Reviews of Casa Mafalda

Had a perfect time

June 2017 - Casa Mafalda is perfect to enjoy your time nestled in the heart of Praiano, allowing to enjoy the local flavor.

The owner was more than accommodating and responsive, helpful with restaurant and club reservations as well as booking a ride back to the train station.

The property is a few steps away from the center of town, including great pizza/takeout, fine dining and shops, as well the steps which lead down to the beach. It includes a big kitchen with any amenities you would need, and nice large and comfortable bed. The view from the patio is breathtaking.

Praiano was the perfect place to stay, less commercial than the neighboring towns of Amalfi and Positano, which are easily accessible by the local bus (which includes a stop literally at the foot of the property).

Praiano is quiet and peaceful for the most part, but offers the lively Gavitella Beach club as well as Famous Club Africana if you're looking for music, drinks and dancing.

Our week at Casa Mafalda was one of the most enjoyable of our lives, and I highly recommend booking this lovely home.

Fantastic

September 2014 - Enjoyed Casa Mafalda very much!

Summer In Italy was very helpful.

Excellent

September 2014 - We had a wonderful stay at Casa Mafalda.

The apartment was excellent and we will stay there again if we ever travel again to Europe. It was very clean.

The owners sister lives next door and was extremely helpful (especially when we were cooking a fresh caught fish -- she brought over a number of seasonings that we didn't have), yet was very respectful of our privacy.

One issue -- the Wi-Fi did not work in the house -- we used the sister's Wi-Fi but could only use it from the porch.

Summer In Italy is, with my measure, one of the best booking sites I've ever experienced. The fact that you take the pictures and know the properties makes comparisons very fair and easy to find what we wanted.

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August 2014 - We simply loved and released our stay at Casa Mafalda.

A combination of Google Translate and hand gesturing led to warm and animated discussions with the owners making us quickly feel welcome and at ease.

I loved dealing with Summer In Italy because I felt there were people on the other side! Best of luck: I'll be in touch.

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Very good

June 2014 - We enjoyed Casa Mafalda so much, the place is very good and the neighbors are very kind.

I would gladly return there and totally recommend the property!!!

Summer In Italy is highly responsive and comes highly recommended.

Fantastic

October 2013 - What a fabulous place to stay! Go there immediately and drink in the awesome view which was breath taking. The light on the coastline varies as the day passes and the differing tones and shades and colour would have seduced me into sitting and watching it all day -- but we had to climb down to three hidden beaches and go up Vesuvius, and go to Pompeii and and and... it was all fab!

The lovely tiny shop is downstairs! The pizzas a three minute walk. And the Italians are the most charming people on Earth.

The family-owners were next door and delightful.

You guessed it! We loved this place!

Your service was excellent, I was able to ask online about towels the instant I thought of it and got an answer in seconds! Well done you.

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Fantastic

October 2013 - Casa Mafalda is very attractive and cheerful.

The neighbors (owner's sister) are very friendly, welcoming and helpful although they don't speak English.

The terrace area is small, but an effort is made to make it private.

The location is excellent, very handy to Angela's Alimentari and the rest of the town. One gets to experience "living like a local," and we found that positive.

We enjoyed our two weeks there.

We have rented from Summer in Italy for six years, and we find it an excellent company to do business with. All inquiries have always been addressed very promptly, and we have recommended the website to friends.

Excellent

August 2013 - I enjoyed Casa Mafalda tremendously. It was not terribly spacious, but three of us (all adults) lived there comfortably for the week.

It's a bit of a trek to the beach, and there are no sandy beaches nearby, but that's true for much of the coast in general. The closest beach (really just a little almost private cove with a concrete landing on which one could lay) was my favorite because of the little traffic it saw.

The neighbors (family of the owner) were wonderfully friendly and helpful.

This was the most helpful site I've visited in planning travels. Detailed information and support made Summer in Italy the website I now recommend.

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Fantastic

July 2013 - Casa Mafalda was a great place to stay in Praiano. It was quiet, convenient to the markets, restaurants, the beach and the Sita bus. The apartment was safe, clean and just right for two people.

