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Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Alassio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91991 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Alassio, Liguria
  • Place, Hanbury Tennis Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Budello di Alassio
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wall of Alassio
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alassio

Seaside stay .You'll find Villa della Pergola and Hanbury Tennis Club within 2 miles (3 km) of this villa. Parish Church of St Ambrogio and Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angeli are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hanbury Tennis Club - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lungomare Angelo Ciccione - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Budello di Alassio - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angeli - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Wall of Alassio - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Alassio Station - 16 min drive
  • Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Roma - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stella Marina Bistrot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Prua - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Twenty7 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Damare - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking

La Maclura is a lovely villa nestled on the scenic Alassio hill. Alassio is a charming and sophisticated Riviera resort that offers much more than stunning sea views and warm sunshine. It's an excellent destination for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers, especially in spring and autumn. You can enjoy mountain biking, hill walking, tennis, and paddle at the renowned Hambury club, as well as sailing and golf in Garlenda. What makes this special is the chance to rent both this house and Villa La NiCChia—adjacent but completely separate—at the same time. A rare opportunity (but not an obligation!) in Liguria, a region that is not very flat and doesn't have many large open spaces because it's squeezed between the sea and the mountains, but it's full of stunning locations. Our property is one of these. So, friends and family can all gather—only when they choose—to fully enjoy this corner of paradise with all its wonders. Just like us during family times. Check our twin villa next door.
The elegance of Villa La Maclura lies in its comfortable simplicity. It’s located at 380 meters above sea level in the scenic, peaceful hills of Alassio — the well-known tourist beach resort - just a short ten-minute drive from us. The house is part of the private Borgo (its earliest record dates back to 1522), which is enclosed within the grounds of an ancient castle. It consists of three country houses: Villa la Nicchia, Il Gombo, and a private residence for our family. My husband, Riccardo, and I will stay in the attic of the nearby Villa La NiCChia to provide you with steady yet discreet assistance with all your needs, including garden maintenance, pool monitoring, irrigation, and appliance maintenance. Each house has its own entrance, garden, pool, chill-out area, BBQ, and parking space. The pool at Villa Maclura will be open from April through the end of October. During the mid-season, guests can choose whether to drink cold water or bask in the sun. The property includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a lounge, and a large kitchen, all spread across three floors, exclusively for guests. Originally a farmhouse, the house has been transformed into an elegant small mansion after a recent, thorough renovation: attention was paid to color schemes and accessories, furniture, and preserving original materials—terracotta floors, visible wooden beams, stonework, and an ancient slate staircase (dating back to the 9th century AD!) along with a fireplace. Many features reflect the town's history, such as our medieval tower, which the City of Alassio has designated a symbol of the town.
PLEASE NOTE
*Due to technical reasons, reservations between March 31 and April 30, 2026, must be made at least eight days in advance.
*Villa La Maclura is part of a single property—the historic Borgo of the family castle—which includes three detached but nearby houses, located 5.5 km from the center of Alassio. It is accessible via a typical Ligurian road with two lanes and many curves, with the last section (1.2 km) being narrower due to terrain conditions.
*Reading and observing the house rules are part of the rental agreement. You will receive these before your arrival.
*We prioritize flexibility on many matters, especially regarding the two additional fees we charge on an as-needed basis. One is the additional fee for good LPG heating (1), which we cannot estimate in advance. We will calculate the consumption together on the morning of departure; the cost is likely to be around €5.50 per m³.
The other concerns the final cleaning fee (2), which is not shown in the website payment summary because it depends on the number of guests and the number of nights stayed. The minimum fee is €100, and the maximum is €160, payable on the morning of departure. The Tourist Tax is €1.50 per person per night. For your information, the Alassio Municipality has decided that tourist tax payments are only accepted from the property owner, not via any booking platform.
*Check-in is available from 4:00 p.m.; check-out is by 9:30 a.m.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: only in outside area

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,991 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: please ask before

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in outside area

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 no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT009001C2IQIY9QRT

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking to the airport?

This villa is 61.8 mi (86-min drive) away from the Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking to the beach?

This villa is 4.2 mi (16-min drive) from Lungomare Angelo Ciccione and 8.4 mi (31-min drive) from Spiaggia Libera. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking to downtown Alassio?

This villa is 0.1 mi away from Vegliasco.

Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place! We really enjoyed the fantastic view, the charming house and garden and of course the pool. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful in any case. Highly recommended, also for families!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a nice house and very friendly hosts.The garden was also beautiful and the swimming pool was lovely. the location on top of the hill was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great home with spectacular view

We had a great stay at this holiday home. On top of the mountain with a nice pool and all the facilities you need. Our hosts where very kind and helped us in any way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Bella Villa

It was a very grand and nice house. The pool is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Even better than the description online.

We loved our stay in the beautiful, elegant house set in large, peaceful grounds. The pool is fabulous, every comfort in the house, and the setting is just breathtaking. Elisa and Riccardo were lovely helpful hosts, full of info and tips
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful week at Alassio

We had the pleasure of staying at this Villa for a week. It is in a wonderfully tranquil location and the villa looks like something from a magazine. Everything worked the way it should have, plus the pool kept the kids busy for the whole week. It was a pleasure from start to finish and we will certainly come back next year. If you are thinking of taking this villa for a week or 2, do it. You will not regret it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful home, delightful hosts!

We loved everything about our stay. The location is perfection. The space beautifully created; it is very clean and more than comfortable with beautiful views. The children spent hours in the pool and looking for lizards. The kitchen has everything you need. The beds were very comfortable. It’s a dream vacation home. We would have stayed longer if we could. Elisa and Ricardo were warm, caring, helpful. We would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vacation with group of friends

We spent there a week in late summer 2013. There were nine adults and two kids. The most perfect number of people would have probably been seven, however we managed very well. The pool was very nice! And the view from villa amazing! Hiking trails were close, so some of the travel mates went for a longer walks. Since the villa is couple of kilometers uphill from Alassio car is definitely a must. Owner of the villa - Elisa - was always very helpful - during the booking and during our stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming house in a beautiful setting

We had a great week at La Maclura. Lovely Elisa was there to welcome us ( even though it was after midnight) and was on hand to offer information if we needed her . The house is charming, full of character and clean and well equipped. The pool and outdoor areas are pretty and well kept. We did some walking in the area, a snorkelling trip to an island and a trip to Menton and Monaco; and Alassio is a very busy little town with great shopping and beach fun. Highly recommended. Thankyou Elisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful property in the hills.

The property is beautiful and the setting is stunning with amazing views out to sea. Be prepared for the 15 min drive up small mountain roads from Alassio, lots of blind corners and hair-pin bends which mean you don’t pop out for milk etc easily. The property manager is on site and is helpful if you need beach or shopping suggestions. The facilities at the property are good and our children (8,11,13) loved the pool. There is however a lot of concern from the property manager about noise around the pool area, which in the end left our children feeling uncomfortable. This was unfortunate and unexpected in a property marketed as family-friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house and garden

Perhaps leading the way: We are a family of five (3 children) from Switzerland and for the last 4 years have last spent our holidays in either one of Elisa's beautiful houses . Both houses are beautifully restored and offer plenty of space. With the equipment : kitchen utensils, stove, oven are good devices, which are really intended for use. The bathrooms are nice, clean, the water pressure is strong. Even with the mattress Elisa was generous, there are memory mattresses - really very comfortable! The garden is huge and offers many opportunities to relax. The sea view is fantastic! Each house has its own BBQ place, but it also has a common barbecue place in front of the pool including pizza oven (which gave us a lot of fun). Each of the houses has it's own pool which is great and perfect for holidays with kids. I couldn't recomend Elisa's houses more!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location, very well kept, great owners

We were three families (6 adults and 4 children between 3 and 9 years) and spent a week in July in Elisa and Ricardo´s wonderful house. We really enjoyed our holidays and had a great time. The house is renovated with love, all rooms are practically furnished. At the same time you can see that the owners have a lot of taste and take care of their house. It was possible to go hiking in the area around. The swimmingpool was bigger than expected, Ricardo was cleaning it every day. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace with a view and having our dinner there. There is a big barbecue we liked to use. You can spend a lot of time in the house and garden, but it is also very easy to go down to the beach or to the small village Moglio where you can find a baker and a very delicious trattoria. I could go on with saying a lot of good things about the location. It has been a perfect holiday for us families and I can highly recommend the place. Maybe we will come back ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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een fijn huis met goede voorzieningen en een prachtig uitzicht
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Belle maison

