Agriturismo Missanega — Hotel in Monterosso al Mare

Overall it was a lovely stay. The views and the property are what make it special, make sure you explore it while there. We had some frustrations the first night that started our trip off on a negative note that can be summarized as lack of communication vs. miscommunication. Once we learned to ask more questions on if things were possible (like pillows, thermostat, transportation) the more we enjoyed our stay. The two guys who ran the shuttle were very kind and informative, they turned our stay around.

things I wish I saw when I was deciding to book: Because the house is nestled down the mountain about .2 miles from the parking the only way in and out of the lodging is walking steep winding paths or a tractor lift that fits only 2 people. Not a deterrent for staying, just was never made known to us and made coordinating the day more necessary on their schedule. Anyone with impaired mobility will have difficulties. Thermostat was locked at 20c/68f, if you sleep cooler you’ll need to talk to the front staff. Wi-Fi isn’t entirely reliable if you’re dependent on that, it kept kicking us off.

Things for the property that would improve the stay and help your guests: When you send a confirmation of arrival email please include the parking information, the need to wait for the tractor for luggage, and the gate code. We were not prepared for any of this nor was it explained when we actually arrived.

Having the shuttle times provided ahead of time would have also benefited us in pre-planning day trips and meal reservations. We were never told driving into Monterosso ourselves was an option which would have allowed for more flexibility of schedules. We were disappointed to arrive and see about 100 empty parking spots (albeit mid-week in april) and then feel stuck between waiting 2 hours for the next shuttle or a 30 euro taxi.

In the info packet there is no information on trains or ferries or even a map of Monterosso. Again, would be very helpful and is normal to include at BnBs or Agriturismos.

lastly- we would have loved when we got a confirmation email to be asked if we wanted to have dinner on site the night of arrival. It is hard to find information on the restaurant to book, we called multiple times to no response, and it wasn’t offered directly so we went elsewhere. We would have genuinely liked to give you our business and try the food growing on site.

We also selected certain items for breakfast hoping we’d get to try Missanenga’s honey, oil, and lemon jam that you also sell to see if we were interested in buying. Having samples of these or small welcome bottles of your limoncello in the room to offer guests would make it more likely to...

AMAZING experience and would highly recommend to couples, families and solo travelers.

We stayed 4 nights at the agriturismo and loved every second. From the friendly and welcoming staff (special mention to Cecelia and Laura) to the yummy breakfast each morning, and the aperitivo to the house made olive oil and limoncino. The view is incredible and visible from almost anywhere on the property as well as several rooms.

It's located out of town which is great if you would prefer to be away from the hustle and bustle of the main town. They offer a shuttle bus service at set times each day which drops you off in a central part of town. There is also a public bus from the main part of town that drops you off right at the front.

Dinner at the agriturismo was delicious. It was traditional and highlighted local produce. Breakfast was fresh and included savoury (eggs, ham, cheese and bread) as well some sweets and fruit. We enjoyed aperitivo overlooking the view twice and the little snacks to accompany our drinks varied each time. The view from the dining area is amazing.

The room we stayed in was very large, clean and had recently been updated. There was plenty of space for the two of us and we even enjoyed breakfast in our room one morning. The view out to the sea was exceptional.

There is also space to park your car at the top of the property. We didn't use the pool very much but it is a nice option to have if a crowded beach is not your thing.

A few very minor cons included the shuttle times: there is a large gap in the afternoon (1pm - 6.30pm) when no shuttles run to and from the agriturismo to town, it just means you have to catch the bus or a taxi if you want to get back to the town between these times. there are no activities on site: we would have really enjoyed some time tasking the difference items produced from the farm with the maker/ owner. Even an opportunity for a cooking class or demonstration on how to use their products or cook something typical of the area.

These cons did not impact our stay at all and I would highly recommend every stay at Missanega. We will be...

I’ll start with the great things about Missanega. It’s beautiful. The views are amazing. The staff is friendly. We were given an info packet upon arrival which was quite helpful. The breakfast brought to our room daily in a basket was great. The shuttle service was always right on time when we requested to be picked up from town. It was my understanding from the website that I’d have WiFi access. This was very important to me. However, it never worked. The front office staff tried restarting the modem but I could not stay connected to wifi for more than a few seconds during my 3 day stay. This may not matter to other guests however. Additionally, I could not make any phone calls. Because of this, I couldn’t call a cab to be picked up outside of the shuttle service schedule. I have no doubt the front office staff would help with arrangements like this, unless a guest were to need something while the front office is closed overnight. While I understood this Agriturismo was out of the town center, I was not aware that I wouldn’t be able to use my phone. A window in our room (Ginestra) wouldn’t close fully and we found quite a few bugs in our room. I don’t mind bugs too much and I know this is a house on a farm, but it would have been nice if the window closed. I know this is a small thing, but the massive shower has absolutely no shelves or ledges for any products which was strange. They do have a bottle of shower gel mounted inside the shower so if you’re a 3 in 1 kind of person then you’ll be happy. If you come and go outside of the shuttle schedule you’ll probably have to hike the little road (as opposed to riding in the back of the tractor) between the house and the gate which I’ll admit was more of a hike than I expected. Anyone older or with limited mobility may have trouble with this. I did not understand the state of the road from the website, but did have a hint about this from other...