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The Setting Is Just Perfect: Villa 180sqm,6 km From Beach, Private Pool, Gardens

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Exterior
the east side of the house with its roof garden and gazebo
Property grounds
the back garden and the access to the house from the parking place
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91991.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alassio, Liguria
  • Budello di Alassio
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wall of Alassio
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Marina di Alassio
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Albenga (ALL-Villanova d'Albenga Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Lavanda

1 Queen Bed

Mansardina

1 Queen Bed

Mirrors's

1 King Bed

Sunflowers

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Setting Is Just Perfect: Villa 180sqm,6 km From Beach, Private Pool, Gardens

The elegance of this house is in its comfortable simplicity. It's situated at 380 mt sea level in the bonny, quiet hills of Alassio - the famous tourist beach resort - far from us, only a ten-minute drive. The house belongs to the private Borgo (its first document is dated 1522), closed on the property of an ancient castle. It comprises three country houses: Villa la NiCChia, Il Gombo, and a private house for our family. It's part of a private Borgo, closed in the property of an ancient castle. Please note that each house has its own entrance, garden, pool, chill-out area, BBQ, and car parking. The Villa Maclura's pool will be open in April; our guests can decide if they will enjoy the cold water or only the sun! Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a lounge, and a large kitchen on three floors for the exclusive use of guests. A small apartment on the top floor of the house - Villa la NiCChia - next door is only for us; we use it to welcome our guests and provide all the necessary assistance for a relaxing stay. The house, founded initially as a farmhouse, is now an elegant small mansion after a recent, complete and careful renovation: care in choosing the colors and accessories, furniture, recovering all original materials - terracotta floors, wooden beams at sight, stone, ancient staircase in slate (dating from the 9th century AD!), fireplace. Everything reminds us of the past, such as our medieval tower, which the City of Alassio wanted as a symbol of the town.
PLEASE NOTE
*Due to technical reasons, the bookings between 31 March and 11 May 2025 need to be made eight days earlier.

*Villa La Maclura is part of a single property, the ancient Borgo of the family castle; it comprises three detached but close houses and is 5.5 km from the center of Alassio. You can reach it by driving a typical Ligurian road, with two lanes and a certain number of curves, except for the last stretch (1,2 km), which is narrower for orographic reasons.
*Reading and following the house rules are part of the rental agreement. You will receive both before you come.
*Flexibility is our policy about many things, mainly two extra fees we want you to pay as you go. So, we also apply it regarding the additional fee due for good LPG heating (1), which we cannot quantify a priori. We will calculate the consumption with you on the morning of departure; the cost could be € 5,5 per m3.
The final cleaning cost (2) is not visible on the website payment summary because it varies according to the number of people and the number of nights stayed. The minimum payment is € 100, and the maximum is € 160, to be paid on the morning of departure. The Tourist Tax is 1,5 € per person per night. For your information, Alassio's Municipality Authority deliberated on accepting tourist tax payments only from the property's owner, not from any platform.
*Check-in will not be before 4:00 p.m.; check-out will not be after 09:30 a.m.

Property manager

elisa sertorio
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Languages

English, French, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please ask before
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in outside area

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT009001C2IQIY9QRT

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alassio

Located in Alassio, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. Hanbury Tennis Club and Marina di Alassio are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Caravel Water Park and Pasticceria Bar Carrubba. Travelling with kids? Consider Museo dell'Olivo and Naval Museum of Imperia. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Alassio, Liguria

What's nearby

  • Budello di Alassio - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Molo di Alassio - Bestoso Jetty - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Wall of Alassio - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Hanbury Tennis Club - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Marina di Alassio - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Alassio Station - 16 min drive
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Roma - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria San Francesco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Locanda della Torre Antica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Damare - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ristobar Caffetteria Zoe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Setting Is Just Perfect: Villa 180sqm,6 km From Beach, Private Pool, Gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Setting Is Just Perfect: Villa 180sqm,6 km From Beach, Private Pool, Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Setting Is Just Perfect: Villa 180sqm,6 km From Beach, Private Pool, Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Setting Is Just Perfect: Villa 180sqm,6 km From Beach, Private Pool, Gardens?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is The Setting Is Just Perfect: Villa 180sqm,6 km From Beach, Private Pool, Gardens located?

This family-friendly Alassio villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hanbury Tennis Club, Lungomare Angelo Ciccione and Budello di Alassio. Parish Church of St Ambrogio and Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angeli are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claus Magnusson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem

We were two families together with kids between 0 and 12 and we have a fantastic stay. The house, pool and the views are spectacular and was easily spacious for the eight if us. Elisa and Ricardo are wonderful hosts that really made us feel welcome and was so helpful with tips to restraints and the area and Elisa even helped us book a taxi one night. Wonderful people and a wonderful property. We’re coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing holiday experience

The accommodation, view and assistance of our hosts was first class
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than the description online.

We loved our stay in the beautiful, elegant house set in large, peaceful grounds. The pool is fabulous, every comfort in the house, and the setting is just breathtaking. Elisa and Riccardo were lovely helpful hosts, full of info and tips
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annelies H., Delft

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a Wonderful stay!