The owner was kind and helpful including the family that lives next door.

We would stay again.

Thank you Summer in Italy for great instruction and directions. We will use you again because we were so pleased with the process.

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Very good

July 2013 - We stayed for 3 nights. The Amalfi Coast is beautiful and it can be admired sufficiently from Casa Mafalda. The view is amazing from the terrace. Photos are accurate and place is clean. Will be comfortable with only a couple. There was AC which was perfect for Summer!

There are 2 beaches close by - but you have to be fit to climb up back to the apartment(about 30-45 min) - it's fun in a way and definitely keeps you in shape. Several eateries nearby (less than 5 min walk).

The unit is located right beside the caretaker's sister - who will be your neighbour and are at your assistance - very lovely family!

SITA bus stop is a short walk away from the apartment (to your right).

Casa Mafalda is good value for money and recommended :)

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Fantastic

June 2013 - We very much enjoyed our stay at Casa Mafalda. It is well positioned in the centre of Praiano, with easy access to shops and restaurants and brilliant views from the terrace. It is well-equipped and you feel like you are living in a real Italian home, surrounded by local Italian families who have lived in Praiano all their lives.

Praiano is a very good place to be if you want to feel you are removed from the very touristy towns on the Amalfi Coast. It is much less commercialised but has very good restaurants and cafes and also good small shops for food and other necessities. The bus service is regular to Positano and Amalfi - very busy at certain times of day!

Summer in Italy was a helpful organisation - we booked with it because we liked the look of the apartment and were not disappointed.

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May 2013 - Truly enjoyed it. My 3rd villa rental near Amalfi. This particular one was on the other side of the road, which made it a bit noisier but the view was just as fantastic as the other two. The facilities were superb, very clean and complete.

Nice to be that close to the "grocery" store.

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Fantastic

May 2013 - Casa Mafalda and by extension Praiano were the best part of our three week holiday in Italy.

The unit was clean, comfortable and convenient (right above the main road but quiet) with an unparalleled view of Positano and even Capri in the distance from the terrace/balcony.

Other members of the owners' family live in the adjacent units and they were friendly and willing to help if questions arose.

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October 2012 - Very friendly people in a convenient location with amazing views.

Large comfortable accommodation, fully equipped kitchen (except kettle).

We had a wonderful holiday.

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September 2012 - Our stay at Casa Mafalda was wonderful. Check-in was so easy, as was check out. The apartment is very roomy and nicely equipped as a vacation rental. We very much appreciated the washing machine as we were there for the last week of a 3-week vacation.

The view is spectacular. We spent every evening, sipping wine and enjoying the sunset and the lights of Positano, as well as many mornings with a cup of coffee.

The patio is shared with Angela (the sister of the owner) and her family, but a gate separates the two. Angela spoke no English and I speak very little Italian but it was not an issue at all. Add Angela's little grandson, Giuseppe, and it just added that just more. Hugs were exchanged upon leaving, both with Angela and her sister with my express desire to return, some day, to Casa Mafalda.

Highly recommend it. Oh, earlier reviews that I had read of the apartment mentioned a problem with hot water in the shower. Did not find any issues at all.

I do not remember how I found, or was referred to, Summer in Italy, but all I can say is that I am so happy to have done business with your company. EVERY single dealing, be it the reservation process, the contract, any questions/emails - ALL were handled in the most efficient and delightful way. I so hope that I am able to still access the letter that was sent with all of our check-in information. I didn't bring it home as I was trying to do away with any excess weight for our trip home. With that being said, I feel that letter is the best I have ever read as "us tourists" set out to visit a different country. The humor is delightful, and the message is invaluable.

I cannot thank each and everyone of you enough for making this segment of our trip to Italy amazing. I will, forever, refer your company.

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Fantastic

September 2012 - Praiano was the perfect "home base" for our trip, as it was nestled perfectly between Amalfi and Positano, yet not as filled with tourists.

Casa Mafalda was clean, large and airy. The best part was the balcony with stunning ocean views and a great spot to catch the sunset.

