[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Next to Portofino, fantastic location Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698200/33698168/90d52961.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698200/33698168/8dac0d2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698200/33698168/95831f25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698200/33698168/946c2c44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698200/33698168/26b83a8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Portofino Marine Park is at your doorstep in this Italian Riviera villa, where you can enjoy canoe trips from the boathouse below. Relax on the balcony with sea views or take a short path to a small public beach and explore nearby Paraggi bay's sand beach, green transparent water, and tiny village. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Next to Portofino, fantastic location The living room's balcony overlooks at the tiny beach; the property is really “pied dans l’eau" The house is an example of the late XIX century holiday villa of the Italian Riviera, built above its boathouse, has always starting point for beautiful canoe trips. It is ideal for relaxed and refined holidays. The position is very special between the green wooded hills and the sea, the flat overlooks a small public beach, that can be reached by a short path. It's next to the beautiful Paraggi bay, with its sand beach, amazing green transparent water, tiny village and exclusive villas. A mild weather all year round, allows to enjoy walks along the sea and on the hills, or to shop in fashionable Portofino and Santa Margherita boutiques to lounge in a restaurant terrace. From the boathouse below the flat you could appreciate the beauty of Portofino Marine Park in the best possible way: paddling, rowing, with 'outdoorportofino' . By a short walk (or by bus) you will reach Portofino with fashionable shops, very nice and romantic outdoor cafés and restaurants. It is included in the natural park of Portofino that features beautiful walks in different environments due to the special biodiversity of flora and fauna, with stunning views on the sea and steep cliffs. If you like trekking, this is an amazing area with stunning landscapes: we highly recommend the classic trip to Portofino - San Fruttuoso Abbey, which leaves directly from the house or comfortably by ferry from Portofino. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 12 steps to reach entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Only outside on the balcony ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105550000/105547700/105547623/c86fdcdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Il Grecale Portofino By KlabHouse Portofino - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=105547623&PinnedHotelID=105547623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34310000/34303300/34303250/ebd47879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Dolce Vita minutes from the beach!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Property Registration Number IT010044C2JOOH9HQJ ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Portofino Fantastic Location Apartment Genova Portofino Fantastic Location Apartment Portofino Fantastic Location Genova Portofino Fantastic Location Next to Portofino Fantastic Location Next to Portofino, Fantastic Location Apartment Next to Portofino, Fantastic Location Portofino Next to Portofino, Fantastic Location Apartment Portofino Next to Portofino, Fantastic Location Apartment Next to Portofino, Fantastic Location Portofino Next to Portofino, Fantastic Location Apartment Portofino ## About the area Located in Portofino, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Paraggi Beach and Camogli Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Portofino Marina. Scoglio dei Mille and Sestri Levante Bowling are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Portofino travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Portofino.dx4324) [View more Apartments in Portofino](https://www.expedia.ca/Portofino-Apartments.d4324-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.30861%2C9.20950&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jMNu11pUrnqFdrp4zgq-CmmslJU=) Genova, Italy ### What's nearby - Paraggi Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Portofino Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Castello Brown - 1 min drive - 1.4 km - Spiaggia dell' Olivetta - 5 min drive - 1.8 km ### Getting around - Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 17 min drive - Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 59 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪O Magazin - ‬13 min walk - ‪La Terrazza - ‬11 min walk - Afternoon Tea - ‪Dolce&Gabbana Caffe Portofino - ‬15 min walk - ‪Pizzeria El Portico - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Next to Portofino, fantastic location pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Next to Portofino, fantastic location? > Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Next to Portofino, fantastic location? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Next to Portofino, fantastic location located? > Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Paraggi Beach and Portofino Marina. Church of St. Martin and Abbey of Cervara are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Next to Portofino, fantastic location Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 67 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Lynda M. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 2025 1900 vintage house in fairly good condition near Nature Preserve and overlooking a small public beach. Boat house offers kayak, paddle board, and snorkeling equipment. Peaceful and quiet early morning; became crowded throughout the day. Located at the trailhead from Niasca to Portofino and Paraggi, a beautiful short hike. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/626edbe8-5194-43f9-8906-42f3a299f873-1751244224347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5e4d8379-d94a-4df4-95fa-90b336f0d1ea-1751244306966.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7544e52d-99ac-4646-af6c-c03d1dc9d303-1751244299461.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/759e8d13-2877-418b-9ad6-85eaa0c7abe1-1751244305150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lynda M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike T. May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Location and Apartment A beautiful villa next to Portofino in a fantastic location. A 10-minute walk to Portofino for dinner, or up the hill 10 minutes to Hermitage of Sant’Antonio of Niasca…a 1317 building turned into a restaurant where everything is home grown and you eat immersed in nature! The villa has a private entrance and reserved spots for the provided chairs on the beach below and there are hiking trails right out the front door! Check-in and check-out were seamless, the provided parking spot is a must, and the pictures of the villa are very accurate. Overall, we loved the location and would highly recommend. ##### Mike T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karine A. