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Villa Built In 1888 With Amazing Sea Views And Garden, Frescoed Ceilings.

Villa Built In 1888 With Amazing Sea Views And Garden, Frescoed Ceilings.

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Aperitivo on the terrace
front
sunset from the terrace
the terrace
the "gazebo" on the terrace

Overview of Villa Built In 1888 With Amazing Sea Views And Garden, Frescoed Ceilings.

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Check out the area

Zoagli, Liguria
  • Popular LocationZoagli Beach20 min walk
  • Popular LocationChiavari Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationAbbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara14 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Built In 1888 With Amazing Sea Views And Garden, Frescoed Ceilings.

Built in 1888, Villa Bianca is a privately owned residential villa wonderfully situated high on the Ligurian coast perfect for the discerning guest. It is a perfect place for those wishing to escape the stress and enjoy a little quiet time Italian style! Villa Bianca also provides a great base from which to head out and explore the magnificence of all major sightseeing areas on the eastern riviera like the Cinque Terre and Portofino. With 100 years of history and character , the villa offers 4 very comfortable rooms with antique furniture and a spacious and stylish living area all with frescoed ceilings and typical cement tiles and marble flooring. It offers inside and outside dining for up to 20 people. The Villa is surrounded by a well kept garden and a beautiful terrace on a cliff 300 meters above the sea overlooking Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. It is enriched by an amazing gazebo where one can sit, watch the sun go down while sipping a good glass of wine.

From May 2018 a tourist tax has been activated:
1.5€ a day per guest over the age of 15 for a maximum of 10 days.

Property manager

Silvia and Paolo Podesta

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Please ask for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 010067-LT-0048

We should mention

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Zoagli

Located in Zoagli, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Colonia Fara and Rapallo Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Minigolf Sport Team Rapallo and Porto di Lavagna. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Zoagli Beach - 20 min walk
  • Rapallo Castle - 8 min drive
  • Villa Durazzo - 13 min drive
  • Chiavari Beach - 14 min drive
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Zoagli Station - 19 min walk
  • Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Vie della Seta - 6 min drive
  • Ostaia Cà da gurpe al mare - 8 min drive
  • L'Arenella - 3 min drive
  • Le due Querce - 8 min drive
  • Cremeria Spinola - 7 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like royalty's summer home
Everything about our experience at this villa was perfect. The villa itself is breathtaking artistically, historically, and experientially. Frescoed walls and a marble staircase integrate with personal photos over decades of time, giving a sense of awe throughout the interior. Outside, the house sits at the top of a hill that overlooks the Ligurian sea and the village of Zoagli. A very short walk brings you to a store with all the basic groceries needed to be secluded in this idyllic space; alternatively, ambitious hikers can climb down to the village at the bottom of the mountain, or some great seaside beaches and towns are simple drives away. Silvia and Paolo are fantastic hosts -- they were immediately responsive to every question or need we had. The entire experience was like a wonderful dream!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Villa Bianca
Villa Bianca exceeded expectations in every way. The villa has an authentic charm and warmth that cannot be duplicated at a modern 5-star hotel. Don’t expect everything to work perfectly as the villa was built in 1888 and shows its age gracefully. If you are wondering what it would be like to actually live is a small village on the Italian Riviera this is the place for you. The views are amazing and the villa’s gardens are lovely. The neighborhood is very quiet. Zoagli is a sleepy little town without the insane crowds of Portofino and Cinque Terre. Those places are easily accessible for day trips but it was always a pleasure to return to the villa at the end of each day. Silvia and Paolo were extremely helpful in arranging meals and private boat transportation to Portofino. There is a tiny grocery store and wine shop a few doors up from the villa, Antica Bottega Barca, which was very helpful. The shop owners were very friendly and trusting as you would expect if you actually lived in this little neighborhood. Again, very authentic. There is a wonderful little restaurant, Il Tagliere Toscano, which was a short walk from the villa. It should be noted that this is a hilly area so be prepared for a steep walk back to the villa from Zoagli. Lastly, Paolo assisted in having a local chef come to the villa to prepare an excellent dinner for us. Overall it was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of our 3 week driving trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

4/5 Good

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa , propert was beautiful. The view from the gazebo was astonishing. We spent most of our t
The view from the gazebo overlooking Portifino was spellbinding. The local general store 100 yards away, was classic. Not easy or cheap to get downtown for public transportation but otherwise a breathtaking villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Dakota W., Inverness, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular location and incredibly special home
This is a rare opportunity to spend time in a historical and well-loved family home. We felt transported to another existence entirely. Paolo and Silvia were fabulous and super helpful. They sent us to some wonderful regional restaurants. The town of Zoagli is great for going to the beach/swimming and has the best gelato. We would go back in a heartbeat. Thank you Silvia and Paolo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience. Exceptional views. Truly unique.
A beautiful villa in a peaceful location with incredible views! Paulo and Silvia couldn’t have been nicer. The villa and grounds were very unique. One of a kind. There’s a little store/coffee place very close by where you can get breakfast or sandwiches and sit outside enjoying the surroundings. There’s not a lot else you can walk to, but we did fine with taxi’s when we wanted to go explore. Great experience, exceeded our expectations, and we’d go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Silvia and Paolo Podesta

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I live with my husband, my three children and our 2 black dogs not far from the property we intend to rent. My brother Paolo lives in Genova but he comes here as often as possible. The property has been in our family since it has been built by our great great grandfather more than 100 years ago. It's such a wonderful area that we never regret the decision we made more than 10 years ago to leave the city to come and live here.

Why they chose this property

Built in 1888, Villa Bianca is a privately owned residential villa wonderfully situated high on the ligurian coast perfect for the discerning guest. It is a perfect place for those wishing to escape the stress and enjoy a little quiet time Italian style! Villa Bianca also provides a great base from which to head out and explore the magnificence of all major sightseeing areas on the eastern riviera like the Cinque Terre and Portofino. With 100 years of history and character , the villa offers 4 very comfortable rooms with antique furniture and a spacious and stylish living area all with frescoed ceilings and typical cement tiles and marble flooring. It offers inside and outside dining for up to 20 people. The Villa is surrounded by a well kept garden and a beautiful terrace on a cliff

What makes this property unique

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