Overall: We loved the house - perfect for 2 people. Would be cozy for 4. Cleaner comes in twice weekly. Very comfortably furnished with character antiques. Light and bright, very clean. Great place to use as a base for the surrounding area as well as to rest, relax and cook in. Pool is really just a plunge pool, rather than a swimming pool, but perfect for that. Very friendly owners. Enjoyed Most: The comfort, attention to detail, the light, the surrounding greenery, location. Enjoyed Least: It took us a while to get comfortable with the closeness of the owners' house. This place is literally a stone's throw away - but they did everything to maximize our privacy.Mosquitos are bad between 6-9pm and in order to sit/eat outdoors you definitely need coils and citronella candles. Surrounding Area: Wonderful sleepy and friendly town of Monte Marcello. Tellaro is a fabulous local fishing village. Sarzana is a wonderful thriving little town. Nicola is a lovely hill town to visit. Bocca Di Magra Ameglia, too. The area has exquisite views of the Ligurian coastline, surrounding hills and awe inspiring Carrara marble mountains.Cinque Terre, Lucca, Pisa and Florence within easy driving distance for those who want more action and bustle. Nearby Events or Locales: The house is on the edge of Monte Marcello. Terrible restaurants, great cafes, wonderful, very strenuous walk down and up to a black sand beach, otherwise only accessible by boat.Picturesque Bocca di Magra 5 mins by car - yacht millionaires paradise with restaurants overlooking the river.Nearest supermarket is Ameglia - 10 mins by car. You can get basics at the tiny grocery store in Monte Marcello. Tips or Restaurants: I Capetelli in Sarzana - best dining experience so far. Ottone Primo also good. Lucerno di Ferro on Bocca di Magra. La Lanterna in Riomaggiore.Bring a pocket-sized flashlight to light the pathway home at night. Directions: GPS essential. Check In Out: The owners were very accommodating and friendly.