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique spot Amazing family vacation at Villa Niasca ( unique spot ). ##### Karine A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathleen B. Oct 9, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location The location of this property was outstanding. The views from our balcony were breathtaking. Very close to Portofino. ##### Kathleen B. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole N. Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous This property was better than expected. Absolutely magical. Incredible views and sounds of the ocean and listen to waterfall as at night to fall asleep ##### Nicole N. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elif S. Aug 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Great location, a boathouse with a great view ##### Elif S. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene C. Apr 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Portofino weekend What a lovely home. Directly on the water just steps from Portofino - a dream. We enjoyed our brief stay and would definitely come back. Thank you Giancarla! ##### Marlene C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah B. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A magical place to stay! We all loved staying at Niasca. The view from our balcony; proximity to Portofino; walking trails; ease of accessing the bus and train. All made for a magical nine nights. Not to be missed: A meal at the former monastery nearby Camogli (as beautiful as Cinque Terre, and much less crowded) Old Town Genoa A wine tasting at Caduferra Dining in Portofino and Santa Margherita ##### Deborah B. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amelia M. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a marvellous stay! Spectacular. Giancarla was a wonderful host and even helped us arrange a really special birthday at the villa with a local private chef. Cannot rave enough about the natural beauty of the location, nestles amping at the trees of the coastline. We found the buses and walking sufficient for exploring Portofino and other local areas. Highly recommend to any family or a group of friends seeking a fun and secluded getaway on the water. Thanks! ##### Amelia M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CARMEN C. Jun 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING Everything was wonderful, the house was perfect, the views incredible, and Giancarla, the owner, was really nice and accommodating, I would certainly recommend it. ##### CARMEN C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### David P. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Moldy Property was very moldy and musty, enough that we needed to check into a hotel. ##### David P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon M., Pompton Plains Jun 6, 2018 #### Unique property on the sea! Breathtaking views, very nice accommodations, private and quiet although close to the road. Just a beautiful place with very nice, helpful owners. Great family memories made at this incredible sea view villa. Hope we have the opportunity to visit again. thanks for a great experience in Italia!! xoxo ##### Sharon M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia W. Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday/new year with friends Thank you so much. We had an awesome time ##### Anastasia W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy S. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliantly authentic Stayed over Easter. Fantastic location if you like something near to town yet feels a world away. 15 minute walk to Portofino. 40 minute walk to Santa Margherita. Waterfall in the back. Amazing hikes just behind. So quiet though ride in the road. Beds were very comfortable. Great host! We hope to be back. ##### Mindy S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shamir S. Sep 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Niasca Wonderful stay, beautiful, charming, old house full of character. Giancarla is a lovely host, extremely helpful and made our stay so much better. Wonderful view of the bay, great for long swims. We loved it. The house sits right on a fairly busy, narrow road, beach access is across this road. For those looking for modern, up to date, hotel style amenities, this house is not for you. The house is secluded and not very close to any restaurants or businesses, we saw this as an added bonus. You will need transport to get around. ##### Shamir S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Mandy H. Jul 11, 2017 #### Amazing property We had a great stay at Giancarla's extraordinary house. Fabulous position, great history to the place and in such a unique location. The house itself is very spacious, all well set up, although there is no kettle which was very unusual, I think one should be supplied. My only other comment would be that for the price we paid there should have been a mid stay clean!! We really enjoyed our stay, thank you. ##### Mandy H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa S. Jun 29, 2018 #### Amazing property a little piece of heaven Our stay at the villa was fantastic. A little piece of paradise. The children spent time on the kayaks while we relaxed on our own private rocks by the water. Just listening to the waves from the house while sipping on a spritz was lovely. Giancarla was a great host and very welcoming. The kayak rental staff were great with the children and offered us a discount when settling the account which was very nice of them. I would highly reccomend this property ##### Vanessa S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mike M. Sep 27, 2022 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness #### Beautiful location, filthy property. Absolutely beautiful site! Villa was very dirty and musty. Cobwebs, spiders, mold, geckos in the beds… One unmarked parking space inches from the road — no other parking for a half mile in both directions. Road is extremely narrow and very busy. ##### Mike M. