We loved our stay. The apartment was exactly as pictured, very clean. The owner provided very detailed directions how to get to the location with pictures, which was greatly appreciated! I would suggest if you are older, or not in good shape that this may not be a great location, as there are many hills and many steps, if you are able, though, the views are worth it! Would definitely return!

Well worth the stair climb to get to this property Heaps of room Spectacular views from the bedroom balcony and top floor terrace

We stayed here with our kids, ages 13, 12, and 9. It was just wonderful. Usually, photos are an over-promise. In this case, they didn't do justice. The property was so prepared for our every need (even our 9-year-old noticed), and was incredible beyond compare. I can't imagine any property has a better view, and the apartment was completely prepared for anything you could need. We couldn't be happier with our stay. 5/5 completely recommend!

We loved staying at Casa Dena. We felt right amongst the town and loved the rooftop terrace. The aircon worked well and the casa was very clean and lots of facilities were provided like laundry detergent, beach towels and kitchen amenities. I would highly recommend staying here, it made our time at the Cinque Terre so pleasant! Thanks Carolina :)

We had an incredible time in this absolutely beautiful corner of the world. The apartment has stunning views and we had to keep pinching ourselves to believe we were there. The apartment was just as described, but the views are even better! The steps didn't worry us at all, it was amazing to look down on the town and feel slightly out of the hustle and bustle when you wanted to and we loved that there are no cars. There was some noise from the bars in town overnight, this was the only slight downside. There are plenty of lovely little places to eat and we had a great time swimming off the rocks at the beach, but it was hard to drag ourselves away from the balcony at times! We will definitely be back!

The deck and view are amazing, and the bedrooms are large. Loved the AC in this heat wave!

Caroline’s house is beautiful and in a great location- we really enjoyed sitting on the patio in the evenings! She was super helpful securing parking for us and provided excellent communication during our stay. We loved the apartment and would definitely stay here again.

The apartment is nice, the view is great. It is mentioned in the description as a minor detail that the apartment is on the 5th floor. In reality there are really steep stairs, which come at the end of a long uphill climb to the apartment. Not suitable for people with mobility issues. The major issue with the place was that the host informed us the day we arrived that the toilet didn’t work, and that we’d have to fill/dump a bucket of water from the shower every time we wanted to flush. It actually was a big inconvenience, especially considering how much we paid for the place and with 2 kids. It also filled the whole bathroom with a stench which limited the shower use as well. We asked the host for a partial refund based on the inconvenience and she was really inflexible and cheap about it, offering what amounted to about 10% of the cost of a 4 night stay. I was really surprised considering I’ve had many accommodating hosts In similar situations. She seemed to know that VRBO protected her from having to make any refund at all, even though vrbo recommended we negotiate with her. Finally, she accused us of not taking out the garbage, which we did, and was actually a huge effort (to get it down 5 flights on 2 different nights).

We had a great experience! The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Great communication from Carolina! We would stay here again.

Beautiful well stocked flat with incredible views. Lovely upstairs patio overlooking the town and the sea! Close to many restaurants and the train station. Great communication with owner. Would definitely stay here again.

Great location, at top of the town though so be prepared for a steep walk and plenty of steps. Communication with the host was faultless, there was a couple of issues with property but we were kept informed.

It’s a very easy passage from train station to property. It is up 36 steep stairs but once you’re there the views are spectacular! Big bedrooms, air conditioning, washing machine, kitchen facilities, huge terrace with awning. We are in each night as it was so hard to tear ourselves from the view. Carolina was a great host, good directions, very responsive and friendly. I hope to return sometime and would not hesitate returning here!

This is a fantastic home-base for your exploration of the Cinque Terre. We Loved the roof top terrace and used it for every breakfast and dinner. This was a great decompression location after our hours on the hiking trails. Highly recommend this to anyone. All four of us enjoyed this apartment and it exceeded out expectations. Wonderful host with very clear and helpful communication whenever needed. 5/5 Stars.

I chose Riomaggiore and Casa Dena based on some internet digging … couldn’t have done better if I tried. After day trips to all the villages, I think Riomaggiore was the best one to stay at. Casa Dena was great. It’s a little bit of effort (physically) to get there but well worth it. The pictures are accurate. Best part about the apartment was the terrace and the view. Both bedrooms and the living room have A/C units. Both bedrooms had an ocean view too. Beds were comfortable. We didn’t use it but there is also a washing machine … drying was by line on the terrace. We had one morning we weren’t able to leave because of a thunderstorm - the apartment was comfortable to just hang out in. No problem communicating with the owner at all. There are bars, coffee shops, restaurants and local markets on the main road (maybe a 3 minute walk?). There’s a small restaurant (Old School) about 100 feet from the apartment building. We had breakfast and dinner there a few times. Trains were easy to catch. They run about every 20 minutes. It’s €5 per person each way (for the villages and La Spezia). If you’re here for a few days, consider getting the Cinque Terre rail pass. It’s for 1, 2 or 3 days (€18, €33 or €47). Includes all on on and offs you want per day, bathroom usage at stations (€1 without the pass), Wi-Fi at stations and the bus to get up and down the hill at Corniglia (€2.50 without the pass). It’s available at the train station.

