Carattino 12 – Cinque Terre Vacation

CARATTINO 12: Idyllic Seafront Family Retreat
2 bedrooms • 1 bath • 3 terraces • up to 6 guests

Enjoy sweeping sea views from the Living Room with seafront terrace

Dine al fresco on the terrace overlooking the village

Fall asleep to the sound of waves in King Bedroom 1

Kids of all ages love Twin Bunkbed Bedroom 2

Sleep blissfully in high quality mattresses (use air conditioning if necessary)

Watch seagulls glide over the sea from Bedroom 1’s window

Relax, play board games or watch Netflix in the Living Room

Delight in panoramic seafront views from the Living Room terrace

Watch boats cruise below the Living Room terrace

Enjoy modern interiors by renowned architects Gianfranco Frattini and Roberto Rosada

Whip up a meal in the well-stocked Gourmet kitchen

Play board games, share meals, or remote work on the Dining Room table

Dine on the terrace …or go out using tips from “Ruth’s Guide to Cinque Terre”

Pass the pesto! The kitchen window opens onto the terrace

We pay attention to details so you can enjoy your vacation

The Bathroom is small but has lots of storage space

The washing machine is in the bathroom, Italian-style

We look forward to welcoming you to Carattino 12 in person or with self check-in

Hike for this view (see “Ruth’s Guide to Cinque Terre for tips on hiking, restaurants, activities, and more)

Discover why Cinque Terre is one of the world’s most beautiful places for hiking

CARATTINO 12 is a spacious two bedroom/one bathroom seafront apartment, ideal for a family vacation. This exclusive property is unique in Vernazza, thanks to its 3 private terraces with double panoramic views over the sparkling Mediterranean sea and pastel-colored village.

Relax in the light-filled, airy interiors that are a design lover’s dream offering every comfort.

You’ll love cooking in the gourmet kitchen, dining al fresco and falling asleep to the sound of the waves below. The kids will love the bunk beds, board games, and Netflix!

Our personalized hospitality means we look forward to sharing our local knowledge with you. In addition to our Welcome Book and “Ruth’s Guide to Cinque Terre”, we are always available to help you in any way.

This penthouse apartment sleeps 4-6 people (max 5 adults) in 93 square meters:

1 bedroom with European King (170cm) bed
1 bedroom with twin bunk beds
1 sleeper sofa with Queen+ (160cm) bed in living room

Amenities | Location

Amenities include:

3 private terraces overlooking the sea and village	WIFI
Air Conditioning and Heat	42” Flat screen Satellite Smart TV with Netflix
Fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso	Washing machine, drying rack, steam iron
Outdoor dining set and lounge chairs	Comfy mattresses and choice of pillows
Family Board games and books	Professionally laundered bed linens, bath towels, and beach towels
Toiletries (liquid and solid soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion), first aid kit, hair dryer
Cleaning products and Dyson vacuum	Crib and booster seat available upon request

PLEASE NOTE:

If you want an extraordinary view in Vernazza, you have to earn it: there are 75 stairs to arrive from main street via Roma to Carattino 12. If you have mobility issues or toddlers, this may not be the right place for you.

The bathroom is small, as compared to American bathrooms, but guests love the water pressure in the shower, lots of storage space and the custom slate countertop and flooring.

CARATTINO 12 can be combined with IL CIASSO for a family and friends vacation retreat.

Prices INCLUDE the Town of Vernazza Visitor Tax (Imposta di Soggiorno): €2 per person (ages 10 and up) per night for the first three days of stay, from March 1 to October 31, 2021. Children under the age of 10 are exempt.

Location

Vernazza is a beautiful medieval village filled with multicolored pastel houses nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the scenic, terraced vineyards on its hillsides. It is one of five Cinque Terre villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre National Park.

Carattino 12 is in the center of Vernazza, found on a caruggio, a typical Ligurian medieval alley, and positioned directly over the sea, up and away from the crowds in a tucked-away location where you will enjoy tranquility.

You walk out the front door, down about two flights of stairs and you are on the main street via Roma. From there, a five-minute walk takes you to the train station, Piazza Marconi, and Vernazza’s harbor and pier (where you can take a ferry boat or meet a private boat tour).

If you want to hike, it is easy: walk up to reach the trail head to Corniglia or walk down, cross the street and up to reach the trail head to Monterosso or up past the Town Hall to hike to the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio (one of our favorites).

We suggest arriving by train because Vernazza is a car-free village, and you will not need a car while in the Cinque Terre. If you have a car, Ruth can advise you on your best options for parking. If you arrive by car service, we can meet you at the entrance to the village where you will be dropped off.

Region of Liguria Identification Code for AAUT: CITRA 011030-LT-0146

Reviews

Svetlana | San Carlos, CA

Oct 29 – Oct 31, 2019

Ruth’s place is amazing and I highly recommend it! The location is perfect and the views are spectacular! The apartment is very comfortable with many hospitality touches. Check in and communication was very smooth.

Sherri | Vail, Colorado

June 16 – 18, 2021

If we could give this place 10 stars we would! We had the most magical time, largely to Ruth and her fabulous hospitality. I can’t say enough good things. The condo itself is quite literally the best ocean view EVER, super clean and she even leaves nice welcome touches for you like fresh fruit. We felt so spoiled. Way above and beyond for the typical Airbnb. Thank you again!

Sunir | England, UK

Aug 5 – Aug 10, 2020

Ruth is more than a super host. She is more like a good friend focused on ensuring that every part of one’s trip even before arrival is supported with her wealth of information as well as her warmth and genuineness. Her apartment is perfectly located with two balconies, one with a timeless view over the Mediterranean Sea and the other immersed within the rooftops of Vernazza. This latter view allows one to truly feel like part of the Cinque Terre community, a true sense of escapism from our usual lives. As has been said many times over, the apartment is impeccably clean, wonderfully bright and airy as well as perfectly equipped with everything that one requires in a home. Ruth does not take any shortcuts and once again, the sense of being looked after is very real. Thank you Ruth for providing such amazing accommodation.

Leslie | Boxford, MA

October 1-3, 2021

When I was searching for a place to stay I found Ruth’s 5 star apartment with the seaside views and I was hooked! One previous reviewer wrote “STOP” look no further and just book! This is a very accurate statement! This apartment is immaculate with breathtaking views and simply the perfect accommodations! Ruth is so passionate about the area and it translates to making her guests stay so memorable and easy to navigate. I HIGHLY recommend this apartment. LOOK no further! Thank you Ruth for a glorious few days in Vernazza!