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ViP Suite - apartment in modern Hi-Tech villa, with Jacuzzi and swimming pool, sea-view

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Diano Marina, Liguria
  • Bagni Continentale e Giardino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Diano Marina Port
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Molo delle Tartarughe
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Albenga (ALL-Villanova d'Albenga Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

ViP Suite - apartment in modern Hi-Tech villa, with Jacuzzi and swimming pool, sea-view

“Villa il Poggiolo Diano Marina” - for 16 people.
Three apartments in a modern hi-tech villa, with garden, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, sea-view. Hi-Tech villa: fun for everyone, family and friends.
NEWS 2023: HEATED SWIMMING POOL! Find all information on this description.

OUR 3 APARTMENTS – Short description:
[-] “ViP Suite”: the largest apartment (160 sqm), on the raised ground floor. It can comfortably accommodate 8 guests. It has 3 large bedrooms, a large kitchen, spacious living room with home-cinema, sofa and dining table. Very technological, with music in every room. Air conditioning. Covered terrace, with table and chairs. Large table in the lawn, in front of the apartment, for exclusive use of the guests of “ViP Suite”. 008027-CAV-0023.

[-] “ViP Panorama” – 60 sqm, on the first floor. It can comfortably accommodate 4 people. One double bedroom, two sofa bed single in the living room. Breath-taking panoramic terrace, with table and chairs. Air conditioning. 008027-CAV-0023.

[-] “ViP Panorama 2” – almost identical to the “ViP Panorama” apartment, first floor. It can comfortably accommodate 4 people. One double bedroom, two sofa bed single in the living room. Two breath-taking panoramic terrace, one terrace is equipped with table and chairs. Air conditioning. 008027-LT-0004

MAIN FEATURES OF THE VILLA:
• Vacation rental – holiday apartments in a modern villa: 3 independent holiday apartments.
• Fully furnished and designed apartments, modern and elegant – close to the sea.
• Hi-tech luxury villa: wi-fi and music everywhere (indoors and outdoors), “Apple” computers, an iPad by the pool area for guests’ use.
• Lawn and garden, swimming pool, Jacuzzi hot tub, shaded sunbathing area, wood-burning oven, BBQ, tennis table, soccer table.
• Wonderful sea-view: every apartment has a panoramic terrace with tables and chairs.
• Large table in front of the villa (in the lawn – for exclusive use of the guests of “ViP Suite”) and other tables on the back of the villa (by the wood burning oven and BBQ – for all guests).
• Free parking on the property, enclosed by a security gate.

Three new apartments for a dream vacation, in a modern villa. A peaceful place, surrounded by lush nature, far from the hustle and bustle of city life.

COMMON AREAS:
By renting only 1 apartment, or 2 apartments, the garden, the tennis table, the wood burning oven, the BBQ, the swimming pool, and the “mini-spa” will be shared with the other guests of the villa. Therefore, you won’t have the exclusive use of the external features.

Please note that the owner generally comes everyday at the property, to take care of garden, and to clean pool and Jacuzzi; to make sure all guests can enjoy the facilities.

The villa offers a swimming pool, a large 6-seat Jacuzzi, garden, and an incredible view of the Ligurian sea.
Located 50 meters above sea level, and only 5 minutes by car from the beach, the villa is surrounded by olive trees, flowers and plants, creating a typical Mediterranean garden.
The pool, with panoramic sea-view, is on the garden plateau (in Northern Italy, “il Poggiolo” means “the balcony”).
“Villa il Poggiolo” is perfect for your Italian holidays: sun, swimming, sunbathing, relax and fun with family and friends.

LOCATION: Italy, Liguria region.
• Italian “Riviera dei Fiori” = riviera of flowers: our delightful summer climate and mild winters makes of Diano Marina an ideal holiday destination all year long.
• The villa is slightly on a hill, in an area called “Monade”, one of the most renowned areas of Diano Marina, with an outstanding sea-view over the Gulf.
• The property faces south and is embraced by the sun all day long.
• Very quiet area, without traffic.

