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Monterosso Al Mare: apartment in the historic center a stone's throw from the sea

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A narrow street with buildings on either side, a stone fountain, and a bicycle parked by the entrance.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A kitchen with a gas stove, two sinks, and a refrigerator.
A narrow street with buildings on either side, featuring balconies, windows with shutters, and outdoor seating areas.
A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, a door with blue curtains, and a small window with a view of the street.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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Monterosso Al Mare, Liguria
  • Place, Monterosso Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 5terre Massage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fegina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 14 reviews
$326 nightly
The price is $352
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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Monterosso Apartment

About the neighborhood

Monterosso al Mare

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Monterosso al Mare, steps from Monterosso Beach and Cantina du Sciacchetra. .This apartment is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Vernazza Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Parish of St. John the Baptist.
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What's nearby

  • Monterosso Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 5terre Massage - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fegina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buranco Agriturismo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Monterosso Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Massimo della Focaccia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Terrazza Cigolini - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Eden - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar Stella Marina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Midi Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Monterosso Al Mare: apartment in the historic center a stone's throw from the sea

large rooms in the historic center restaurants and various services in the vicinity of the recently renovated house two comfortable double bedrooms and a bedroom with two single beds. Two bathrooms with shower and a kitchen equipped with stove and oven. Equipped with independent heating with air conditioners and Wifi service, it is close to all the services in the town. About 400 meters from the railway station and only 50 from the ferry port for the 5 lands and the Monterosso Vernazza nature trail
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free apartment features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, water skiing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT011019C2FJNOLZDT

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Monterosso al Mare Apartment Historic Center Just Steps sea
Apartment Historic Center Just Steps sea
Monterosso al Mare Historic Center Just Steps sea
Historic Center Just Steps sea

Monterosso Al Mare: apartment in the historic center a stone's throw from the sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is spacious and located right in the middle of old town. Everything you need is close by and accessible…shops, restaurants, the beach! It can get a bit noisy at night, but we were there during late night World Cup matches, and we just kept the windows closed and the ac on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was very nice and the apartment was clean. It has three bedrooms which was nice since we have two adult children. The shower is small but the water pressure was fantastic which made up for the size. Monterosso is absolutely fabulous and the people are so welcoming. Just a note that the WiFi does not work and if you are a light sleeper, it can be noisy late into the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right in the heart of it all

We had a wonderful stay. It was clean, spacious and convenient to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

This was a lovely spot in a lovely area. Great size for our party of 6.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monterosso Al Mare

Excellent location, would have loved a balcony but managed well without.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place... great location!!!

Couldn’t have been better! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great apartment, secure location!

Great apartment, clean, spacious with comfortable beds. Many great local restaurants and cafes within 3 minuet walk. I will definitely stay here again! Easy communication with the host and a secure location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Centrally located in the Old Town section of Monterosso. It was perfect for us.

The apartment was clean, easy to find and had comfortable beds. We were there during the world cup games and by the end of our stay my college aged boys were hanging out with the local boys watching the games and playing a little soccer at the field in New Town. We also thoroughly enjoyed hiking, a boat tour and eating lots of great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a wonderful and convenient place to stay in Cinque Terre - in the historic area of Monterosso Al Mare. Amazing restaurants nearby and a convenient location if you plan to hike to Vernazza, take a sunset cruise or go to the beach. Communication with Giovanna was easy and prompt. She was generous and flexible in supporting our arrival and departure times. Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cinque Terre is heaven

Giovanna welcomed us into her home and her community. CT is a tourist’s dream but step outside of town and take advantage of all five villages and the trails to explore them. Monterossa is the northernmost of them and a luscious locale from which to enjoy it all. And the unit we had was right in the heart of it all
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Clean, great location

The location of this property is fantastic, it is also very clean. The host met us at the location for check in, but there were no other check-in instructions and spotty reception made it difficult to communicate. This is a good place to stay if you plan on being out exploring a lot, and just sleeping in your accommodation at night. The living room is too small for groups to spend time in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A really lovely stay

A really lovely stay in a very sweet apartment right in the heart of Monterosso, within a five minute walk to the beach. It does get very loud at night due to the central location so do pack ear buds! We couldn’t get the air con working in a couple of rooms but it was there and available. Giovanna was really helpful and hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Location - just as advertised!

Plenty of room for 5 of us. Air conditioning worked great, thankfully, as it was in the high 90's F during our stay. We had a hike up from the train station(about 10+ minutes), and only one stairway up to the apartment. Giovanna was there to meet us when we arrived. Montrosso al Mare has plenty places to eat, have drinks or coffee, and a great beach. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

Giovanni was very welcoming and communication was easy. The property was fine for 3 couples; however, there is no common space except for the kitchen. The street is noisy, so I would recommend ear plugs or a noise machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay in Monterosso

