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About The Experience

Walkers and hikers will love this elegant Amalfi Coast rental near Positano, Italy. Though there are lots of steps at the villa and in the charming town of Positano, you'll be thankful for them after enjoying the sumptuous Italian cuisine! This Amalfi Coast holiday accommodation will welcome you home at the end of your days of exploration, with original architecture, antiques, many terraces, and best of all, an exquisite view.

Location Description

The villa in the Fornillo area sits above Positano, along the via Pasitea, the beautiful road that winds through the town. Walk about 350 steps down a winding path, and you will be at the beach. Or walk up, and at the top of the hill is a little shopping area of Positano. Shops, restaurants, and grocery stores are within easy walking distance. It takes only about 20 minutes to walk into the center of town. The village of Positano is located in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Amalfi Coast, and the valley opens up to an equally magnificent stretch of coastline. At the center of the pedestrian maze of cobblestone alleys and steps, you can see the traditional brightly colored dome of Santa Maria Assunta, the main church of Positano. As well as completing the picturesque view of this Southern Italian town, the church is also a very important part of daily life for many local inhabitants. Even though Positano is such a beautiful town, you will want to venture further, into the surrounding areas of Ravello, Sorrento, and Amalfi. You can take a bus, taxi, or ferry to reach the other towns along the coast. 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.

Nearby Attractions: Ravello - Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone; Sorrento - Villa Florentine, Church of S.Maria of the Carmine, la Basilica of Sant'Antonino; Amalfi - St. Andrea Cathedral with the Cloister of Paradise, sea promenade, Amalfi port; Positano - top fashion design boutiques, wonderful restaurants, La Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta; Fornillo Beach.

Rome: 267 km/166 mi
Naples: 60 km/37 mi
Ravello: 24 km/15 mi
Sorrento: 18 km/11 mi
Amalfi: 15 km/9 mi
Positano: 20 minute walk
Fornillo Beach: 20 minute walk
Bus Stop to Positano Center: 50 m/164 ft

Exterior Description

Built in the 18th Century, this 2-story villa is an ancestral family home conveniently located along the beautiful road which winds its way through town. The entry into the villa is 5 steps from the street level. It has many terraces on both levels, each beautifully planted with bougainvillea, jasmine, roses, and lemon trees, with stunning views over the sea and the village of Positano. There are pergolas on the terraces, each equipped with a garden table and four chairs. Because of the stone composition of the villa and the surrounding plant life, the house is naturally cool in the summer and warm in the winter. There are parking spaces 100 meters away which must be reserved in advance.

Interior Description

(180 m2)
Ground Floor: The entryway leads into a small sitting room with fireplace and French windows opening to a terrace. Also opening onto a terrace with garden area is the dining room, with antique Tuscan table and seating for eight. There is another fireplace in the room. A few steps from the dining area are the pantry and a large kitchen, with washing machine and ironing facilities, dishwasher, toaster, oven, coffee maker, 2 different refrigerators, and breakfast room with seating for six. There are French windows opening to another terrace. There is a small bathroom on this level, complete with wash basin, toilet, and shower.

First Floor: Opening onto another terrace is a study with an extensive library, table and chairs, and a sofa bed, comfortable for one person. All three bedrooms have two single beds in the room, which can be joined together as king-size beds upon request. Each bedroom has French windows leading to a shared terrace. Two bathrooms are shared. One has a wash basin, toilet, and shower, while the other has a wash basin, toilet, and tub with handheld shower-head.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas.

• Cook Service: Upon request
• Cooking Classes: Upon request
• Pre-Stocked Villa: 30 Euros plus cost of groceries
• Welcome Basket: Upon request
• Extra Housekeeping: 15 Euros per hour
• Extra Linen Change: 30 Euros per room
• Laundry Service: Starting at 20 Euros per load
• Portable Baby Crib: 50 Euros per week
• Babysitting: 15 Euros per hour

Please Note:

• Air conditioning is available only in the bedrooms.
• Housekeeping is provided for 3 hours per day, 6 days per week. Linens are changed on Saturday. Additional Housekeeping can be arranged for an additional fee.

Features and Amenities

Near the Water Walk To Town Free Parking on Premises Independent Villa Balcony/Terrace Outside Area - Private Outside Dining CD player

Internet - Wireless Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing Dishwasher Hair Dryer Iron and Board Oven Toaster Washing Machine Fireplace - Indoor Housekeeping - Included Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sun 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Mon 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Tue 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wed 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Thu 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Fri 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Sat 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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