THE VILLA, THE GARDEN AND THE POOL:
The swimming pool and the outside area have been totally renovated to guarantee fun and relax.
This quality space is surrounded by nature and has a breath-taking sea-view.
The new infinity edged swimming pool is beautiful to look at, and the water is constantly filtered and controlled.
The white non-slip floor that surrounds the pool won’t burn your feet under the hot July and August sun!
The solarium area is shaded by two sail awnings and there are numerous sunbeds, beach-chairs, and a hammock at your disposal.
Swimming pool measures 10 meters by 5 (32 feet by 16), with roman steps with 4 hydromassage nozzles.
The Jacuzzi hot tub, accommodating up to 6 people, is situated in a glass house with a motorised roof which is perfect for relaxing and gazing at the stars.
You can even control the coloured LED lights inside the pool, to create your own nightly lightshow.

POOL & JACUZZI:
• infinity edged swimming pool and sea view,
• constantly monitored crystal clear water,
• amazing nightly coloured lightshow by the pool,
• “mini-spa”: a large Jacuzzi in a modern glass structure,
• chromotherapy,
• wall-mounted iPad, connected to 6 Bose loudspeakers in the garden: music and wi-fi everywhere.
• Jacuzzi hot-tub included in rental price from April to October.

HEATED POOL, information about heating periods and prices:
- pool heating is included in rental price from April to mid-June.
- pool heating is not needed from mid-June to mid-September.
- pool heating is included in rental price from mid-September to the end of October.
- pool heating is not included in rental price from November to the end of March.
When pool heating is not included in rental price (from November to March), the cost of the service has to be agreed in advance, upon request of the client.
The pool heating will be activated only if technically possible and if there is enough time to heat up the pool before the arrival of guests.

THE NEW “MINI-SPA”: an experience that touches all your senses.
Imagine yourself spending a relaxing evening immersed in the warm water of the “Jacuzzi”.
Soft music playing and the coloured lights in the background, looking at the stars.
All these extra touches create an ideal romantic atmosphere, with a sea-view and the city lights below.
This is the atmosphere of the new “ViP mini-spa”!

The “mini-spa” has glass sliding doors, and a motorised roof that can be opened and closed with a click of the remote control.
The Jacuzzi can be used also in the winter (upon request, surcharge).
In summer, the temperature is kept at around 30°/32°. In colder season, the Jacuzzi can be heated up to 36°/38°.

Important: the maximum capacity of the Jacuzzi is 6 people at a time. Careful and respectful use of Jacuzzi is required, so that it won’t be damaged, and so that all guests are able to use it anytime.
The Jacuzzi is cleaned daily and, if misuse makes the hot-tub unusable, the water will need to be changed. However, in this case, it takes a long time to empty, refill and heat it. As a result, it will be unavailable for almost a day. All guests of the villa need to be able to enjoy the hot tub equally, so it's important to use it with care. Thanks for understanding!

There is an iPad at your disposal which allows you to transmit music to the garden and the “mini-spa”, thanks to the “Bose” outside music system. This system is remote controlled by guests permitting to activate or deactivate the areas that they desire.
You can use for free our “Apple Music” subscription, or log onto your favourite music streaming service.

Fast, free Wi-Fi unlimited everywhere.
Several hotspots guarantee full Wi-Fi coverage in the apartments and also in the garden.


OPTIONAL SERVICE, upon request, to be arranged and paid for separately:
You can have your dinner prepared by a personal professional Chef and “Maître Chocolatier”, who can also offer you Italian cooking courses: you will receive a certificate of participation upon completion! This is an excellent experience for groups and families.

For the babies, if needed (upon request, included): baby beds, high-chairs and changing table available.

TOURIST INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA:
Diano Marina is a tourist village becoming popular during the 1800’s as a seaside resort and it is visited by tourists from all over the Europe.
The climate of Western Ligurian Riviera, is famous for being delightful in the summer and mild in the winter. This makes Diano Marina an ideal destination for holidays throughout the year.
All along the coast there are sandy beaches, with nice beach establishments.
It's also a good starting point to visit the surroundings: Cervo, Dolceacqua, Triora, Bussana Vecchia, Lingueglietta, Apricale, and many more villages in the inland.
We will be more than happy to suggest you some visits!


