You might feel a bit nervous when you start the ascend on to Caste, but once you meet Francesca and her beautiful place all your fears go away. Clean, cozy, authentic feeling. Francesca is passionate about her activity and goes the extra mile to provide all the needed informations and tips. Would recommend 100%!

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing much really. Objectively it suits our needs for that two nights.

It is in a quiet and a nice area. And the room is simple and clean.

Stayed in August 2024

Nice quite location high up and away from any town. Nice cozy and clean apartment. Tastefully renovated. Could hike to the sea. Public transport getting back was feasible (only had to walk 1 KM from bus stop). Even had live music on our first night. Host offered us lots of good info on activities and restaurants.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing. Wifi was sometimes a challenge, but who needs wifi in such a beautiful environment?

Stunning location, the drive up there was an adventure in itself, but so much worth it! Francesca, the owner, was so friendly and took all the time needed to give us recommendations and explain all the different options to see as much as possible. The apartment was beyond expectations, so beautiful! And the surroundings were so peaceful, we almost didn't want to leave!

Stayed in July 2024

The location is beautiful, in the middle of nature, with the sound of crickets and a fantastic view. The accommodation, simple and modest, is extremely tasteful and very comfortable. It feels like we are living in a small village. As for Francesca, I can't praise her enough, she couldn't be more friendly, available and helpful.

Stayed in July 2024

Casté is an old medieval village located in the mountain, right behind the Cinque Terre. Francesca made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible, taking the time at check in to help us out planning our trip. she has lots of recommendations and tips to avoid tourist traps and make the best out of your stay over there. Francesca also welcomed us with a basket of snacks, olive oil and breakfast stuff which was super nice and helpful for late check in. The apartment was around 35m2, which was fine with a small dog. You don't spend much time inside anyway. It's fully equipped and had a balcony with a stunning view over the mountain. The outside courtyard is super nice and you can enjoy the sun until pretty late in the evening. All guests are greeting each other as it's a small place, which is also nice to meet other fellow travellers. There are many hiking path starting straight from the village to reach cinque terre.

Stayed in May 2024

Visit portovenere

Stayed in April 2024

It was amazing!! Loved our visit there. The owners were wonderful.

Stayed in April 2024

on top of everything being perfect, FRANCESCA was an amazing host, she helped us plan our 2 days in Cinque Terre, explained every detail about the area. it was an amazing experience so quite and chill yet so close to La Spezia

Stayed in September 2023

The road to the house is at the end narrow, but we have a Jeep Renegade and got through with no problems. If it’s too narrow for your car, no worries you can park below in their carpark and walk up.

Off the beaten path, nice, small apartment which has all the charms of the past. In the apartment we stayed in it still had the flagstone floor, original stone walls and wooden beams. You can enjoy your breakfast and evening wine on the large open terrace outside. The apartment was neat and clean. The kitchen simple but with most things you need for simple cooking. Francesca does things the „old fashioned“ way, which means she greats you at the apartment and gives you all the information and tips you need. Much better than a key box 👍🏻👍🏻. Many thanks for a great stay.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing much to say but amazing👍 Great place with tons of nostalgia. Fantastic host that gave us lots of information of the area. Highly recommended for adults couples

Stayed in September 2023

The shower could have door instead of curtains but it does not bother too much.

Literally everything! They welcomed us with a glass of wine written our name. A message full of restaurants recommendation. Also, all information about how to visit Cinque Terre. You will have everything you need in the apartment. Many thanks to Francesca and Gemma and her friend:))

Stayed in September 2023

Beautiful, quiet place with a wonderful atmosphere. The rooms were cosy and clean with original features of the old house. The owner Mrs. Francesca welcomed us very nicely, she described the surroundings of the accommodation and gave us many tips for trips and restaurants. A nice gift greeted us in the room :)

Stayed in July 2023

Could add air conditioning or a fan in the apartment for warm summer nights

Francesca and her husband were amazing, very friendly, great communication and a lot of tips for things to do and see. Nice apartment in a picturesque location (medieval village), with a short drive from La Spezia and access to Cinque Terre.

Stayed in June 2023

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The place is very charming and have a very nice atmosphere. It is a group of houses in a tiny village on the hill. The owner have installed many terrasses with cozy lights for the night. The owner is also very kind and they gave us many advises to visit the area.

Stayed in May 2023

Wi fi is a bit of a challenge because of the thick stone walls but that wouldn't stop us going back

A hidden away gem of a place in the quiet hills above La Spezia. Francesca is a wonderful host, was eager to make our stay perfect, and was extremely helpful with directions and ideas. Easy parking provided you don't mind some steps up. Gorgeous views. We were charmed!

Stayed in April 2023

Unfortunately the location was not as we expected. The road from La Spezia to Caste was very difficult even for an experienced driver, although it is a very short distance. Also, as far as the rooms are concerned, because they are in a traditional old building, you could hear noisy neighbors all day long...

The host was very nice, helpful and ready to answer everything about info on the area around. The building was traditional and the room was very cosy and brings you to another era in the past. Very clean and had everything one should need during his/her stay there.

Stayed in October 2022

We had such a lovely stay at Corte Paganini! Francesca and her husband put a lot of love in their apartments. It’s very clean, you have everything you need and the atmosphere is just overall very charming. There is a fire pit in the courtyard which is really cozy. The view above the mountains is great, especially as you explore Cinque Terre during the busy months, it can be a relief to be just 10-15 minutes outside the city, enjoy the peace and quiet yet still be super close to the city. The drive up to the house seems adventurous at first but is completely fine. We would definitely love to come back! We also got great recommendations from Francesca and her husband for things to do. Thank you a lot for everything :)

Stayed in October 2022

One of us missed music background in house resttaurant, other on was ok with quietness.

Location. Picturesque house, lucky apartment with perfect views. Poosibility to practice again driving little serpentine roads.

Stayed in September 2022

Extreme friendly and helpful host! You can get all information from Francesca. She really cares about their guests. Beautiful Location with a great view. The appartements are with all necessary equiped. Short way by car (15 Minutes) to La spezia with free parking. From there you can go to every tourist spots.

Stayed in September 2022

The only problem was the lack of intimacy in the bathroom. The window has a tiny curtain and you can be seen.

The place is even more beautiful than the photos. Francesca is really kind and helpful always available to answer your questions. We really enjoyed our staying and we will definitely go back.

Stayed in August 2022

Difficult to reach if you are not familiar with roads in that area. Same for moving to cinque terre.

Great staff, nice rustic location.

Stayed in August 2022

A unique and atmospheric place. Helpful and contact Francesca.

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing. We just missed to have more days so we could have explored the area and enjoy the appartment a little more.

The complex is a rural cozy house with multiple appartments in Caste, a small and quiet village located 15 minutes from La Spezia and it's a perfect hub to explore the region. The house is a tipical rural house with a courtyard where one can sit and relax or eat at some of the tables thez have with fantastic views to the mountains. The appartment was very comfortable. It had everything we needed and we felt very much like at home. The kitchen was very well equipped to cook your own food. Francesca and Carlo, the owners were super friendly. They welcomed us with a bottle of local wine produced in the area, some snacks, milk, coffee and few other gifts and gave us all the turisic information one needs to know. Our kids loved the place too and they had great fun playing with other kids staying there. We also spent some time walking around the house, collecting blackberries and exploring the nature. We got to see wild boars, a fox and strange spiders. We highly recommend this place.

Stayed in August 2022