A unique, marvellous villa set on twelve acres of land, high in the hills overlooking the coast while it's few steps away from the Piazza, the Square of Portofino. It has wonderful, wide-open views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the night-lights of Portofino’s famous port; it offers total privacy and seclusion, and yet its location puts guests a few minutes-walk to the centre of town, a nice variety of shops and restaurants. Access to the property is incredibly non-traditional, yet fantastic: guests venture 200 meters (656 feet) into a tunnel bored into the sea rock of Portofino, then a lift (elevator) brings guests to the entrance gate, 80 meters (262 feet) up. A pathway through one impressive garden leads to the house built on three levels (approximately 60 stairs). As befits a property of this stature, the interiors have been exquisitely appointed with great furnishings throughout. Occupying the first floor is the spacious master bedroom, dining room and sitting room. The sitting room is decorated in a serene blue. This leads to the terrace introduced by French doors. The remaining four bedrooms are on the ground floor, opening directly into the garden. Moving on to the yard, there are four different outdoor dining areas, one of which features a beautiful vine-covered gazebo on a plateau. Guests will undoubtedly use this plateau as a choice vantage point from which to marvel at the Sea of Portofino. There is also a bar carved out from the rock of its natural surroundings. The beautiful areas of lawn and gardens are filled with flowers and trees. A porter service will take care of luggage on arrival and departure.
Bedroom 1 (master) First Floor
Queen size bed, ensuite Bathroom with Bath-Tub, air cond., safe box
Bedroom 2 Ground Floor
Queen size bed, ensuite Bathroom with Shower, air cond., safe box, access to the garden
Bedroom 3 Ground Floor
Queen size bed (can be twin), ensuite Bathroom with Bath-Tub, air cond., safe box, access to the garden
Bedroom 4 Ground Floor
Twin beds, ensuite Bathroom with Bath-Tub
Bedroom 5 Ground Floor
Queen size bed (can be twin), private Bathroom, safe box
Bedroom 6 (Studio)
Sofa bed, external Bathroom, ceiling fans
Bedroom 7 ( Tower, second Floor)
Single bed, ensuite Bathroom with Shower, air cond.
THE PROPERTY OFFERS
7 Bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, for a maximum of 10 guests • 1 Living room with fireplace and high ceilings with wood beams, adjacent to 1 main living room that opens onto the terrace (FF) • 1 Fully equipped kitchen (FF) • 1 equipped kitchenette for extra room • UNDERGROUND/GROTTO PARKING - Carport for 1 small/regular car (walk 200 meters inside a tunnel carved in the rock, then take an elevator which bring you to the villa estate entrance)
Amenities
A/C, Books, Fireplace, Fitness Room / Equipment, Heating, High Quality Furniture, Free WiFi, Iron & Board, Linens Provided, Modern Design, Parking, Safe Deposit Box, Sat TV, Towels Provided, Washing Machine, Ceiling Fans
Kitchen & Dining
Outdoor Features
Concierge Services
Daily Morning Housekeeping Service from Monday to Saturday (1 or 2 people of staff depending on the group) for 4 hours a day from 9AM to 1PM
Daily pool towels change (Monday to Saturday)
Bathroom towels changed twice a week (Saturday and half-week)
Change of bed linen once a week (Saturday)
Local Cook and Governess (couple) service 6 days a week (breakfast, lunch and dinner service, ingredients are not included, 8 hours shift), Wednesday is off
Final Cleaning
Please note that more hours of cleaning may be needed, depending on the size and habits of group: our team will automatically increase hours and/or staff if needed, to be accounted as extra, in order to maintain the house tidy and ready for current and upcoming guests)
Cook
Airport transfers
Daily cleaning and change of linen
Security Services
House wine and non-alcoholic beverages
Yacht Charter
Almost anything you can wish for
Weekly Rental (change day Saturday in High and Mid-Season)
4 nights from September the 15th to May the 1st
Swimming Pool Open from May 15 to October 1
Estate manager lives on premises
€2.000 cash deposit on arrival is required for the first set of ingredients
Wednesday day off of staff can be booked and prepaid
Pets if allowed (extra charge)
No smoking Villa
Children Welcome
Welcome Grocery Delivered between 4PM and 7PM when ordered
Tourist Tax to be paid on the spot
Check in between 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Check out before 10 am on the day of departure
Car recommended
We organise shuttle service from/to the airport (extra cost)
400 m. Beach
500 m. Restaurant
500 m. Market
500 m. Port
9 Km Golf Course
9 Km Tennis courses
45 Km Genova Airport
Portofino is a fantastic Italian location, based in the Riviera Ligure, considered by many one of the world’s eight wonders. This tiny resort has an idyllic setting on the Ligurian coast and a wonderfully picturesque harbour. Surrounded by pine trees and olive groves, Portofino retains the charm of the original fishing village despite its jet-set reputation: summer at the Italian Riviera's most exclusive resort cannot be beaten - and the weather is usually warm until the end of October. It is a small town of no more than 500 people, placed upon its bay. It’s kind of a natural bowl, which has become the world’s famous Piazzetta. Portofino became famous in the 60s, when the famous characters of the “Dolce Vita”, actors, actresses, pop stars, and rich aristocrats frequently started visiting it for its twilights, exclusive parties, and breath- taking views. At the time, the high society moved from Via Veneto and Piazza di Spagna in Rome during weekends to Portofino, Capri, Saint Tropez, Montecarlo, Cortina and Saint Moritz. Through time, Portofino has seen a high standard of living thanks to its exclusive guests, huge yachts and famous boat races such as the Zegna Trophy and for its incredible and natural beauty.