Reviews of Casa Placida

Very good

August 2023 - My partner and I stayed here during our visit to the Amalfi Coast. The place itself was good, as expected.

The host is definitely the highlight - Mr. Giovanni treated us with the most delicious figs fresh from his garden, and just a wonderful man to interact with (even though he didn't speak much English).

This was our fifth stay at this gorgeous setting

August 2023 - We love Casa Placida. This was our fifth stay at this gorgeous setting. It is easy to access, has stunning views, all the facilities you need in both the house and the little town. A most relaxing enjoyable place to stay. We will come back.

The property is just perfect for us. The owners share their delicious produce from their garden with us. I just wish we could speak Italian so we could converse with them.

The booking site is so easy to use and the staff so friendly. I cannot suggest any improvements for Summer In Italy.

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Excellent place to stay!

July 2023 - I don't think there's a better view anywhere in the world.

Great people, great town, well equipped, comfortable, AIRCON in 2 rooms was an unbelievably great thing this summer. Excellent place to stay!

Luca and Summer In Italy team were great to deal with

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We had an amazing stay at the home and look forward to returning

June 2023 - We knew we didn’t want to stay in a town overrun by tourists or businesses that cater to tourists - thank goodness businesses here close for afternoon rest - good reminder!

Great communication with host, home was perfect.

I liked Summer In Italy company. You were recommended by a friend who frequently travels to Italy.

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Excellent

June 2023 - Did have a great stay and enjoyed the terrace view so much.

Summer In Italy was very helpful.

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Magnificent view!

May 2023 - We loved our stay at Casa Placida! The view from the balcony was magnificent! The property is just as pictured.

The town wasn't as busy as Positano and Amalfi and we enjoyed our quiet stay. There were many restaurants a short walk from the apartment. The apartment was a short uphill walk from the SITA bus stop. We would definitely stay here again if we came back to the Amalfi Coast.

I enjoyed reading the Summer In Italy newsletters. They were full of great information and tips.

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Charming house, perfectly situated and amazing views

May 2023 - We loved our stay at Casa Placida! The views from the balcony are amazing. The house is perfectly situated nearby grocery stores, restaurants and the bus stop! We felt like locals living in the charming house with its well equipped kitchen. We look forward to returning!

Great communication from Summer In Italy throughout the process!

Better than in pictures

August 2022 - Everything is better than in pictures, the views are splendid, couldn’t get a better place to explore the Amalfi Coast.

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This was our fourth visit, it is a wonderful place to stay

July 2022 - This was our fourth visit to Casa Placida. It is a wonderful place to stay. A simple, local house representative of what Praiano is all about, an authentic local working town.

The house has everything one needs. We cooked almost all our meals in the excellent kitchen.

Lovely owners who have lived here for many years with the most amazing vegetable garden.

I have used many booking sites over the years but I think Summer In Italy is one of the best. It is very personal and freely to use. Also easy to find places to rent.

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Comfortable stay with spectacular views

July 2022 - Fabulous stay at Casa Placida. Very comfortable stay with spectacular views. Very well equipped spacious apartment. I highly recommend staying here and would love to return in the future.

I couldn't find fault with anything at Case Placida. It was fabulous.

Great recommendations from Summer In Italy. Excellent communication from start to finish. Very professional and trustworthy. Luca is a fantastic host. His company are lucky to have him.

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Wonderful people, hope to return someday

May 2022 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Placida.

Giovanni and his family are absolutely wonderful people and we had a super 1 week stay in Praiano. I loved seeing Giovanni in his garden every morning and talking to him about life in general, it reminded me of my Grandparents.

We hope to return someday and will stay here again.

Excellent

May 2022 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Placida. The location was perfect and our hosts were very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions we had. The apartment was well appointed, comfortable and clean. We loved the open space and the patio with the most spectacular view.

It was a pleasure dealing with Summer In Italy. Very clear communication and always quick to respond to questions.

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The view was beautiful, with sunsets and a great view of Positano

April 2022 - We loved the house! The view was beautiful and we saw many sunsets and a great view of Positano in the day and night.

The kitchen was very easy to use and we were provided salt, pepper, garlic and lemons which made our cooking easier. We would have also appreciated some sugar and oil but we were able to buy it in the little grocery store!

The reviews and photos were great.

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A great place to stay

April 2022 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Placida very much. Great location, great host. The apartment was very clean. A great place to stay on the Amalfi Coast.

Summer In Italy did very well with communication. Grazie!

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Everything was more than we had hoped for and more!

September 2021 - We could NOT have been happier. The photos do not do this house justice in our opinion, everything was more than we had hoped for and more.

The location was within walking distance to everything, bus across the street, restaurants, beaches.

Bed was equivalent to a king, two good size bathrooms, laundry, Wi-Fi, absolutely perfect!

Giovanni [the owner] was simply delightful, he brought us figs from his garden, made us feel like family. He will be missed as will the beautiful and quiet town of Praiano.

Luca and his team were extremely attentive, especially with all of our questions around COVID rules. We were not sure Italy was going to let us in. They even told us where the nearest pharmacy was to get tested. We stayed for 11 days and we are looking forward to going back and hopefully staying longer!

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The best dwelling possible

August 2021 - If you want discover the Amalfi Coast, Casa Placida in Praiano is the best dwelling possible.

Indeed, Praiano is near to Sorrento, Amalfi and Positano, the most important towns of the coast. By the way, you can easily travel from Praiano to these towns because the SITA bus stop is just at the bottom of the hill leading you to Casa Placida (50 meters, more or less).

The views from the two balconies are just exceptional, we have just no word to describe how beautiful the views were. It's simple, we never saw a view like that in our life! The dwelling is very calm, clean and well equipped. The pictures are true to the reality, and the bedding was very good just as the two bathroom.

