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Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views

Casa Boru is a four-floored house set in the pretty, little village of Calice di Cornoviglio in Liguria, just over 20 km inland from La Spezia. The famous Cinque Terre are easily accessible, as are Tuscan beaches. Day trips to locations like Florence, Pisa and Siena are also a possibility.

The house itself was restored about ten years ago to a very high specification, and is decorated tastefully and elegantly. Much of the original stonework is still visible. The living room has a central fireplace and a balcony with uninterrupted dramatic views over the lush foothills of the Apennines.

On the floor below, you will find a truly unique stone walled dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen which even has its own indoor pizza oven and barbeque grill. A door leads out to the terrace, ideal for outdoor dining, and just below is a small garden perfect for relaxing in the Ligurian sun - and from here, you still have the views of the hills (as well as of Calice's own castle!)

The bedrooms are on the top two floors. Two double rooms with wood beamed ceilings share a modern shower room/toilet, and on the top floor under the roof is a large third double room with shower room. Note that this last room is open plan internally and to the rest of the house, but takes its privacy from being the only room on the top floor.

My wife and I live in Ireland, and have recently bought this house for our retirement in a few years. We fell in love with it as soon as we saw it, and I am sure you will too, should you choose to stay. Whether you want to use it as a base for exploration or simply to relax peacefully in the Italian countryside with local restaurants just a short drive (or a reasonable hike) away, Casa Boru is an idyllic spot.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pls note there are steep stone stairs in the house
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT011008C2FXF2Q7GA
Property # 11068281
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Calice al Cornoviglio

Located in Calice al Cornoviglio, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Vernazza Beach. Happy Land bowling and Enoteca la Civilta del Bere e Altro are also worth visiting.
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Calice al Cornoviglio, Province of La Spezia

What's nearby

  • Castello di Terrarossa - 44 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Brunella Fortress - 47 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Bagnone Portico - 56 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Bagnone Castle - 57 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Il Giardino della Luna Restaurant - 60 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Santo Stefano di Magra Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bottega Del Caffè - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bar patri e francesco - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Autogrill - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Locanda dei castagni - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Bernardi - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views on 30 May 2026 start from AU$179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Boru - a beautiful fully restored spacious house with fantastic views located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Societa Ippica Val Di Vara and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Castello di Terrarossa. Happy Land bowling and Parco XXV Aprile are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet and comfortable

Beautiful and comfortable house on a quiet spot with a magnificent view. Helpful and friendly host. We made some nice walks in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Many thanks for your kind words. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay.
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8/10 Good

olivier r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing!

The house is located in a village with an incredible view surrounded by mountains. It is built on several levels and has been beautifully restored and tastefully furnished.The proprietor was always acccessible via What's App for information and thanks to him,we visited many things that we would otherwise have missed.The only drawback was the long, hazardous 45 minute drive that was a diversion to the usual more direct route.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
I feel that I ought to provide a little more background regarding the temporary road closure for anyone who happens to be reading this review. The regular road up to the village has been closed for the summer due to a rockfall. The authorities are working to secure the road and the hills above it in order to ensure complete safety. The work should be completed by December 2024. As a result of the closure, the only access to the village is by a longer more winding route which adds approximately 45 minutes to the journey. I have advised all guests who have booked the house of this issue as soon as I have received any reservation, and I have always offered free cancellation given the circumstances. The majority of guests have chosen to come to the house regardless and of course they have all been very welcome. However, I did feel it was my duty to ensure that everyone was fully aware of the situation ahead of any booking in the village. I have also when possible (ie if changeover dates have allowed it,) offered an extra free night’s accommodation as a gesture of goodwill to those choosing to stay at Casa Boru despite the circumstances. The guests in this particular review were able to avail of this. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vaughn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a unique and comfortable stay!

