Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking

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La Maclura
fully equipped kitchen
Our careful attention to detail, even in the kitchen.
Dinner table for 8 or 9 with leaves.
The private pool is for Maclura's guests' exclusive use.
review stars
9.6Outstanding
(59 Ratings)
Guests loved the beautiful property with stunning views, comfortable space, well-equipped kitchen, fabulous pool, and helpful hosts. It exceeded expectations and they look forward to returning.
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(59 Ratings)

Villa in Liguria

9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this villa rental

La Maclura is a lovely villa nestled on the scenic Alassio hill. Alassio is a charming and sophisticated Riviera resort that offers much more than stunning sea views and warm sunshine. It's an excellent destination for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers, especially in spring and autumn. You can enjoy mountain biking, hill walking, tennis, and paddle at the renowned Hambury club, as well as sailing and golf in Garlenda. What makes this special is the chance to rent both this house and Villa La NiCChia—adjacent but completely separate—at the same time. A rare opportunity (but not an obligation!) in Liguria, a region that is not very flat and doesn't have many large open spaces because it's squeezed between the sea and the mountains, but it's full of stunning locations. Our property is one of these. So, friends and family can all gather—only when they choose—to fully enjoy this corner of paradise with all its wonders. Just like us during family times. Check our twin villa next door.
The elegance of Villa La Maclura lies in its comfortable simplicity. It’s located at 380 meters above sea level in the scenic, peaceful hills of Alassio — the well-known tourist beach resort - just a short ten-minute drive from us. The house is part of the private Borgo (its earliest record dates back to 1522), which is enclosed within the grounds of an ancient castle. It consists of three country houses: Villa la Nicchia, Il Gombo, and a private residence for our family. My husband, Riccardo, and I will stay in the attic of the nearby Villa La NiCChia to provide you with steady yet discreet assistance with all your needs, including garden maintenance, pool monitoring, irrigation, and appliance maintenance. Each house has its own entrance, garden, pool, chill-out area, BBQ, and parking space. The pool at Villa Maclura will be open from April through the end of October. During the mid-season, guests can choose whether to drink cold water or bask in the sun. The property includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a lounge, and a large kitchen, all spread across three floors, exclusively for guests. Originally a farmhouse, the house has been transformed into an elegant small mansion after a recent, thorough renovation: attention was paid to color schemes and accessories, furniture, and preserving original materials—terracotta floors, visible wooden beams, stonework, and an ancient slate staircase (dating back to the 9th century AD!) along with a fireplace. Many features reflect the town's history, such as our medieval tower, which the City of Alassio has designated a symbol of the town.
PLEASE NOTE
*Due to technical reasons, reservations between March 31 and April 30, 2026, must be made at least eight days in advance.
*Villa La Maclura is part of a single property—the historic Borgo of the family castle—which includes three detached but nearby houses, located 5.5 km from the center of Alassio. It is accessible via a typical Ligurian road with two lanes and many curves, with the last section (1.2 km) being narrower due to terrain conditions.
*Reading and observing the house rules are part of the rental agreement. You will receive these before your arrival.
*We prioritize flexibility on many matters, especially regarding the two additional fees we charge on an as-needed basis. One is the additional fee for good LPG heating (1), which we cannot estimate in advance. We will calculate the consumption together on the morning of departure; the cost is likely to be around €5.50 per m³.
The other concerns the final cleaning fee (2), which is not shown in the website payment summary because it depends on the number of guests and the number of nights stayed. The minimum fee is €100, and the maximum is €160, payable on the morning of departure. The Tourist Tax is €1.50 per person per night. For your information, the Alassio Municipality has decided that tourist tax payments are only accepted from the property owner, not via any booking platform.
*Check-in is available from 4:00 p.m.; check-out is by 9:30 a.m.

Amenities at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(59 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests loved the beautiful property with stunning views, comfortable space, well-equipped kitchen, fabulous pool, and helpful hosts. It exceeded expectations and they look forward to returning.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
a nice house and very friendly hosts.The garden was also beautiful and the swimming pool was lovely. the location on top of the hill was very good.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay at this holiday home. On top of the mountain with a nice pool and all the facilities you need. Our hosts where very kind and helped us in any way.
6.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a very grand and nice house. The pool is awesome.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
8.0 / 10.0
Very cozy house with a lot a love for the details. The premisses are partly shared with owners and additional guests from another appartment next door.
10.0 / 10.0
The accommodation, view and assistance of our hosts was first class

FAQs

Is parking included with this villa?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking pet friendly?

Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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