My partner and I stayed at llenia's newly renovated studio for 2 nights in early June 2014. Everything was perfect, including Ilenia who waited for our arrival to greet us at the train station. Ilenia is a very sweet, genuine and warm host.

Her private studio is like your own cute little cottage that is in a great location, it is 5 min walk from the station as she has described and a 15 walk to the main street in the village. At the station there is a cafe and restaurant and tourist info office that is very handy. In the main street, there are great restaurants, gelateria, supermarket and the beautiful marina.The studio is exactly as shown in the pictures, it is beautifully decorated, very modern and exceptionally clean. The bed is new and very comfortable, the air con was perfect - we slept so peacefully. The bathroom has everything you need, even a hairdryer, hand soap and body lotion! The small kitchen is fully equipped but doesn't have water kettle (unless we couldn't find it) and Ilenia is so kind to provide jams, sugar, salt and kitchen cleaning products. There is no wifi but this was ok as we walked to the train station to use wifi that came with our cinque terre travel card.

Ilenia's place is amazing value for money and it exceeded our expectations at 80 euro a night.

This was our first time in Riomaggiore and Cinque Terre and it has become our favourite holiday destination after a 1.5 month holiday travelling around Europe. I would not hesitate to recommend Ilena's "House of Geese" to everyone, including my friends and family and will absolutely stay here again.

Ilenia is one of the best hosts you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. A woman's touch to her newly renovated studio really does make the world of difference.

Just divine. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality Ilenia!