Typical Villa at unique coast with unspoilt sea view

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(89 Ratings)

Villa in Amalfi

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this villa rental

The villa sits on a single rock and offers breathtaking views of Amalfi, the coast and the sea. A beautiful garden with roses, bougainvillea, lemon, olive and palm trees surrounds the detached house and three large terraces with high-quality furniture on three levels. The town of Amalfi can be reached from the house in 25 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by taxi/bus.
It is ideal for up to eight visitors who want to enjoy a sophisticated and unique experience of this world-famous coast with its natural beauty, stunning history and spectacular places such as Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Capri or Pompeii and Naples.
The house guarantees all amenities for a luxurious, modern kitchen-living room, a spacious dining and separate living room, four bedrooms with double beds, one of which is on a separate level with a natural terrace under olive trees.
You will enjoy traditional local furniture in high quality interiors and various African tribal artworks. Internet in all rooms, satellite TV, audio equipment. The kitchen offers the gas cooking options preferred by chefs, while guests staying longer take advantage of new washer/dryers.
Please note that to reach our beautiful and private villa you will have to climb approximately 140 steps leading through gardens, a small 12th century church and shady paths. We therefore advise guests with walking difficulties or health problems not to rent the villa. But older guests with normal health also enjoy this small daily exercise, which is practiced by all locals.

History and background information:
In the 8th century Amalfi became a strong element of history as one of the Sea Republics besides Venice, Genua and Pisa. Here was written and is still to be seen the first codex for maritime rights. Every fourth year the visitor can experience the famous regatta in antique boats between the old republics and indulge into the glamour and wealth of ancient customs and celebrations of middle age times. Here stood the first European paper mills whose history and paper production process still can be seen in a beautiful museum. The dome - the main church - and many more places demonstrate the influence of the arabian orient where Amalfi had important trading posts like Damascus and Cairo. One of the hightlights is the arabic cloister beside the dome. Like Venice Amalfi was ruledby a doge which was intronized in Atrani, a small neighbouring sea village which could be reached via Kasbah like alley ways through houses and quarters without touching a street.

The coast: Amalfi is actually the centre of a breathtaking coastal landscape which rises more than 1000 m above the sea. Famous cities and boroughs like Positano and Ravello have contributed to the reputation of the coast, one with its famous guests and attractive textile offers, the other with its history, palaces and an amazing cultural offer. Ravello guards one of the unique Svebian-normannic cathedrals with crypta, bronze portal and normannic influences in interior decoration, a romantic Villa Rufolo in a beautiful garden setting that enchanted Wagner to 'find' his Klingsohr garden of his Parsival opera. Beside the famous music festival with all classic contributions music there are special Wagner music performances at 5 o'clock in the morning with the rising sun above the sea...
And finally the Villa Cimbrone in a unique garden allowing one of the top views of the coast, where many celebreties decided to retreat like Greta Garbo, Winston Churchill, Hery Moore or Gregorovius.

Surroundings and excursions: Although the coast is beautifully protected by high coastal mountains (and a Unesco World heritage itself) Amalfi could be the starting point for the visit of world famous places regarding nature and culture. To start with Capri which can be reached per ship in one hour, Pompeiji, Herculaneum and Stabia - well preserved remainings of once blooming roman cities around the Vesuvio, Vesuvio itself with its spectacluar crater and view over the golf of Naples, Naples - a world of its own with fish markets, Antique shops, elegant shopping streets and cafés, typical living quarters with mediteranian flair, breathtaking museums with unique art treasures or the 'campi flegri' - seismic areas where hot sulfur steam and mud bubbles invited romans to enjoy hot baths. Caserta - the Versailles of Italy, Paestum with the best preserved Greek temples on earth. And Cilento with its white sandy beaches and the beautiful buffalo mozerella in the hinterland.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(89 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
The villa itself was exactly as described. It is lovely & well maintained. Luigi was an incredible help. I don’t think we could have done it without him and the two meals prepared by his mum were fabulous!! The steps were more difficult than we expected especially in the incredibly hot July weather. We expected 50-80 steps to reach the street above. In actuality it was more than 130. The only suggestion we have for making the villa more comfortable is to replace the mattresses in the lower bedroom. Every one of our family members who attempted to sleep in them found them to be incredibly uncomfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Loved the house. Views were spectacular, eclipsing the photos. Luigi was an amazing host. Dinner prepared by Luigi and his mom is a “must add”-better than a Michelin 5 star. Steps are a bit much to walk back from town. Overall, a great “home base” to explore the beautiful Amalfi Coast.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
While the listing looks spectacular it can’t do the place justice. Every nook and corner is lovingly designed to show the gardens and views at their best. The garden is a Mediterranean paradise with well kept flower beds and a lemon grove and everywhere shady spots to read a book and enjoy your surroundings. Once arrived we pretty much ditched all our plans for excursions and hikes as we just wanted to enjoy the villa. If you would rather venture out, both the owner and the manager, Luigi, are there to arrange tours and find the best rates, restaurants or whatever else you might be looking for. Communication with the host was easy and he gave us many helpful tips before our trip. Steps: yes, there are steps down to the house and even quite a few more down to the city but we saw it as a healthy workout to offset all the delicious food and never felt like taking the bus. The only thing you won’t like is that you eventually will have to leave… To sum it up: a true find and a home away from home. We can’t wait to return.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
The house was amazing! Our host was wonderful. Location was easy to use busses to get around. We would stay there again for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
A really lovely, spacious and clean house with an amazing view. Good and friendly communication with both the owner and the manager of the house.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
The property is gorgeous and has breathtaking views! Plenty of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy. The stairs are pretty treacherous, so be sure to bring plenty of comfortable footwear. It takes about 30 minutes for the average person to walk down the hill. We took the bus back up, because there is no way we could take on those stairs, going uphill. Otherwise- BELLISIMO!
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
Beautiful property, exactly as presented, except that it's anything but a "typical" Villa! Wonderful spaces, everything worked, Luigi was a great help, and we felt like we could stay there forever. As others have said, the stairs to the Villa are a challenge and not for the faint of heart. One of our group used a stepper to get ready, and it helped but only partially. We walked down to Amalfi daily (group ages 27-63), very enjoyable, and took the local bus back up. This worked well. Overall, a great value, beautiful property, just take your time getting suitcases back up the steps when you leave.
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2023
Absolutely Incredible! A piece of Heaven!

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Amalfi?

The average price for a rental in Amalfi is £130 per night. This rental is £245 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Typical Villa at unique coast with unspoilt sea view. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Typical Villa at unique coast with unspoilt sea view pet friendly?

Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Typical Villa at unique coast with unspoilt sea view?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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