Villa Smeralda 10p by VILLASRETREATS with garden, BBQ, and Seaview
VILLA SMERALDA Sleeps 10 people - 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Porto Venere, Cinque Terre - Liguria
Villa Smeralda is located in the fisherman's village of Porto Venere (just listed by New York Times as one of the top) romantic villages of the Italian Riviera! Porto Venere is the perfect hub for visiting the Cinque Terre yet less crowded and less touristy. The villa is very conveniently located just a few steps away from the historical center and local restaurants, supermarkets, beaches, and the ferry dock. From April-October ferries regularly depart for the Cinque Terre villages. Villa Smeralda is five bedrooms, three bathrooms, with a fantastic view and a nice garden overlooking Portvenere's channel and Palmaria island. Equipped with all the comforts and outdoor patio. Upon entering, on the floor the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, the living room dining area and essentials) fully equipped with furniture and barbecue. On first floor there are 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 single room with 2 aingle beds. All rooms overlook a terrace with a romantic sea view. The property is the perfect set for a family or large group. Parking for 3 cars is at disposal of the guests. For those wishing to visit the area without a car, a driver is available at extra cost
ACCOMMODATION Main house: Sleeps 10 people - 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Ground floor: 1 Living / dining room, 1 Kitchen, 1 Double bedroom (bedroom 130 cm) with 1 en-suite Bathroom with shower First floor: 2 Double Bedrooms King size, 1 Double Bedroom with 1 bed 140 x 190 cm plus 1 single bed 90x200 cm, 1 Twin-rooms with 2 single beds 90x200 cm, 2 Bathrooms (1 with shower 1 with bath tub) Square Meters: 300 Outside: Patio, garden and relaxation area with sea view Private parking: 2/3 cars
NOTES: we have to recommend the villa to elder or disabled people
DISTANCES Closest village: the apartment is situated just in Porto Venere village at 200 mts from the sea Closest town: Porto Venere Distance to shopping: grocery shop for essential food Porto Venere 300 mt Closest restaurant: "Iseo" Porto Venere, "La Chiglia" Porto Venere, "Locanda Lorena" Palmaria island Other restaurants & pubs: Le Grazie 5 mins by car, La Spezia 15 min. by car, Sarzana 30 mins by car, Lerici 30 mins by car Closest beaches / sea: Porto Venere, Palmaria island 3 min by boat, Cinque Terre 20 mins by ferry boat, Portofino 40 mins by Ferry Boat Closest bus stop: 300 mt Nearest highway: La Spezia 13 km Nearest train station: La Spezia 13 km Nearest Airport: Pisa (PSA) 50 mins by car
SITES OF INTEREST: Cinque Terre: ferry companies depart daily from the Marina of Porto Venere Shedules and information: Beaches: Porto Venere, Cinque Terre 25 mins by car, Fiascherino and Tellaro 45 mins by car, Lerici 30 mins by car Places to see: Cinque Terre: 15 km by car, Sarzana: 34 km, Lerici: 24 km, Fiascherino / Tellaro: 28 km, Montemarcello: 32 km, Portofino: 90 km, Genoa: 100 km, Carrara / marble quarries: 47 km, Versilia / Forte dei Marmi: 60 km, Pisa: 80 km, Lucca: 90, Florence: 164 km.
