This two bedroom apartment with balcony off dining area and rooftop terrace make for gorgeous views. Beds are very comfortable, ample storage, just enough AC for hot nights. A well stocked kitchen for cooking, easy appliance use, availability of washer all make for a very comfortable place to stay. There are stairs so pack light! (which we didn't do!). We would return here! We truly enjoyed the apt. and Givanna, the host, was very gracious, helpful, and communicative - great place to stay. Thank you Giovanna!!

We stayed for 3 nights in October and were very comfortable. Bed was good and space was perfect for us. Like all properties on 5 Terra, there are stairs - but worth it to get the view. Good water pressure in shower and no issues with Wifi. Would recommend to others.

This was a great apartment for our family of four to use as a home base for exploring Cinque Terre. It was perfectly situated for town and ocean view, with a small balcony just off the dining room and a rooftop terrace up the stairs. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, and the local beach was only a 5-minute walk away (larger beach about 15 minutes’ walk away, in New Town Monterosso). Kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated having a washing machine and clothesline for laundry. We’d love to be able to stay here again!

The location was wonderful, convenient for the village, station and beach. We had all we needed and were very comfortable. We loved the view from the balcony. Paolo and Giovanna were quick to communicate and very helpful. The stairs were worth the climb to enjoy this lovely property.

We fully agree to the positive ratings of earlier guests, we had a fantastic time in this beautiful appartement! For people staying longer or people who want to cook theirselfs we would like to recommend "The Wonderland Bakery" which ist only a des steps from the appartement - all you need for breakfast ist right there. If you need to buy a bigger amount of groceries, better take the train to Levanto (5 minutes), there are bigger supermarkets and it is much closer than La Spezia.

Apartment was very comfortable. You must be able to climb steps! View from the roof was wonderful. Very convenient for walking to shops and restaurants in Monterosso al Mare. Important to understand where to park your car in relation to the apartment. The owner was very helpful especially since we had a flat tire when we arrived in town.

Loved everything about this apartment - our best accommodation in 6 weeks in Europe. Location is perfect in the old town ..... very close to the square, but very quiet. The apartment is tastefully furnished and spacious. There is a rooftop terrace, but we loved walking in after a day hiking or exploring other towns, and just throwing open the doors to the living room balcony. Great lighting if you like to read in the evenings like we do. Giovanna was great to deal with and met us in the square on the day we arrived to lead us to our home. Would definitely stay here again!

Loved everything about this apartment - our best accommodation in 6 weeks in Europe. Location is perfect in the old town ..... very close to the square, but very quiet. The apartment is tastefully furnished and spacious. There is a rooftop terrace, but we loved walking in after a day hiking or exploring other towns, and just throwing open the doors to the living room balcony. Great lighting if you like to read in the evenings like we do. Giovanna was great to deal with and met us in the square on the day we arrived to lead us to our home. Would definitely stay here again!

Our three night stay in this wonderful apartment was absolutely perfect and an experience I will never forget. The location was magnificent. The apartment was perfectly appointed with everything that we could possibly need. Comfortable beds, well equipment kitchen and laundry facilities and the view overlooking the town, bell tower and ocean, well that needs to be experienced to be believed. Paolo was very accommodating on our arrival and the locals of Monterosso were a delight. It was the perfect place from which to explore the Cinque Terre region. Thank you Gianna and Paolo for helping us create new happy memories here. We hope to return one day again soon

We were in b.c a 12 day cruise which was very busy then came to Cinque Terre ...a 15 year bucket list item. The home was truly lovely and, even better, well represented by the pictures (which isn't always the case). Giovanni was so helpful throughout the planning and was there to meet us and show us the ropes . The village of Monterosso was a busy tourist spot but didn't feel like it. It has a kind of relaxing feel after the cruise. We were there only 4 days but would love to return again for a little longer. Thanks Giovanna for sharing your home.

This was our favorite place of the 4 homes we stayed in within Europe. It has a beautiful view and the location couldn’t have been more perfect. Great for families with children - the playground is super close! It is better than the pictures. We hope to return one day!

