GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE GOLFO DEL TIGULLIO 010054-LT-0433
Vintage aparment where I grew up and I spent my childhood with my family. It sleeps 4 or 5 people and it is located in front of Santa Margherita Ligure 10 minutes by car and 15mins by bus. From the kitchen balcony there is a speechless view there you could relax and have breakfast and enjoy your stay. living room with two sofas and two bedrooms. Masterbedroom with double bed and balcony overlooking the mountains. Second bedroom with two single beds that we can join to create a double bed. Little bathroom but inside you will find everything you need. FREE PARKING AND GARDEN AT DISPOSAL OF OUR GUESTS YOU MIGHT SHARE IT WITH OTHER GUESTS AS WE RENT AN OTHER APARTMENT. WE LOVE TO SHARE AND WE HOPE YOU TOO.
Reliable buses will lead you to the town center and from june, every week ends 3 free buses to get to the beach and from July to August every day and until middle of September only during week ends. In front of our house a wonderful foot path, among olive trees, will lead you in 30 minutes to Santa Margherita Ligure. Perfect to explore the surroundings. We are in the heart of Portofino National Park and from here you can easily reach Portofino, SantaMargherita Ligure, Camogli, Genova and last but not the least CINQUE TERRE.
The best way to visit the surroundings is by bus. Other places that worths a visit: SAN FRUTTUOSO you can reach it on foot starting from our village or by boat from Santa Margherita.
PARAGGI PORTOFINO on foot from our house taking the foot path among olive trees or you can reach the Portofino regional Prak and explore the wonderful footpaths in the wood. CINQUE TERRE by train from rapallo. CAMOGLI by bus from opur house at 30 meters. SESTRI LEVANTE by train from Rapallo ZOAGLI by Bus CHIAVARI by bus or train every first weekend of the month there is a really nice antique trade. TOURIST TAX.
From 1 March till 31 October : 2 euro per person per day to give in cash at your arrival. Children under 15years old don't pay it.
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About the area
Santa Margherita Ligure
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Museo Attilio & Cleofe Gaffoglio and Villa Tigullio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Scoglio dei Mille and Sestri Levante Bowling. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Santa Margherita Ligure Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Bagni Sirena - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
San Michele di Pagana Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Rapallo Station - 7 min drive
Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè del Borgo - 5 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria dal Baffo - 19 min walk
Ristorante Antonio - 5 min drive
Il Patio - 5 min drive
Pasticceria Arte Dolce - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE GOLFO DEL TIGULLIO 010054-LT-0433 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE GOLFO DEL TIGULLIO 010054-LT-0433?
As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE GOLFO DEL TIGULLIO 010054-LT-0433 on 27 March 2026 start from NZ$339, 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 GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE GOLFO DEL TIGULLIO 010054-LT-0433?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE GOLFO DEL TIGULLIO 010054-LT-0433?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE GOLFO DEL TIGULLIO 010054-LT-0433?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE GOLFO DEL TIGULLIO 010054-LT-0433 located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa, Villa Durazzo and Chiesa di San Giacomo di Corte. Santa Margherita Ligure Castle and Bagni Helios are also within 2 miles (3 km). Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station is 29 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay at this apartment! Giulia and her mother are wonderful hosts and extremely helpful. The apartment is spacious & we were able to cook a few meals with a well stocked kitchen. The view from the balconies is incredible. It is really nice to come up to a mountain village to escape the heat & crowds in the evening.
We were able to use the home as a base to take the ferry to Cinque Terre & Portofino.
The bus to/from town runs hourly. It is super easy but does require a bit of planning on your day so you don’t get stuck waiting.
We loved our stay!!
We absolutely hit the jackpot with this stay! Guilia's communication with us was fast and always full of suggestions and information. The suite had everything we needed - especially the deck where we sat every night watching the glorious view of Santa Margherita and the ships in the harbour with a glass of wine of course.
We didn't rent a car, but the location of Nona's House was such a short walk to the bus stop. We were so thankful for this location as we had all the benefits of Santa Margarita (10 minute bus ride) and then arriving back to our place with virtually no tourists around and just enjoying the quietness of the lovely area.
We will definitely be recommending Nona's house to all our friends and family AND we hope to return!
Cecelia K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Robert I.