Beautiful terrain, with a fine house very well equipped. The owners are very kind and helpfull Ciao Elisa e Riccardo! Annelies Evert Melanie and kids
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Beautiful house in fantastic setting

A lovely property in a rural location high above Alassio. Beautiful private pool, which was surrounded by fragrant jasmine when we were there. Owners on site but very discrete and really helpful when approached. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Beautiful setting with excellent amenities. Exceptionally comfortable accommodations.

Elisa and Riccardo are EXCELLENT hosts. They really made our stay in their lovely home special. We received a tour of the property including facinating historical background. Ricardo even helped us get the outdoor fire going for our grill! They were attentive to our needs but not at all intrusive. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property for your home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Charming house in a beautiful setting

We had a great week at La Maclura. Lovely Elisa was there to welcome us ( even though it was after midnight) and was on hand to offer information if we needed her . The house is charming, full of character and clean and well equipped. The pool and outdoor areas are pretty and well kept. We did some walking in the area, a snorkelling trip to an island and a trip to Menton and Monaco; and Alassio is a very busy little town with great shopping and beach fun. Highly recommended. Thankyou Elisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simone L.

Perfect location, very well kept, great owners

We were three families (6 adults and 4 children between 3 and 9 years) and spent a week in July in Elisa and Ricardo´s wonderful house. We really enjoyed our holidays and had a great time. The house is renovated with love, all rooms are practically furnished. At the same time you can see that the owners have a lot of taste and take care of their house. It was possible to go hiking in the area around. The swimmingpool was bigger than expected, Ricardo was cleaning it every day. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace with a view and having our dinner there. There is a big barbecue we liked to use. You can spend a lot of time in the house and garden, but it is also very easy to go down to the beach or to the small village Moglio where you can find a baker and a very delicious trattoria. I could go on with saying a lot of good things about the location. It has been a perfect holiday for us families and I can highly recommend the place. Maybe we will come back ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

peter m.

Wonderful week at Alassio

We had the pleasure of staying at this Villa for a week. It is in a wonderfully tranquil location and the villa looks like something from a magazine. Everything worked the way it should have, plus the pool kept the kids busy for the whole week. It was a pleasure from start to finish and we will certainly come back next year. If you are thinking of taking this villa for a week or 2, do it. You will not regret it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Goeril J.

authentic Italian holiday

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely property up in the hill from Alassio. Perfect for our children. The house is really nice and the extremely hospitable hosts Elisa and Ricardo were very helpful, yet discrete. The children loved the pool and we enjoyed our meals on the terrasse overlooking the sea. The city of Alassio gives lots of opportunities, and there are several really nice authentic Italian restaurants close by the property. For us this was the perfect authentic Italian holiday. We will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P., Aidlingen

Traumurlaub mit Meerblick

Wir verbrachten hier eine traumhafte Ferienwoche im Hinterland von Alassio. Mit viel Liebe und gutem Geschmack wurde das ehemalige Gehöft zu einem luxuriösen und modernen Haus restauriert. Wir fühlten uns hier sofort wohl. Es fehlt an nichts, verschiedene Sitzmöglichkeiten im Freien, eine gut ausgestattete Küche, die Betten sind super bequem und die Badezimmer komfortabel und schön. Einen großen fantastischen Pool hatten wir für uns ganz alleine. Von den lieben Eigentümern Elisa und Ricardo wurden wir herzlich empfangen und bekamen tolle Tips für Strand und Restaurants. Tagsüber waren wir an den verschiedenen sehr schönen Sandstränden in Alassio und Umgebung. Jeden Tag an einem anderen Strand. Abends Barbecue auf dem Aussengrill und frische Feigen direkt vom Baum geerntet. Dazu ein Glas Rotwein und die Lichter an der Küste sehen. Was braucht man mehr im Urlaub? Und es gibt so viele Ausflugsziele: Monaco, Nizza, San Remo ... Wir kommen definitiv gerne wieder, denn es war so wunderschön! Andrea und Andy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

The Perfect Place for an Extended Family Holiday

We wanted a place in the warm sun in Italy for a family of 4 and grandparents and this suited us perfectly. There was plenty of space inside and out, with a private swimming pool to cool down in when it got too hot. The whole place well maintained with Elisa and Riccardo discrete but nearby with solutions to any little problem and answers to all questions. The place is up the hills a little bit with cooling breezes and magnificent views, so you need a small car - or a scooter! - to get into Alassio which had all amenities and a thriving night life. But it was nice to escape back afterwards to the peace of the villa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah L., Wales

