SPECIAL PRICE OFFER! The owner has offered to
consider special price reductions for new bookings in 2010. Please contact
us with your group size and dates and we will respond.
TRAVELING IN 2011? PLEASE CONTACT US!
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.;
This villa offers our special “arrive and relax” package:
A simple dinner is included in the rental price and 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.
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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 and 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 and heating. This means it
is possible to book this villa for 10 guests also in the winter.
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).
This level includes
the following bedrooms:
-
One double bedroom (beds cannot be separated) with en
suite bathroom with bathtub.
- One twin/double bedroom. One bathroom with shower
- One twin/double bedroom. One bathroom with bathtub and
shower
- One single bedroom
Most rooms enjoy
pleasant views
of the sea and
attractive grounds.
Lower Level:
-
One twin/double bedrooms with en suite bathroom with
shower.
- One twin/double bedrooms with en suite bathroom with
shower.
The maid’s bedroom
and laundry room are also on this level.
The maid lives on
site and 8 hours of service (which can include cooking and cleaning)
per day are included in the price. Please note that a mandatory 300 Euros grocery deposit is collected at arrival so that the maid can initially stock the villa. Guests will supplement as necessary to provide the maid with extra money to buy food. Linens are changed on
Wednesday and Saturday.
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.
These extra services are available upon request and are charged
separately: additional cook service, transfers and porter service
(possible only at pre-arranged time).
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.
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 $150 dollars. However, this eliminates
the need for a rental car.
By private water taxi or boat: Approximately 100 Euros per hour.
By train: On the principal rail line from Genova to Rapallo,
there is a bus to Portofino. There are also local trains
from Genova to Santa Margherita, and the bus from Santa Margherita runs
every 20 minutes. You can also take a taxi from Santa Margherita
once you have arrived by train.
For exploring the region, boats
run regularly between Portofino and the Cinque Terre and other parts of
the Italian Riviera.
The Cinque Terre are also easily
reached from Santa Margherita and Rapallo.
Hiking trails grace the area - the
small town of San Fruttuoso is about 2hr 30 minutes by footpath amid
the vineyards and orchards.
2010 Rental pricing for 10 guests
PLEASE NOTE: This property is priced in EUROS.
| High season |
June 26 - August 28 |
EUROS € 9595/week |
| Mid season |
April 3 - 10
May 1 - June 26
August 28 - October 2
December 18 - January 8 |
EUROS € 8125/week |
| Low season |
All other weeks |
EUROS € 6875/week |
Plus US$ 35
booking fee
10% reduction for groups of 6 or less.
Pricing shown is for 10 guests - one extra
guest may be accommodated to allow up to 11 guests. The extra
charge is 400 Euros paid upon arrival for the additional person.
Pets are permitted on request at Portofino Point.