3 November 2015
Great hospitality!!!!
When we arrived to Lucia's Grandmother's House, Lucia met us at our car and took us inside to show us around and she answered many questions. She was warm and helpful and we loved the apartment! The bed was wonderful; along with all of the windows and two balconies. The balcony off of the kitchen overlooked the most wonderful view of the Tigullio Gulf and the city of Santa Margherita. We cooked most of our meals in the wonderful kitchen and walked to the center of town by taking the path down the side of the hill. We rode the bus back to the apartment which was easy to do from the bus station in Santa Margherita. We had dinner at the Pizzeria just down from the apartment and it was great with reasonable prices. We would love to return someday and take the cooking classes provided by Lucia. She was delightful! Thank you for a wonderful time in your Grandmother's house. When we were planning our trip, we had originally thought about staying in Portofino and were so thankful that we had decided on this location. The road to Portofino was narrow and congested and we would have felt stranded in Portofino for the three days while in Ligure. We highly recommend staying at this apartment!
Robert I.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Jane and Robert
It was a pleasure to meet you!! We love making new friends ...we wait for you again! We will do a wonderful cooking lesson all together!!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 October 2013
A lesson at Grandma's House
We had a wonderful week at Grandma’s apartment! It was perfect for the four of us old retired folks. The very spacious and well appointed bedrooms, living area and kitchen made it feel like home! The location was ideal for exploring the surrounding towns and scenic sights and being in the hills overlooking the Mediterranean was a big plus. We especially liked the garden area where we could relax in the evening with a good bottle of wine and some special Hors d’oeuvres (thank you so much for the peppers stuffed with anchovies, what a treat!…). But the highlight of our stay was the cooking lesson, because it was so much more than that. I had asked Lucia before we came if she could give us a cooking lesson. Lucia asked what we wanted to cook and we told her we’d like to try some mussels in a red sauce. We expected a short lesson on sauce preparation, steaming mussels and some tasting as we went along. What we got was totally unexpected. We came downstairs to Lucia’s home around 4 PM and were greeted by the entire family including their Aunt who was toting a three foot rolling pin! After meeting Lucia’s family (and Duna the dog) she showed us the fresh mussels she purchased…3 Kilos! This was getting interesting. Between the wine, the conversation and the laughing we managed to make Homemade Pasta, Stuffed Mussels, Bolognese Sauce and Steamed Mussels, sampling the offerings as we went along. We all had a fun and laughter filled dinner together, again, totally unexpected but very much appreciated. We came down for a simple cooking lesson and left four and one half hours later with a realization that we had just experienced a very special evening in Italy with a very special Italian family.
Thank you Lucia, Giulia and Family for your hospitality, spontaneity and friendship.
John, Barb, John and Sue
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear John, Barbara, John and Sue,
it has been a pleasure to meet you and most of all to share our traditions with yours .
Even for us the cooking lesson has been a wonderful experience.
The students has been very interested, patient and gourmands! Perfect for me!
A special service alert to Sue: it seems easy to prepare English toffee... but we failed two times on three!
Thank you very much for your Quilt bag and for all the delicacies that were inside !!!
We hope to see you all again!
Lucia, Giulia, Angelo, Nonna and Duna!
Bel appartement, très propre, avec une vie à couper le souffle
L'appartement est agréable et propre. Giulia est très sympathique et disponible. Tout était bien organisé. Nous avons passé un beau séjour dans cette magnifique région.
Une propriété magnifique avec une vue exceptionnelle
Des hôtes très sympathiques .Un accueil familial et convivial
Nous recommandons pour un séjour en famille.
Avons reçu un accueil chaleureux dans appartement à la vue sublime . Très propre . Bien placé pour superbes visites à proximité et possibilité de prendre le bus facilement car difficile de circuler en voiture.
We had a very nice week! The apartment is spacious and the enormous hospitality of the family has ensured that we had a great time! We were allowed to BBQ in the garden, they also gave me good tips about the area. Never had such a warm and friendly welcome! Arrival date - April 30, 2022 Reservation number #HA-ZTPMB2
Superbe location pour découvrir Santa Margherita et ses environs
Un bel appartement fonctionnel avec une vue magnifique sur le golfe Un magnifique jardin très agréable c’est un peu dommage qu’il soit proche d’une route passante mais cela ne gâche rien à la beauté du jardin et à la vue exceptionnelle. Accès possible à Santa Margherita à pied en 15-20min pour descendre 30-35 min pour remonter et accès au parc régional de Portofino pour y faire de belles randonnées. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques, et très réactifs. Encore merci à eux pour leur accueil .