Relaxing Holiday in Beautiful Surroundings

We stayed in the larger of the two houses, La Maclura, situated in the quiet hamlet of Vegliasco. Vegliasco is 2km from Moglio which has a shop, trattoria, bakery and bar. You can also catch the very reliable bus to Alassio from Moglio if you don't fancy the drive down the mountain yourself. It's a 10 minute drive to Alassio which has beach bars, restaurants and lots of shops. We were two families so the layout worked perfectly for us as the adults had the two double bedrooms and the children had the children's rooms up in the attic and on the lower ground floor. The views of Alassio and the sea are spectacular. Elisa and Ricardo were nearby and helped with restaurant bookings and tips on where to park in Alassio and locations of free beaches. They have created a beautiful home and gardens. The house was lovely inside with two terraces and an outdoor pool. We were lucky that the house next door was free during our second week and so we were able to use the outdoor kitchen and pizza oven that belongs to the neighbouring house, also owned by Elisa. This house is the perfect Italian retreat for a quiet and relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Fantastica vacanza

Bellissima casa, spaziosa, arredata con gusto, pulita e con ogni confort. Deliziosa la mansarda con la vetrata vista mare! Il giardino molto curato, piacevole passeggiare e rilassarsi ovunque anche io prossimità della piscina. La distanza dal mare e dal caos permettono di trascorrere vacanze in pieno relax anche se Alassio si raggiunge in auto in meno di dieci minuti. Elisa e il marito sono molto disponibili, attenti ma nello stesso tempo discreti. Una esperienza da ripetere e da consigliare, in qualsiasi periodo dell'anno!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Happy wedding accommodation

We stayed here for the week before and during our daughter's wedding day in Alassio. Elisa's villas were the ideal setting for this occasion and the wedding party from the UK including the bridesmaids all stayed here. The facilities were wonderful and very comfortable. The views are amazing and the pool areas great for BBQ's and get togetherds. I would highly recommend them to anyone. It truly was a home away from home and made the day even more special for us all.

10/10 Excellent

jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wunderschöner Aufenthalt

Wir verbrachten eine Woche mit Freunden im Ferienhaus. Es war durchweg wunderbar. Das Haus liegt sehr hoch in den Bergen, ca. 15 Min vom Ortskern entfernt. Wir waren zu 8 und hatten ausreichend Platz. Für Abends sollte man Autan o.Ä. dabei haben. Alles war sauber und gemütlich. Der Pool ist groß und sauber. Die Vermieter sind sehr sympathisch und sehr nett!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartholomäus W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calme et tranquillité dans un cadre superbe

Très belle propriete sur les hauteurs d'Alassio. Maison avec beaucoup de charme. Hôtes charmants et attentionnés. Sejour reussi.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Urlaub

Sehr angenehme Gastgeber, tolle Finca mit sehr gepflegtem Garten. Es ist alles vorhanden. Die Aussicht auf das Meer ist herrlich. Zur Finca hin fährt man etwa 10 Minuten den Berg rauf, die Straßen sind hier gut befahrbar.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zu empfehlen!

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in diesem Ferienhaus. Es war alles vorhanden, was man sich für einen erholsamen Urlaub wünscht…. schöner warmer Pool, herrlicher Blick, freundliche Gastgeber
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful property in the hills.

The property is beautiful and the setting is stunning with amazing views out to sea. Be prepared for the 15 min drive up small mountain roads from Alassio, lots of blind corners and hair-pin bends which mean you don’t pop out for milk etc easily. The property manager is on site and is helpful if you need beach or shopping suggestions. The facilities at the property are good and our children (8,11,13) loved the pool. There is however a lot of concern from the property manager about noise around the pool area, which in the end left our children feeling uncomfortable. This was unfortunate and unexpected in a property marketed as family-friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolut fantastisch!!

Die Unterkunft hält was sie verspricht. Vor allem der Pool :-) Die Eigentümer waren super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, delightful hosts!

We loved everything about our stay. The location is perfection. The space beautifully created; it is very clean and more than comfortable with beautiful views. The children spent hours in the pool and looking for lizards. The kitchen has everything you need. The beds were very comfortable. It’s a dream vacation home. We would have stayed longer if we could. Elisa and Ricardo were warm, caring, helpful. We would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by elisa sertorio

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First of all, an explanation! As you saw, the owner has a name, Luca Raggi, and it's true. But the lines below describe a piece of my life and my feelings. I am Elisa, and I am your contact. Luca is my children's dad and our tax representative, too; this is the reason why you see him as an account) and with him and my second husband Riccardo, pictured with me, we have completed this great project. The house, dating back to the XVI century, is completely restored with care and love for the past. A job that lasted five years, meeting all kinds of difficulties... the opportunity to publish the pictures you just saw is a source of pride and great satisfaction for all our family, but especially for me, I confess. The project was so exciting to inducing me - an executive manager in a big company - to radically change my working life. A good result, I think, but what an effort! I worked hard to get it, but now the dream of my life is a reality. I love this place so much (I married Luca here, in the family castle you see on the left), and then I have shifted some of my passion to the home walls. I hope you feel what I mean if you stay here for some days!

What makes this property unique

You 'll find here comfort, charming simplicity, peace and quiet. This enchanting place allows you to be physically active and mentally relaxed. You can game golf at Garlenda Club, play tennis at Hanbury Tennis Club Alassio, swim, trek...

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