I think this place is a little over-priced for the location, but the owners are very kind and helpful. The warnings in previous reviews are no joke--it is a 30 minute steep winding climb to get to this place and in June it was HOT even at 11am, when we made the trek with our bags. We only had a... More

The Eremo is everything you could want for a stay in cinque terre. The location in Vernazza (just above the town) is fantastic, with a view over the sea from the terrace. You get the beauty of being in Vernazza, with the freedom of not being in a small b&b in the centre. Eremo sul mare itself is gorgeous, with... More

We stayed here for two nights in September 2011. The hike up is as everyone else has suggested: daunting but well worth it. The view of the sea is amazing, and it is very peaceful at night. Ada, the housekeeper, is a lovely and helpful woman. It is clear she works very hard to keep the place clean and tidy,... More

We inquired at staying at L'Eremo sul Mare and they were booked up for our dates but then told us about an opening that had in at La Toracca which is there other property. There are not multiple rooms here it is a 2 floor apartment. See their website below.We took a gamble as we knew nothing about this place... More

We really underestimated the hike to L'Eremo from the train station. The reviews do not exaggerate, it is a rough hike. We had two small (but full) carry-ons which we decided to bring up with us (instead of leaving at the bottom in Town as offered). We are an athletic couple but at 2pm, with the sun blazing, and lots... More

Stayed for three nights here. As all the reviews say, it is a good hike (about 500 BIG steps), but if you are prepared for this it is well worth it. Our host Ada was a sweetheart, and her breakfast chocolate was amazing. The patios off the rooms were a nice perk with great views of the sea. Most of... More

Friends of ours counted them.... 450 stairs up to the hotel ;) thank goodness my husband is part pack mule and carried both of our heavy suitcases up the cliff. The view and house are lovely. However, we expected a bit more for the price. There was no shampoo, conditioner or soap in our shower. The breakfast was depressing after... More

David and I arrived in Cinque Terre and like all of the reviews before me, totally underestimated the trek to L'Eremo. Being a young, athletic couple in our late 20s, we thought, surely, it's not THAT bad. We were wrong! We lugged 2 rolling bags, one duffle, a backpack, and a large shoulder bag all the way up the mountain.... More

They told me, they warned me, they said "If you have heavy bags, leave them at the Tobacco shop..." We're a couple in our fifties. We walk regularly, but are not avid hikers. The trek up to L' Eremo is about 1.2 miles, and about a 1000 feet elevation gain. It is probably about 1500 steps. I am not exagerating,... More