Il Ciasso
IL CIASSO: Romantic Seafront Escape
1 bedroom • 1 bath • 1 terrace • up to 4 guests
IL CIASSO is an idyllic one bedroom / one bathroom seafront apartment, perfect for a romantic escape.
Watch the seagulls glide over the beach from the private terrace suspended over the vibrant blue Mediterranean Sea. Toast the beauty of the Cinque Terre coastline with a cool Cinque Terre white wine as you watch the moon rise over the hill to Corniglia.
This recently renovated penthouse apartment on two levels is filled with natural light, sea breezes and the gentle echoes of the waves. The floor-to-ceiling water views from the open space living room and kitchen steal the show!
Upstairs, the bedroom boasts panoramic views in two directions, south over the sea and north over Vernazza’s multi-colored pastel houses and terraced vineyards dotting the hillsides. The interiors are a design lover’s dream offering every comfort in a cozy space.
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Vernazza, descend the steps to reach the main street of the beautiful medieval village of Vernazza to enjoy hiking, swimming, a boat trip, kayaking, biking or taste delicious local food and wine. A Spritz Aperitivo or gelato in the piazza is always a good idea.
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 2-4 people in 65 square meters:
In Vernazzan dialect, “Il Ciasso” is the name of our apartment and the tiny piazza at its entrance. “Il Ciasso” means “small piazza from where you can see the open sea.
Amenities include:
| Air Conditioning and Heat | WIFI |
| Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with Nespresso | Flat screen Satellite Smart TV with Netflix |
| Outdoor dining set and lounge chairs | Washing machine, drying rack, steam iron |
| Family Board games | Comfy mattresses and choice of pillows |
| Luxury toiletries (liquid and solid soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion) | Hair Dryer |
| First Aid Kit | Professionally laundered bed linens, bath towels and beach towels |
| 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 IL CIASSO. In addition, IL CIASSO is a two-floor penthouse with a staircase connecting the two levels, with the bedroom upstairs and the living areas and bathroom on the first level. 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.
IL CIASSO can be combined with CARATTINO 12 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.
IL CIASSO 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