The sheets and towels were washed with a strong smelling detergent, which I am sensitive to. But they were clean!

Great location, the room was perfect for a solo traveller. Giovanni was very helpful and thorough. The AC worked very well :) The room was small (which I knew when booking), but the layout of the furniture worked well in the space

Stayed in August 2025

The room had everything we needed and was super clean. Giovanni was very kind in telling us about the history of the room we booked and also had water and beer for us the fridge when we arrived. That was greatly appreciated!

Stayed in August 2025

Not a big deal but the bed was two single mattresses put together so it wasn’t as comfortable as a double bed.

Giovanna was a great host and told us the history of the property and made great recommendations for the area. The room was very clean and quiet. Nice patio area to sit out on in the evenings. Good air conditioning. Great location and excellent facilities. We really loved our stay here! Thank you!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

The single room was perfect as a solo traveller, has everything you need. I also felt very safe and Giovanni was a great host and took time to explain everything even small details about the room. Great location, great value and would highly recommend staying in the town as it’s quiet in the mornings and evenings

Stayed in August 2025

The only thing is there wasn't a view as much from our room, but we knew that prior to booking. We had a view of the mountain but the space has everything you need for a comfortable happy stay!

The care taken by Giovanni is obvious in every aspect of this space. We stayed in one of the little rooms and got told of the history of winemaking and about the town. He gave us recommendations of where to eat and what we can do here. It's tastefully decorated, cozy and romantic for a short stay in Manarola. The shower is lovely, the amenities were fantastic and overall the space was very clean. We loved being here and wished we could've stayed longer!

Stayed in July 2025

I loved this place! Giovanni was an amazing host. This stay was exceptional and the room was very clean. The terrace was so cute and I loved the tea kettle! The history of the room was so cool. I will definitely recommend to others and hope to stay there again in the future!

Stayed in July 2025

The fridge is not cooling enough

The host was really friendly and welcoming, helped carry our luggage, and shared useful information for our trip. He was also very responsive to our messages. Complimentary water and beer was provided. There was also a kettle and many flavours of tea provided. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was well-lit and comfortably sized, with a large shower (and very pretty tiles). The small terrace was convenient to dry our towels and to let light and air into the room. The wifi was good. Location was perfect - not a lot of stairs, just off the main road, quiet at night.

Stayed in July 2025

none

Giovanni was so welcoming. He was so responsive with my questions. He gave me clear instructions when I checked in and he even offerred to carry some of my things bc there was no lift. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. The location is great and great value for money. I highly recommend.

Stayed in July 2025

Perfect little room with everything I needed as a solo traveller. 5 min walk to manarola station which takes you to all the other towns in 5-10 mins! Very clean and comfortable stay, Giovanni was so lovely and hospitable !

Stayed in June 2025

Lower bars on the patio would have felt less closed in.

Clean, beautifully decorated and peaceful .

Stayed in June 2025

The bed was very small (I know I booked a single room)

Great location and very helpful staff

Stayed in June 2025

We stayed in Apartment #1. I liked everything but didn’t use the balcony to sit and enjoy coffee because it is connected to 2 other balconies (1 large one belongs to a hotel and the smaller one is the other apartment of the Bordone). Giovanni supplies covers to put over the railings for privacy but it was too exposed to strangers for me, personally. I don’t really want to listen to others’ conversations… but the good news is, I didn’t really need the balcony as the room was quiet and private and comfortable enough for me. I used the balcony for hanging laundry!

Pleasantly surprised by the easy accessibility of this apartment, location in the town, proximity to the two trails in either direction of Manarola and best of all, discovering that Manarola is the best town for us. Handwashing was made easy thanks to the small tub and clothes pins offered. Didn’t need A/C because evenings were cool. Appreciated the towel warmers to dry towels and the handwashed clothes. Shower had excellent pressure and bed was comfortable. Though the space is small, the space is cleverly outfitted and carefully curated for a good short term tourist. There are not cooking facilities but just outside the apartment, there are cafes, small groceries and many, many restaurants. Tip: Try the Foccaccia restaurant on the hill near the public parking lot. It offers a wide array of Foccaccia which we enjoyed, even more than the far more expensive dinner at dal Billy’s. Tip: The 2 free trails that connect from Manarola, 531 and 506 are quite steep and may require the use of your hands if one is petite in height. Wish I had my tacky fingered (breathable) gardening gloves to use for rock handholds when the steps were higher than 14” and a bit slippery. I did use my hands but ruined my nails. (Laugh) Tip: Don’t ride the ferry if the sea is turbulent. Our ride in the morning was so severely bouncy that there were people almost ill, especially near the rear of the boat where the exhaust fumes are pretty smelly. Tip: Bring a reusable water bottle to refill in the towns of the 5 Terre. The water is quite good. Tip: GALIN in Monterosso was the best meal we had in all of the 5 Terre.

Stayed in May 2025

This was not a problem for me as I loved the walks, but the location is a few minutes uphill from the marina.

This stay really was the perfect home from home. It’s located on the edge of one of Manarola’s gorgeous little streets which I loved because you feel the charm of the beautiful side streets but didn’t feel uncomfortable getting home at night. The room was spotless with a magnificent view, every morning started for me with a coffee soaking in the view. The room was basic but stylish and thoughtfully put together. Everything you need is there and the host, Giovaanni, was so kind and attentive. This was my first solo trip and the room and his attention to detail put me at ease immediately. Manarola itself, in my opinion, is the best town to stay in. It is not as quite as busy as Montorosso and Vernazza but absolutely beautiful. When I return to Cinque Terre, I will definitely be staying again!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing not to like!

Very tastefully decorated room and bathroom. It has a very comfortable bed and one of the best showers I've ever had. Everything was spotless, and the host, Giovanni, was really helpful and knowledgeable about the area.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing much as I knew that the room is small from the pictures.

The location is away from hustle and bustle, no stairs until you get to building, so that saves you some energy. The room is small but cozy and has all the amenities similar to a hotel room. The host was so lovely, I had the luck of travelling on a train strike day and I was quite delayed but the host was very understanding.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

No breakfast, but there is a cafe nearby. I liked that the room was small but comfy, and the owner prepared everything for the stay, including a mini-fridge and refreshments.

Stayed in April 2025

Location was fantastic, handy to everything as well as great views, nice eateries, transport easy to access.

Stayed in April 2025

Access from the train station, if you have suitcases, is challenging to say the least

Stayed in January 2025

NA

The room was comfortable and convenient. Loved the little terrace.

Stayed in September 2024

It was lovely

The property was tastefully decorated and the host was charming

Stayed in September 2024

Room has a character and Giovanni explained all in details. What he did was adding little touches that makes the stay even more pleasant. Very communicative, caring host. Great stay.

Stayed in September 2024

There was nothing I didn’t like

The place was perfect for a solo traveller. Great location in Manarola, clean with nice touches.

Stayed in September 2024

Great room in the heart of Manarola that was very clean and modern with AC, TV and fridge

Stayed in September 2024

The upgrade to patio was a waste of money as the space was shared with 2 additional units. Our neighbours were smokers. Had we been advised we would not have upgraded.

Location and well designed for such a small space.

Stayed in July 2024