I enjoyed the service, responsiveness of Summer In Italy customer service, and location of my apartment rental.

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September 2012 - We enjoyed Casa Mafalda very much.

The view and the people in our same floor were very nice.

Our holiday was great. Thanks for your good service before the travel.

Casa Mafalda was great too. We liked also, that in neighbor lived Italian people so near. It was nice.

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Very good

July 2012 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Mafalda very much.

Casa Mafalda is very comfortable and spacious for two people. The view from the terrace is amazing.

The owners and the neighbours are very open and helpful.

The village is calmer, greener and not so crowded, thanks to that it is more authentic then Positano or Amalfi.

Everything was perfect. Thank you for your professionalism.

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June 2012 - We very much enjoyed our stay at Casa Mafalda.

It was clean, spacious, kitchen was well equipped.

There is a fabulous little grocery store under the apartment... great people and excellent assortment. Even found some gluten-free pasta!

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June 2012 - Casa Mafalda was a good apartment with everything we needed, and kept to a high standard.

It is well appointed and well fitted. Just right for 2 middle aged people on an active sight seeing holiday.

The village location made it convenient for shops, bars and restaurants.

Most of the location was excellent for travelling the Amalfi coast on the local bus service. Roughly half way between Salerno and Sorrento, it gave us the opportunity to explore the whole coastline by bus.

We even joined the walk on the footpath "path of the gods" from the village by walking up to the convent of San Domenico.

Restaurant and bar prices were probably a little cheaper in Praiano than in the more popular nearby resorts.

The family who live in adjoining apartments and who run the shop were always pleasant and helpful.

The views from the small, but adequate balcony were superb. Watching the sunset over the Amalfi coast with a glass of wine, after a meal of the best home made ravioli from the shop below, was a true taste Italy. We would return.

We thought the whole booking and staying experience was painless. Keep doing what your doing.

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May 2012 - I loved Casa Mafalda and would stay here again as well as refer it to anyone wanting to stay in the Amalfi Coast!

It is clean, great central location, and has a beautiful panoramic view.

Although the neighbors don't speak English, they are really nice and will give recommendations to restaurants in the area. They even brought us pieces of pie they made!

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October 2011 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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August 2011 - Great apartment in a fantastic location. For a family of 3 it was spacious and had all the things we required for a 2 week stay.

All amenities are close by with a well-stocked shop underneath the apartment.

No problems with any part of the booking process. I would recommend yourselves to anybody wanting to visit Italy. Thank you.

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August 2011 - We had the most wonderful time at Casa Mafalda. Not only did we love the apartment but the owners and also Angela in the little shop downstairs were so lovely and welcoming and were so kind helping me along with my stumbling style of Italian!

Praiano is stunning and a lot less busy than Amalfi and Positano... just fantastic.

Only problem is I am now suffering from terrible withdrawal symptoms and I think the only solution is to start saving again as quickly as possible and book this lovely place again. By the way, thank you too to the team at Summer in Italy I was very impressed with your service and will certainly use it again and recommend to anyone visiting Italy

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June 2011 - Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Mafalda.

Signora Agata [the owner] was helpful in getting us settled. Her sister Angela who lived next to the apartment was exceptionally friendly, and helpful with all of our questions and needs. We enjoyed meeting and getting to know our friendly Italian neighbors and two French couples who were renting the larger apartment above ours.

The apartment was comfortable and well equipped. The view from the patio was spectacular.

This is the first time we have dealt with Summer in Italy, which we found more or less randomly on the Internet. We were positively impressed with the efficient, helpful service and the detailed, proactive information and management of the process. We would use Summer in Italy again without hesitation and would heartily endorse your company to others.

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April 2011 - Overall an excellent and clean apartment in a fantastic location.

Praiano has the advantage of being much less "touristy" than Positano or Amalfi and so it feels a lot more peaceful, relaxed and authentic! There is an excellent restaurant just across the road ("Hosteria il Pino") which offered delicious food - with some unexpected complimentary extras - and excellent service. Directly beneath the apartment is a very well stocked shop with lots of local produce and wine, and if you take the steps down to the sea opposite the department you come to a secluded old harbour - perfect for sunbathing and reading!

