Casa Colomba in Vernazza Cinque Terre private apartment terrace with sea view

Vernazza is a wonderful place and the apartment is in a great location. However, there were several issues with the apartment that I raised immediately to the host and VRBO (with no resolution). The staircase is steep and the handrail was separated from the wall providing no support and introducing a safety concern. There was no WiFi and the apartment says 4 bedrooms, but there are really 2 bedrooms and 2 couches in central living space. There are NOT 4 bedrooms. In looking at other reviews this seems to be a continued theme. This apartment has the potential to be a great place w a little care and hosts that communicate better and have greater concern for guest safety. This would be a comfortable stay for a group of 4, for 7 it was very challenging. I also felt like VRBO would work harder to protect guests and was disappointed that they took now care to resolve the issue.

The rental was very clean, comfortable, and in a great location for exploring the area. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but there are a few things future guests should be aware of.The interior stairs are extremely steep, and the handrails on both levels were loose and pulling away from the wall, which felt like a safety concern. In addition, the bathroom is located upstairs, so anyone needing to use it during the night should keep that in mind.The house manual was supposed to be accessible through a QR code displayed on the table, but the QR code did not work, so we were unable to review any house instructions. I notified the host but never received a response. I also reached out before checkout to ask about departure procedures and did not hear back, so we simply left the property clean and tidy.One surprise was returning from a hike to find the beds made and evidence that housekeeping had entered the home. While the service itself was appreciated, we had not been informed that mid-week housekeeping was scheduled, which was unsettling.A few additional coffee pods would have been appreciated for a multi-day stay.With some attention to communication, maintenance of the stair railings, and clearer guest information, this could be an excellent rental experience.

Apartment was a great location and nice. Host was a poor communicator. Up until the night before when I called, there was ZERO response despite multiple messages and Whats Up Messages. The listing specifically says Dryer. There is no dryer. This was one of the main reasons we chose this accomodation. Very disappointing and when asked, Host ignored and acted like it was no big deal.

Phenomenal!! This apartment was right in the heart of Vernazza. It had everything we wanted.

Nice apartment and easy to access. It worked for a short stay. The balcony was nice with a lovely view. This is a two-bedroom apartment with sofa beds in the kitchen and the living room. It is not a four-bedroom apartment as noted in the listing. Very steep stairs once you get into the property. Overall, it was very nice and clean and beds were comfortable.