My wife and I were quite pleased and truly enjoyed Christian’s house in Calice al Cornoviglio. The house is well furnished, everything worked as it was supposed to, and everything you need to have a good time is supplied. Especially nice was the “Welcome” gift we received when we arrived and checked in. The view out across the canyon to the hills on the other side is wonderful. And the little (tiny) town of Calice al Cornoviglio was fun and accommodating. One does have to be able to navigate stairs. The kitchen and dining room are on the lower level, with a walk out to a balcony and steps down to a lovely patio and lawn. The living room and library/tv room are on the main floor, and all the bedrooms are on the two floors above that. You just need to be prepared to go up and down a few times every day. Fortunately toilets are on three of the four levels. : ) Christian has done an incredible job of preparing notes and suggestions for his guests. He was also very responsive and quickly replied to the few questions we had about the region. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to relax and let the world take care of itself for a few days, this property is certainly worth considering.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Liebevoll, sehr gut eingerichtetes Haus auf drei Stöcken mit sensationeller Aussicht inmitten der Natur.Christian hat viele nützliche Informationen gegeben und sehr schnell geantwortet.Das Check- in war komplikationslos und einfach. Es hat Spass gemacht in der grossen und gut eingerichtete Küche zu kochen.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philippe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Maison très atypique, mais déconseillée aux personnes ayant des difficultés a se déplacer.Literie confortable, équipement de la cuisine au top .Le propriétaire Sympathique si l'on juge par mels et sms réponds a toute les demandes.Expérience amusante
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Endroit très reposant

Avons visité la région, randonnée dans les 5 terre....
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafte Unterkunft

Wirklich ein wunderschönes Ferienhaus in traumhafter Lage! Sehr gut ausgestattet und idealer Ausgangspunkt für tolle Wanderungen. Wir haben super Tipps vom Vermieter erhalten und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Ein echter Geheimtipp!!! Empfehlenswert!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words - I hope to welcome you back to Casa Boru at some time in the future! All the very best Christian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ligurien pur

Du willst ein echtes Urlaubserlebnis ohne die anderen Touristen? Dann bist du hier genau richtig. Schon beim Aufwachen und dem ersten Blick aus dem Fenster stellt sich ein herrliches Gefühl ein, weil man weiß, dass man hier Ligurien pur erleben wird, selbst wenn man nur zu Hause bleibt. Dank Google-Übersetzer ist auch die Kommunikation mit den Einheimischen, die alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit sind, kein Problem. Und Christian, der Gastgeber, sorgt mit seinen zahlreichen Details und Informationen dafür, dass man sich rund um wohl fühlt. Ich kann nur sagen: Vielen Dank für dieses unvergessliche Urlaubserlebnis!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for your very kind words. I am so delighted that you enjoyed Casa Boru, and hope to welcome you back at another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pascal v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calice

Jolie maison magnifiquement décorée et où il ne manque rien …Barbara notre hôtesse est très chaleureuse
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Merci beaucoup je suis très heureux que vous ayez passé de bonnes vacances Christian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Véronique P.

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Superbe maison italienne dans les collines

Mon mari, ma fille et moi-même avons passé de très bonnes vacances dans cette magnifique maison située dans un petit village typique de Ligurie. Notre chien était également de la partie et il a pu profiter du petit jardin clôturé. La vue depuis la maison est magnifique. Le propriétaire est toujours disponible pour aider en cas de besoin. Nous reviendrons très certainement.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review - we hope to see you at Casa Boru again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un superbe sejour

Nous avons passé un très bon sejour à la Casa Boru, située dans le petit village de Calice aux portes des cinque terre à 40 minutes de la Spezia. Après une journée sur la côte quelle joie de se retrouver dans un petit havre de paix devant des collines boisées et des chèvres et un sanglier (qui passe de temps en temps dans un champ à côté de la maison) en guise de voisins. Merci à Christian pour son accueil et sa disponibilité.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruheoase in traumhafter Lage im Grünen

Wir hatten eine wundervoll erholsame Zeit in Casa Bora! Besonders den Ausblick und die Ruhe auf der Terrasse haben wir jeden Tag bei bestem Wetter sehr genossen. Die Ausstattung ist prima, es ist alles da. Bei schlechtem Wetter hätte man die Heizung im Esszimmer gebraucht, die hat jedoch nicht funktioniert. Der Vermieter war jedoch sofort zu erreichen und hätte sich bei Bedarf kümmern können. Die Kontaktperson vor Ort spricht nur italienisch, der Vermieter ist aber jederzeit per WhatsApp zu erreichen und bietet Hilfe bei der Übersetzung an. Für Ruhe- und Erholungssuchende ist die Lage traumhaft, es ist jedoch etwas abgelegen und nur über eine enge, steile Bergstraße zu erreichen. Die Bewohner des Ortes sind sehr freundlich, das Haus und der gesamte Ort haben eine tolle Atmosphäre, das macht die etwas beschwerliche Anfahrt aber auf jedem Fall wett! Jederzeit wieder gern! Danke an den Vermieter Christian für die gute Kommunikation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholsamer Urlaub in wunderbarer Umgebung

