Villa Pia in Recco with 20 beds and swimming pool

I have done a payment to rent the called Villa Pia in Recco. I have planned this special trip for my father for his 75 birthday accompanied by my mother who is 72 years old, two sisters and 2 children 5 and 2 years old. For our surprise on the arrival the called Villa was more a less an abandon house , very old broken furniture, you can feel the metal bars when sitting in the sofa or the beds. The swimming pool was surrounded by dirty soil , no grass involved in the surrounding. The advert states accommodate 12 but it is absurd since they have only two rooms, the rest have to sleep in folding beds around the house where ever you can fit one. without mentioning the state of the folding beds , all broken and very old and dusty mattresses. Adding to this we have been asked to pay additional fees per week for that unpresentable house and we booked for 2 weeks. Having vulnerable adults and children involved we could not stay over even for one night. Not able to speak to the owner directly only to a neighbour who seems to know nothing about the property. Our dream family holiday end up in a Hotel instead of a Villa that we had pay in advance. I requested kindly the reimburse of my money, the owner refused to pay it back to date. Dr Rosa Lavarello Norwich, UK

We were a party of two families 10 in all and the villa was perfect for us one family in one villa and one in the other. Half way up a mountain with the most amazing views across the valley. The accommodation was basic but clean and spacious . There is a bus that goes along the mountain road behind the villa but we never used it and chose to walk into town quite a walk and not for the un fit but we were on holiday so wants a nice walk in the Italian country side. We hired a small car which was great to bring the cases from the airport and get the essential shopping in. Great pool and we had it to ourselves. Lots to see in the region and spent most nights eating and looking over Recco bay. Some drinking as well. Only thing we would have welcomed was more information as to when the buses did run where they ran to and other local attractions we should look out for. A holiday is what you make it and with the help of Antonio we had a great time.

We stayed for one week in Villa Pia and we really enjoyed our time there!! From the house one has a wonderful view to the sea and as we are 13 youths at the age of 19 years we really liked the fact that we could listen to our music as loud as we wanted until late in the night because the house is situated at the hill of Recco surrounded by wonderful green nature and only few neigbours. The owner of the house was very kind and all the time concerned about our well-being! And in Recco there are many nice restaurants which were really cheap and besides we cooked a lot in the kitchen of the house, which also worked well! We can recommend the house to everybody!!

We had a great time at Villa Pia. Great proximity to Cinque Terre and Genoa, and minutes away from magnificent Camogli Beach. The accommodation was great. Very clean and spacious with everything that you could need. It would be especially suitable for large groups and would accommodate them easily. We enjoyed our afternoons watching the sunset over the valley and even the wild boars in the garden below. Antonio was away, but was in touch regularly by phone and provided great ideas and tourist information. Reccommend with pleasure. · By B & L Katran from Melbourne, Australia on 11/5/2011 for a stay in 10/1/2011

My family and I stayed at the villa for two weeks in August. We took both the upper and lower villa together. The view is extraordinary, and very beautiful. The villas are basic and simple, but have all you need. The pool was quite daunting when we first arrived, but we grew to love it. Where else could you swim with such a great view of the mountains. Words of caution through: the walk to the town is great going down, but very steep coming up. So 15 mins down, 30 mins up, and good exercise. Also get a small car, because the roads are tiny. Also no welcome pack, so you have to get everything. We would definitely stay here again. The villa is great, the pool good, the walk good exercise, and the town is a great small town, with a simple set of beaches. Highly recommended.

Villa was great in terms of room, lots of living space and great views. A long walk down to the Town and at least 30mins to get back up the hill. Bus available about 5 times per day but only has 7 seats. A nice walk but preferable to have a car for shopping etc. Pool was fine, gardens ok but terrace outside villa was best to soak up sun and take in the views. Owners in regular contact and made extra efforts to help us out with lots of info and pick up from station as well as delivering a lovely gift of focaccia on our 1st morning. Basic but met our every need for the price we paid!

Everything was beautiful and refreshing. The green of the terraces, the charm of the stone, the smell of the forest, the chirping of birds, the facilities of the villa, sympathy and kindness of the owners ... I wish all my friends and people close to me to try my own experience. Liguria has a special charm. •Je conseille cette location à •- des séniors •- des jeunes adultes •- des familles avec enfants en bas âge •- des vacanciers ayant un animal •- des vacances romantiques •- des visites touristique