PRICE INCLUDES All linen and towels All utilities WiFi Internet Access Water, gas, electricity Gardener Car parking for 2 (3 cars on request)
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Security Deposit € 500.00 to be paid in Euros by cash on arrival and at the end of the holiday. Final cleaning € 180.00 Heating € 50.00, on consumption only on long stay Porter on demand during check in / check out € 30.00
RENTAL CONDITIONS 1 week minimun stay Rentals are Saturday to Saturday Short rentals considered on request Arrival between 4 and 8 p. m. Departure by 10.00 Car essential Child friendly
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Portovenere
Located in Portovenere, this villa is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vernazza Beach and Monterosso Beach. Naval Museum and Enoteca la Civilta del Bere e Altro are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
Porto Venere Regional Natural Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Varignano Vecchio Villa Romana - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Gulf of La Spezia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Sporting Beach - 20 min walk - 1.5 km
Doria Castle - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Cà di Boschetti Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Il Timone - 4 min drive
La Bitta - 4 min drive
Venus Bar - 4 min drive
Bar Gelateria Doria - 5 min drive
Anciùa - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Smeralda 10p by VILLASRETREATS with garden, BBQ, and Seaview pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Smeralda 10p by VILLASRETREATS with garden, BBQ, and Seaview?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Smeralda 10p by VILLASRETREATS with garden, BBQ, and Seaview on 11 April 2026 start from NZ$1,361, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Villa Smeralda 10p by VILLASRETREATS with garden, BBQ, and Seaview?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Smeralda 10p by VILLASRETREATS with garden, BBQ, and Seaview?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Smeralda 10p by VILLASRETREATS with garden, BBQ, and Seaview?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa Smeralda 10p by VILLASRETREATS with garden, BBQ, and Seaview located?
Nestled on the beach, this Portovenere villa is within a 15-minute walk of Porto Venere Regional Natural Park, Gulf of La Spezia and Varignano Vecchio Villa Romana. Sporting Beach and Gabbiano Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Massimo was the perfect host welcoming and generous with information on the region. He really made us feel at home. The house is simply gorgeous and was perfect for our group : six adults and two teens . We enjoyed having our breakfast on the terrace that offers stunning views of Palmaria island. We will definitely be back again.
Cleo S.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thank you very much indeed.
We can't wait to see you again.
Property is very functional and usable for our group of 9 friends. Views were stunning and serene
Roberta was a wonderful host welcoming and helpful. The property is well outfitted and was easy to prepare meals and host our large group. We would highly recommend the property to others however making it clear there are a lot of steps and our entire group are young fit seniors however not suitable for some of our friends.
Fantastiskt trevlig villa som ligger bra i Portovenere med bra utgångsläge vs Cinque Terre.
Smidig kontakt med mkt vänlig o service minded kontakt (Roberta).
Liselotte A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
james d.
4 November 2018
Excellent vacation !
Villa particularly suitable for a family with children.
Beautiful terrace with sea view, garden completely fenced and secure. No problem to let your children playng around while you prepare a BBQ in the shade of the trees. Very nice accommodation to comfortably accommodate 2 families.
Located few mins walk from the sea and ferry boats to Cinque Terre and Portofino this Villa is the ideal location for a vacation by the sea.
We are pleased to recommend it to everybody.
James and Jenny
james d.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
12 October 2018
Lovely villa with fantastiv views in a great location!
Porte Venere was a lovely town with ferries to the Cinque Terra very pretty area. Roberta could not have been more helpful she was just lovely. The home had a lovely terrace with a great view and everything our family needed for a fantastic stay. The only issue we had was a really noisy dog who continually barked next door. Overall a great villa in a lovely spot thank you!
Karen P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roger B.
6 October 2018
Amazing sea view
it was exactly what we hoped for and more! That's saying something with a teenage/twenty something family to consider. We found the property as a whole was beautifully kept and Roberta paid so much attention to the detail from cold beers, prosecco, milk, bread etc in the fridge on arrival. Great location for exploring the region, and there's plenty to do and see both on land and by sea, although we really enjoyed just being in the locality of Porto Venere relaxing and admiring the view by the terrace and garden, both by day and night, which really is very special. Thank you for a memorable family holiday, and I can't wait to go back.
Roger B.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thank you very much indeed.
We can't wait to see you again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie J.
5 October 2018
Perfect stay !
What a find for our first time in Italy. The accommodation is perfect both inside and out and the views at anytime time of the day from the terrace are spectacular. There is plenty to do in the region such as lovely walk along to Lerici where you can take a boat trip to the Cinque Terre or Portofino. We would like to come back and do some walking. There is no need to have a car everything is very accessible by foot and public transport. If you are looking for a beautiful, quiet place to stay with access to local bars and restaurants just go ahead and book it :)
Julie J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roger B.
