Il Bordone - affittacamere a Manarola, Cinque Terre

The care taken by Giovanni is obvious in every aspect of this space. We stayed in one of the little rooms and got told of the history of winemaking and about the town. He gave us recommendations of where to eat and what we can do here. It's tastefully decorated, cozy and romantic for a short stay in Manarola. The shower is lovely, the amenities were fantastic and overall the space was very clean. We loved being here and wished we could've stayed longer!

The only thing is there wasn't a view as much from our room, but we knew that prior to booking. We had a view of the mountain but the space has everything you need for a comfortable happy stay!

The host was really friendly and welcoming, helped carry our luggage, and shared useful information for our trip. He was also very responsive to our messages. Complimentary water and beer was provided. There was also a kettle and many flavours of tea provided. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was well-lit and comfortably sized, with a large shower (and very pretty tiles). The small terrace was convenient to dry our towels and to let light and air into the room. The wifi was good. Location was perfect - not a lot of stairs, just off the main road, quiet at night.

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Giovanni was so welcoming. He was so responsive with my questions. He gave me clear instructions when I checked in and he even offerred to carry some of my things bc there was no lift. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. The location is great and great value for money. I highly recommend.

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Clean, beautifully decorated and peaceful .

Lower bars on the patio would have felt less closed in.

Great location and very helpful staff

The bed was very small (I know I booked a single room)

Pleasantly surprised by the easy accessibility of this apartment, location in the town, proximity to the two trails in either direction of Manarola and best of all, discovering that Manarola is the best town for us. Handwashing was made easy thanks to the small tub and clothes pins offered. Didn’t need A/C because evenings were cool. Appreciated the towel warmers to dry towels and the handwashed clothes. Shower had excellent pressure and bed was comfortable. Though the space is small, the space is cleverly outfitted and carefully curated for a good short term tourist. There are not cooking facilities but just outside the apartment, there are cafes, small groceries and many, many restaurants. Tip: Try the Foccaccia restaurant on the hill near the public parking lot. It offers a wide array of Foccaccia which we enjoyed, even more than the far more expensive dinner at dal Billy’s. Tip: The 2 free trails that connect from Manarola, 531 and 506 are quite steep and may require the use of your hands if one is petite in height. Wish I had my tacky fingered (breathable) gardening gloves to use for rock handholds when the steps were higher than 14” and a bit slippery. I did use my hands but ruined my nails. (Laugh) Tip: Don’t ride the ferry if the sea is turbulent. Our ride in the morning was so severely bouncy that there were people almost ill, especially near the rear of the boat where the exhaust fumes are pretty smelly. Tip: Bring a reusable water bottle to refill in the towns of the 5 Terre. The water is quite good. Tip: GALIN in Monterosso was the best meal we had in all of the 5 Terre.

We stayed in Apartment #1. I liked everything but didn’t use the balcony to sit and enjoy coffee because it is connected to 2 other balconies (1 large one belongs to a hotel and the smaller one is the other apartment of the Bordone). Giovanni supplies covers to put over the railings for privacy but it was too exposed to strangers for me, personally. I don’t really want to listen to others’ conversations… but the good news is, I didn’t really need the balcony as the room was quiet and private and comfortable enough for me. I used the balcony for hanging laundry!

This stay really was the perfect home from home. It’s located on the edge of one of Manarola’s gorgeous little streets which I loved because you feel the charm of the beautiful side streets but didn’t feel uncomfortable getting home at night. The room was spotless with a magnificent view, every morning started for me with a coffee soaking in the view. The room was basic but stylish and thoughtfully put together. Everything you need is there and the host, Giovaanni, was so kind and attentive. This was my first solo trip and the room and his attention to detail put me at ease immediately. Manarola itself, in my opinion, is the best town to stay in. It is not as quite as busy as Montorosso and Vernazza but absolutely beautiful. When I return to Cinque Terre, I will definitely be staying again!

This was not a problem for me as I loved the walks, but the location is a few minutes uphill from the marina.

Very tastefully decorated room and bathroom. It has a very comfortable bed and one of the best showers I've ever had. Everything was spotless, and the host, Giovanni, was really helpful and knowledgeable about the area.

Nothing not to like!

The location is away from hustle and bustle, no stairs until you get to building, so that saves you some energy. The room is small but cozy and has all the amenities similar to a hotel room. The host was so lovely, I had the luck of travelling on a train strike day and I was quite delayed but the host was very understanding.

Nothing much as I knew that the room is small from the pictures.

No breakfast, but there is a cafe nearby. I liked that the room was small but comfy, and the owner prepared everything for the stay, including a mini-fridge and refreshments.

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Access from the train station, if you have suitcases, is challenging to say the least

The owner was exceptional, he explained the surroundings and the facilities with pride. He even left us some goodies for our stay. The room is small, yet newly renovated and comfortable. Quiet surroundings, enjoyed the balcony.

Super cute studio located perfectly in Manarola. The host Giovanni was very nice, answered all our questions and gave great recommendations! Room was perfect size for my boyfriend and I. Would definitely return!

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We really liked Manarola, it was the best of the 5 villages. The place itself was really nice too, very clean, very comfortable and obviously recently renovated. Everything was as advertised and Giovanni was very helpful and quick to respond.

The only note I would make is that the picture of the balcony is taken from a long angle so it's a little misleading. In fact there is a terrace right in front so not great for privacy. Having said that during our stay no one was there, and Giovanni had provided covers if we needed to have some privacy, which we ended up not using.