Très bon séjour entre amis dans un cadre magique !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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wunderschöner Aufenthalt

Wir verbrachten eine Woche mit Freunden im Ferienhaus. Es war durchweg wunderbar. Das Haus liegt sehr hoch in den Bergen, ca. 15 Min vom Ortskern entfernt. Wir waren zu 8 und hatten ausreichend Platz. Für Abends sollte man Autan o.Ä. dabei haben. Alles war sauber und gemütlich. Der Pool ist groß und sauber. Die Vermieter sind sehr sympathisch und sehr nett!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Calme et tranquillité dans un cadre superbe

Très belle propriete sur les hauteurs d'Alassio. Maison avec beaucoup de charme. Hôtes charmants et attentionnés. Sejour reussi.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Toller Urlaub

Sehr angenehme Gastgeber, tolle Finca mit sehr gepflegtem Garten. Es ist alles vorhanden. Die Aussicht auf das Meer ist herrlich. Zur Finca hin fährt man etwa 10 Minuten den Berg rauf, die Straßen sind hier gut befahrbar.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Zu empfehlen!

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in diesem Ferienhaus. Es war alles vorhanden, was man sich für einen erholsamen Urlaub wünscht…. schöner warmer Pool, herrlicher Blick, freundliche Gastgeber
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolut fantastisch!!

Die Unterkunft hält was sie verspricht. Vor allem der Pool :-) Die Eigentümer waren super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Ruhig und erholsam

Das Haus liegt am Berghang auf einem terassenartigem Gelände. Es liegt sehr idyllisch, ruhig und fern vom Trubel der Stadt. Es bietet einen wunderschönen Blick ins Tal. Allerdings ist Meerblick nur vom oberen Balkon möglich. Es hat 2 Schlafzimmer im Dachgeschoss und 3 Schlafzimmer im Untergeschoss. Insgesamt gibt es 3 Badezimmer mit Duschen. Es ist für 9 Personen ausreichend mit allem ausgestattet, der Esstisch in der Küche ist für 9 Personen allerdings zu klein. Der Esstisch und Stühle außen könnten bei längeren Grillabenden etwas gemütlicher sein. Die Temperaturen am Abend sind aufgrund der Lage in den Bergen angenehmer als in Alassio selbst. Eine dünne Jacke hilft, wenn es später und kühler wird. Man sollte auf Mücken am Abend und sporadischem Auftreten von Ameisen vorbereitet sein. Die Besitzer leben direkt nebenan und sind sehr liebenwert und helfen mit vielen Empfehlungen zu Strand, Restaurants oder sonstigen Aktivitäten. Der Pool ist ein Salzwasserpool, was wir als sehr angenehm empfunden haben. Die Straße zum Haus ist eng! Bei Gegenverkehr muss man rückwärts fahren bis eine Ausweichbucht kommt. Der Weg in die Stadt dauert 15 bis 20 Minuten mit dem Auto. Parken kann man gut aber kostenpflichtig am Bahnhof oder beim Carrefour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Posto e villa meravigloso

Era un bellissimo posto e stupenda villa con tranquillita
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschöner Urlaub in Alassio bei Elisa & Ricardo

Es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub in Alassio. Elisa und Ricardo sind tolle Gastgeber und das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Lg aus Berlin :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Sommer zum Entspannen

Die Lage in den Bergen gibt einen hervorragenden Ausblick auf die Riviera. Man gewöhnt sich an die Fahrt zum Ferienhaus. Der Pool ist für Familien mit Kinder hervorragend. Sehr freundliche Vermieter.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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What a gem

We were two families together with kids between 0 and 12 and we have a fantastic stay. The house, pool and the views are spectacular and was easily spacious for the eight if us. Elisa and Ricardo are wonderful hosts that really made us feel welcome and was so helpful with tips to restraints and the area and Elisa even helped us book a taxi one night. Wonderful people and a wonderful property. We’re coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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un très très beau séjour dans une maison de charme au milieu d'une nature merveilleuse

la propriété est magnifique dans un beau jardin très bien entretenu. Bien-sûr la piscine est belle mais nous avons aussi beaucoup apprécié de nous promener sur les sentiers au-dessus de la propriété, à l'ombre des arbres aux essences si variées. Elisa nous a très bien accueillis et conseillés pour la plage dans le très beau village de Laigueglia.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022