The apartment itself was great - minor issue with temperamental hot water - and the view from the balcony is first class.

The owner doesn't speak much English at all - not a problem for us and it wouldn't be a major issue!

Many thanks!

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November 2010 - We thought Casa Mafalda was fabulous. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would delicately recommend it.

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October 2010 - Praiano is a small town but lovely. It is a short bus ride to both Amalfi and Positano.

The condo itself was beautiful, clean, open and large for two people. The view from the deck was gorgeous and the location right on the main street was perfect... no stairs to go up and down to get to.

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September 2010 - We enjoyed our stay at Angela's home with it's perfect location for doing all the things we wished to. We even climbed up to the Path of the Gods, took the jet boat from Positano to Capri, visited Pompeii, and went to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, all things mentioned on the web site.

Although English is not spoken by the owner we managed to communicate well enough.

The alimentari shop below Casa Mafalda was enjoyable to use for provisions.

Overall we could definitely recommend this location for a pleasant visit to the Amalfi Coast.

Excellent

August 2010 - Great location

Very nice apartment and well-kept.

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July 2010 - We loved Casa Mafalda! The location was perfect, the view was incredible and the owner's family who live next door were so helpful and friendly! We were even given vegetables fresh from their garden regularly. It was an absolute pleasure! We were treated so well but at the same time felt like we were living like the locals.

I would love to stay there again. Anytime!

I have booked with you before and find that you always get what you expect and that the information you receive is more than enough.

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June 2010 - We very much enjoyed our stay at Casa Mafalda.

The hosts were very kind and helpful. A relative owns the little grocery store downstairs and also helped us out, for example, advising us to purchase certain zucchini because they were fresh from her mother's garden!

The bedroom is cool and quiet. The balcony has a stunning view, but is not private, as the family owns the other side of it. We nevertheless ate all our meals outside and loved every minute of that view!

The Summer in Italy website is one of the most thorough and helpful travel websites I have ever used! We found it by chance browsing for summer holiday spots in Amalfi.

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June 2010 - Casa Mafalda was wonderful. The owner met us at the bus-stop when we arrived and showed us around the apartment which was surprisingly spacious. Everything was clean and very tidy. The view from the balcony was truly magnificent and we ate out there every evening. We shard that area with the owner's sister and family. This wasn't a problem. They were friendly but never obtrusive. One evening they gave us apricots warm from the terrace sunshine... gorgeous

The only thing we never could get right was the shower... had a mind of it's own and just when I thought I had it sorted the water would turn cold again or it would get too hot...

We enjoyed our stay very much. I appreciated the very clear directions and friendly emails from Summer in Italy prior to our trip. We would recommend Summer in Italy without hesitation

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June 2010 - We had a great week at Casa Mafalda. The apartment was great and the view fantastic.

The owner Agata and her sister Angelica are very nice and helpful.

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May 2010 - We enjoyed Casa Mafalda. The apartment was fine and we had everything we needed. It had comfortable seating, good kitchen, bathroom fine, laundry facilities. The only negative was that the bedroom felt damp at times but the window could be opened which helped. Otherwise it was a great location, Praiano is a lovely place, the walk to the beach fabulous, we had a terrace with a great view, a well stocked grocery store below us, friendly neighbors, not too touristy.

We had no trouble finding a place to park the car along the roadway.

Close to nice restaurants, shops, Internet cafe.

We felt we got an affordable place which seemed, in advance to have everything we needed. It is always a gamble when you got to a place sight unseen but it worked out well.

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May 2010 - A lovely place to stay. We had a wonderful holiday.

I found Summer in Italy an excellent company to deal with, if in Italy again I would not hesitate to contact you again. Thanks.

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May 2010 - We enjoyed Casa Mafalda quite a lot.

You have wonderful service and a very clear and easy to navigate website. Thank you for all the information and help with the apartment we rented. We will definitely consider your website again for our next holiday apartment in Italy.