I stayed in the Solo room with a single bed as I am a solo traveler. The room was very nice and had everything I needed. I especially liked the window that opened and looked onto the street and some restaurants. Giovanni was a great host and helped me with my bags to carry them up the stairs.

The host was extremely responsive, prompt in addressing any requests of ours, thoughtful and helpful in giving recommendations about Manarola. The apartment was clean, spacious, well-lit and central and had lots of great little touches.

N/A - our expectations were exceeded.

Giovanni was an excellent host. He met me and took me to my room and gave excellent recommendations in Manarola. The room was exceptionally clean and had lots of comforts. The location was great too.

Great location in the heart of Manarola. I stayed in the single room and it was the perfect size for a solo traveller looking to stay in Cinque Terre. Had a fabulous time here!!

We had a great weekend here. It started with a warm welcome from Giovanni and his useful tips- the best restaurants and moving around the towns. We stayed in a double room on the ground floor and it’s one of the few accommodations that we’d love to come back to and stay again. Nice touches on the decor- hints of history with modern comforts plus Giovanni’s thoughtfulness and attention to details. The stunning coastline, beautiful villages, charming alleys, lovely people and delicious food made us dream of coming back soon before we even left! Best regards, Ruth D. Nolasco

Everything was just perfect - the location, room, facilities, view, shower, bed. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. The host really was amazing and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed to make it a great trip. Thank you so much for everything. I’ll be back! :)

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This double room was great! it was perfectly located in Manarola and it was so clean and well decorated. The outdoor patio was a huge plus! Giovanni was great - super helpful with our luggage and checking us in, and took the time to share some tips on what to do in town and what restaurants to visit, and all his food recommendations that we were able to try were delicious! We really appreciated him taking the time to welcome us to Manarola!

Our stay at Il Bordone was a 9.5/10. The only thing we found slightly less than perfect were the mattress pad, which I think was plastic/to protect the mattress, but it made it loud when moving around while sleeping and we did have trouble staying asleep the first night.

Beautiful room. Steep walk to property and you have to take your luggage up yourself. It would be good to offer a service (happy to pay) for luggage collection at the day of booking. After meeting our host at the top of the town at the church at Manarola, he offered to carry the suitcase down to our room which was very nice of him.

Could there be some room insect spray provided as there were some mozzies at night time. We did ask for some but were advised to buy our own. This wasn't suitable as we still had 3 weeks to travel.

Room was cozy but had everything you need, including electric kettle and some food and drink (perfect for breakfast), toiletries and towels. Room is quiet in the evenings as the building is up on the far end inside Manarola so you can get a good rest. Absolutely perfect for solo travellers. And Giovanni who runs the place was very warm and helpful, giving me many tips on Manarola/Cinque Terre - like restaurant recommendations and trails to hike. Thank you! :)

Very helpful and responsive host. Very small room, but cosy and had utensils to have breakfast or small take-away meal in the room which I thought was great. Nice view to the greens. Very quiet building, I never heard anything from the neighbors.

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great location! we felt it was very sound proof and private.

Fantastic room in the heart of the Cinque Terre. wonderful location, perfect for a solo traveller like myself. Giovanni explained everything fantastically and made me feel welcome.

Zalige douche. Leuke locatie. De host was super vriendelijk en luisterde naar onze verwachtingen.

Giovanni ist ein toller Gastgeber. An meiner Ankunft hat er mir nicht nur den zugegebenermaßen sehr schweren Koffer hochgetragen, sondern auch eine sehr ausführliche Einführung in alles gegeben und Tipps, um Touristenfallen zu vermeiden. Man muss auch erwähnen, dass Giovanni alle Bewertungen hier liest und sich zu Herzen nimmt. Er zeigte mir z.B. direkt, wie man den Kühlschrank ausmachen kann, falls er einem zu laut ist. Hier sei aber erwähnt, dass ich das nicht als nötig empfand, er ist sehr leise und eigentlich kaum zu hören. Über das Zimmer lässt sich auch nur hervorragendes sagen. Für einen Alleinreisenden ist es mehr als ausreichend groß und man kann sich auch an regnerischen Tagen gut darin aufhalten. Sehr positiv möchte ich die Ausstattung erwähnen. Es gibt Geschirr, Besteck, Servietten, einen Wasserkocher, ... Kurzum, man hat eigentlich alles, was man braucht. Dadurch kann man sich zum Beispiel auch belegte Brötchen für Wanderungen schmieren. Auch das Bad ist top ausgestattet und sehr sauber. Unter dem Fenster hat Giovanni sogar eine Wäscheleine platziert, so dass man Sachen trocknen kann, wenn man nass geworden ist. Das ist praktisch und durch die viele Sonne dort trocknen die Sachen auch. Für Wäscheklammern ist gesorgt. Die Lage ist hervorragend, man ist schnell unten an der Marina, eine nette Bar für Frühstück liegt gegenüber und die Wanderungen beginnen fast direkt hinter dem Haus.

Einziger minimaler Kritikpunkt sind die sehr komplizierten Türen, an denen ich immer gescheitert bin und mehrere Minuten gebraucht habe, sie zu öffnen. Das lag aber vermutlich an mir...

Camera dotata di tutti i comfort. Prezzo in linea con la media delle 5 terre

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La amabilidad de Giovani, y el cariño con el que cuida el espacio. La localización. Alojamiento muy acogedor.

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