By the entrance of the garden there is the "Grottino delle Conchiglie" (the Shells Grotto) where the poet Montale and his sister when they were kids, they use to stick on the ceiling the shells found on the nearby beach and they are still still visible. The garden is furnished with tables, chairs and deckchairs. There is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a nice marble sink. I really enjoy interacting with my guests. You will be given a personal welcome, a full orientation of the area and a contact for all your needs during your visit, you will fell at home visiting the beautiful Cinque Terre 1) a cooking class session with a local Chef on a terrace with a breathtaking view of the cost to the Cinqueterre in a building only 300 yards far from the NIDO. 2) Excursions by private boat (6 people Max) to explore and visit the beautiful corners of the coast of Cinqueterre and also do snorkeling (diving underwater masks) 3) Walking (Hiking) with a guide, 3-5 hours Hiking along the beautiful and evocative paths through vineyards overlooking the sea 4) Wine tasting sessions where you can taste the local white wine and also the famous Sciacchetrà Dessert wine

This beautiful apartment with Private GARDEN, Private PARKING and AIR CONDITIONING, is located in the most beautiful area of Monterosso, within the private park of the historic Villa La Vecchiona. It is partly included in the villa and partly has its own independent structure with beautiful view on the romantic garden already described by the poet Eugenio Montale. You can also see the statue of the ESTATE(Summer) described in "Ossi di Seppia", which earned him the Nobel Prize for literature. IMPORTANT: All the bedrooms and the sitting room have A/C both cold and Hot Recently renewed this apartment and has high quality furniture and appliances, hot/cold air conditioning in all rooms, safe, garden and private parking. From the garden you enter the open space living room, with walls and glass ceiling and the modern kitchen, equipped with everything you need to cook and eat comfortably at home. A corridor leads to the sleeping area, with a bedroom with two bunk beds (4 beds) and a bathroom with shower and another room with a double bed, walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with bathtub. From the master bedroom you can access the nearby laundry room with washing machine and. There is a private parking lot available for guests which is free of charge and is FOR ONE STANDARD SIZE CAR ONLY. - NO PEOPLE CARRIERS OR VANS ARE ALLOWED HIGH CHAIR EUR 15.00 per stay (mandatory)

The beautiful historical center of Monterosso 10 minutes by foot on the seafront. If you arrive by train, the Monterosso train station is an easy 5 minute walk down the sea front. If you come by car there is dedicated free carpark by the house available for one car only. Not suitable for Big Vans IMPORTANT Please make sure that the Check in and Check out times are respected. For late Check in after 6.30 and up to 9pm, a "late check in fee" of 50 EUROS will apply unless the delay is due to unpredictable events.