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April 2010 - Casa Mafalda was everything we expected it to be.

It wasn't anything fancy, but we were not paying for anything fancy. The apartment was clean and convenient to everything. There was a small grocery with a very friendly owner just a few steps away with other stores, restaurants, Internet cafe, and butcher shops just down the street. Also the tourist office and SITA bus stop were nearby. This was a great base to travel to the other Amalfi towns and return to our apartment for our diner with locally purchased food.

Although it was located on the main road, the apartment was set back in the hill sufficiently so you did not get the outside traffic noise.

There was a small outside table which was actually part of the shared balcony with the friendly custodian and family (no small kids).

We were very happy with Summer In Italy. In fact we ran into another couple who had used you several times and were also very pleased.

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March 2010 - We loved staying in Casa Mafalda. Lovely apartment. It is large, clean and has an excellent location and view.

I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay on the Amalfi coast.

Keep up the good work, Summer in Italy. You not only provided us with excellent accommodations, but were very helpful with our questions prior to our vacation. We booked with Summer in Italy on the advice of our travel agent.

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October 2009 - Overall we had a very nice stay.

The negatives: shower runs boiling hot or ice cold and nothing in between, living room furnishings consist of a dilapidated couch and a coffee table, some noise from other apartments.

The positives: great view, good kitchen, great view, friendly neighbors (sister of owner), great view, good location for access to buses and basic stores, did I mention the great view?

I'll gladly recommend you to friends and will visit your site in the future.

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September 2009 - Casa Mafalda is a lovely place in a lovely setting. We had a great time.

Restaurants and shops near by. Parking which I thought might be an issue was fine. Perhaps a bit noisy at times as the apartment is one of 4 or 5 and Italians can be quite vocal when they want to be. :)

Also there are not many steps to get your luggage inside compared with many other villas we saw.

Summer In Italy has an excellent service, presentation and support. The best I have ever dealt with and I shall be back!

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September 2009 - We enjoyed the peace and quiet of Casa Mafalda compared to the hustle and bustle of Sorrento and all the traffic. Our hosts were very pleasant. I am sorry we did not speak Italian to communicate more fully with them!

We enjoyed having a kitchen and also the market right there in case we did forget something!

Both Angelas were fun to talk to. We enjoyed the figs and tomatoes from their garden. We will miss everyone that we came in contact with.

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August 2009 - This is arguably the most beautifully decorated flat I have ever stayed in with stunning tiles.

Even by the normally very high cleaning standards of Italy this excels. Very nice, hard bed, spacious living-room and everything needed for living including a washing machine. As a curiosity the two air-conditioners were the first air-conditioners I ever encountered that actually not only worked - but responded to all adjustments. The only negative was the shower which had two positions only: scolding hot or soo cold. Extremely friendly owner and her sister (next door neighbour) made us feel at home. Also - the advertised shop IS right next door (and great people too).

The view on Positano and Capri at night is quite romantic.

HIGHLY recommended.

As a long time friend of Italy and the usual very high service I was nevertheless positively surprised by your website and the seamless nature of the booking, payment and subsequent stay. I will recommend you as will I the limo services of Mr. Lucibello, whom you linked us to. Thank you for making our holiday a great one.

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August 2009 - Casa Mafalda is situated in the small hamlet of Praiano. It's a beautiful clean apartment overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and Positano Bay.

The neighbours and local residents are friendly and very accommodating.

We've enjoyed our 7 day sojourn.

Detailed information concerning Casa Mafalda and how to get there were excellent. We would not hesitate to contact or to recommend Summer in Italy for a vacation in Italy.

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July 2009 - Great location; peaceful and quiet, far away from throngs of tourists but close to bus stop for transport into other towns.

Very clean apartment, we made good use of the handy kitchen. We especially appreciated the powerful air-conditioning in mid-July!

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May 2009 - We enjoyed our stay very much. The view is fantastic and the sister's owner who was our neighbor is very kind and thoughtful.

We stayed for two weeks and travelled by Sita bus and it was very easy and convenient.