Bereits vor unserer Ankunft hat alles perfekt geklappt. Wir wurden vom Eigentümer Christian nach unserer kurzfristigen Buchung schnell und umfangreich informiert. Er hat auch auf Fragen immer sehr schnell reagiert und ist sehr daran interessiert, dass man eine gute Zeit hat. Vor Ort wurden wir von Barbara auf eine sehr sympathische Art und Weise betreut. Obwohl sie nur Italienisch spricht, was wir nicht beherrschen, konnten wir uns gut verständigen. Das Haus und die Küche sind bestens ausgestattet. Die Aussicht auf die Hänge Liguriens und das Castello sind einfach atemberaubend. Die Einrichtung des Hauses gibt einem das Gefühl in einem Schloss zu wohnen. Alles ist sehr stilvoll und sauber. Die Betten waren zudem sehr bequem. Als grossgewachsene Person (grösser als 190cm) muss man ab und zu den Kopf etwas einziehen. Der Ort ist klein und die (meist älteren) Menschen sehr nett. Besonders genossen haben wir die Ruhe der Umgebung. Calice ist ziemlich abgelegen und man muss sich dessen bewusst sein. Wenn man nicht selber kochen möchte, muss man für fast alle Restaurants oder um einzukaufen ins Auto sitzen. Die Tipps von Christian für das Erkunden der Umgebung sind sehr hilfreich. Das Highlight war das Abendessen im Castello. Wir wurden dort von Oxana und Cosimo auf eine Art und Weise bewirtet, wie wir das noch selten erlebt haben. Sie haben des Restaurant extra für uns geöffnet und uns kulinarisch mit vier Gängen und eigenem Wein verwöhnt.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschön

Die Kommunikation im Vorfeld verlief schon einwandfrei und sehr freundlich, schnelle und ausführliche Antworten. Das Haus selbst lässt keine Wünsche offen, es ist alles vorhanden und wir haben uns sehr über das Willkommenspaket gefreut. Wer es ruhig mag und längere Fahrten mit dem Auto nicht scheut ist hier genau richtig. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralf K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches Haus

Wir waren im Winter und das Wetter war nicht so gut. Aber das tolle Haus glich alles aus. Es war im ganzen Haus warm und gemütlich. Die grosse Küche liess keine Wünsche offen, von der Espressomaschine bis zur Spülmaschine war alles da. Das Highlight ist das Esszimmer mit Gewölbe und grosser Tafel und das gemütliche Wohnzimmer mit 3 Sofas, offenem Kamin und Pelletofen. Direkt gegenüber ist eine kleine und gemütliche Bar. Als Ausgangspunkt für tolle MTB Touren und Wanderungen ist das Haus perfekt.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Thank you for the kind words. We hope to welcome you back to Casa Boru in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Costantina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bellissimo posto per chi ama la tranquillità, bellissima casa

Gentilissimo e bravissimo affittuario !!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Thank you for staying at Casa Boru. I am delighted that you enjoyed your vacation, and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

gepflegter Turm im mittelalterlichen Stil

Mit insgesamt 4 1/2 Etagen bietet das Objekt mehr als genug Platz für 6 Personen. Auf der Terasse scheint den ganzen Tag über Sonne. Dazu gibt es ausreichen Liegestühle und eine schattige Fläche unter einer Kiwi-Pflanze. Die Küche ist gut sehr gut ausgestattet und einer der absoluten Highlights ist der Indoor-Pizza-Steinofen. Durch die dicken Wände aus Stein war es im Haus auch im Hochsommer nicht zu warm. Das gesamte Haus befindet sich in einem frisch renovierten Zustand und ist sehr gepflegt. Der Kontakt zu den Vermietern und der Managering vor Ort war durchweg sympathisch und reibungslos.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Many thanks for your kind review. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future.

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Hosted by Christian Andree

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