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kateri J. May 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location, views and more We were traveling as a family with three young adults and two grandparents - and this was a fantastic find! The bus is a bit expensive (5 Euros per person/trip) but if you don’t have a car, well worth it. We had two cars and had to search for parking for the second, but I think we just missed that info. The house is gorgeous and totally unique and we had everything we needed. Lots of hikers to Portofino (and it was the off season!) passing by, but I would take the trails instead of the road if you are sure of foot. Thanks for the travel books and advice! ##### Kateri J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. Jan 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning home & location We stayed here with extended family for Christmas. The property is just stunning, with a waterfall at the back and the sea in front. It had everything we needed, including a clothes dryer! The home was cold in the evenings in December, but there were plenty of blankets and a space heater. Some trails were closed but we walked into Portofino a few times, and made use of the bus to explore Santa Margherita. We would love to come back at another time of year to hike more. Giancarla was responsive and so generous with her time. I would like to return. ##### Anne S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Melanie J. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location Location Location! The location absolutely makes this house! It is perfectly and uniquely situated between Portofino and Santa Margherita. You won't find anything else like it- with such close access to the beach, beautiful views, and spacious home. PROs: Beach access right across the street. Owner provides beach chairs, umbrella, towels, toys. View & balcony! Unique, old, spacious house. Well-equipped kitchen. Washer/dryer. Perfect location! Bus stop right outside. Paved, safe walking trails to Portofino. CONS: Have to cross a busy road (with kids) to get to the beach. Beach can get very crowded at busy times of year. Mold in bathrooms. AC doesn't get much above 27C/80F on hot summer days (owner provided fans upon request). Strong musty smell in bedrooms- had to run dehumidifiers constantly. Our family stayed for a week and had a wonderful time (though a week was a little long for this location)! The kids loved the beach and paddleboarding. Portofino and Santa Margherita are very easy to get to for shopping, meals, exploring. The bus is very easy (if you can get the bus drivers to stop for you). Warning: if you go during the heat of the summer, make sure to tell the owner to start the dehumidifiers a day or two before you get there or else your sheets and towels will be wet and musty. Otherwise, we had a wonderful trip! ##### Melanie J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave M. Jul 3, 2013 #### Beautiful home with amazing views My family absolutely adored this special home. The location is perfect. We loved walking into Portofino on the hiking trail. It's about a 20 minute walk (3 minute drive) into the beautiful little seaside town. The views of the home are stunning. The water is so calming and beautiful to look at. Our boys loved going down to the beach to play by the water. And we rented Kayak's from Luca which was lots of fun. This was a perfect place to stay with our family of 4 (There was plenty of room for more people as well:) We really enjoyed the owners too. They were great to us and went above and beyond by mailing us something we left at the house. Thank you Maria we look forward to experiencing Niasca again soon. ##### Dave M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess S. Apr 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend We had a perfect stay at this property! Three couples (two with two-year-olds) came together for a reunion weekend, and it could not have been more perfect. Giancarla picked a couple of us up from the train station and took us to the grocery store so we could get stuff for breakfast the next morning which was really helpful, especially as it was pouring rain. Tons of space in the property as well - worked quite well for us. The location is just wonderful. Perfect views and morning sun in the living space. The beach below is so convenient. It wasn't warm enough to swim, but the toddlers loved to dig in the sand and throw rocks into the water. An easy walk into Portofino via the walking path right above the property. We took our strollers on it and had no problems. It was really nice that we didn't have to walk on the road to get there. We also walked to Santa Margherita one day which was a really pretty walk along the coast as well. Would 100% come back in a heartbeat! ##### Jess S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Summer H. Jun 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best location in Portofino! This old beach house was such a gem for our family. We traveled in with our young children and our nanny. The beach was not only perfect for swimming for the kids but the ability to get beach chairs in the morning and block some personal space really helped with how crowded it can get (which really was just on Sunday and Friday). There is a playground on the trails just above the house and an old monestary which is now a B&B that serves lunch. The walk into Portofino Is easy on walking paths above the roads allowing for even late night walks back which are safe and so lovely. We actually hiked a lot and this was a huge highlight of our trip. Walk out the front door straight into the paths all over Portofino in any direction. Couldn’t have been better. We ran the dehumidifiers provided to offset the humidity as we left the house open most days bc the breeze was so good. We will be back! ##### Summer H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manya Z. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfecto!!! a truly unforgettable Stay! We had the most amazing three nights stay at this unique and beautiful apartment perched above a boathouse near Portofino. The place was perfect for a group of six- spacious, comfortable and full of character. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the million dollar view of the Liberian Sea with boats and yachts passing by and the hand painted walls. The location couldn’t have been better just steps away from a gorgeous walking trail that led to Portofino and beach access only a short stroll away and the sound of the waves breaking just below us was pure magic 24/7. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience on the Italian coast, we wished we stayed longer and one day, hope to return!!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3216e5f7-fd7a-42ad-be22-0b946d94279b-1750186022988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/32468e5b-7e05-412c-890f-c99a7153bb2e-1750186023023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3629375d-a4a9-4a27-9afa-0ba22e1d9ce7-1750186022975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7278a108-d502-4706-b201-01a0019b0636-1750186022298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Manya Z. 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