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- About The Experience
- Enjoy the quaint character of a residence on the Amalfi Coast, in Positano. Here you'll spend your Amalfi Coast vacation enjoying the sea view from various terraces, or perhaps walk down to the beach for a swim. In the evening, wander into town to try out one of the many restaurants and cafes. Regardless of what you decide to do and when, this Amalfi Coast accommodation will be your true Italian home.
- Location Description
- This Amalfi Coast rental villa is located in the middle of Positano, one of the loveliest and most characteristic towns on the peninsula-- so close to the water and so steep that it looks like it's about to tumble into the sea! Once a prosperous town in the 16th and 17th centuries, Positano had fallen on hard times by the 1800's; many of the inhabitants emigrated to the US, and Positano became just another "poor fishing village." It was, however, a fishing village filled with charm, and when John Steinbeck visited in the 1950's he wrote: "Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone." Others agreed, and today Positano is once again a glittering jewel of the Mediterranean. Just large enough to have "one of everything" (post office, beach, school, police station, and church), Positano is also well known for its numerous small clothing boutiques. Annually, it hosts several festivals and feasts, including the "Cartoons on the Bay Festival." Positano is also featured in the films "Only You" and "Under the Tuscan Sun." Visiting other Amalfi Coast locations is made easy by transportation via water or bus. Hydrofoils depart daily for Capri, Amalfi, Sorrento (train service to Naples), and Ischia. Blue SITA busses cost about 1-2 euros, depending on destination. Stops are marked with a blue and white SITA sign. The small internal bus (orange mini-bus) of Positano is marked by a brown FERMATA sign. Driving times are: Ravello to Amalfi, 15 minutes; Amalfi to Positano, 30 minutes; Positano to Sorrento, 35 minutes.
Rome: 266 km
Naples: 57 km
Pompeii: 45 km
Ravello: 25 km
Amalfi: 17 km
Sorrento: 10 km
Beach: 150 meters
Shops and restaurants: 100 meters
- Exterior Description
- Beautiful villa situated in a panoramic position in the very famous town of Positano (various shops), one of the most typical towns on the Amalfi coast. The villa, set against the rocks, is one of the oldest in the village and has been built over three floors, laid out on terracings with panoramic views of the sea. Peaceful position. Equipped terraces with sea view. Pay parking 100 m away. DISTANCES: The main beach is 150 m away and is reached by descending one of the town's most typical and picturesque staircases. Within a radius of 100 m are various shops and famous bars and restaurants.
- Interior Description
- (300 m2) Top part of house: 1 double bedroom with own bathroom with shower and balcony, 1 twin-bedded room, 1 bathroom with shower and a small terrace.
Central part: entrance/living room, 1 double bedroom with access to a terrace (abt. 60 m2), with panoramic sea view, 1 bathroom with bath.
Lower floor: living/dining room (satellite TV) with access to a terrace, kitchen (oven, dishwasher, washing machine) with access to a terrace, 1 small single bedroom very simply furnished, 1 bathroom with hip bath. The three floors are connected by an internal staircase as well as by an outside staircase which flanks one side of the house and gives access to the top floor bedrooms and to the central floor. The main entrance to the villa is situated in the central part and is reached by an outside staircase.
- Features Description
- Available Amenities: dishwasher, washing machine, oven, Italian coffee maker, terraces.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
- Central heating: according to consumption
- Electricity: according to consumption
- Telephone: according to usage
- Baby bed and linens: on request
- Extra bed: 175 euros
Nearby Attractions: Beach, shopping, local festivals, hydrofoil and boat rides to other towns along the coast, various water sports, fine dining.
Please Note:- The Amalfi Coast and Positano are characterized by steep slopes, which means that visitors should be aware that there are many steps around the villa and in town.
- There are 70 steps from the road to walk down to the entrance of the villa.
Features and Amenities
- TV - English Channels Available
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- Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request
- Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost
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Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 500 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Electricity: According to consumption
- Heating: According to consumption
- Telephone (If Available): According to consumption
- Final Cleaning Charge (Mandatory): 150 EUR
Other Notes
- Housekeeping: Usually available upon request
- Heating (in Italy): Allowed by law from November 1 - April 1; some exceptions for extreme weather
- Arrival Fee (Outside Posted Times): Payable upon arrival
- Departure Time: 9:00 am
- Cook Services (If Available): must be arranged at least 2 months prior to arrival
- UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A CONTRACT FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
- Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Based on 25 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
It was terrific. I loved the village of Positano and the quaintness of the villa. We had great fun there. Overall, the location and the friendliness of everyone made this a great experience.
Enjoyed Most:
I loved the view and the fact that the property was spread across 3 floors; it gave everyone separate space and it really was quiet between the floors. I loved the fact that there were patios off of each of the rooms. The location right in Positano was also fantastic - it provided easy access to restaurants, grocery stores, the beach and everything. The big bonus was that the key holder linked us up with a tour guide (Marco Predieri) who was absolutely fantastic.
Enjoyed Least:
There were two issues: lack of WiFi and the overly firm mattresses in the bedroom on the second floor and the top floor. For WiFi walked down the stairs (towards Positano) with our iPads to find a signal that was unlocked. The mattress in the main room was so firm that I had to put patio cushions on the mattress for comfort. As well, the kitchen is not supplied for 7 people: there were only 5 wine glasses and the coffee pot only brewed enough coffee for 4 people. Editor's Note: There are now additional wine glasses as well as coffee makers. There is no WiFi advertised in the description. January 2013.
Surrounding Area:
Positano is absolutely incredible. The Path of the Gods is highly recommended. It was a beautiful town with wonderful people. It just had a perfect atmosphere that made the vacation a great experience.
Nearby Events or Locales:
We are right in Positano and it was 100 steps to everything. Such a great location. However, this is not a villa for anyone with health problems or difficulty walking. It is all about the stairs.
Tips or Restaurants:
For restaurants, a must try is La Terra up on the mountain - organic and fabulous for great seafood - go to Next2 - only about 200m from the villa. Stay away from the beach area - it's just a rip off. There are spices, etc, but I would bring Ziploc bags/containers.
Directions:
Recommend having a driver pick you up at Naples train station. We then had the driver phone the key holder.
Carla, October, 2012
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Overall:
La Serenissima was lovely and met all our needs. Altogether a lovely stay in bellissima Positano, despite the steps to and from the Villa!
Enjoyed Most:
Keyholder Maria and her partner, Marco, were lovely and provided us with a good orientation and information on services and activities available to us, some of which we accessed.
Nanci, September, 2012
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Overall:
Overall, we had a wonderful time.
Enjoyed Most:
Location above the beach and views. Having two terraces was very nice.
Enjoyed Least:
The owner only provides one large towel for each person. There is a washer but no dryer so you need to reuse towels. Also the owner doesn't provide extra toilet paper and this, while minor, should be clearly explained beforehand. The middle level bed was very hard and the couple sleeping on it had trouble.
Surrounding Area:
Beautiful area, town, and ambiance. Easy access to other towns by boat or bus.
Tips or Restaurants:
Bring a beach towel!
Bruce, June, 2012
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