Golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking. Active travelers can enjoy boating at this villa. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9185 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 55 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.
No elevator (single-level property)
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: only in outside area
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Optional golf privileges
Tennis
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: please ask before
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in outside area
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT009001C2IQIY9QRT
We should mention
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 required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Alassio, this villa is near a water park and near the beach. Hanbury Tennis Club and Marina di Alassio are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Villa della Pergola and Caravel Water Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Loano Maritime Museum and Pasticceria Bar Carrubba. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Alassio travel guide
Does Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking?
Check-out is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking located?
This family-friendly Alassio villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Villa della Pergola, Lungomare Angelo Ciccione, and Budello di Alassio. Parish Church of St Ambrogio and Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angeli are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Elegant escape sea view private pool & gardens perfect starting point MTB&hiking Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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What a wonderful place! We really enjoyed the fantastic view, the charming house and garden and of course the pool. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful in any case. Highly recommended, also for families!
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.
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay
Rebecca M.
Aug 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful property in the hills.
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.
We loved our stay in the beautiful, elegant house set in large, peaceful grounds. The pool is fabulous, every comfort in the house, and the setting is just breathtaking. Elisa and Riccardo were lovely helpful hosts, full of info and tips
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
peter m.
Jun 27, 2017
Wonderful week at Alassio
We had the pleasure of staying at this Villa for a week. It is in a wonderfully tranquil location and the villa looks like something from a magazine. Everything worked the way it should have, plus the pool kept the kids busy for the whole week. It was a pleasure from start to finish and we will certainly come back next year. If you are thinking of taking this villa for a week or 2, do it. You will not regret it!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mar 11, 2015
Vacation with group of friends
We spent there a week in late summer 2013. There were nine adults and two kids. The most perfect number of people would have probably been seven, however we managed very well.
The pool was very nice! And the view from villa amazing! Hiking trails were close, so some of the travel mates went for a longer walks. Since the villa is couple of kilometers uphill from Alassio car is definitely a must. Owner of the villa - Elisa - was always very helpful - during the booking and during our stay.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Claire B.
Sep 11, 2017
Charming house in a beautiful setting
We had a great week at La Maclura. Lovely Elisa was there to welcome us ( even though it was after midnight) and was on hand to offer information if we needed her . The house is charming, full of character and clean and well equipped. The pool and outdoor areas are pretty and well kept. We did some walking in the area, a snorkelling trip to an island and a trip to Menton and Monaco; and Alassio is a very busy little town with great shopping and beach fun.
Highly recommended. Thankyou Elisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nadine G.
Mar 9, 2015
Wonderful house and garden
Perhaps leading the way: We are a family of five (3 children) from Switzerland and for the last 4 years have last spent our holidays in either one of Elisa's beautiful houses .
Both houses are beautifully restored and offer plenty of space. With the equipment : kitchen utensils, stove, oven are good devices, which are really intended for use. The bathrooms are nice, clean, the water pressure is strong. Even with the mattress Elisa was generous, there are memory mattresses - really very comfortable!
The garden is huge and offers many opportunities to relax. The sea view is fantastic! Each house has its own BBQ place, but it also has a common barbecue place in front of the pool including pizza oven (which gave us a lot of fun).
Each of the houses has it's own pool which is great and perfect for holidays with kids.
I couldn't recomend Elisa's houses more!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Simone L.
Sep 4, 2017
Perfect location, very well kept, great owners
We were three families (6 adults and 4 children between 3 and 9 years) and spent a week in July in Elisa and Ricardo´s wonderful house. We really enjoyed our holidays and had a great time. The house is renovated with love, all rooms are practically furnished. At the same time you can see that the owners have a lot of taste and take care of their house. It was possible to go hiking in the area around. The swimmingpool was bigger than expected, Ricardo was cleaning it every day. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace with a view and having our dinner there. There is a big barbecue we liked to use. You can spend a lot of time in the house and garden, but it is also very easy to go down to the beach or to the small village Moglio where you can find a baker and a very delicious trattoria. I could go on with saying a lot of good things about the location. It has been a perfect holiday for us families and I can highly recommend the place. Maybe we will come back ;)
Die Kommunikation mit dem netten Vermieterpaar war bereits vor der Ankunft freundlich, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Informationen standen rechtzeitig zur Verfügung, Weg zur Unterkunft, Zimmerausstattung sowie Küche usw., auf Fragen wurde unkompliziert und sehr schnell geantwortet.
Vor Ort wurden wir herzlich empfangen.
