Overall:
I stayed here with my husband and toddler. This is a beautiful old villa, impeccably clean and with modern amenities. The listing description and photos were apt. The villa is like a modern-day palazzo with antique furniture, paintings and ceramics. It has a fully-equipped kitchen (utensils, cookware, crockery/glassware). We loved dining al fresco on the terrace, which was solely for our use. Lerici is a child-friendly area – there are new playgrounds and merry-go-rounds along the coast. The wi-fi worked perfectly.
If you come by car, parking is nearby (€40/week). The proprietors kindly offered to buy the parking ticket for us beforehand. Bear in mind, the villa is on a pedestrian-only street, so to get to the villa from the street, you walk up an elevated path via wide stairs. If you have any issues with that, this place may not be for you. The proprietor was very kind and helped us bring up our luggage.
Location:
Ideal location – 100m to the beach and ensconced between Lerici’s town centre and San Terenzo (15 minutes walk).There are two supermarkets/delis/fruit vendors close by. Every morning I would bike to San Terenzo (the proprietor’s bike), to buy fresh focaccia and fruit. The best part of our day was sitting in the dining room, overlooking the sea, and enjoying breakfast.
Proprietors:
The proprietors are charming and helpful. Upon our arrival, they welcomed us with a bottle of wine; a freshly baked cake; homemade pesto and a packet of pasta. They provided us with maps and pamphlets with boat/bus schedules. We could knock on their door any time and they were happy to help us with information about the town (what to do/where to go).
Prior to our arrival, the proprietors answered all of our questions and were easy to reach via email. During our stay, they were easy to reach on the telephone (when at work) and always responded promptly.
Note:
Truth be told – we became very close friends with the proprietors – we felt like we were guests in our close friends’ home. However, in order to keep this review fair (and to make sure I do not raise expectations for future guests), I have not included any details about our personal social interactions with the proprietors. Whatever I have written here is what they would have done for any guest.
Conclusion:
I would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone. The owners of this villa made this a joyous and unforgettable stay for us. This has been one of our best vacations.