Reviews

April 10 – 13, 2022

Ruth is a rare find as a Host. Not only is her apartment spectacular in terms of location, amenities and views, she enthusiastically shares her knowledge of Cinque Terre to make sure her guests have an unforgettable visit!

November 5-10, 2021

I have been using Air BNB for a long time and this is one of the top 2 places at which I have stayed. Ruth is amazing. The communication up to and during the stay were top notch. Ruth was in contact with us at multiple points up until we arrived when she met us at the Vernazza Train station. She showed us the town and then took us up to the apartment where she spent a good amount of time making sure we were oriented and answered every question. She assisted us in booking our Covid Tests to fly home, a boat tour and letting us know about the amazing restaurants.

The apartment was stocked with snacks, water and Prosecco to start us off. The apartment itself is secluded from the town in that when you are on the balcony, you feel like you have the Mediterranean all to itself. This cozy apartment has plenty for what you need during this stay in this very active area. I am so happy with our decision to stay at this apartment. It is the total package!

October 18-22, 2021

We booked this for our honeymoon and it was just perfect for us. This really is a prime location among the 5 cinque terre towns: close to the train, lots of life in vernazza, and with the gorgeous seaside views. Plus the hiking trail is right by the house. Ruth was very communicative and helped any time we needed a booking, including for the car parking lot. Will definitely come back.

October 7-10, 2021

Cannot beat this combo: fantastic location, beautiful and well-appointed property, and amazing terrace view, plus the most hospitable and helpful host we have ever have the good fortune to have rented from. If we could give an extra star for communications, check in, and location, we would – all three exceeded our expectations. Great stay in Vernazza!

September 5-8, 2021

The accommodations were excellent, the location and views were excellent and Ruth thoroughly took care of us! We can’t possibly be happier with our stay! Everything was outstanding and the terrace really stuck out because it gave us a place to relax at the end of the day then enjoy a quiet coffee to start the next one…complete with a spectacular view of the Mediterranean. We are already planning our next European trip with the focus on seeing new places but we’ve decided that we must come back to this one. Thanks so much, Ruth!

August 15-17, 2021

Perfect stay for Vernazza. The location is excellent. The apartment was super clean, new, with incredible views. Ruth was very helpful with plenty of great recommendations for food and things to do.

August 8 – 10, 2021

Notre séjour chez Ruth était parfait! Ruth nous a aidé à réserver un parking avec navette alors que beaucoup étaient complets, un vrai plus pour une arrivée sans encombres! Nous avons fait un check in autonome, très pratique quand on n’a pas d’heure exacte d’arrivée ( nous étions en voiture ), les instructions étaient très claires et c’est également très proche de la gare si on choisit cette option. La vue sur la mer est imprenable… et l’appartement est nickel, pleins de petits attention de la part de l’hôte également, c’est très agréable! C’est situé à deux pas des commerces, restaurants et d’un lieu de baignade, et évidement bien placé pour situer les Cinque Terres. On recommande chaudement, le rapport qualité – prix est top.

July 3 – 7, 2021

If I could leave 10 stars I would! This place is the absolute best Airbnb. Ruth is an amazing host with lots of helpful tips and a guide to the local area that I used like my vacation bible. And the apartment’s location, amenities, cleanliness, and beauty is beyond perfect (if that’s possible).

June 28 – 30, 2021

Ruth’s place offers everything you could want from the Cinque Terre experience and more. Her patio offers breathtaking views of the hillside and Ristorante La Torre to the aqua waters—whether calm or raging—just below. Leave the windows open for the best natural sounds of your life as you fall sound asleep. In the same bedroom you can also open the shutters to a splendid view of the this gorgeous medieval town. You want a tip floor place in Vernazza, which this is—and why you have all the views you seek, but every step is more than worth it. The 2-story apartment is well laid out and feels like home instantly, and your every need is considered and provided for. What’s more, Ruth is a wealth of knowledge and should soon be best selling author of a cinque Terre travel guide, even if that is not he aspiration. Communication was impeccable too! Book now in confidence.

Sep 4 – Sep 8, 2020

Ruth is a wonderful host and her apartment is the most beautiful airbnb I have ever had the pleasure to stay in. The apartment itself is modern and well equipped with everything you could need and more. Ruth is an extremely attentive host and clearly has a great eye for detail and pride in the accommodation she offers. The apartment is set in an idyllic location overlooking a small rocky beach and out to the beautiful Mediterranean sea. I will very much miss sitting on the balcony and listening to the ocean and I hope to be lucky enough to stay here again in the future.

Aug 24 – Aug 27, 2020

Perfect stay, thanks to the amazing place and the excellent welcome we had from Ruth!

Aug 19 – Aug 23, 2020

Worth any price! The apartment is beautifully situated with a fantastic view. We had wonderful days and will come back very soon. The hospitality and the great tips to get the most out of your holiday are really awesome.

Aug 15 – Aug 17, 2020

I cannot recommend this apartment enough or Ruth who owns it. The apartment is one of those romantic little gems that you would never get bored of. It is beautiful and thoughtfully decorated and has everything you could possibly need provided. Ruth is an excellent host and gave us so much advice and help from the very start. We would never have managed the car parking or train without her help. She goes above and beyond and is passionate about the area and had excellent recommendations for activities and restaurants. The home was spotlessly clean and we wished we had booked a longer stay. We will definitely be back.

