The property location was right in the center of the town. The downside - it was right in the center of the town in which music was loudly played and revelry was had till all hours of the night. The location is hard to beat. The access to the train station and beach was fast and easy. But the heat that Monterosso was experiencing during our stay forced us to sleep with the windows open, causing noise issues. It was a conflict to leave the windows open or closed. (Note: there is no cooling in the apartment - just a couple of circulating fans. I’m sure most apartments in Cinque Terre are the same.) The property owner was more than accommodating and gave us great recommendations for dinner. We loved the apartment - especially the balconies. Unfortunately, the noise kept it from being rated 5-stars. If you plan to be one of the revelers, then this might be a perfect spot.

Location! In the heart of Old Town and steps from the water. Views from every angle of the apartment and two balconies. Be aware, it is above cafes and in the heart of shops/restaurants, so you will have noise at night. There's the trade off. Washing machine was a nice perk. Clean, airy, and amazing location!

We LOVED Luisa's apartment. The beautiful views, spacious rooms, nice kitchen and great location that really could not be any better. Every step of the way, Luisa had every answer for us with clear directions. The views are absolutely amazing and the ocean breeze is priceless (careful - make sure the doors don't slam from the breeze when you have them all open!)There are two decent little markets nearby and train station is very close. You will hear the trains, but they are charming. You will also hear the bars and restaurants below but don't worry, Monterosso is not a town that parties all night. Most of all you will love making your coffee in the Bialetti and then having it on the balcony overlooking the sea in the morning with the sounds of the birds and gentle pine-infused ocean breezes.

The host was very kind and helpful and provided some necessities as well as some treats. The view was amazing, but the noise level was crazy bad. Children playing in the playground right below the unit at 6:30 AM the garbage collection with glass bottles breaking around the same time. The train is right there and you can hear it at all hours. You also hear the church bells ringing which really did not bother me but might bother some.The unit for the most part was clean. The shower is so small you could barely turn around and the doors were broken, the small fridge door was broken as well as the toilet seat. The double bed was two twin mattresses put together and not very comfortable,nor were the pillows.We really liked the location and the view but would most likely book a different location if we went back, because of the high noise level.