Das Ferienhaus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Es ist alles sauber und ordentlich. Die Betten waren bequem, Fliegengitter sind aufgrund der vielen Moskitos an den Fenstern angebracht, so dass gut gelüftet werden kann.
Der Pool wird regelmäßig gereinigt und ist sehr sauber, die Liegen am Pool sind hochwertig und schnell auf und abgebaut.
Einzig der Tisch auf der Terasse dürfte gegen einen breiteren, hochwertigeren ausgetauscht werden, er ist aber voll funktionsfähig, nur für 8 Personen etwas schmal.
Insgesamt herrscht eine wunderbare Atmosphäre und Ruhe. Wir haben uns zu jeder Minute wohl gefühlt.
Herzliches Dankeschön an Elisa und Ricardo.
Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Zeit in dieser Ferienwohnung und können sie von Herzen weiterempfehlen. Das Besitzerpaar ist überaus herzlich und wohnt direkt nebenan – dadurch war immer jemand für uns da, wenn wir Hilfe brauchten. Die Aufmerksamkeit und Gastfreundschaft haben unseren Aufenthalt besonders gemacht.Die Anlage selbst ist top gepflegt und sehr sauber, der Pool lädt zum Entspannen ein. Parkplätze direkt vor dem Eingang machen die An- und Abreise super einfach. Ein besonderes Highlight war der Garten, aus dem wir uns frei mit frischen Zitronen und Kräutern bedienen durften – ein schönes Extra, das man nicht oft findet.Auch die Zimmer waren makellos sauber, es gibt reichlich Schlafmöglichkeiten und mehrere Duschen, sodass auch größere Gruppen bequem Platz finden. Insgesamt war einfach alles tipptopp organisiert.Wir kommen definitiv gerne wieder und können diese Unterkunft uneingeschränkt empfehlen
Wir verbrachten eine Woche mit Freunden im Ferienhaus. Es war durchweg wunderbar. Das Haus liegt sehr hoch in den Bergen, ca. 15 Min vom Ortskern entfernt. Wir waren zu 8 und hatten ausreichend Platz. Für Abends sollte man Autan o.Ä. dabei haben. Alles war sauber und gemütlich. Der Pool ist groß und sauber. Die Vermieter sind sehr sympathisch und sehr nett!
Sehr angenehme Gastgeber, tolle Finca mit sehr gepflegtem Garten. Es ist alles vorhanden. Die Aussicht auf das Meer ist herrlich.
Zur Finca hin fährt man etwa 10 Minuten den Berg rauf, die Straßen sind hier gut befahrbar.
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in diesem Ferienhaus. Es war alles vorhanden, was man sich für einen erholsamen Urlaub wünscht…. schöner warmer Pool, herrlicher Blick, freundliche Gastgeber
Das Haus liegt am Berghang auf einem terassenartigem Gelände. Es liegt sehr idyllisch, ruhig und fern vom Trubel der Stadt. Es bietet einen wunderschönen Blick ins Tal. Allerdings ist Meerblick nur vom oberen Balkon möglich. Es hat 2 Schlafzimmer im Dachgeschoss und 3 Schlafzimmer im Untergeschoss. Insgesamt gibt es 3 Badezimmer mit Duschen. Es ist für 9 Personen ausreichend mit allem ausgestattet, der Esstisch in der Küche ist für 9 Personen allerdings zu klein. Der Esstisch und Stühle außen könnten bei längeren Grillabenden etwas gemütlicher sein. Die Temperaturen am Abend sind aufgrund der Lage in den Bergen angenehmer als in Alassio selbst. Eine dünne Jacke hilft, wenn es später und kühler wird. Man sollte auf Mücken am Abend und sporadischem Auftreten von Ameisen vorbereitet sein.
Die Besitzer leben direkt nebenan und sind sehr liebenwert und helfen mit vielen Empfehlungen zu Strand, Restaurants oder sonstigen Aktivitäten.
Der Pool ist ein Salzwasserpool, was wir als sehr angenehm empfunden haben.
Die Straße zum Haus ist eng! Bei Gegenverkehr muss man rückwärts fahren bis eine Ausweichbucht kommt. Der Weg in die Stadt dauert 15 bis 20 Minuten mit dem Auto. Parken kann man gut aber kostenpflichtig am Bahnhof oder beim Carrefour.
Die Lage in den Bergen gibt einen hervorragenden Ausblick auf die Riviera. Man gewöhnt sich an die Fahrt zum Ferienhaus. Der Pool ist für Familien mit Kinder hervorragend. Sehr freundliche Vermieter.