Located on a wooded
promontory above the harbor town of
Portofino, this delightful independent villa offers complete
privacy, spectacular views, private access to the sea and an elevated
level of comfort. With its mild climate, dramatic cliffs
descending to the sea, and evocative nature, the town and harbor of
Portofino have long attracted tourists
and Italians alike who seek relaxation, glamour, good shopping and
delicious seafood cuisine. Movie stars and luxury yachts
easily mix with locals and visitors. A simple plate of
frutte di mare accompanied by a glass of crisp Pigato wine are
heavenly. The warm ochre colored buildings exposing the spent
stucco of past centuries and the tropical and luxurious vegetation
create an ever present feeling of being part of an impressionist
painting.
Portofino is part of
the “Italian Riviera” located 30 minutes south (by motorway) of
Genova, 40 minutes from the Genova airport and 4 kilometers from the
village of Santa Margherita (bus service to Portofino every 20
minutes). The characteristic fishing villages of the
Cinque Terre lie to the south and can easily be reached by boat or
train. Florence is 3 hours to the south and Milan is 2 hours
to the north.
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This villa includes our special
“arrive and relax” package:
A simple Italian dinner is provided on your arrival night.
This is a welcome sight after a long flight and will allow you to check
in, unpack and relax. You will find the dinner in the kitchen
with the instructions for heating. The dinner is also suitable
for vegetarian guests. It basically consists of a pasta al forno,
a vegetable tarte, salad, and fruit. Bread, water and wine are
included. No changes are possible for the first dinner.
The villa also will be stocked with basic groceries so that you do not
have to shop upon arrival or worry about store closures on
Sunday. The shopping list consists of: milk, coffee, tea, bread,
biscuits, sugar, salt, water, fruit, eggs, oil, butter, jam, orange
juice, cereals. The quantity of the items will be adjusted by the staff
according to the number of guests.
The Villa
This unique and
stylish villa graces a piece of land overlooking the beautiful
blue Mediterranean and is visible only from the sea. Also
located on this exclusive promontory are the small historic church of
San Giorgio (contains relics of the saint), the notable Castello Brown
and, at the point, the light house. A cobbled path connects
these and a handful of other exclusive villas, and is about a 15
minute walk from the central Portofino piazza. A most
remarkable way to also reach the villa is by private elevator.
Located at the far end of the harbor, a locked door (accessible to
guests) opens up to a stone subterranean tunnel which in turn, after a
short walk, accesses an elevator. A short ride later, one
exits on the cobbled path and Portofino Point is a short 300 meters
away.
The entrance to the
villa grounds is through a stylish wrought iron gate. The path
descends by way of a stairway through a rock garden featuring the lush
fauna of this special microclimate. The grand pergola/terrace shaded by
a century old wisteria
welcomes
guests after a short walk. An additional outdoor delight is the
panoramic solarium located up a stepped path which offers glorious
views of the sea and a peaceful spot for reading, sunning and
relaxing.
A steep path of
stairs (112 more or less) leads down to a rock swimming platform.
Here it is possible to sunbathe and take glorious dips in the
Mediterranean Sea. There are several stunning outlooks along the
way. Because of the amount of stairs at Portofino Point, we do not
recommend this villa for guests with walking difficulties.
All the bedrooms
on both levels have air conditioning. It is possible to slightly
heat the bedrooms ONLY when heating is needed.
The villa develops on two levels.
First level:
From the grand pergola, which offers lovely outdoor dining, and through
large French sliding doors, one enters the spacious living room
furnished in comfortable contemporary style. This space gives a
pleasant open feeling and leads to the formal dining room and kitchen
(refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher, oven).
A dryer will is now available to the guests.
This level includes
the following bedrooms:
-
One double bedroom (beds cannot be separated) with en
suite bathroom with bathtub; Garden view
- One twin/double bedroom. One bathroom with shower; sea view
- One twin/double bedroom. One bathroom with bathtub and
shower; sea view
- One single bedroom; sea view
On this level, three
bedrooms have sea view and the other one has a garden view.
Lower Level:
-
One twin/double bedroom with en suite bathroom with
shower; sea view
- One twin/double bedroom with en suite bathroom with
shower; sea view
The maid’s
bedroom
and laundry room are also on this level.
The maid lives on
site and daily service is included in the price. Bed and bath
linens are changed every Saturday (an extra set can be provided for 20
euros per set per person, paid to the maid.)
Given the
geographical location of the villa and the character of the region
(hills/steps), the villa is not suitable for physically
challenged guests.
Central heating is provided throughout the villa and WIFI internet is
included in the price.
There is a small grocery shop in Portofino--more extensive grocery
shopping can be done in Santa Margherita and, for a fee, groceries can
be delivered directly to the villa.
Pricing information
Service fee: 500 Euros, paid in cash on arrival, which
includes:
- Air conditioning
- Wireless Internet
- Final cleaning
- Maid service - Saturday to Saturday, with Wednesday off
- Welcome dinner
- Advance basic grocery shopping
- Porter service (pre-arranged--see below*)
Baby bed: 100 Euros
Heat: Charged according to usage
Security deposit: 1000 Euros
Utility deposit paid on arrival for heating (seasonal): 300
Euros
Upon request: Cook service, transfer. These services
must be pre-arranged.
Check in: Between 4pm and 7:00pm – with approval of the
owner, a late arrival is possible between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for an
extra fee of 50 Euro
Check out: 8:00am – 10:00am
Additional upon upon request: Cook service, transfer,
luggage transport, extra change of linens.
*Porter service is available on your arrival Saturday from
4-6pm. You will need to
request this in advance.
AN 11th GUEST CAN BE ACCOMMODATED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 400 EUROS
PER WEEK, PAID ON ARRIVAL
2023 weekly pricing for up to 10 guests
PLEASE NOTE: This property is priced in EUROS.
1 Jan - 29 Apr
30 Sep - Apr 2024 |
29 Apr - 10 Jun
26 Aug - 30 Sep |
10 Jun - 26 Aug |
CLOSED
|
Euros 12012
|
Euros 13442
|
Plus Euros 35 booking fee
The villa is
available only from April 29 to September 30, 2023.
Pets are permitted on request at Portofino Point for 60 euros per
week.
GETTING TO
PORTOFINO POINT AND EXPLORING THE AREA
Portofino is a pedestrian haven
and it is refreshing to adapt to the rhythm of this unique place.
Cars are allowed on a very limited basis and during the bustling summer
and certain busy weekends, private cars can be stopped on the narrow
winding road leading into the harbor town, proceeding only once given
permission by the traffic agent. We suggest arriving by one of
the following ways:
By private driver/taxi from the Genova airport: This can cost
anywhere between $100 and $150 dollars. However, this eliminates
the need for a rental car.
By private water taxi or boat: Approximately 100 Euros per hour.
By train: On the principal rail line from Genova to Rapallo,
there is a bus to Portofino. There are also local trains
from Genova to Santa Margherita, and the bus from Santa Margherita runs
every 20 minutes. You can also take a taxi from Santa Margherita
once you have arrived by train.
For exploring the region, boats
run regularly between Portofino and the Cinque Terre and other parts of
the Italian Riviera.
The Cinque Terre are also easily
reached from Santa Margherita and Rapallo.
Hiking trails grace the area - the
small town of San Fruttuoso is about 2hr 30 minutes by footpath amid
the vineyards and orchards.
