Next to Portofino, fantastic location

We had a wonderful week at the boathouse- it really is the most spectacular and unique place to stay. The view from the house is breathtaking with a vast kitchen and living area. Portofino and Santa Margerita are beautiful towns but very expensive!

The house is beautifully located right by the beach (which gets crowded early, but you can set out sunbeds) and has a fantastic balcony with a stunning view — great for 3–4 people to sit outside. Inside, the spacious and bright living room is a real highlight. The kitchen is well-equipped (dishes, glasses, dishwasher), though we had to bring basics like toilet paper, soap, and dishwasher tabs.There’s a scenic hiking trail through the woods to Portofino (beautiful but expensive — 5 per scoop of ice cream, 18 for an Aperol).Downsides:We had serious issues with the beds. Though we asked in advance if the house could accommodate 7 adults, several single beds were very short — one so short that feet were sticking out — and extremely uncomfortable. The mattresses were saggy and worn. The host admitted they were “on the smaller side” and offered to buy a topper, but that didn’t solve the core problem.The second issue was parking: the listing implies multiple spots, but only one is included. The host told us just two days before arrival. We had to rent a second space for 250/week — a good rate compared to 80/day ( 480 total) but still an unexpected cost. Parking is very difficult in the area and should be clearly explained upfront.Sadly, both of these unpleasant issues added significant stress to our stay. We filed a complaint with FeWo Direkt and were refunded the service and parking fees.In short: a beautiful place with some major drawbacks.

The location absolutely makes this house! It is perfectly and uniquely situated between Portofino and Santa Margherita. You won't find anything else like it- with such close access to the beach, beautiful views, and spacious home. PROs: Beach access right across the street. Owner provides beach chairs, umbrella, towels, toys. View & balcony! Unique, old, spacious house. Well-equipped kitchen. Washer/dryer. Perfect location! Bus stop right outside. Paved, safe walking trails to Portofino. CONS: Have to cross a busy road (with kids) to get to the beach. Beach can get very crowded at busy times of year. Mold in bathrooms. AC doesn't get much above 27C/80F on hot summer days (owner provided fans upon request). Strong musty smell in bedrooms- had to run dehumidifiers constantly. Our family stayed for a week and had a wonderful time (though a week was a little long for this location)! The kids loved the beach and paddleboarding. Portofino and Santa Margherita are very easy to get to for shopping, meals, exploring. The bus is very easy (if you can get the bus drivers to stop for you). Warning: if you go during the heat of the summer, make sure to tell the owner to start the dehumidifiers a day or two before you get there or else your sheets and towels will be wet and musty. Otherwise, we had a wonderful trip!

1900 vintage house in fairly good condition near Nature Preserve and overlooking a small public beach. Boat house offers kayak, paddle board, and snorkeling equipment. Peaceful and quiet early morning; became crowded throughout the day. Located at the trailhead from Niasca to Portofino and Paraggi, a beautiful short hike.

We had the most amazing three nights stay at this unique and beautiful apartment perched above a boathouse near Portofino. The place was perfect for a group of six- spacious, comfortable and full of character. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the million dollar view of the Liberian Sea with boats and yachts passing by and the hand painted walls. The location couldn’t have been better just steps away from a gorgeous walking trail that led to Portofino and beach access only a short stroll away and the sound of the waves breaking just below us was pure magic 24/7. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience on the Italian coast, we wished we stayed longer and one day, hope to return!!!

A beautiful villa next to Portofino in a fantastic location. A 10-minute walk to Portofino for dinner, or up the hill 10 minutes to Hermitage of Sant’Antonio of Niasca…a 1317 building turned into a restaurant where everything is home grown and you eat immersed in nature! The villa has a private entrance and reserved spots for the provided chairs on the beach below and there are hiking trails right out the front door! Check-in and check-out were seamless, the provided parking spot is a must, and the pictures of the villa are very accurate. Overall, we loved the location and would highly recommend.

This property was better than expected. Absolutely magical. Incredible views and sounds of the ocean and listen to waterfall as at night to fall asleep

Property was very moldy and musty, enough that we needed to check into a hotel.

Beautiful house and location, friendly host.

Wonderful stay, beautiful, charming, old house full of character. Giancarla is a lovely host, extremely helpful and made our stay so much better. Wonderful view of the bay, great for long swims. We loved it. The house sits right on a fairly busy, narrow road, beach access is across this road. For those looking for modern, up to date, hotel style amenities, this house is not for you. The house is secluded and not very close to any restaurants or businesses, we saw this as an added bonus. You will need transport to get around.

Amazing family vacation at Villa Niasca ( unique spot ).

Perfect location for a family vacation. We enjoyed opening up the big doors to listen to the waves and walking the short distance to Portofino along to trail for gelato. Giancarla was very responsive and made sure we were comfortable in the house.

Giancarla was a wonderful host and even helped us arrange a really special birthday at the villa with a local private chef. Cannot rave enough about the natural beauty of the location, nestles amping at the trees of the coastline. We found the buses and walking sufficient for exploring Portofino and other local areas. Highly recommend to any family or a group of friends seeking a fun and secluded getaway on the water. Thanks!