Important information: communication between guest and host is necessary.
We always try our best to provide a great service, but, to do so, information is needed before your arrival.
- if you wish to find the beds already made, please contact us some days before your arrival with the necessary information on which bed configuration you prefer. Otherwise, we won't be able to prepare them beforehand.
- if you don't provide us with your mobile phone number, and if don't tell us your estimated time of arrival, you may have to wait some time for the receptionist to arrive and welcome you.
So, to ease communication (especially on your arrival day), please tell us your phone number and, if you use any, which instant messaging application you prefer.

Important notes:
- Check-in time: after 16:00; Check-out time: before 10:00. This timetable is necessary to allow the cleaning service to clean and reorder the apartment.
- upon check-in, all guest, including children, must provide a valid identity document. This is necessary in order to communicate and register guests to the authorities, as r...

The following might be to be paid extra: Heating, Refundable Security Deposit in cash.

Property manager

Mauro Bricca
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Heating fee: EUR 6 per cubic metre

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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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
Property Registration Number IT008027B4UA759YUX

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Diano Marina

Located in Diano Marina, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gallinara Island and Bagni Continentale e Giardino, while Museo dell'Olivo and MACI - Imperia Contemporary Art Museum are cultural highlights. Naval Museum of Imperia and Museo Navale del Ponente Ligure are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Diano Marina, Liguria

What's nearby

  • Bagni Continentale e Giardino - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Rovere - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Diano Marina Port - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Molo delle Tartarughe - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Church of Sant'Antonio Abate - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Diano Station - 6 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristobar G & G SNC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ai Secoli Bui - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bassamarea Beach & Sail - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Pinta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Torre - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ViP Suite - apartment in modern Hi-Tech villa, with Jacuzzi and swimming pool, sea-view have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is ViP Suite - apartment in modern Hi-Tech villa, with Jacuzzi and swimming pool, sea-view pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ViP Suite - apartment in modern Hi-Tech villa, with Jacuzzi and swimming pool, sea-view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ViP Suite - apartment in modern Hi-Tech villa, with Jacuzzi and swimming pool, sea-view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ViP Suite - apartment in modern Hi-Tech villa, with Jacuzzi and swimming pool, sea-view located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bagni Continentale e Giardino, Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Rovere and Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. Molo delle Tartarughe and Civic Museum of Lucus Bormani are also within 2 miles (3 km). Diano Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Z.

Review for stay from 23 May 2015 to 30 May 2015

Prefect View. We had a great time and the best view over Diano Marina.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

Review for stay from 06 February 2016 to 13 February 2016

Second time here: better and better ! Ritorno alle origini.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aimee P.

Review for stay from 03 June 2017 to 10 June 2017

Absolutely gorgeous! This was an amazing place, most gorgeous views with the nicest pool/jacuzzi area. The host, Mauro was so accommodating and excellent to communicate with. The villa was very nice with comfortable bedrooms and hi tech projection tv as well as nicely stocked kitchen. I highly recommend it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Review for stay from 12 June 2010 to 26 June 2010

Fantastic holiday. We had fantastic stay at the Villa. It's a great place for a family holiday. Great sea view, great ammenities and the sandy beaches in Diano Marina are just what our kids were looking for. The owner is very helpful and he was pretty flexible on adjusting to our needs. Mauro - thank you! Lukasz
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Review for stay from 19 March 2016 to 26 March 2016

Top! The apartment, garden and area leaves no wishes open! Highly recommended! Extremely well equipped Apartment in beautiful surroundings. We'll definitely be booking again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Review for stay from 01 November 2014 to 08 November 2014

Absolutely brilliant, wonderful views, helpful owner. The apartment was exactly as described, and met all our expectations. Stefano, the owner's son was pleasant, helpful and courteous. Would not hesitate to recommend Villa il Poggiolo to anyone. Fantastica !! John and Linda Lot Valley France
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Review for stay from 19 January 2013 to 26 January 2013

We had a lovely stay in this villa. it was clean and spacious and just as advertised. Definitely a five star stay, the kids loved it and the location was brilliant! Amazing views! The garden area and pool are fantastic. The landlord Mauro couldn't have been any more helpful and courteous ,nothing was a problem and from start to finish we were made to feel at home . I fully recommend this villa, you will not be disappointed! A great house ,area and superb stay altogether!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Review for stay from 15 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

Has everything you need. We were greeted by the owner and felt very much at home immediately. The Villa has everything you could possibly want. The location was great. Easy access to the autostrada and easily walkable to town and beach if you are in good physical condition. The pool area is very inviting and clean. Lots of good recommendations for area restaurants that don't disappoint. We hope to return one day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

Review for stay from 08 June 2014 to 15 June 2014

How to spend a fantastic vacation. Villa il poggiolo is a fantastic property. swimmingpool very well organised and maintained. The house ( we were in the VIP SUITE) very well furnished. Air conditioning worked perfectly. the kitchen is fanstastic organised and have a fantastic view over the sea. it was simply a dream and we will come back again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Markus H.