Très bon séjour avec une vue superbe sur le golf et la ville
le logement est parfait avec tout ce qu'il faut ! avec même un petit jardin extérieur et des jeux pour les enfants au pied de la maison !
Et que dire de notre hote Luciana, Super disponible et toujours de bon conseils !
Merci encore pour l'accueil Top !
Nous y retournerions avec grand bonheur ! Peut etre un jour :D
Frédéric L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
Merci a vous !! ... un plaisir vous accueillir!...arrivederci
Excellant! Location is perfect. The apartment was immaculate and the views from the balconies are beautiful. The kitchen and bathroom had all the necessary essentials.
All of the family made us feel so welcome and were so very kind. We enjoyed their company very much!
We had a great week in "La casa de la abuela". Everything was as expected. Warm welcome and great treatment. The house is spacious and full of light, located in a charming place. I would highly recommend to stay in this place, which is also very well located to explore Cinque Terre and liguria region in general
From the moment Lucia picked us up in Rapallo and helped with the shopping, I knew this stay would be magical. She provided recommendations on things to see and how to catch the bus. We had a lovely evening making pizza and focaccia. Giulia and Guido we’re kind and it truly felt like a family dinner with great food! We saw beautiful sunrises from the balcony and enjoyed our morning coffee or evening wine from these seats. Don’t forget to walk up to San Lorenzo square and admire the beautiful church. Bus transport is inexpensive and convenient. We loved our holiday with Lucia and family.
Tout était vraiment très bien : accueil, communication avec Luccia, ses bons clnseils, ses bons repas partagés !
Emplacement idéal pour de multiples excursions...
Spotlessly clean house in a lovely location. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle with easy access to some beautiful places.........Camogli, Portofino, Santa Margherita to name but a few. We had a wonderful time exploring by car, boat and on foot. Lucia, Giulia and Guido made us feel so welcome and are a lovely family.
We arrived here for four nights at the tail end of two weeks in Italy. This home is at the very top of the hill so you have views in every direction. We loved sitting out on the tiny terrace off the kitchen watching the view and the neighborhood. Everyone was very friendly and there was always something to see. We had a little trouble with the Internet one night and the owners quickly arrived with a very nice bottle of chilled prosecco and two chilled glasses. We enjoyed that very much and no longer cared about the Internet. If you want the experience of living like a local, this is the place.
We had a great stay at Grandmothers House. There is AC in the bedrooms if you need it and you can close the outside shutters so it is nice and quiet and dark. A great place to explore Portofino and Cinque Terre. We walked into Santa Margherita Ligure which was a nice walk but I would recommend the bus on the way back as it is all up hill. We did the cooking class and dinner which was so good. Not only was the food excellent but having dinner with Lucia, Guila & Guido was so much fun. They are such nice genuine people. Duna the dog was friendly as well. We made the Ligurian pasta with pesto, green beans and potatoes, totally recommended!!
susan w.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Esa T.
28 May 2019
Grand Mothers House
Ystävällinen talon väki! Erittäin siisti ja hyvin varusteltu huoneisto hienolla paikalla. Kylän palvelut hurmasivat paikallisuudellaan. Hienon alueen kohteet tavoitti hyvin julkisilla liikennevälineillä, oma vuokra-automme seisoi käyttämättömänä.
Kiitokset
Esa ja Anna-Liisa
Esa T.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
KATHRYN M.
8 May 2019
Wonderful hosts and location
A wonderful place to stay when visiting the region. A good central location between Portofino and the Cinque Terre. The hosts were extremely helpful and supportive during the stay. I would recommend it highly .
KATHRYN M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Markus O.
26 September 2018
Ferienwohnung mit Charakter
Das Haus liegt über dem sehr touristischen Ort Santa Margherita in San Lorenzo in alltäglicher Umgebung, mit einfacher Bar, Restaurant und Lebensmittelgeschäft um die Ecke. Alle entfernteren Orte sind gut mit dem Bus gut zu erreichen. So kann man schöne Wanderungen in dem Naturschutzgebiet machen und kommt immer wieder mit Boot oder Bus gut zurück.