Aug 7 – Aug 12, 2020

Ruth est une super hôte et son appartement est merveilleusement bien placée et très confortable. Notre séjour à Vernazza chez Ruth a été excellent et nous reviendrons je l espère bientôt

Translation: Ruth is a great host and her apartment is wonderfully located and very comfortable. Our stay in Vernazza at Ruth’s was excellent and we will be back hopefully soon

Jul 30 – Aug 4, 2020

This place is awesome. the location, the apartment, the balcony… There you can find anything you need for a fantastic stay. Ruth is very nice and helpful and full of advices for exploring 5 terre at its best.

July 24 – July 27, 2020

Just book it! It is worth every penny to stay in Ruth’s apartment. She is a fantastic host and we will miss the peaceful sound of the waves breaking on the beach below.

Oct 28 – Oct 31, 2019

Book now!!!! Ruth’s home is amazing and the location and view is incredible! Ruth went out of her way to make us feel welcome. She met us at the train station and personally walked us to her home while showing us around along the way. Her place was sparkling clean and she had extra amenities like coffee, snacks, soap, shampoo, conditioner and even a bottle of Prosecco chilling in the fridge. Her list of tips for food, hiking, shopping and more was fantastic and we were able to relax and use her notes to guide our entire stay. We splurged a bit more on this AirBnb stay since it was our honeymoon, and it was worth every penny.  The best AirBnb experience we have ever had!!!

Oct 23 – Oct 26, 2019

Ruth made us feel right at home in Vernazza. The apartment is newly renovated, very clean, offers plenty of space, and a breathtaking view of the water on the private porch. Ruth was one of the best hosts we’ve had in all our travels – offering frequent and timely communication leading up to our trip, meeting us at the train station to help us with our bags, and giving us wonderful tips and recommendations of what to do in Cinque Terre. She made our honeymoon stay in Vernazza even better than we could have expected. Highly recommend this stay to anyone!

Oct 10 – Oct 15, 2019

It is not accurate to call Ruth a superhost on Airbnb because that would equate her to so many others. There is no equal! Ruth is a Combination of Martha Stewart (sanz law breaking) and Rick Steves! She is generous with the amenities in the home with details such as umbrellas and walking sticks, maps and books, electrical connectors (a brief list!), and generous with her time in making your holiday a most memorable occasion by recommending and arranging the bookings you require for a perfect vacation! She knows business owners in Cinque Terre and makes arrangements happen. We’ve seen both apartments that Ruth manages and they are both gorgeous…and the view from both is incredible! Oh how we already miss that view!!! We had a magical time for our 30th anniversary in Vernazza – THANK YOU RUTH!!!

Oct 7 – Oct 9, 2019

BOOK. THIS. PLACE! You will not be disappointed. Ruth’s communication before we came to Italy was super generous, she checked in to make sure we didn’t need anything and sent us recommendations. When we arrived she met us at the train station which was greatly appreciated because we wouldn’t have been able to find the location. She also had it arranged so that our luggage was brought up to our place. She walked through everything very detailed and spoke with us like we were friends. This meant so much to us! We loved the location, we were close to downtown, but off the path. The view from our location was unbeatable and the space was beautiful. Ruth also checked in to see if we needed anything else during our stay. I know that by looking at the cost you may think you can find a more affordable option elsewhere but I promise you, you get what you pay for and you won’t be disappointed!

Oct 2 – Oct 5, 2019

This place is the perfect place to stay while in Cinque Terre. The apartment is situated in an amazing location looking out into the ocean. Every morning you are greeted by the calming sound of crashing waves. My wife and I went on our honeymoon to Italy and chose Ruth’s place to stay while in Cinque Terre. It was so perfect. Everything you need is near by and there are the most amazing hikes, wine, and food to partake it. I highly recommend this apartment for anyone going to Cinque Terre.

Sep 25 – Sep 30, 2019

Book this place now! To us it was a bit of a splurge, so we were hoping it would be THE place to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary week. And it WAS! What an amazing stay! Our host Ruth was by far the best ever AirBnB host, best host – period – that we have ever had. What we loved: responsive communication, warm welcome at the train station with a porter to carry our luggage, gorgeous property, attention to every detail, outstanding hospitality, very helpful “Ruth’s Guide”, and excellent relationship with the best local restaurants getting us reservations and always a prime location table. The unit is well represented in the pictures which is why we booked it, but you get there and it is even more lovely! The architectural details (re-imagined by a Milan architect), the materials and finish, the decor, the very comfortable bed and plenty of pillows, tons of storage, super clean, the incredible views of the ocean…. loved every moment in that place. Ruth helped make our 27th wedding anniversary and our first visit to Cinque Terre one of our best celebrations and vacations ever! And we travel a lot and celebrate a lot! We are forever grateful. Vernazza to us was definitely the place to stay for our 5 day visit with lots of hiking in Cinque Terre. Til next time! Alessandra and Michael

Sep 23 – Sep 25, 2019

I have stayed at well over 100 Airbnb’s and this was one of the tops. Ruth is UNREAL. Responsive (and I mean fast and amazing responses) and caring. The place is absolutely spectacular but Ruth’s hospitality took it over the top. This is what living like a local is all about. Understanding the best places to go and taking away all of the anxiety of feeling like a tourist. The views are second to none, place was immaculate and in the perfect location. If you are lucky enough to get to book here, make it happen.