vita is stunning and architecturally distinct from those in the area -- more like one might expect to find in Amalfi, with decidedly pan-Mediterranean features. The beds and baths are comfortable and well-appointed. However the kitchen could use some updates. It's a classically tiny Italian household kitchen, but it functioned well enough -- as such kitchens always have for Italian families -- for our small group. Given the idiosyncratic floor plan built around the hexagonal soggiorno, kitchen expansion would be challenging, but a modern stove would be start. The loggia and graveled terrace areas were a great pleasure for sunning and meals, with sparkling sunrises, views of gin palaces floating out on the cove and a tremendous fireworks display the first night (just for us, obviously :-). Wildlife sightings included wild boar (cinghiale) in the area. We didn't use the pool but might have had the season been hotter. Olga was a very welcoming and informative property manager, full of information and good cheer. (Thank you, Olga) La Dolce Vita in Paraggi is a great spot, for its location, condition, hosting and architectural significance. We would certainly (and might well) return for another visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Positif: Bel emplacement au milieu d'un très beau parc, la maison est très belleNégatif: la literie n'est pas à la hauteur de la prestation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a special property above the beach at Paraggi. It’s a grand old villa, full of charm, antiques, and art, with beautifully landscaped grounds - it feels like you’re stepping back in time. The AC worked well in all the bedrooms. Kitchen was small but well-equipped for cooking and serving meals for our group of 8. Overall the property was very comfortable, but a little rough around the edges here or there (for example one of the showers had a lot of mildew, otherwise the bathrooms felt very clean). The little pool was also very nice to have! From the location, we enjoyed walking down and swimming off the rocks on paraggi cove, and taking the walking path to Portofino.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location! Very easy and thorough communication and overall process with the host
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Families and Friends

The Villa was very charming and incredibly well situated. The beach was the nicest in the area and it was a very quick bus ride into Portofino or Santa Margherita. The kitchen was small and there is no A/C, but the charm of the property, location, and size all made up for it. A very enjoyable experience overall for my family and friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique demeure dans un endroit enchanteur

Magnifique demeure dans un endroit enchanteur. Le cap de Portofino est très beau et agréable: nature, villages, abbaye. Plaisir d'accéder à la baignade dans des eaux claires en descendant quelques escaliers. Un bel art de vivre.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wunderschönes Anwesen mit Blick auf das Meer

Wir waren als 2 Familien dort und haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Großartiges Haus, sehr gut ausgestattet , toller Garten . Der Betreuer des Hauses war stets erreichbar und hat uns sehr geholfen. Man sollte in der Anzeige nur hervor heben, dass der Pool von zahlreichen Nachbarn ebenfalls benutzt wird. Wir wurden öfters an die Pool Regeln erinnert ( die Kinder sollten u.a. nicht im Pool laut sein.. und auch nur von 10-19 Uhr in den Pool gehen), jedoch sind die italienischen Kinder ständig vor unseren Kindern gesprungen. Kleiner Hinweis: Es leben Hunde in der Nachbarschaft, gern war auch ein Hund bei uns im Haus, was uns nicht gestört hat, sollte man aber wissen. Auf jeden Fall, ein sehr schönes Haus.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Absolutely Amazing!

It was a lifetime experience. The property was beautiful, location gorgeous. Close proximity to many towns and cities. Roads and driveway challenging, but worth every minute. We were surprised that the other villas were the other floors of the property, so startled when we realized we were not alone. All worked out well.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Sueann, I am glad you had a wonderful time, I am sorry to hear that it was not clear that the villa was divided in different floor, I will revise the property description since i had it added many years ago to make sure it was clear and guests had no surprises. Sincerely Alessia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love it!

Incredible service and incredible property we love it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family gathering in Liguria

The villa and location were exceptional. the space was ideal for 6 adults and 3 children/grandchildren. We were there recently and though the temperatures were slightly higher than normal, the easy access to the beach (sandy) the pool at the villa and the sea breezes were delightful. Portofino was easily reached by foot and a great time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house.. great garden with sea view..

Beautiful house.. Authentic and italian style.. Outside area was also very beautiful.. italian garden with great seaview.. Walking distance to Portofino which was great.. Stayed here for ten days but could have been for a long time.. Property manager Niko was so kind and helpful. Will come back to this lovely place. Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

The apartment is quite old and humid, and part of the ceiling plaster collapsed!

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Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hammer Villa

Dieses Feriendomizil ist nur zum empfehlen. Wir waren zu neunt & haben es sehr genossen. Das Haus bietet alles was man braucht. Jedes Zimmer hat seinen Charme. Die grosse Stube/Wohnzimmer mit grossen Flügeltüren und sau gailem Mosaikboden ist ebenfalls ein hinkucker! Der Aussenbereich ist fantastisch. Der Blick richtung Meer ist atemberaubend. Auch das viele Grün des Gartens ist toll. Wir haben uns in dieser Woche in das Haus verliebt. Wer weiss vielleicht kommen wir wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Second Time

This was our second time returning to Villa Ucelli & it somehow managed to top last year's trip. It is easily the best kept secret on the Italian Coast & needless to say we will be returning in July again next year. Our hosts were also extremely hospitable, even going as far as arranging restaurant bookings & catering whilst we were at the villa. They also helped make arrangements for us to hire a boat for the day from one of their friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home and perfect for a group!

I recently stayed here with a group of friends (10 total) and for such a large group we still felt that the home was extremely spacious. The villa is beautiful and has stunning views of the Paraggi bay. Our favorite part was the outdoor dining area and lounge chairs where you could relax after a day of sight seeing. If you do not have a rental car/Vespa it is a bit of a walk uphill or stairs to the villa but we did not mind at all. It was extremely easy to get to Portofino or Santa Margherita as the bus was just at the bottom of the hill. Overall, highly recommend!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family fun at Villa Ucelli

We recently stayed here with our young family (2 x toddlers & 1 infant) & absolutely loved the villa/pool - it was extremely spacious & in a fantastic location. The villa itself was very clean & well maintained. Our kids loved the beach at Paraggi (down the hill & across the road) & we enjoyed being situated between Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino. We will absolutely be back to stay at Villa Ucelli. Lastly, Cristina & Mik were very pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and magical place!

We absolutely loved staying here! It was perfect for our group as the bedrooms are set away from the living and kitchen areas. The place has such a magical and lovely feeling. We felt very relaxed there and it was easy to take the beautiful walk to Portofino, or the bus to Portofino or the other cities along the coast. We had a splendid time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
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