We have just returned from 10 days at this villa in Praiano! Wow, this was a fabulous villa with all of the necessary amenities and in such a fabulous location. From the views, to the facilities to the pool (to cool off) and the overall homely feel, it was one of the best villas we have stayed at! Also, excellent support from Norman and the SMAAC team whenever we needed anything, any ask was actioned quickly and made the stay very comfortable! Thank you! Nothing specifically from the villa or facilities. Just bear in mind the steps to walk to the village (around 190 vertical steps for most direct route). We used the longer route which was a hill walk but you still need to be mobile and fit!! The walking is worth it though! I would highly recommend the porter service for the bags and parking permit, helped tremendously. All can be booked through SMAAC

Absolutely breathtaking views of Capri and Positano from the top of the villa. Pool wonderful in the heat. Trip of a lifetime. Norman was fantastic in his communication and helped book loads of restaurants and a trip to Capri - expensive but definitely worth it. Thank you Norman! Porter strongly recommended for taking heavy luggage upto the property. Download the video or have internet so you know how to reach the villa - the streets are a bit of a maze. 5 stars. Grazie mille! Ben

The pictures don’t do this property justice! It’s beautiful and spotless. The views are incredible and the pool is perfect. Norman was a wonderful help—did an amazing job food shopping for us and talked us in when we got a little turned around at check in. Just know there are about 220 steps down to the Main Street, bust stop etc. it’s pretty steep and significant—granted all of the coast is this way. Get the porter at check-in. It’s just worth it. The home is lovely and Praiano is a delightful escape from the craziness, although a quick bus ride to everywhere.

Views & Pool Area were great The beds aren't comfortable at all.

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Imperati. Once you get used to the stairs, which provided endless exercise, the Villa itself was great. The pool was a much needed addition, particularly with the heat and stairs. Praiano itself was great, we chose their as we wanted to be away from the over-crowded areas like Amalfi and Positano and after visiting these 2 places, I am certainly glad we chose Praiano. Only 2 things that could be better about the Villa - the beds were a little on the hard side and the internet was a little inconsistent and didn't work in bedrooms. A big shout out to Norman who was fantastic right throughout our stay. He was always available to answer our questions, organised a tour for us which was brilliant and was friendly, helpful and patient at all times. Thank you Norman, you really added to our stay! Will always remember our stay here!!! Thanks again.

This house is beautiful and was a very nice place to stay in the heart of Amalfi. The access to the house requires a 5 minute walk with many stairs so definitely keep this in mind and try to arrange a porter to take your luggage if you have a lot to carry.

The villa was clean, spacious, well equipped, and as described. It was also in a fabulous location! The property management company was very easy to work with from beginning to end. While we chose not to use them to book any “extras” such as excursions, etc., we thought that was a very nice touch and would be quite useful for travelers seeking that type of vacation and those types of services. When we did have a “problem” (there was a power outage following a thunderstorm), it was handled immediately and professionally. We were also impressed that there was a level of trust and respect when it came to the check out process and our payment of occupancy tax, which we did not have (in cash) when we checked in...but because we had established a rapport with our management team throughout our stay, it was okay that we just leave the cash for the occupancy tax on the kitchen table as we departed. This made for a very easy check out day for us which we very much appreciated.

We spent 5 nights at the villa and overall had a wonderful stay. The villa is spacious and having the pool was really convenient as we were able to just relax and let the kids play in the pool at times. Praiano is a good location from which to explore the Amalfi Coast...as it’s nowhere near as manic as nearby Positano. You do need to be prepared to walk up/down lots of stairs though! The property is managed by a group called SMAAC. Overall, they do a good job with check-in/check-out service and general communication and information. They offer a number of additional activities...one of which was having a chef come to the house. The chef was wonderful...but it was quite pricey. At €200 for 2 adults and 2 kids plus groceries that you pay on the spot (for us it added another €115!!)...it was expensive...and that is not inclusive of a beverage of any description. Added to that, the chef didn’t speak much English and there is no choice of what is cooked once they arrive ( which is not great for kids). We had to prepare some different food for our youngest once the chef left. Another thing to note is that parking is at an additional charge and is not close to the villa (probably a 10min walk with stairs). We took the offer for free porter service upon arrival which was great - definitely take that option! The service was not offered for departure. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend the villa. The Amalfi Coast is a stunning place to explore!

