Villa Valentina: Magnolia

Description from the owner

We understand that having a special place to stay during your travels, especially when far from home, can add so much to your vacation experience. Having a space where you feel comfortable and enjoy returning to after a day’s activities is a big bonus when traveling. A bed so comfortable that you sleep well and wake up rested—just like at home—can make a world of difference for your overall comfort and enjoyment during your vacation.

Travel can be difficult and tiresome. For this reason, when you arrive at Villa Valentina, our desire and goal is for you to feel immediately at home. From our comfy furnishings to the smallest of det...ails, you’ll be able to begin your vacation visiting 5 Terre feeling relaxed, comfortable, and well-rested.

We hope that having our on-site manager there to greet you or to pick you up at the train station will be the perfect beginning to a great vacation in this beautiful & special region of Italy. You can expect a welcome basket with a bottle of wine and a freshly prepared snack awaiting you at your apartment, along with an orientation to familiarize yourself with your “home away from home”, the area, and things to see and do.

We’re aware that you have many choices of where to stay, and we appreciate that you’ve chosen Villa Valentina. You have our personal commitment and promise that we’ll do everything we can to make sure your stay with us is a most enjoyable and memorable one.

Sincerely,

Paula, Angelo, & Valentina Benvenuto

Villa Valentina:

Villa Valentina is newly constructed with all new furnishings and amenities of the highest quality (photos will be coming, once the property is finished). The apartment is light and airy and decorated tastefully with quality in mind. We are located just a few minutes from the train station, beach and downtown area.

There is a large creek fed by mountain springs on two sides. Our only neighbor is a frantoio (olive oil press) that operates in the winter months only so you’re guaranteed a quiet and restful stay.

Our garden is a communal area, and we think you will enjoy this aspect of your stay. Under the pergola & grape arbor there is an outdoor eating area with table, chairs and a barbecue. Next to this on the lawn is a bocce court for your enjoyment.

Getting Around:

We have plenty of free parking at VV should you arrive by car. We provide bicycles for your use during your stay—Levanto is, for the most part, a flat terrain which makes it great for riding a bici (bicycle). It’s a fun way to do your shopping or to explore the area—like the locals do.

Parking is a challenge in 5 Terre. For this reason we would recommend visiting the area by train or ferry boat rather than a car. It’s easy, convenient, and will save you a lot of stress.

Cinque Terre (Monterosso al Mare) by train takes only 4 minutes. By boat ferry or car it takes 15 minutes.

The ferry boat goes to Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore and Portovenere.

Train Station: A 5-minute walk from VV or a few minutes by car or bicycle. With a car it is Park & Pay.

Beach: 5 minutes by car, 10 minutes by bicycle.

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This unit:

Magnolia

Sleeps 2-4 persons

1 bedroom/1 bath

This apartment features one bedroom with a queen-size bed, plus a double sofa bed. The bedroom has its own large private terrace. An additional private terrace with dining area is directly off the kitchen and living room area.

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Some of the amenities we offer:

* pick-up & drop-off service at train station upon arrival/departure

* welcome basket and a freshly made snack

* orientation

* flat-screen satellite TV

* laptop computer with Wi-Fi

* a Bose sound-dock—with iPod if needed

* dishwasher & washing machine

* top-of-the-line bicycles available on-site (2 per apartment).

Includes: All utilities, high quality linens, and final cleaning.Read more

Additional Location Information

Villa Valentina is located in the beautiful seaside village of Levanto, the perfect base in which to explore the 5 Terre, as well as other villages along the stunning Ligurian coast.

Situated between Monterosso al Mare (5 Terre) and Bonassola, Levanto offers its visitors a vast array of things to see and do. You’ll have several good restaurants to choose from and a lovely town center for walking and shopping. The large sandy beach with its protected bay is one of the most beautiful on the coast.

This town was voted as one of Italy’s top seaside resorts thanks to the quality of its sea, the artistic and environmental heritage, quality of services, and cultural activities. With its old world charm, Levanto continues to lead as a village concerned about retaining its strong history, while supporting quality tourism and the natural balance of Nature.

Additional notes from owner

Rates: € 185-225/nt

Includes: All utilities, high quality linens, and final cleaning.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Andrea
  Washington, DC

  A Trip of a Lifetime

  Left on 03/16/2012 for a stay in November 2011
  
  

  We arrived in Monterosso early in the evening, only to find the poor town a mess from the floods. Selfishly, we thought only of ourselves and how our dream vacation was ruined. Enter Paula. She saw us with our luggage, looking frazzled, approached and smiled and asked us in English (she's american) if she can help. Within minutes we were whisked off to paradise in the form of Villa Valentina and had prosecco in hand as our twins were running around the yard chasing her adorable dog, Teddy. We chose to take the two adjoining apartments, Magnolia and Rosa, which was ideal for putting the kids to bed, closing the door and having some time to ourselves next to the gorgeous fireplace. In the mornings, the kids fed the chickens and got us our morning eggs, while we sat on the patio and enjoyed our cappuccino that Paula was so kind to help us figure out how to make (the apartment even has an electric whisk to make the milk froth!). I can't say enough how incredible Paula, her husband, Angelo, and their daughter, Valentina (who we ran into at an incredible pizzeria in Levanto - what an amazing town on the beach!) were to us. They even connected us with Daniella and Piero in Monterosso (the part that wasn't affected by the floods) for a private dinner and we were able to enjoy the best meal of our trip and still be able to see the gorgeous view of Cinque Terre from the absolutely incredible outdoor patio. Now all we can think about is how to help Monterosso get back on it's feet, so we're planning a family reunion and renting out the whole Villa and have Daniella and Piero cater it?! I can't think of a better place to be with our family and support a community that epitomizes how incredible Italy and Italians are. Paula, we will forever be thankful for this experience.

  

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Disabilities, Luxury, Families, Rugged

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• Kathy K
  Niwot, Colorado

  A Little Slice of Heaven

  Left on 10/23/2011 for a stay in October 2011
  
  

  Paula and angelo have done a fantastic job of designing/decorating a property that is absolutely beautiful! Their warmth and attention to detail is evidenced in the Magnolia. The individual patio and grounds are lovely and the kitchen, living room and bathroom provide all the necessary amenities. There is also a washer available to do laundry. It's a 15-20 minute walk to the train station if you wish to visit the other Cinque Terra villages. I would highly recommend the Villa Valentina.

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  Recommended for: Friends, Families w children

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