CasaRelax, quiet holiday home in the middle of the olive groves with panoramic views

Our family of 4 really liked this big, traditional house (!) with a big terrace (!!) overlooking a lovely green valley with a view on the nearby village. That is to us a lot of value for a (at the time of writing) very reasonable price. Normally I’m quite sceptical of pictures of houses uploaded by owners, but in this case the pictures - in particular the one of the terrace view of the valley - does not do it justice; i guess it is difficult to capture the wide view of the valley in a picture. Also, while the house is on an inland hill it does not feel remote - there are nearby houses and you can even see the sea for the terrace, albeit in the far distance. The only negative are the mosquitos but that has applied to nearly all the houses that we have rented in Liguria over the past years. I would have prefered all windows (instead of just one) to have insect screens but maybe that is a cultural thing. In short, definately recommended.

The house is located in Diano San Pietro on a hill at about 5 km away from the ocean. The railway station of Diano is about 10 min drive away. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the house, so there is enough space for up to 6 adults (there is one extra bed for an infant). One of the bathrooms though is part of the bedroom in the second floor and therefore can only be reached by walking across the room. There is a terrace on each floor of the house, so you have many possiblities to sit and relax, get some sun or eat outside. The place is really quiet and you can enjoy an excellent view. There is no bus up the hill, so you better bring a car, scooter or bike. You can also rent a scooter or an (e-)bike in the village of Diano Marina (for a scooter you should make a reservation early enough). The landlady ,Helene, is totally straightforward and easy. She gave us detailled information about the house in advance (e.g. concerning the equipement of the kitchen), which made packing easier. For some extra payment Helene provides towels and bedlinen. Diano San Pietro is a small and quiet village. In case you want to do broad shopping or eat in a restaurant, you can find many shops, supermarkets and restaurants in Diano Marina. Some nice public beaches are located in San Bartolomeo Al Mare or nearby Imperia. If you are looking for a spacious and private place (and do not mind, that it is located a bit far off), CasaRelax is the perfect house for your vacation.