The kitchen could be more equipped with tools for cooking but we managed with what we had.

The terrace is always in full sun so, they could install a parasol for those who like some shade some times.

It was 2 weeks of pure joy because the temperature was beautiful and the views fantastic.

Thank you!

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May 2009 - We really enjoyed our stay, Casa Mafalda was very nice and clean.

The accommodation was very comfortable and the location was good with a great view. Of all the places we stayed in Italy this was the nicest.

The owner was very nice and accommodating.

If we were to travel again in this area I would consider staying here again.

I have said this in the past but I would like to say it again it was a real pleasure dealing with everyone at Summer In Italy we would definitely use your services again and highly recommend you to our friends.

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May 2009 - This was a week's holiday booked totally on guesswork and Internet recommendations - and it turned out to be fabulous.

The village itself is smaller than those nearby but still very charming and with a handful of very good places to eat and drink.

The villa itself was just what we needed - no frills, but very good size, clean and comfortable, with space to sit outside for breakfast.

The real highlight of this place was the people, without doubt. The friendliest people - both the owners and the locals - always offering "Buongiorno!", or biscotti, even dashing out to offer an umbrella when it rained.

On all count - the area, the villa, the people - I could not recommend it more.

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April 2009 - We've just returned from a 3 week trip to Italy, one of those weeks was spent at Casa Mafalda in Praiano. We had an amazing time, thoroughly enjoying ourselves. We were close enough to enjoy Sorrento, Positano and Capri.

We were looking for a week of relaxing, doing a few day trips and getting to know the Italian people. We were not disappointed, Praiano and it's people will be a special memory for us. Not much English is spoken, but we didn't find that to be a problem, the people were all so friendly and gracious.

Make sure if you stay to visit with the grocers downstairs, Angela and Salvatore, great folks with true Italian charm. And we had such a wonderful time visiting with the neighbors, Angela and Britta, they both were such caring people and a joy to talk with.

We look forward to one day returning.

Summer in Italy was the right decision for us and we will be telling our friends and checking out the available accommodations for future trips. Thank you.

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October 2008 - We enjoyed Casa Mafalda very much.

Very helpful owner and we also got help from her relatives, living next door.

Wonderful view from the terrace.

Everything has worked fine, the booking, the "how-to-get-there" description and of course the beautiful Amalfi coast.

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August 2008 - We felt really integrated into the Italian life, the neighbour greeting us with figs on arrival.

The view from the terrace is fantastic.

The facilities were excellent - all included washing machine/dishwasher, etc.

We are very happy with the accurate way the accommodation was described.

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July 2008 - Casa Mafalda was a lovely apartment. The position of the room was excellent as a base for exploring the Amalfi Coast.

The owner and her family were so friendly and welcoming.

The view from the terrace was unforgettable.

Importantly the apartment was always cool despite us staying in mid July. Even though air conditioning was in the bedroom and kitchen we never really needed to use it. Unlike many apartments in Praiano, the access to the apartment did not involve many steps, it was just above the main road through Praiano in a perfect spot.

Angela, who is the owner's sister and lived next door would bring us figs, cucumbers and gave us a piece of her homemade cake. We felt as though we were living alongside people going about their everyday life in the village. Very authentic and away from the other more touristy places on the Amalfi Coast.

We never cooked in the apartment but everything you require to do so was provided.

The whole place was spotlessly clean! In fact it would be hard to find fault with Casa Mafalda in any other way. It was a pure delight to have found this place. We enjoyed our stay here immensely.

Would recommend your website to anyone. I found your correspondence to be always clear and concise. There was no difficulty in following procedures. Again you helped to make our holiday a thoroughly enjoyable one. Thank you.

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May 2008 - The apartment was clean and tidy and well equipped.

We met the owner who was very nice and pleasant.

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March 2008 - Casa Mafalda was the perfect place for my husband and me to spend a week with our 12 year old son. It was nice not to be in an overwhelmingly touristic village, but yet to be within easy day-trip distance of everywhere we wanted to go.