5 October 2018
Fantastic location
Having spent two holidays in succession at glorious Villa Smeralda with a party of six adults and two young children, we cannot recommend it highly enough. The house is extremely comfortable and provides everything you need.
Beaches are only 200 mt far from te house as well as ferry boats for Cinque Terre. Fantastic location for those who love Italy and Mediterranean villages by the sea.
Roger B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Agathe R.
4 October 2018
wonderful view
The city of Portovenere is magnificent, a beautiful setting, several beaches, excellent restaurants, a convenient grocery store, the sea view house is a dream ... Agathe
Agathe R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pat G.
4 October 2018
Fantastic view
Everything as in the picture ... clean and spacious villa, garden, nice owners! Great view !! We had a great time!! Pat
Pat G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roger B.
29 July 2018
Stunning sea view
The property has an amazing view on Portovenere's channel and it's near to all: Supermarkets, bars, restaurants, beaches and ferry boats.
We really enjoyed our stay !
Thank you very much
Roger B.
Verified
8/10 Good
Cleo S.
2 March 2018
NICE HOLIDAY !!!
Everything as in the picture ... clean and spacious villa, large garden, wonderful view, nice owners! We had a great time, great location
Cleo S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roger B.
25 February 2018
SUPER
Our time at villa Smeralda could not have been more perfect. Very relaxing, beautiful scenery and wonderful hosts. The property is just a few steps from the sea and close to restaurants and bars. The house itself is very nice. We did not have a car but didn't really mind.
"Sea and Country Villas" arranged everything ! Transfers, Wine tour including a great Yacht cruise around Cinque Terre. We are so in love with this place that we are planning to come back soon.
Thank you very much!
Roger B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie J.
21 February 2018
Wonderful !
Beautiful villa with amazing sea view, fully equipped kitchen and all in order. Owner was very helpful, respectful and accessible if needed.
Julie J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
joerg r.
7 December 2017
10 days at Villa near the sea
The house was great it has a fabulous veranda over looking the sea. With a perfect position very close to the sea and bars, suitable for a relaxing holiday. Massimo was very amenable and helpful. He responded to emails very quickly. We had a fabulous 10 days, thanks Massimo.
joerg r.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pat G.
7 December 2017
Wonderful
The magic of this villa isjust being in the village, a stone's throw from restaurants, shops and the marina, but enclosed in a private oasis. Amazing view, just Incredible !!! You can not imagine if you do not see !!!! So green, lots of pergolas, lots of narrow streets, cleared water.
All Fantastic!
Pat G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Agathe R.
15 October 2016
All perfect !
We stayed in Villa Smeralds with 2 family's and kids and we had a terrific time. We were lucky to have wonderful weather and even lunched in the sun on the terrace!
Portovenere is absolutely lovely, a true paradise !
Agathe
Agathe R.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thank you very much for your kind words. It has been a real pleasure to host your fam. We can't wait to see you again indeed!
Massimo and Francesca
Archival
10/10 Excellent
DAVID S.
13 October 2016
Excellent !
The Villa is absolutely beautiful with stunning views in every direction. It is the perfect location for visiting the Cinque Terre National Park and it's only 1 and half drive from Florence and other beautiful towns of Tuscany
Roberta was a wonderful host with helpful advice of restaurants and sights.
Thank you very much
David
DAVID S.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thank you very much for your kind words. It has been a real pleasure to host your fam. We can't wait to see you again indeed!
Massimo and Francesca
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Monique M.
13 October 2016
Wonderful Villa with amazing view
This villa was great! Very quiet and private. Clean, beautiful and comfortable. The owner, Roberta was gracious and welcoming. just 5 mins walk from the beach. The large terrace and the window of the master bedroom offer an amazing views on the sea.
Simply wonderful !
Thank you very much to Sea and Country Villas for the recommendations and tailor made tours for us :)
Monique M.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thank you very much for your kind words. It has been a real pleasure to host your fam. We can't wait to see you again indeed!
Massimo and Francesca