Cute place, hosts responded promptly, a/c didn’t cool the apartment well. The neighbors were very helpful.

Great home with beautiful views from the outside terrace in a perfect location close to the beach, market, train station and anything else you would need. Hosts were very helpful and easy to communicate with. Our only complaint was the lack of air conditioning making it unbearable to stay inside and sleep at night ( I spent the nights on couch while my wife tried to sleep in bed, as the heat was too much to be near anyone). There is a single air conditioner in the living room and a ceiling fan in the bedroom but not sufficient for comfort. We travel often throughout Europe and understand the air conditioning isn’t the same as the USA, but it was still far from comfortable. Overall, a great place to stay in beautiful location with gracious hosts that I would recommend anyone to stay at, either outside of summer season, or if they aren’t concerned with air conditioning.

We had little knowledge of Monterosso when we booked and it was the nicest surprise to find this gem of an apartment. Giovanna is a fabulous host, meeting us in the main piazza and walking us to her apartment. As she told us , if you want views you need to walk up stairs. It was worth it- fantastic view from a small balcony from the apartment and then an amazing view from the terrace up top. Walking distance to restaurants, departure point for walk to Vernazza and boats to other villages. Thank you from my family.

We loved our stay and will be back again!

The best part of our trip was Cinque Tere and staying here in old town Monterosso. The town itself is quaint, with many great restaurants and pubs. Local residents outnumber visitors in old town, making it the most authentic experience of our 10 days in Italy. This unit overlooks the town, mountains, and sea, with windows capturing the light and breeze. Giavonna and son Marco were great hosts, providing good information about the town. Although it does require many steps to reach it, this is the norm for any of the Cinque Tere towns as they are all built on the steep hillsides. But we enjoyed sitting in the outdoor bars overlooking the town square, enjoying a more relaxed pace, and eating in several of the great restaurants. A two-hour hike to Venazza and train or ferry rides to the other nearby towns completed a fabulous four days.

We spent four nights at this apartment in the October half term holiday and would highly recommend both the apartment and Monterosso. We met the owner's daughter in the main square of Monterosso and Carlotta took us to the apartment which is just at the start of the historic part of the town. The apartment is on the top floor (second floor) of a small apartment block and had everything the three of us needed. The view from the sitting room is lovely and the roof terrace was an added bonus. The apartment was clean and well equipped. Monterosso itself is a lovely small town with plenty of restaurants and bars, lively but without being too commercial (it still felt like a town that was lived in by local people). We were able to swim in the sea after finishing hikes in the surrounding area. A lovely holiday in a lovely apartment.

Enjoyed our stay. Giovanna is a great host and the apartment was perfect for us. Cinque Terre is a highlight of our trip.

We had a great experience and highly recommend. Giovanna is prompt, kind, and very knowledgeable. Her apartment has everything we needed and is perfectly located. We couldn’t ask for more.

My husband and I had a wonderful time staying here. Close enough to central Monterosso but still quiet at night. Giovanna and her family were lovely hosts. Would stay here again.

We loved our stay. Perfect location and beautiful town.

I booked this place for 2 couples but only my family made it so we have plenty of room for ourselves. The apartment is on the top level so it has partial ocean view from the balcony off the dinning room, I sat there every morning, listening to the church bell while enjoying morning coffee. The rooftop terrace has a commanding view although it's a bit hassle to move all the condiment and food to there for a full dinner. The place is neat, has everything you need to feel at home, Giovanna is very nice, took all the time to go over the place, she also gave a few tips on local restaurants. One of the bedrooms is equiped with 2 bunk beds so may not be suitable for older folks. We loved the place and will definitely recommend for staying here. Thank you, Giovanna, for allowing us staying at your home!

lovley apartment in the old town.just the 90 steps getting to it was hard work

The apartment was excellent and fully met our expectations. It was very clean and tidy and generally well equipped although a few more substantial wine glasses would have been useful. The location is great and we loved the views from the roof terrace. We liked Monterosso very much and enjoyed some local walks as well as eating in some excellent restaurants. We found Giovanna very helpful and welcoming.