Review for stay from 10 April 2010 to 17 April 2010

Villa il Poggiolo - April. We spent great holiday in Villa il Poggiolo's VIP-suite. Location of this Villa was peaceful with nice view to the sea. VIP-suite is very modern, fully equipped apartment and there is nice garden area around the Villa. Owner of the Villa was very helpful and he recommended for example good restaurants and local sights. We warmly recommend this Villa for everyone! Ps. Mauro, thank you for your delicious pizzas :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Review for stay from 27 June 2015 to 04 July 2015

We had the pleasure to celebrate our grandmother/Nonna's birthday with the most wonderful stay at Villa il Poggiolo! All in all 15 people had a great week here, we could not ask for a better vacation. The apartments are luxoriuous but homely, the high-tech equipment such a bonus and the new pool area just perfect for the children as well as the adults. Thank you Mauro and Stefano! Tack så mycket! :) / Anna Hamilton & family, Stockholm, Sweden.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Review for stay from 25 September 2010 to 02 October 2010

Great stay in great villa. We can highly recommend a stay in the VIP apartment ! We loved the new swimming pool, the garden, the media player all around the house and the great view! The village Diano Marina is lovely, especially on Sunday morning! The owner could not have been more helpful when our three year old girl fell down the stairs. We are still very greatful that he drove us to the hospital and functioned as a translater from Italian to English! We might even return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Boriana S.

Review for stay from 19 April 2014 to 26 April 2014

We spent a week at Villa il Poggiolo with friends - four adults and three children altogether. The apartment is very spacious and comfortable and the kitchen was our favorite room of all with a magnificent view of the sea and a fantastic sound system with thousands of songs to choose from. The children loved the table tennis table and the iMac in the living room. The location is great and we were able to get around on foot. Mauro and his son Stefano are very nice and helpful guys. We will definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Z.

Review for stay from 26 May 2012 to 02 June 2012

The area around the Suite is very lovely and nice. The Suite is outside the village situated on a slope. The area is very quiet. The town is very nice in a tipical italian style. The supermarket basko is good. If you want to eat a very good pizza you must go to the o sole mio or to the fra diavolo. The suite is exactly as described. We were 8 people ( 5 adults and 3 childrens ) and can only recommend the suite. All things you need are present.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dragos C.

Review for stay from 11 May 2013 to 18 May 2013

Best value,perfect location. Waiting my vacantion for some time ,couldn't be more excited when I found Villa il Poggiolo.Everything was like presented on the website.View over Sea and city breathtaking day and night,quiet surroundings just 5 minutes walk from shops and restaurants street.VIP-Suite,the largest apartment in the vila,has enough space and utilities to make u feel like home.Very welcoming owner,ready to help if need it. Perfect for a week or longer stay,VIP-Suite in Villa il Poggiolo will always beat any hotel accomodation.We'll definetly get back sometime.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sverre B.

Review for stay from 06 October 2012 to 13 October 2012

A perfect place to stay. Diano Marina is a perfect location for sightseeing the coastline from Monaco to Cinque Terre. The city itself has plenty of nice restaurants and shops. Nice beach and seaside areas. Villa Poggiolo is located with a wonderful view of Diano Marina and the ocean. From the villa it is a short walk down to the main street to get hold of fresh bread for your breakfast. In the other direction from the villa, you are able to hike or go jogging for hours into the country side on quite narrow roads between the olive fields. The villa itself has all the facilities you expect, well equipped, clean and spacious. Same goes for the garden and pool area. Definitely a location to recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Review for stay from 13 August 2016 to 20 August 2016

Dear Mauro, I sent a message earlier but it did not get through. I wanted to thank you again for the lovely holiday we spent at your villa. It was spotless and comfortable and the kids as well as us adults enjoyed the beautiful pool and jacuzzi. The hi-tech features of the villa make it a unique place. We loved the beaches nearby and the wonderful warm evenings we spent in Diano Marina and Cervo. Villa il Poggiolo is a truly magical place. We are looking forward to coming back in the future. Kind regards, Laura, David, Dan, parents, brothers and the rest
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francesca C.

