Lucerna Due

We'd been hoping to go to the Monza Formula One Grand Prix for years. Since Milan has no beach, we quickly settled on Liguria for the beautiful shores and good food. I first found Le Pinette on AirBnB and booked it. The host was gracious, friendly, and welcoming. The property is gorgeous and very private, and it's a convenient base for everything in the area, including Cinque Terre, which is close by car or train. The price was amazing too. I'd highly recommend a stay at Le Pinette, and would give it six stars if I could!

Breakfast under the cool jasmine pergola was a treat, with homemade goodies as well as pastries. The owners live upstairs and are kind but very discreet. The whole ground-floor property is fenced, which is handy for children and dogs, and it was exceptionally clean. This excellent B&B sits where the Ligurian wilderness meets the start of Marina di Carrara beach. The apartment is beautifully furnished in a tasteful nautical style, giving you the feeling of diving into the sea.

We came with our family, my husband, me, and our three children, and were welcomed so warmly. The place was adorable, clean, and well looked after. Breakfast had delicious homemade cakes and pastries. It's well placed for visiting lovely spots in Liguria and Tuscany. I highly recommend it.

There’s a generous outdoor area for relaxing, with a hammock, hot tub, barbecue, and veranda, plus indoor parking. Pets are welcome, and the owners prepare delicious, hearty breakfasts themselves. The place is charming and well cared for, and the hospitality, cleanliness, and attention to detail were impeccable. We hope to come back soon.