We had a great stay at Giovanna's apartment. The check in/out process was very easy and the apartment is in a great location, only a 10 minute walk from the train station. The apartment had everything we needed and accommodated our family of 4 easily. It was nice that our boys each had their own room. The location is great but is close to the street so there is some noise at night, but I feel that would be all locations in the main area. Overall, a great stay at a great place. I would highly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed staying in the Italian apartment. It was in the center of all the activity (of course that means you can hear the activity). Monterossa was lovely. I would like to note that there isn't a main gathering area. Only the kitchen. It worked for us since we were out during the day and having dinner at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was great, we had enough space for the 4 of us, centrally located and with all we needed handy. The communication with host was excellent from the beginning.Just be aware, If you are a light sleeper think about it, since the apartment is located in one of the main streets with bars, cafés, restaurants and stores, which are usually open until late or early in the morning. This will happen with any property located in the city centre, so if you don't like the noise you will need to look outside the main town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Multi generational family vacation

Overall the property was good. It was clean. Giovanna was responsive and timely. The property is in a great location to get to the hiking trail, beach and to catch a train or ferry. There are lots of restaurants and shops right outside the door. We were dropped off by car. It’s an easy 3 minute walk from the drop off. The downside to the location is the noise. Being so close to restaurants and shops brings people late in the evening and early in the morning. There are also trucks with supplies coming past the apartment early in the morning. Lastly, there is no common space to sit and relax together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great Location - Tough Trek to Location

The location of this property is primo. However, it is very noisy even with the AC on due to the location. Also, there is no living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a kitchen. All clean and AC works great but no central area to gather. Our biggest issue was the communication with Giovanna. She said she would help us with our luggage due to the ages of our guests and would meet us with her car at the parking structure, which is where everyone must park unless you have a parking sticker to come into the village. She never showed with her car or bothered to help us. This was was very disappointing. Hopefully, no one else will have this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

In the center of the old town action, for better and worse

The apartment is near the center of old town, surrounded by restaurants, shops (the Basil Lab!), and tourist stuff. It's an easy stroll to the beach, the train, and (especially recommended) the ferry between the Cinque Terra towns. The internal space is excellent: three bedrooms, two baths, a decently furnished kitchen, even a small washing machine (although no separate living room area). The upside of the location is also the downside. Because you're right in the middle of the old town, there's a fair amount of noise from nearby bars and restaurants into the night and from moving dumpsters and garbage clean-up in the early morning. Also, during our visit in early June 2023 several of the best-known hiking trails along the coast were closed for repairs--so that's something to check if you are headed this way. We still had a great few days exploring the little town, riding the ferries, and getting some beach and swim time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good and Bad, In the Middle of it all

The location of this unit couldn’t be more convenient, but for that reason, it’s almost never quiet. Restaurants out the bedroom window had guests past midnight and street noise till 2am. And by 6am, vendors are rolling their carts through town and beginning to set up their shops. We had to time our arrival to meet someone to check in, which is always stressful. And we were given no specific info about where to park, etc. I think that some hosts need more guidance to properly manage the access and check in process, especially when the location has some unique access and driving rules. The big surprise is that there is no living room. We were surprised to find that this 3-bedroom unit had no common space to sit apart from the kitchen table.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cinque Terre

Upon selecting this VRBO we contacted the host to find out about parking our car. She assured me that there was parking but once we arrived, she could not assist us to get to the parking lot. Nor did she tell us we could not drive down the street at the end of Via Roma so we could load our suitcases. It cost us 65Euro for that mistake. We found the property dirty, the washing machine so rusted and mold inside that we could not use it, the stove, cups and pans were dirty. The bathroom had towels with stains on them. We could not get the TV to work. Everything was unplugged. Other than the apartment being in a wonderful location, there is nothing good about this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
As much as I enjoyed Monterosso, I would not recommend this unit. While the host originally had the check in date off by one day, once that was corrected, check in was easy and encountered no issues. The unit was relatively clean but a few small bugs in the bathroom by the kitchen. The location is very noisy and on the first night there the noise carried on past 2:00 in the morning. This was likely due to a sports bar that is open till 1:00 located just two doors down on the lower level. The air conditioning unit started leaking on the first day causing the trim above the door to fall off, requiring us to put a towel and pots out to collect the dripping water. No air conditioning that night. Lost some time awaiting the repair the next day but the unit was quickly repaired. Interestingly, the pots were only quickly rinsed and put back in the cupboard. There is no place to sit and relax so if all you need is a place to sleep and can sleep with lots of noise this might work for you. No common amenities like most VRBOs (coffee, paper towels, Kleenexes, etc). Only two wine glasses which is surprising for a unit in Italy that says it sleeps five. While unit has a washing machine it is very small and rusting. Photos on VRBO were not completely accurate as curtains in rooms were not there. Overall, it was an OK stay but not a unit we would return to.
Kitchen and only sitting area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location in the heart of old town Monterosso!

We stayed in this guest house and it was a great deal for a big family. The location is excellent and there’s only one level of stairs to get to the apartment. Check in was very easy. It’s a simple apartment, but gets the job done for a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

parfait

On remercie Giovanna pour son investissement, ce fut un réel plaisir d’échanger avec elle. Le logement est super : bonne localisation, bien équipée (Clim dans toutes les chambres). Rien à redire
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022