Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore, apartment overlooking the village and sea

Air conditioner doesn't work Host was helpful and shared information before arriving (including pictures and videos). We were extremely disappointed that the listing didn't match what was there. The apmt had 2 plug in fans, and one wall air conditioner. Only one of the fans produced COLD air (but didn't cool the room). The second fan didn't work. The wall air conditioner, you only felt cool (not cold) air if you held your hand to the unit. We were hot and sweaty, and didn't get any "A/C relief" during our stay in July. When we woke up in the morning, outside was cooler than inside. We opened the windows one night, but there was no wind, so the apmt was still hot, hot, hot. The host tried to fix the fans and air conditioner, but was unsuccessful.

Delightful apartment in all regards. We really loved everything about our stay in this cozy apartment, including our interactions with its host, Maurizio. Furnishings, including the bed, are comfortable, and decor is tasteful and appropriate to the location. The kitchen and bathrooms are well supplied whether you’re staying 3 nights or 3 weeks (well, you might have to buy some toilet paper if you’re staying 3 weeks). Even the 3 flights of uneven stairs add character and charm to the place. And Maurizio bent over backwards in providing timely and clear instructions to ensure a smooth check-in and check-out. We couldn’t have asked for more. I’d also add that, in our opinion, we couldn’t have chosen a better town than Riomaggiore for our stay in Cinque Terre. If I have anything negative to say, it would be that we weren’t smart enough to pack lighter than we did. But we are both 70 years old and still did fine.