Villa Smeralda Portovenere | Villa

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
VILLA SMERALDA
Sleeps 8+2
Porto Venere, Cinque Terre – Liguria

Villa Smeralda is located in the fisherman’s village of Porto Venere (just listed by New York Times as one of the top 45 most beautiful places to visit on earth and one of the UNESCO world heritage sites), not to mention one of the most beautiful and romantic villages of the Italian Riviera! Porto Venere is the perfect hub for visiting the Cinque Terre yet less crowded and less touristy. The villa is very conveniently located just a few steps from the shore and a few meters from the historical center and local restaurants, supermarkets, beaches, and the ferry dock. From April-October ferries regularly depart for the Cinque Terre villages.
Villa Smeralda is a five bedrooms, three bathrooms property, with a fantastic view and a nice garden overlooking Portvenere's channel and Palmaria island. Equipped with all comforts and outdoor patio, great for a dinner with a spectacular view by the sea or for sipping a good glass of local wine.
Upon entering, on left the stairs that access the first floor, on same level (ground floor) the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, the living/dining room area with a small but totally renovated kitchen (with dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, and essentials) connected to the Mediterranean garden fully equipped with furniture and barbecue.
On first floor there are 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 single room with 2 aingle beds.
All rooms overlook a long terrace with a romantic sea view.
The property is the perfect set up for two or more couples, for a family or a large group. Parking for 3 cars is at disposal of the guests. For those wishing to visit the area without a car, a driver is available at extra cost for any demand including to be picked up at the airport or upon departure.

ACCOMMODATION
Main house: Sleeps 10 people – 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
Ground floor: 1 Living/dining room, 1 Kitchen, 1 Double bedroom (bedroom 130 cm) with 1 en-suite Bathroom with shower
First floor: 2 Double Bedrooms King size , 1 Double Bedroom with 1 bed 140 x190 cm plus 1 single bed 90x200 cm, 1 Twin-rooms with 2 single beds 90x200 cm, 2 Bathrooms (1 with shower 1 with bath tub)
Square Meters: 300
Outside: Patio, garden and relax area with sea view
Private parking: 2/3 cars

KINDLY NOTE: As to reach the villa you need to take a flight of stairs we do not recommend the villa to elder or disabled people

DISTANCES
Closest village: the apartment is situated just in Porto Venere village at 200 mts from the sea
Closest town: Porto Venere
Distance to shopping: grocery shop for essential food Porto Venere 300 mt
Closest restaurant: "Iseo" Porto Venere, "La Chiglia" Porto Venere, "Locanda Lorena" Palmaria island
Other restaurants & pubs: Le Grazie 5 mins by car, La Spezia 15 min. by car, Sarzana 30 mins by car, Lerici 30 mins by car
Closest beaches/sea: Porto Venere, Palmaria island 3 min by boat, Cinque Terre 20 mins by ferry boat, Portofino 40 mins by Ferry Boat
Closest bus stop: 300 mt
Nearest highway: La Spezia 13 km
Nearest train station: La Spezia 13 km
Nearest Airport: Pisa (PSA) 50 mins by car

SITES OF INTEREST:
Cinque Terre: ferry companies depart daily from the Marina of Porto Venere
Shedules and information: http://www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it/
Beaches: Porto Venere, Cinque Terre 25 mins by car, Fiascherino and Tellaro 45 mins by car, Lerici 30 mins by car
Places to see: Cinque Terre: 15 km by car, Sarzana: 34 Km, Lerici: 24 Km, Fiascherino/Tellaro: 28 km, Montemarcello : 32 Km, Portofino: 90 km, Genova: 100 km, Carrara/marble quarries: 47 km, Versilia/Forte dei Marmi: 60 km, Pisa: 80 km, Lucca: 90, Firenze: 164 km.

PRICE INCLUDES
All linen and towels
All utilities
WiFi Internet Access
Water, gas, electricity
Gardener
Car parking for 2 (3 cars on request)

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Security Deposit € 500,00 to be paid in Euro by cash on arrival and refunded at the end of the holiday.
Final cleaning € 180,00
Heating € 50,00 , on consumption only on long stay
Porter on demand during check in / check out € 30,00

RENTAL CONDITIONS
1 week minimun stay
Rentals are Saturday to Saturday
Short rentals considered on request
Arrival between 4 and 8 p.m.
Departure by 10.00
Car essential
Child friendly

AMENITIES
Included Services:
Living Room, Hair Dryer, Parking, Heating, Internet, Washing Machine, Iron & Board, Linens Provided
Kitchen:
Coffee Maker, Oven, Dishes & Utensils, Pantry Items, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Kitchen Stove, Microwave, Toaster
Dining:
Dining, Seating For 10 People,
Entertainment:
Books, Stereo, Dvd Player, Television,
Outside:
Garden, Garden Table & Chairs, Parasol, Outdoor Grill, Deck / Patio, Sunbed
Optional Services:
Boat/Yacht Charter, Cooking Service, Guided Excursions, Private Driver,
Attractions:
Beaches, Castles, Churches, Forests, Lakes, Restaurants, Rivers, Ruins, Marina, Museums, Water Parks, Winery Tours
Local Services & Businesses:
Atm/Bank, Babysitter, Beauty center, Groceries, Hospital, Massage Therapist, Medical Services,
Sports & Activities:
Cycling, Disco Club, Deepsea Fishing, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Jet Skiing, Mountain Biking, Outlet Shopping, Paragliding, Rafting, Sailing, Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Water Skiing, Whale Watching, Whitewater, Wind-Surfing

Bedrooms: 5
Capacity: 10
- 4 Queen size beds, 4 Double beds, 2 Single beds.
Independent kitchen (gas): 
- refrigerator, microwave, oven, freezer, dishwasher, dishes/cutlery, kitchen utensils, coffee machine, frying pan, toaster and juicer
Bathroom(s):
- 1 Bathroom with bathtub, 2 Bathrooms with shower.
Views:
- beach, Sea, Garden, Mountain, Marina.
General:
- TV, Satellite TV, DVD, garden, garden furniture, 30 m² terrace, washing machine, barbecue, iron, internet (Wi-Fi), hair dryer, balcony, 300 m² property, pet-friendly (Dangerous breed dogs not allowed), central heating, Open-air parking (2 spaces) near the building.
- Accommodation Registration Number: 011022-LT-0813
- National Identification Code (CIN): IT011022C249BPPU95
Security Deposit (refundable):- Amount: € 500.00 /booking.- Payment method: Cash.- Payment on arrival.

• 100 m bus station - Portovenere
• 100 m nature reserve - Portovenere and Cinque Terre National Park
• 400 m thermal springs - Portovenere
• 400 m Amusement park / theme park - Portovenere
• 400 m Water park - Portovenere and Cinque Terre National Park
• 400 m sand beach - Portovenere
• 400 m rock beach - Portovenere
• 500 m Town centre - Portovenere
• 500 m shops - Portovenere
• 12 km train station - La Spezia
• 24 km golf course - Golf Club Lerici
• 32 km river - Bocca di Magra
• 72 km lake - Cerreto Laghi
• 90 km airport - Pisa