Bedroom 1
Double bed with an orthopedic 7-zone mattress (certified medical device) and memory-foam pillows. A dedicated Echo Spot: just say "Alexa, turn on the light".
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Two bedrooms with orthopedic mattresses, a full kitchen and a home that answers your voice: lights, blinds and climate with Alexa β in English, Italian, French or German. Minutes from the Rapallo motorway exit and station, with Portofino 20 minutes away, Camogli 15 and the Gulf of Paradise all around.
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The home, room by room
The living area is open plan: the front door opens onto the living room, flowing into the kitchen. The separate sleeping area has two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Double bed with an orthopedic 7-zone mattress (certified medical device) and memory-foam pillows. A dedicated Echo Spot: just say "Alexa, turn on the light".
A twin second double, the same orthopedic comfort and the same autonomy: lights, climate and blind by voice, smart TV for the evenings.
The front door opens straight into the living room, flowing open-plan into the kitchen. Echo Show 8, climate and Smart TV; the light turns on as you enter and the smart lock lets you in whenever you like.
Open-plan with the living room: cook while staying in company. Induction hob, oven, dishwasher, extractor range hood, microwave and coffee machine, with pots and tableware.
A full bathroom with a dedicated mirror light and a blind. The light turns on by itself as you enter.
The home in photos
Real photos of every space are coming soon. Here is what you will see.
Who's behind it
I designed Rapallo Smart Home as the place I'd want to find on holiday myself: comfortable, well cared for, hassle-free. Orthopedic mattresses, quality appliances and voice control in four languages, so the stay is easy from the first minute β from self check-in at any hour to the last evening on the sofa. I answer the emails myself: if you have a question about the home or Tigullio, just write to me.
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Two bedrooms, a kitchen and space all yours, with voice control and self check-in β not a room in a complex.
Behind the home there's me, Alessandro: I answer every question personally.
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How it works
LigurIA starts from your travel idea, creates a first result on screen and asks for your email only if you want the complete mini-guide.
Write to LigurIA as you would talk to a person: period, tastes, pace and things to avoid.
You get a concise proposal before sharing any contact detail.
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The home
Rapallo Smart Home is an architecture project by Linearama. Rational spaces, quiet automation, a kitchen that actually works. Nothing to learn, everything to use β even on a two-night stay.
Three Alexa devices (Echo Show at the entrance, Echo Spot in each bedroom) control lights, blinds and climate. Speak your language: English, Italian, French or German.
Smart air conditioning in the living room and both bedrooms. Just say "Alexa, ho caldo" (I'm hot) or "ho freddo" and the room adjusts itself.
UHD 4K TVs in the living room and bedrooms, with the main streaming apps ready to use β sign in with your own account.
Orthopedic 7-zone mattresses (memory foam + pocket springs, certified medical device) and memory-foam pillows in both double bedrooms β up to 4 guests.
Induction hob, oven, dishwasher, coffee machine, range hood and microwave, with pots and tableware. There's also a washing machine for longer stays.
Smart lock with your personal code and a building door opened remotely at any hour: come in whenever you like, even at midnight after the fireworks.
How it works
Describe your trip in your own words and LigurIA builds a first tailored plan β trekking, villages, food or events. The result arrives before you share any contact detail.
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Riviera stay
A short stay works best when the base is simple: smart features, full kitchen, two bedrooms and nearby places to combine without changing accommodation.
Events
Festivals and regional events make the Riviera interesting beyond the classic summer stay.
1-3 JulyThe city's most distinctive tradition.
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MayA food-focused weekend in Golfo Paradiso.
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6-8 SeptemberOne of the area's most scenic events.
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OctoberA major international event to combine with the Riviera.
Event pageYour interest
Choose the profile that fits you best. LigurIA uses it as a starting point to build tailored ideas around your stay.
NatureTrekking and trailsIdeas for walks, viewpoints and active days from Rapallo.
VillagesLigurian villagesShort itineraries across Tigullio, Golfo Paradiso and the Levante coast.
DatesEvents and festivalsUpdates on the most interesting periods: July in Rapallo, Recco, Camogli and Genoa.
FoodLigurian foodFocaccia, seafood, local produce and weekends shaped around taste.
If you already have a period in mind, LigurIA can shape suggestions around events and destinations that fit your timeframe.
Zone
For now we only publish the general area: practical for guests arriving by car and planning days between Tigullio, Golfo Paradiso and Genoa.
