aMareManarola - La Terrazza: apartment, stunning views and private garden

Very comfortable, well equipped apartment with a large terrace and a stunning view. It takes some work to get there, uphill and up stairs which requires significant effort but the view is worth it. There is no air conditioning which I get the impression isn’t normally an issue however we were there during a heat wave so it was a little warm. Lorella is lovely, very accommmodating and responsive to any questions. Had a wonderful visit to this beautiful part of the world.

I researched all the Cinque Terre villages and this is the best apartment in the area with a large terrace! It's not cheap buts definitely worth it. The outside space and incredible views are beautiful so when the villages are crowded, or you want a lazy afternoon, this is fantastic place where you can just relax. The apartment is really well furnished and has everything you need to make you feel comfortable and welcome. The owner lorella is lovely and very helpful she was a great help to us on arrival day after our flight was delayed and then train delays which ended up us been over 5 hours late at the apartment . We thought this place was perfect and would definitely recommend it!!!!

We loved staying in Lorella's cozy, light-filled apartment high up in the town of Manarola. It is an apartment to stay in only if you are fit and can handle many, many stairs. But it is all the stairs that allows you to be high up above the town, with the hustle and bustle of tourists far below, on her large balcony with a spectacular view of the Ligurian coast, watching the sunset with a glass of local wine in your hand. The Cinque Terra area of Italy is as beautiful as everyone says. It is also very crowded (even in April) unless you hike up up, up, up and away from the crowds. Then you can be by yourselves in the beautiful, beautiful coastal hills with views that stretch for miles. Stunning!

Cinque Terre can be crowded. How do you experience the Ligurian life style without all the crowds? Stay at La Terrazza. This apartment is on a back street, above all the touristy action, tucked away into the hillside. Here you will feel the spirit of the people who built this amazing town into the hill side. You will see not only the spectacular view over the town into the Mediterranean, you will also see the terraced hillside where the vineyards and olive groves. The apartment has a private garden where you can have dinner with spectacular views. The best restaurant in town, Billy's Trattoria, is a short walk down the alley way. Eduardo, the owner, will meet you at the door. This apartment is a gem tucked away in the Ligurian hillside.

Consider this location as one of the best in Manarola. Wonderful view of the town and sunset over the ocean from the spacious terrace. We spent many hours just setting and relaxing on the terrace away from the crowds during the day. At night most of the tourist clear out. Second outside kitchen and garden terrace with grape arbor an added plus. Very clean and well equipped for cooking if you wish to eat in. Market just down the street with fresh fruits, vegatables, and lots of wine.

Keep in mind, nothing is on the level. You will climb a few steps. Keep the Fitbit at home, you won't need it.

Lorella was very accommodating and easy to contact when neccessay. A wonderful host.