Overall: We arrived by train and walked through the main piazza, rumbling our bags along behind us. We were very impressed with the property and its location in relation to the train station and the Cinque Terre, our main reason for choosing this location. Enjoyed Most: It was well appointed, with plenty of plates, glasses and cutlery, nice accommodation, with 3 bathrooms and living areas separate from the bedrooms, and lots of terraces to see the view. All of the bedrooms had views, and you could hear the waves lying in bed at night. Enjoyed Least: The heating was on some automatic system. We had a short blackout one day which interfered with the system, and we could not figure out how to get it back on properly. I spent a couple of nights being uncomfortably cold, although the rest of my family didn't feel it as I did. Surrounding Area: The town itself was pretty, and there were quite a few places to explore. In warmer weather, we would have made more use of the beach. We predominantly chose the place for its close access to the Cinque Terre, which we really loved. Nearby Events or Locales: The towns are coastal and separated by steep hills. I believe there are walks, but we didn't attempt them. There are regular trains connecting all the towns, and winding roads. The closest Cinque Terre town was 2 stops and about 10 minutes on the train. Tips or Restaurants: The Casa was well appointed and there are 2 markets in Bonassola where you can get almost anything you need. There are also several Foccacieras, handy for satisfying lunches, and bread to go with dinner. We ate twice at the restaurant at the northern end of the piazza next to the church. It was good, local food, and the chef-owner spent time with us trying to explain the dishes on the menu. Check In Out: A wonderful housekeeper met us, showed us around, and returned later that night to cook a fantastic enormous meal. She had a little English, and we managed to communicate. Our children really liked her, too.