“Relaxing with a beautiful view” With a stunning view from our balcony, we immediately felt ourselves relax. Booking and checking in were all very easy. The apartment felt very spacious and the two bedrooms were comfortable. The bathroom was also very clean and light. It was great having a fully operational kitchen and with the fridge it was easy to self cater if we were so inclined. There is a drawer in the living room containing local information and magazines and books which people had left behind which was a great treat. Another key benefit was having Billy's Trattoria opposite the bottom of the stairs of our building - fabulous food. The only improvement could be to have a slightly softer mattress (they are very firm which would suit many people), and blankets available for extra warmth. However, we were very comfortable and the heating was easy to operate. I would definitely book it again.

“Great apartment, great location.” There was two couples so this place was ideal. Great location, once we found it,.and friendly hosts. Very helpful. Loved this village the best of them all. Only thing negitive, couldn't locate the wine glasses! I would recommend this one!

“great location!” We really loved the location of this place; the view just can't be beat.The only issue we had was that the air conditioning was in the downstairs, so the upstairs (where the bedroom is located) remained fairly hot while the people downstairs got really cold during the night. Overall though, the place is great and any air conditioning in the summer is a perk.

“Very hard to leave!” We stayed in Mediterraneo 2 for five nights in September 2013 and could easily have stay much longer. From my other accommodation experiences in the Cinque Terre, this two bedroom apartment is comparatively roomy and feels very light and modern. Fantastic views over the Mediterranean and the villages from the balcony and the sound of the sea inspired us to leave the balcony doors and windows open most of the time. Most evenings for dinner we'd buy food and local wine from one of the two 'delis' in the village and enjoy it with the view from our apartment. In my opinion, Manarola is the pick of the villages as a base. Not as touristy as Monterosso, as busy as Vernazza or Riomaggiore, and while Corniglia was fun to explore I'm not sure why anyone would actually stay there. After some of the other customer service in Italian holiday rentals on this trip (Rome - non-existent, Florence - efficient but stern) the customer service from arbaspaa was warm and friendly, very helpful and a real delight. We would definitely book through them again. Pros - one of the best apartment views on the Cinque Terre; bright and modern apartment; fantastic customer service Cons - as with most places in the Cinque Terre it's all about the stairs if you want the view, we all had glutes of steel after our five days climbing to and from our apartment

“Gracious Hosts and Portofino at Your Doorstep; It Doesn't Get Any Better” Your hosts Chantal and Serena are some of the nicest people you will ever encounter. They also own a beautiful gem in the middle of it all in Portofino. Do your self a favor and reserve this wonderful apartment in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in the world. We are frequent travelers to Italy (2 to 4 visits per year) and have traveled to Portofino on a number of previous occasions. In the past we have stayed at a very well known hotel in the village. However, over Easter vacation this year we were traveling with our young son and didn't think a luxury hotel was a great environment, nor a very good value for a family vacation. We looked at other options and Casa Zina seemed to be the best fit. We could not have imagined how good! Casa Zina has one of the best locations of any lodging, at any price, available in Portofino. It is right on the Calata Marconi directly on the gorgeous bay that is center of everything in the village. You will be tempted to simply stare out the window at the incomparable beauty of the place. Walk out either your front or back door and you are everywhere you want to be . . . out the backdoor and up the path to the Hotel Splendido or a long walk to Santa Margherita di Ligure. Out your front door and pick from the great restaurants, shops, cafes, and wine bars. By Portofino's standards Casa Zina is a large accommodation when you rent both floors. There were only three of us, and three more would have been just as comfortable. The decor is a mix of traditional and contemporary. The apartment has interesting architecture and everything you need for a comfortable short or extended stay. The beds were firm and comfortable. The temperature was easy to adjust and we were comfortable even when is was chilly outside. Water pressure in the showers was good. Hot water was plentiful. Anyone who has rented vacation homes in Italy knows these things are not to be taken for granted. The star attraction of Casa Zina are the lovely sisters who own this home. Communication was outstanding. Chantal and Serena were very responsive and easily available via email or telephone. They went the extra mile for us when we made a special request. We wanted child care for our son for 5 nights during our trip. They wanted to make sure we got the best care possible, so one of the sisters (Serena) agreed to watch our son. What is most remarkable is that she traveled all the way from Genoa each time to do so! Honestly, we have never met nicer and more hospital people anywhere in the world. Portofino is a very special place. Casa Zina strikes just the right chord for couples or families who want to explore the area from the best location. Thank you Chantal and Serena for sharing your lovely home with us. We will absolutely visit again! Ciao auguri, J, K, and JJ Lake Bluff, Illinois, USA

“Just Great!!!” the apartament was beautiful, big, and we were very confortable during our stay of 4 days, For us, Vernazza was the most beautiful town of the 5 cinqueterre towns To get into the apartament you have only a gentle slope stair of about 20 steps (but stairs and steps are everywhere in Cinqueterres) We strongly recommend this apartament!!