Our family had a great time in Riomaggiore. The apartment is wonderful & Carolina was very responsive & helpful. The view is beautiful. Highly recommend. Cheers!

Casa Dena enhanced our experience immensely! The views were fabulous. It was an authentic home. We both enjoyed opening the windows & shutters allowing the wonderful breeze to come in! Yes, there are a lot of steps but the view is well worth it! Hiking between the villages was very scenic and a 5 hour boat trip let us see all of Cinque Terre & Porto Venere from a different perspective. Love making espresso in the Moka pot; we bought one to use at home. Casa Dena is very well equipped & very comfortable. We loved having dinner on the terrace. We felt like real Italian locals staying here! Communication with Caro could not have been easier!

I booked this vrbo and had to cancel during covid so we were so lucky to be able to book it again. It is absolutely gorgeous. We had an issue getting in, probably because it was late and we were very tired but the host was so kind helping us. The view from the patio is unbelievable. I hope to go back to Cinque Terre some day and would definitely stay here again.

We loved staying here. The apartment is really beautiful. We especially appreciated the comfortable bed, the great shower. and the washing machine. We loved walking out on the terrace. The views were just beautiful.The owner has put in all sorts of extras that make it easy to stay there. We liked the town of Riomaggiore. We were very thankful that we stayed there.

Apartment was very comfortable. Carolina was a great host and we loved the location and views from the terrace!

It was amazing. Thank you for renting to us

This property is in a fabulous location - far enough away from the busy of the village. Clean, comfortable, and quiet at night. Well stocked kitchen - nice to have a fridge, plates, wine opener, etc. The view from the rooftop terrace is absolutely amazing. There are a lot of steep stairs, but definitely worth it. Communication with Carolina was reliable and fast. Unfortunately and not to the fault of this property, the elevator by the train station was out of order during our stay. Definitely recommend using that if at all possible. The slopes of Riomaggiore are no joke! I also recommend the restaurant next door (Old School) for breakfast or lunch!

Hard to imagine a better value in the village: quiet lane; incredible roof-top terrace view with maximal sun; cafe and restaurant to each side; easy access to main street and train; helpful hosts.

Visiting Cinque Terre is an adventure. This place made me feel what it is live to live here. Could not have been better!!

Comfortable and clean property. Absolutely amazing view from the rooftop terrace! Lots of stairs but worth every step. We would definitely stay here again.

Carolina’s place was really lovely, with a huge living area and the best equipped kitchen I’ve seen in ages, which made it so easy to do our own cooking. The bed was ultra comfy and the main bedroom had a cute little balcony. Hot tip: there is an elevator near the train station that can save you a major uphill hike. Great host - wonderful stay for our family of 4!

We loved this apartment and Riomaggiore! It’s very affordable for what you get. I mean, the views from the terrace could not be beat! We ate takeout on it every night. Our favorite place to get food was Mi Va where you can get pizza, chicken wings, AND fish! We took a boat to Monterosso and spent a few hours there. Aside from the beach and more food and shopping options, it doesn’t hold a candle to Riomaggiore! At night after watching the sun go down on the terrace, we settled in watching Netflix. Communication with Carolina was always great, she made sure someone was able to be contacted if we needed help with check-in. By far, my favorite part of our vacation in Italy, 100 percent recommend!! Thanks Carolina!

The apartment was perfect for us! The views from the rooftop terrace were far better than we expected...we spent most of our time up there. I highly recommend this property and we will definitely be back!

We visited Cinque Terre on a day trip from Florence in 2012. We knew we wanted to return . For our 25 th anniversary we chose this rental due to view and location. We were absolutely pleased with our stay. We came in by train and the check in instructions included pictures which made it seamlessly easy. The rental had everything one would need including American adapters for the outlets. The kitchen had everything one could possibly need. We didn’t cook but we did use the Bialetti coffee makers ( which we love). The first morning they had coffee there for us. The location was an easy ten minute walk from the train station. Direct next to our building was an awesome little wine bar for snacks and drinks. Understand that all on Cinque Terre requires a certain level of health and mobility. Having said that, as others have said this is a three story walk up. For us this was fine but people with mobility issues would find it daunting but I think that holds true for the region as a whole. The view from the balcony is simply stunning and we spent a ton of time up there reveling in it. For a homebase in this region this was a great find.

We had a fabulous week in Cinque Terre using this apartment as our home base. The location is outstanding, and the views from the MBR balcony and the terrace are absolutely amazing! Carolina and Simone were responsive and helpful throughout our stay. We wholeheartedly recommend this property!

We loved this home base from which we explored the area. Communications were excellent, the unit was super-well equipped and the views from windows and the terrace were the best. Highly recommended.

Absolutely stunning view from this flat (not to mention clean and spacious as well). As long as you can brave some stairs, you will not find a better place to stay in Cinque Terre! Great communication throughout.

We loved our stay in Cinque Terre. This property is great except the internet was out our entire stay. It made communication and navigation difficult. Other than that we loved this VRBO