Our group of two families including 4 adults and 6 children (6,7,9,10,11,11) stayed here for 10 days. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. We had coffee on the patio attached to the kitchen every morning and wine on the balcony each evening. The views of the city and surrounding hills are mesmerizing. The exterior walls of the apartment are original castle walls that the kids (and I) totally got a kick out of. The walk to the beach is less than 5 minutes, far closer than we anticipated. We spent a good amount of time on the public beaches which were plenty spacious enough for our group. The biggest drawback is the small kitchen, but that is the case with most Italian kitchens. The bedrooms, living room and bathrooms are quite spacious. We walked to the Cinque Terre trail that leads to Monterosso within 10 minutes from the apartment. The walk to and from the train station is also quite manageable and we did it several times. If you're looking for a spacious apartment with access to public transportation and lots of outdoor activities, this is a perfect place to stay.