Casa Piki-E07

Overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea with splendid water views from virtually every room, Casa Piki can accommodate up to six. Its beautifully landscaped grounds and roof terrace also sport several outdoor living areas with more breathtaking views. Wide steps lead down to the beach and village promenade. Truly a unique and in a special setting, Casa Piki can provide a dream vacation spot for a family or group of friends.

The main floor consists of a comfortable living room with fireplace and picture windows overlooking the sea.  From here, glass doors open to a secluded private garden with access to the beach.  The completely equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, large refrigerator with freezer as well as large stove.  A small terrace allows for dining al fresco.  There is a half bath and small single bedroom on this floor.

Upstairs are two large master bedrooms with wonderful sea views, a single bedroom and a full bath with tub and hand shower.  Up an additional short flight of stairs, is a spacious family room furnished with comfortable sofas and a large dining table, a complete kitchen, a full bath and a roof terrace with a dining table, outdoor furniture and stunning views of the sea and surrounding mountains.

Casa Piki is equipped with a metered telephone and fax machine for guests use. Guests have an assigned garage parking place.  Additional parking is available nearby.  The caretakers live in an apartment on the premises.  An informal welcome dinner of traditional Ligurian specialties is provided for arriving guests and is included in the rental price.  Additional cooking and cleaning services can be arranged upon request.

The savage cliffs surrounding the village of Bonassola tumble to the sea on all sides cut by terraces of vineyards and fruit trees.  Lined with coffee and various small shops and restaurants, the village promenade is quiet.  No cars are allowed to spoil an evening’s stroll or an afternoon's cafe in the shade of an umbrella.  The sandy beach stretching along the shore is punctuated only by groups of beach chairs and a few rowboats.

Bonassola offers a wonderful array of casual to fine dining with outstanding seafood a daily attraction. The village has a post office, bank and drugstore as well as several deli and small grocery stores. The local tourist office can help guests find the many activities for visitors including free guided tours along the seaside walking trails and schedules of local classical music concerts.

Levanto, a few minutes away by car, offers a wide array of markets and restaurants. Train service to the Cinque Terre villages and other points on the Riviera is frequent. In addition, boat service to Portovenere and Portofino is available. Beach hut rentals and boats for daily tours of the coast can be arranged in Bonassola.