Review for stay from 25 June 2011 to 02 July 2011

FANTASTIC!!! First time renting an apartment in Liguria and I must say that we were very lucky to have found MAURO. We were five adults and three children and everything ran smoothly. We had so much fun with the music going on all around the house.I am not going to recommend this to my friends otherwise there will be no more free weeks for us!!The less people we know about it the more we can enjoy!!Just Kidding. Baci, Franci
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Florian B.

Review for stay from 18 August 2012 to 25 August 2012

Wonderful days in Villa in pogiolo. Perfect holidays for families with Children. We had really wonderful holidays in August 2012 in The weather was so hot, that you should not move to much. No Problem in our holiday home at Villa il pogiolo. The house is ful climaticised and in the pool you can cool down when ever you want. Especially the chidren had a lot of fun. The house contains luxurious rooms , so that no wishes are staying (especially the kitchen is a dream). Everathing is very clean , and the service in case of problems was first class. My advice for Holiday: Villa il pogiolo
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kre D.

Review for stay from 15 September 2012 to 22 September 2012

Beautiful and relaxing holiday. Dear all, we were 8 jung people at the vip suite and we really can recommend this appartment. This appartment has a lot of useful electrical devices. For example you have in each room music available and you can switch it off or on in every room you want. Also the kitchen is really big and has everything wat you need. We used this a lot. The pool is realy nice and has also a whirl pool. From the pool area as well as from the balcony you have a great view over Diano Marina and the ocean. In appr. 20 minutes by walk you reach the ocean and the city with the shops. We can recommend to everybody to make a trip to monaco which is only 1 hour by car away. We are sure that we will come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Otis N.

Review for stay from 30 April 2011 to 14 May 2011

As good as it gets. We stay in Italy at least once a year and usually in an appartment in Liguria. This time we brought our brother-in-law, his wife and their children (1,3) along. We occupied both VIP Panorama and VIP Suite. There are descriptions of this home available on the owners homepage who excells every expactation one could have. Both appartments are extremely well equipped and in very good condition. There is a fine kitchen in both appartments and a stable wireless connection to the internet without the need of taking your laptop with you since there are PCs at your disposal in all appartments. Outside is lots of space to chill or romp with your kids. The pool area is fenced in completely, so you don't have to worry about your children (or yourself) falling in the water. There is enough space to have five cars easily parked. Diano Marina is a kid-friendly city. You can park your car in the street leading towards the train station free of charge. It is an easy two minutes walk to the city centre and another two to the beaches. There are a couple of nice towns around and Monaco & France are in easy driving distance. Don't miss to visit Villa Hanbury right on the french border. Mauro is a most friendly, available and dedicated landowner. We recommend this property to our friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Franziska R.

Review for stay from 18 May 2013 to 25 May 2013

Perfect holiday. Me and my family spent a nice and relaxing week at the Ligurian Sea. The VIP Suite with its exposed position and its beautiful garden contributed a lot to that: The villa is built into the hillside about 5 minutes by car to the city center and beach. This location gives total privacy, calm and repose. The apartment offers a lot of space for a big familiy or a group and is modern and perfectly equiped. E.g. there is music and sound system with hidden loudspeakers in every room, an apple computer with a large spectrum of music in the kitchen, WiFi in the hole apartment. The kitchen itself is equiped with everything you need for cooking. There is a balcony you can sit but there is also a private part in the garden that belongs to the VIP Suite with a large table and chairs. The garden and the pool area is very clean and well-tended. Everyday the staff cleaned the pool and did the gardening. A jacuzzi is integrated in the pool and at night you can illuminate the pool with different colours of light. From the garden and the pool you have a wonderful view on the sea and Diano Marina. Mauro is a very good host. Before we arrived, he answered all our questions (we had a lot of them :-)) within a very short time. When we arrived, he explained everything to us very patiently and gave us good restaurant recommendations (delicious pizza at "O sole mio"). Considering all things, this apartment is higly recommended!! Thanks again to Mauro for this perfect holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Review for stay from 02 June 2012 to 09 June 2012