Quick FAQ
Only confirmed information, without premature promises.
Rapallo sits at the centre of the Tigullio: 15 minutes to Camogli, 20 to Portofino or Santa Margherita, 40 to Genoa or Sestri Levante. It has a marina, a seafront promenade, a cable car to Montallegro and a motorway exit. Not as crowded as Portofino, not as remote as Cinque Terre. It works as a base because you do not have to pick just one destination.
The date will be shared with subscribers as soon as it is confirmed.
Up to 4 guests, with two double bedrooms and one full bathroom.
Lights, shutters, smart intercom and automated door are integrated into the home. Everything is controllable β nothing to configure manually on arrival.
Name and email only when you want the complete mini-guide, the free guide or useful updates. The name helps personalise messages.
To start from your real interests and get more relevant ideas than a generic list of sights. LigurIA knows the Tigullio's events, transport, food and villages β it does not invent, it uses official sources.
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Event images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under free licences (CC BY, CC BY-SA or equivalent). Specific credits: fuochi-rapallo.jpg Davide Papalini CC BY-SA 3.0 Β· stella-maris-camogli-festival.jpg Vittor Zoia CC BY-SA 4.0 Β· festival-comunicazione-camogli.jpg Alessio Jacona CC BY-SA 2.0 Β· busking-contest-tigullio.jpg Nicola Quirico CC BY-SA 4.0 Β· andersen-festival.jpg Monica Poggi CC BY-SA 4.0 Β· festival-scienza-2013.jpg Marco Casonato CC BY-SA 2.0 Β· euroflora-genova.jpg Rinina25/Twice25 CC BY-SA 2.5 Β· campionato-pesto.jpg ElisabettaCastellano CC BY 4.0 Β· torta-fieschi-lavagna.jpg Alessio Sbarbaro CC BY-SA 3.0 Β· palio-marinaro.jpg Ceppicone CC BY-SA 3.0 Β· riviera-film-festival.jpg Nicola Quirico CC BY-SA 4.0 Β· tedx-genova.jpg Stefan SchΓ€fer CC BY-SA 3.0 Β· circumnavigando-genova.jpg Michel Curi CC BY 2.0 Β· tigullio-design-district.jpg, blues-soul-festival.jpg, millevele-regatta.jpg, suq-festival.jpg, goa-boa-festival.jpg, electropark-genova.jpg β CC BY/CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons. Destination images: Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA.
Quick answers to the questions travellers ask before planning a stay on the Tigullio Gulf in Italy's Italian Riviera.
No, the property is not yet bookable. We are completing the interior setup and the paperwork to obtain the CIN, the Italian national identification code required by law for short-term rentals. Join the free newsletter on the site to receive the opening date in advance and a special offer reserved for early subscribers.
Rapallo is a coastal town in eastern Liguria, province of Genoa, on the Tigullio Gulf in the Italian Riviera. It lies 30 km east of Genoa and 6 km from Portofino. The town has a railway station on the main Genoa-La Spezia line, with direct connections from Milan, Turin, Rome and Florence.
May, June and September offer mild weather (20-26 Β°C / 68-78 Β°F), a warm sea and fewer crowds than peak July-August. April and October are ideal for hiking and quiet village visits. December to March is low season: mild for the Riviera but rainy, suited to slow travel and food-focused stays.
Low season (November-March) accommodation starts at β¬60-90 per night. Mid season (April-June, September-October) ranges β¬90-160. High season (July-August, holidays) is β¬150-280 per night for two. Eating well costs β¬25-45 per person at a trattoria, β¬50-90 at a seafood restaurant.
Rapallo offers a year-round, well-connected town with full services (trains, hospital, supermarkets) and accessible urban beaches. Cinque Terre are five picturesque but very touristic villages with limited access, higher prices and complex logistics. From Rapallo you can reach Cinque Terre in 50 minutes by regional train, getting the best of both.
Yes. The seafront is flat and stroller-friendly, there are free sandy beaches (Bagni Castello), playgrounds and a cable car to the Montallegro Sanctuary that children love. Paediatrician and hospital are in town. Regional trains and ferries to Portofino are short and manageable with small kids in tow.
Yes, and it is actually recommended. Regional trains connect Rapallo to Santa Margherita, Camogli, Sestri Levante and Cinque Terre. ATP bus reaches Portofino in 25 minutes. Tigullio Maritime Service ferries serve Portofino, San Fruttuoso and Camogli from April to October. A car is a parking and ZTL headache.
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