Die Wohnung "Haus der Großmutter" ist entsprechen eingerichtet, was der Wohnung auch ihren eigenen Charme gibt. Die Küche allerdings läßt zu wünschen übrig. Da hätten wir uns weniger "Großmutter" gewünscht. Sowohl Einrichtung als auch Küchenutensilien sind nicht mehr zeitgemäß. Da wir sehr gerne kochen und hervorragende Zutaten auf den Märkten (Rapallo ist sehr zu empfehlen) kaufen konnten, hat uns das sehr gestört.
Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett, das Olivenöl hervorragend.
Markus O.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tara D.
4 September 2018
Beautiful place to stay!
We had an amazing time here with beautiful views and it was very clean. The owners were so very kind and very helpful!
Tara D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
FRANCK R.
21 August 2018
Très belle vue, accueil très chaleureux
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette belle région.
La maison est très propre, grande et possède une belle vue sur le golfe.
La propriétaire ainsi que sa fille et son gendre nous ont réservé un accueil très chaleureux. Ils nous ont fait partagé un excellent repas (foccacia, fruits de mer frits,...……).
Nous remercions cette gentille famille pour leur charme à l'italienne !!
Nous reviendrons sans problème mais hors saison( car trop de monde!!) pour finir de découvrir cette magnifique région de l'Italie.
Au plaisir,
Catherine et Franck
FRANCK R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John D.
6 July 2018
Stunning
This is a fantastic place to stay with spectacular views .
The owners are lovely people that made our stay so special and will hopefully remain good friends.
There are many places nearby to travel to ,we used the bus mostly even though we had a car .
The cooking lesson and eating the home cooked food afterwards was an amazing night ( that should not be missed ) !!!
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay , “ Grazie Mille “
John D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Aleksand D.
14 October 2017
Perfect base to explore Liguria coast
Perfect base to explore Portofino, Sestri Levante, Cinque Terre for the automobilists.
Quite distance to the coast without the car. 10-15 minutes by car on a mountan road. Nice apartment on the second floor with the fantastic view. Friendly owners always ready to help.
Very much recommended for the large family or two couples.
Aleksand D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
About the host
Hosted by giulia bocca
I am about to describe myself hoping to give you a complete self poltrait! I am Lucia a dinamic middle age madam even though sometimes I have one’s head in the cloud. Last but not the least I always want to be up-to-date about everything!!! For example; Now I am learning english to communicate with my guests. I have to face up that it is not easy to learn it but nothing is impossible. To my guests, who loves and want discover Liguria, I prepared some guided tour in order to not miss anything! Cooking is my passion … When I cook all my senses are implicated. I am gourmand and I cook well too, my family affirm. I would like to, during this encounters, give some ligurian and italian cooking lessons to my guests …in addiction we can speak about wines thanks to my son-in-law Guido,who is very fond of them. I would like to do too many things in my life and I have a lot of ideas may be too many for my ages but I feel like I have half of them.
Why they chose this property
We choose to rent the third floor of our house where we grew up and which reminds us a lot of happy memories. Where we want to give the opportunities of our guests to stay and live with us in order to share our traditions, our tastes and the beauty of our region! Our house is located in the heart of Liguria in front of the Gulf Tigullio from where it is possible to reach the most beautiful touristic places of the nearby. I love my region and I think is perfect in every seasons: during autumn is warm and you can taste wine and our olive oil, during winter is calm and temperate, during spring our region is in bloom and hot is getting on the way and in summer sea and people whisperings are the attraction . In order to have a wonderful holiday you can spend some time with us so you will arrive as guests and you will depart as friends!
What makes this property unique
Our house is unpretentious. It has not been built for tourists but for our family and during the years we tried to improuve it. The only thing that didn’t change is our wondreful view that you can admire from our kitchen balcony. Moreover you can relax amoung olive trees and in summer you can drink a glass of wine, some Focaccia and pizza home made thanks to our wood oven a good way to get acquainted with us! But for us the most important thing is to share our simplicity and openness with you all!