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Our Story

It may seem like a cliché to think that the romance between an American executive and an Italian fisherman could actually happen, but it has! Just ask Paula and Angelo, the loving and generous owners of Villa Valentina.

While vacationing in the Cinque Terre 25 years ago, Paula fell in love with Angelo, a ten-generation fisherman from Monterosso al Mare. Soon Paula realized that her heart belonged in Italy, so she said goodbye to her executive life in San Francisco, threw caution to the wind and booked her one-way ticket to the Cinque Terre.

In closing, we hope you will find what Paula and Angelo discovered so many years ago: romance, laughter, love and a healthy love of wine, food and the wonderful lifestyle that Levanto and the Cinque Terre offer to all who visit.

Villa Valentina is a family affair

Famiglia di Villa Valentina
Famiglia di Villa Valentina
Famiglia di Villa Valentina
Famiglia di Villa Valentina

Here is our soul and our heart
Valentina, Lara, Merli and Irene, Teddy and Coco

Come to Us

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Here's what our guests say...

5★

Ryan Nelson
We had the most amazing time at Villa Valentina. Our hosts Paula and Valentina are the kindest and most gracious hosts. They really go out of their way to make you feel special and welcome and like…

5★

robert mark
Excelent Family Hotel. The rooms were impecably clean, spacious and confortable. Every day there was a surprise for breakfast, delicious home cooked dishes. Definetaly going back next time.

5★

Laura Guastella
Qui ti trovi bene come a casa, anzi di più! Le padrone di casa, Paola e Valentina, ti coccolano e sempre disponibili verso qualsiasi esigenza degli ospiti. Struttura situata in zona tranquilla, ampio…

5★

Deb DeFuria
Beautiful Villa Valentina! We arrived after a long day of travel to find this true treasure our home for 4 nights. Paula (mom) and Valentina(daughter) welcomed us. They then proceeded to help with…

5★

Ruggero “rugge” Canovese
Pulizia, cordialità, simpatia, buon cibo, convivialità qui si trova tutto (Translated by Google) Cleanliness, friendliness, friendliness, good food, conviviality - you can find it all here.

5★

Bundit R
Beautiful place and most comfortable room Owner were nice and very good hostility. Highly recommend.

5★

Margo Drummond
Best Bed and Breakfast i have ever stayed at The homemade meals with fresh jams and honey just mouth watering. The staff was so professional and accommodating . The owner Paula and daughter…

5★

John Hynes
Villa Valentina is an exceptional five star experience! A fabulous property, everything is of the highest standard. The rooms are beautifully decorated, the garden terrace is a delight to sit in. The…

5★

Rachael Iverson
Beautiful property and incredible hosts. We drove in during an intense storm and Valentina called to check on us, she also asked us about our plans and gave us ideas- so grateful for her! The food…

5★

Jack Gaitley
August 2025 TL;DR Perfect rooms, beautiful villa with a whole romantic garden, best food we had in Cinque Terre, has every ammenity imaginable, excellent recommendations, what else is there to say!…