Enjoyed the location of the Villa in Praiano. Nice to be in a quieter town with option to visit more crowded areas like Positano. Villa was roomy. Pool was great. View was spectacular. There were stairs but worth the climb!

The villa was beautiful with amazing views. Praiano was a lovely, low-key town with good restaurants and bars. The service in general was very good however the pool and garden needed some attention. While this was done as soon as we requested it, it would have been better if this had been done prior to our arrival.

Perfect place to enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the world.

I stayed here four nights in March for spring break with family. The views and loaction were phenomenal. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is that the supplies in the villa were extremely limited. There were five towels, but you can have more for an additional fee. Two dish towels, no pot holders for metal pans (handles become very hot). Zero Tupperware. Washer, but no dryer. And...the yard was extremely overgrown and should have been mowed. It was a great week, but limited kitchen tools to say the least.

A clean, quiet and well presented property in the beautiful town of Praiano, with easy access to shops and restaurants and the path of the gods. The pool is perfect for a family, with superb views towards Positano and Capri. Only niggles are the place lacks glasses and decent bowls, the satellite TV service was intermittent and a DVD player would have been nice.

Lovely villa in a fantastic location, the view over the sea and across to Positano is stunning. Pool is large enough to enjoy a few cool lengths and plenty of room within the grounds for sunbathing. Local restaurants were great, try our favourites, La Dolce Vista and Voce e Notte, we ate here on several occasions. Steps leading up can be a bit of a surprise at first but don’t let this put you off, watch how the locals manage these, slow and steady, I took their lead and had no problem. This villa is well worth a few steps, has everything you need and we all had a great time here.

We were disappointed that we were too late to make a reservation in Amalfi or Positano, but feel fortunate that we ended up in Praiano. It is a bit sleepier than some of the other towns, and extremely beautiful. We drove there from Rome, but never touched the car the whole time we were there. Everything was walkable. The villa was very large, clean and had a wonderful set of views. Overall, an incredible four days!

We (5 adults and one 2 year) old stayed here for 4 nights and loved it! The home and grounds are absolutely beautiful. We had more than enough room for all of us and th house was stocked with all the amenities you would need. The view is amazing and the location is great and close to everything Praiano offers. We definitely recommend using the porter service, as there is a bit of a walk to get to the place. The walk is fairly easy, but there are a few sets of stairs that would be a pain to carry bags up and down. We enjoyed the warm weather, lounging outside and cooling off in the pool when we were home. The showers were beautiful and such a delight to refresh in after a long day of walking, climbing, eating and sightseeing! The beds were a great size, but the mattresses were very hard. Norman was an excellent host and greeted us so warmly. He also provided great information about the area! We would love to stay here again!!

We just finished a 5 nite stay at the villa .. it was everything the pictures showed. Everything seemed new. Views were spectacular. The pool looked nice but it wasn't open yet, but once it is, it would have just added to the place. Keep in mind, it is not easy to get to .. the walk from the car is a good 5 minutes, mostly flat. Going down to Praiano, to either get the bus or go out to dinner, required walking down, and then back up, at least 150 - 200 steps. But that's pretty much anywhere you stay in the Amalfi coast. I highly recommend. Norman, the rental agent, was great too .. a big help even before we got there. Thanks Norman!

We had a great time at Villa Imperati. The villa is beautifully done and everything was very clean. The pool was lots of fun as well. The location is great. Praiano is a very cute town and a little quieter and less touristy than some of the other towns nearby. It is an easy walk to the main road with lots of restaurants and then beach from there. The villa is also right next to the Path of the Gods so we walked up the path for a mile or so, including past the beautiful convent you can see from the villa. Praiano is centrally located on the coast so it is easy to get the other towns. Overall I highly recommend this place and we are already planning for our next visit!!