The Upper House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Upper House in Riomaggiore offers a comfortable apartment with a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and mountain views. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a balcony, patio, and sofa bed. Convenient Location: Located a 7-minute walk from Riomaggiore Beach, the property is 95 km from Pisa International Airport. Nearby attractions include Castello San Giorgio (14 km) and the Technical Naval Museum (12 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, scenic location, and convenient setting.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Private parking available

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Channa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is amazing! It was clean, comfortable and the view from our room was spectacular. The room had all the amenities you would need. Martha was wonderful and so helpful in terms of giving us recommendations, booking us on a boat trip and...”
Natasha
France France
“Martha's apartment is just amazing. Not only is the apartment perfectly located, very clean and very comfortable, with all the amenities you could ask for, but staying with Martha is like staying with a dear friend. She welcomes you personally,...”
Benjaminking
Germany Germany
“Our stay at The Upper House was short but unforgettable – especially thanks to our host, Martha She was super friendly, helpful, and full of energy. From the moment we checked in, she welcomed us with a warm smile and gave us great tips: from...”
Rafalbk
Poland Poland
“Clean, quiet and comfortable room with brand new AC that worked flawlessly (with very quiet 'night' mode) :) Martha explained everything about 5-Terre, told us about all the applicable discounts, hiking options and how to go around the place - all...”
Ingeborg
Norway Norway
“Our host Martha met us already at the propertys gate when we arrived and showed us to our room and all facilities. She also gave us a lot of useful tips for our stay in Cinque Terre, with information about all the towns and what to see and do....”
Rachael
Australia Australia
“Martha was just incredible - she helped us settle in so well. The room with the balcony is well worth the extra money - the view is incredible and it was beautiful to sit out there and have a wine. Location was amazing. Martha helped us plan our...”
Kirsty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful view from balcony, very modern and comfortable hotel style room. Big bathroom with great shower (with a view!), mini fridge, safe and hanging space for clothes. Martha left us beers/wine/water and snacks too. Martha was the best host,...”
Frederique
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Martha is the best host that you could possibly ask for. She gave us fantastic recommendations to make the most of each day in the Cinque Terre. She even offered to make our restaurant reservations and booked us an amazing discounted cooking class...”
Yanshu
United States United States
“A newly renovated, modern accommodation at Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, which is hard to find in the area. The owner Martha is very friendly and hospitable and the check in process was extremely smooth considering how complicated the roads are in...”
Daniela
South Africa South Africa
“Martha was amazing! The property was beautifully decorated, clean and well kept. I would definitely recommend it to a friend!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Martha Wong-Franceschetti

Company review score: 9.9Based on 211 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

Born and raise in Pasadena, California, I've been living in Riomaggiore since 2007 with my husband Francesco and our two children, Julie and Kai. We own 11 properties and Francesco also runs a boat tour company in the marina in Riomaggiore. I want guests to have the experience of a boutique hotel, but also feel they're hosted by a local, with a warm welcome. I help every guest with a personalized itinerary and I'll get you in touch with the best of the Cinque Terre. You'll get the guest rate on our top rated boat tours, I'll help with restaurant reservations and other experiences you're interested in to make your Cinque Terre stay top notch.

Property information

Opened July 2023: The Upper House consists of 4 beautifully designed guest rooms, with breathtakingly timeless sea and vineyard views. Two of the rooms have a sea view balcony but all are furnished with made in Italy, custom-made pieces. The property has been under the meticulous work of top Italian architect, Marco Pisello and recently opened in July 2023. Perched above the historical center of Riomaggiore, The Upper House is located away from the hustle and bustle of the historical center, in a quiet, residential zone in Riomaggiore. We are located on the fourth floor , so please be prepared to do stairs. If you have luggage, please contact us beforehand and we can book porter service for you (E10/bag).

Neighbourhood information

You're in a highly sought after residential area of Riomaggiore - quiet and tranquil, away from the chaos of the historical center. There is an elevator which is located directly in front of our building that connects the lower to upper part of the village. Using the elevator, the historical center is a 5-7 minute walk.

Languages spoken

English,Italian,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

The Upper House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Upper House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 011024-AFF-0265, IT011024B4VPGYNQCV