Exceptional property. This was our 2nd stay at the VIP suite. We have found it difficult to return after our 1st stay in 2009 because it's generally booked up pretty early, but after a compromised experience the previous year, we booked this 51 weeks ahead and we weren't disappointed. Location is, for us, excellent. It's far enough from town to be peaceful so the children sleep, but it's close enough to walk into Diano Marina which has a great selection of places to eat. There is a pretty challenging hill to the gates, but it's short, and our 3 year old was quite happy to walk up by himself. Inside, the apartment is furnished and cleaned as if it's your own. There have been no compromises on furnishings or maintenance and there are a few bonuses. The super quiet air conditioning is one; the fabulous multi room music system another. How many apartments include use of bikes? Pizza Oven? Whilst the whole place looks very attractive, the basics have not been forgotten. So often we've checked into a large property to find we are missing simple things like a full set of cutlery or a comfortable mattress, even kitchen appliances that work. Not here. We have recommended this place to friends and family and those who have used the smaller apartments on the same property have reported similar experiences. Quite honestly, I would say it's the best place we've ever rented. It may not be the cheapest of couse, but there are so many positives / bonuses that value soon overtakes the price. And it's hard to put a price on the view out to Capo Berta at sunset!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S.

Review for stay from 21 May 2011 to 04 June 2011

Lovely in Liguria. Il Poggiolo is a marvelous villa, sumptuous but comfortable and made for easy living. Minutes from the center of town, it is convenient to anything you may want but once the gates close behind you, it is peaceful and beautiful with the red tiled town below, the ocean and the hills all at a glance. The pool, surrounded by lush lawn, overlooks the sea and with the chaises and umbrellas offers good reason not to venture to the beach if you’re feeling lazy. The kitchen is amply equipped and with its functional center island, can easily accommodate 8-10 for extensive or simple menus. And with the porch just a step away, al fresco dining seems natural. We took advantage of the sensational outdoor wood burning oven for spectacular pizza, whole fish and anything else you may want to cook. Everything tastes better coming from this olive wood fueled oven. We also availed ourselves of the charcoal grill and with ample outdoor (covered) seating adjoining the oven and grill it affords long lazy family dinners that you will not soon forget. The VIP suite is dominated by a living room that is sleekly furnished , 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.. all rooms are high tech. The sprawling couches accommodated our entire group of six adults one toddler and one infant for as long as we wanted to lounge without feeling close. It is a lovely, spacious and quite functional room with the large parsons table a perfect collective desktop for our 3 computers, 4 cell phones, 2 iPads and respective charging stations as well as serving as Strategy Central for planning the days activities. Panorama One: My wife and I rented this apartment in order to leave the large VIP Suite to our children and grandchildren. This apartment was spacious and comfortable with welcome privacy and perfect air conditioning but still within a few seconds reach of our family. The deck was sensational for morning espresso and irresistible in the evening. Importantly, our 3 year old granddaughter experienced a high fever the treatment of which was handled expeditiously by the owner’s representative, the highly efficient Anarella who quickly arranged a visit to, and drove them to, the doctor’s office. The doctor was waiting, no red tape, treated Lucienne and allowed us to resume our vacation worry free. No small thing! The owner was so accommodating and responded to each phone call immediately. All in all a lovely experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Wase E.

Review for stay from 05 August 2018 to 12 August 2018

MEMORABLE. If you need a place of perfect serenity with breath-views, this is where you want to be! Mauro and Stefano are the best hosts we have ever had! The VIP Suite is heavenly. The poolside, jacuzzi, the music and the view that comes with it all, is what you need for a perfect holiday. We were a group of 10 persons, including a toddler, and we had ample room for everyone. Eating breakfast on the terrace with the view of the sea was divine. Enjoying a glass of prosecco and watching the sunset is a highlight. I could go on and on. In sum, I would highly recommend this property anytime and I am looking forward to another opportunity to enjoy this property. These views are shared by the rest of my family who came from Cameroon, USA, Kenya and Switzerland

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Hosted by Mauro Bricca

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