Despite an unseasonably cool and wet week, we had a great time with walks to the two nearby beaches (our son returned home with lots of rocks and little shells), and trips to Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Paestum, Sorrento, etc. The buses were very convenient.

The apartment was very functional for us. If we had had better weather, we would have undoubtedly spent a lot of time on the veranda. The view from the veranda was spectacular, always changing with weather and different times of the day.

Praiano is a beautiful village, laid-back and more relaxed than neighboring towns.

I have already told several friends to use your service! We found it very helpful!

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March 2008 - Casa Mafalda was the perfect place. The view is even better than the pictures show. It is truly a million dollar view. There is no better place to sit and have a glass of wine and the view.

Everything is close by: stores, restaurants, bar, scooter rental. People are great and very helpful and friendly.

The place was an unbelievable place especially for the price. It was clean, comfortable, and convenient location. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone that is coming to the Amalfi coast and plans on visiting other towns close by like Positano and Ravello.

Summer in Italy made planning this whole trip easy and hassle free. I would highly recommend this site to anyone visiting Italy. I will definitely becoming back to visit Casa Mafalda soon. Angela and all the family were so great and so helpful. Thanks again to Casa Mafalda and Summer in Italy.

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October 2007 - Really excellent location to enjoy the Amalfi coast away from the crowds of Positano and Amalfi, yet only a short bus ride away.

Our apartment could not have been more convenient with the bus stop just a few steps away and an Alimentari at your doorstep.

Special thanks to Agata, Angela and Mama for their kindness, hospitality and especially for the tasty fresh figs from their garden. They treated us like family. Very nice people.

Everything went well. No problems with reservations or payment. Communications and directions were complete and helpful.

We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend Casa Mafalda

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August 2007 - Casa Mafalda was incredible! It was the most adorable apartment and was perfect for us.

The air conditioning worked so well, and it was clean and decorated so nicely. Mrs. Agata [the owner] was wonderful to us, and was really invested in us having a good time on our trip in every respect. The language factor was a bit of a challenge, but we got through it.

You people at Summer In Italy were fantastic and we have already recommended your site to our friends and family. It's amazing how quickly you were able to respond to our questions and how detailed and relevant the information you gave us was.

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June 2007 - The family who owns Casa Mafalda was very nice and hospitable, though there was a language barrier, we were still able to communicate to some degree.

The only concern was that the shower was either scalding hot or ice cold, but that kind of thing was to be expected.

The view was beautiful and area was quiet. It was nice not to be right in a "touristy" area.

The food at the restaurant that the family worked at was amazing and the service was excellent.

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March 2007 - We very much enjoyed our stay at Casa Mafalda.

We especially enjoyed our neighbors, relatives of the landlady.

Everyone was very friendly and helpful in spite of the language problem.

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October 2006 - We enjoyed our stay very much. The location is excellent for hiking, visiting the villages of the Amalfi Coast, etc.

The owners were very nice and helpful.

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July 2006 - Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Mafalda.

The apartment was spotless and well-equipped.

Everyone was helpful, despite language barriers.

Very pleased with the service we received from Summer in Italy. Good communications. Would book through you again.

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July 2006 - Oh yes we liked it very much. It`s a nice little place in a charming town.

It is very central to other locations, and you can get around very easily.

It was very warm during our stay, but Casa Mafalda had a lovely cold temperature during the day, so that was very nice.

Thank you for your nice and kindly way to run your services. It is easy to use, and for the second time we had a very good holiday.

Excellent

June 2006 - Casa Mafalda is really a quiet and lovely place. The neighbours are nice and Angela's stores is right downstairs. It's bit of a hassle to get there thou.

There is a really good and beautiful swimming place straight ahead next to the tower. It has to be found 'cos there is no signs to show it and in the map it is not counted as a swimming place.

Excellent

April 2006 - We really enjoyed our time at Casa Mafalda.

Location is excellent to make day trips to other small Amalfi coast villages.

The owners were really nice, even they did not speak any English.

Everything was excellent. We booked the place just few days before arriving but still everything were in order!