Villa Costa occupies a privileged position on the cliffs of Zoagli, overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio along the eastern stretch of the Italian Riviera. Built in 1928 in the Art Deco style, the 3-storey property has been meticulously restored to preserve its heritage character while introducing contemporary comforts, and accommodates up to 10 guests across 5 bedrooms plus an independent annex. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is approximately 40 minutes by car, Portofino lies 25 minutes away, and the villages of the Cinque Terre can be reached within an hour.
The villa sits between 2 of the Riviera's most celebrated destinations—Portofino to the northwest and the Cinque Terre to the southeast—on a stretch of coastline that has drawn poets, artists, and aesthetes since the era of the Grand Tour. The village of Zoagli itself retains a quiet, unhurried character, its cliffside promenade offering views across the gulf and towards the Portofino headland. Guests have access to the nearby Marina di Bardi, an exclusive beach club set among the rocks, where sun loungers, a restaurant serving fresh seafood, and a panoramic pool await. From Santa Margherita Ligure, ferries depart for Portofino's pastel-coloured harbour, while the coastal train connects a string of fishing villages, from Camogli to the terraced vineyards and towers of the Cinque Terre.
The interiors reflect both the villa's 1928 origins and a refined contemporary sensibility, with custom hand-wrought brass lamps by Bottega Gadda, Chiavari chairs, and Carrara marble gracing the grand staircase. A generous living room filled with books, records, and conversation pieces opens onto the terrace and sea views beyond, while a dedicated dining room seats 12 beneath heritage details. The fully equipped kitchen serves both indoor meals and alfresco gatherings, and a private gym provides space for exercise. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi are fitted throughout.
Outside, the Giardino di Camillo wraps the villa in Mediterranean planting—citrus groves, lavender, rosemary, and fragrant jasmine—with secluded corners for quiet reading and a communal table set beneath cascading bougainvillea. An outdoor kitchen supports long lunches in the open air. The infinity pool appears to float above the Ligurian Sea, surrounded by sun loungers and oriented towards the afternoon light.
BEDROOMS CONFIGURATION
Main Villa
First Floor
Super King bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower
King / Twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower
Super King bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower
Super King bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bathtub and shower
Second Floor
Super King bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower
CIN: IT015146A1PTIJT32P