Our host was just perfect!

We spent the best vacation of our life thanks to the Casa Placida and we have no negative point to say, just go to the Casa Placida!

Excellent

August 2021 - I really enjoyed my stay there. I think it is much better than advertised.

Excellent

July 2021 - Everything was amazing. The hosts were very gracious, helpful and treated us like family.

You have been very helpful and accommodating. Thank you!

Excellent

October 2019 - Loved our stay! Cutest apartment with a beautiful view.

The shower was so refreshingly big after the tiny showers at the 4 other places we stayed in Italy.

Great place!

October 2019 - Great place! Amazing location, close to everything and easy access. Cleanliness impeccable and the owners are super attentive.

Everything perfect!

The view from the spacious terrace is unbeatable, even better than the image

October 2019 - We had a wonderful stay at Casa Placida, made even better by the thoughtfulness and kindness of our hosts, Nicola and his father Giovanni.

The view from the spacious terrace is unbeatable, even better than the image, and it was magical to return to it each evening after a day spent exploring.

As context for this review, this was our fourth visit to the Amalfi Coast and we’ve always ended up in great accommodation so our expectations were high. Even so, we were very impressed by Casa Placida - its location, view, spaciousness, the quality of facilities offered. We wouldn’t look any further in relation to a future visit - for us it was perfect.

Good support from Summer In Italy.

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A 'home from home' on one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

September 2019 - We had an absolutely fabulous 6 days at Casa Placida in Praiano on the Amalfi Coast. This was a 'home from home' for 6 days on one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

Our decision to stay in Praiano rather than Amalfi, or Ravello, or Positano, or any of the other beautiful Amalfi Coast towns was spot on! We used the SITA bus to get around to all the other towns, but Praiano was gorgeous, the view of Positano, the mountains, the sea and the sunset every evening from the terrace at Casa Placida was incredible. Also, getting around Praiano was easy compared with the other towns - far fewer steps to climb.

The owner Giovanni, his wife and son Nicola could not have better hosts. What a great and memorable week.

By the way, working with Luca and his colleagues at Summer In Italy was also a pleasure: accurate information (with a great sense of humor!), timely replies to our questions, and a super helpful attitude. We would not hesitate to work with them in future or to recommend them to other travelers!

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I will stay again

August 2019 - Casa Placida is the perfect answer for families wishing to stay on the Amalfi coast. It was crystal-clean, very convenient and comfortable. You're in easy access to Positano and Amalfi, but you're a step away from the noise and hubbub.

The view from your private balcony cannot be beat! The kitchen is efficient and easy. Local restaurants are close by and delicious. In fact, I consider the relatively quiet ambiance of Praiano to be superior to the crowded noise of Positano. The apartments's air conditioning is quite efficient.

The property is larger than it appears in the photos. Also, there are two porches (plus the roof) available for sitting, which means that you can sit in sunshine or shade most of the day, as you prefer. We are a family of 3, but 5 could fit here quite comfortably.

I have absolutely no reservations to recommend this property. I would (and probably will) stay again. (I don't usually write such glowing reviews, but I literally have nothing to say against this property and glad to say in its favor. Rarely have I been so pleased with a holiday home).

Very good

August 2019 - Very nice house, comfortable and well located.

The hosts are very nice.

Very good communication with Summer In Italy.

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It was simply PERFECT. Cannot wait to revisit

July 2019 - Casa Placida is simply EXCELLENT and I won't repeat all the other positive comments. It was simply PERFECT. Cannot wait to revisit.

The apartment is exactly as seen in the pictures and spotlessly clean. Temperatures were mid 30's throughout however there is always a cool spot on the terraces. The views as mentioned were "out of this world" with Positano to your right from the terrace (lots of evening fire work displays) and daily activity meant I was up at 6 am to watch the boats and super yachts in the cool of the morning.

Fabulous washing machine (select 10 o'clock on the dial for a 1 hour wash) and lots of lines for drying so don't overpack your suitcase, save the space for your Italian purchases. We bought washing tablets and "Colour Catcher" in the store below which also has all the basics you will need for your stay.

On arrival we were met by Giovanni [the owner] who helped with luggage and 1 minute later we were in the apartment.

Summer In Italy were 5 from the moment we booked and cannot recommend them highly enough. If in doubt just book, you will not be disappointed. They replied immediately to all questions and queries and were by our side throughout our wonderful holiday if help was required, many thanks and would totally recommend this very professional company.

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Perfect for our Amalfi Coast vacay

June 2019 - We had a truly peaceful and idyllic stay at Casa Placida.

It checked off all my boxes: clean, quiet, A/C, clothes washer, near market and bus stop. With the unbeatable bonus of a breathtaking view and excellent pizzeria across the street.

Perfect for our Amalfi Coast vacay. Grazie Mille!

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Excellent place to relax, enjoy the real Italy and relax

June 2019 - Casa Placida is exactly as described, a very quiet place, in a beautiful surrounding, in the heart of a quiet and familiar town. Everything is close by, there is a small beach a few steps away, a restaurant, a bar, a market, scooter rental, etc.

Ideal for touring the whole Amalfi Coast. We rented a scooter during our stay and visited Positano, Minori, Ravello, Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri in 4 days and it was excellent to rest in such a quiet place.

The house is very spacious and comfortable, it has a familiar touch that made us feel at home. Dinners and breakfasts on the balcony were the best moments I treasure during our tour of Italy.

Nicola (the owner) was very attentive to everything we needed, he has a little vegetable garden and chickens and he offered us strawberries and chicken eggs which were so tasty. We hope to meet Nicola again!

A wonderful house with everything you need for a comfortable stay

June 2019 - We have just had 4 nights in Casa Placida and we were sorry to have to leave... It is a wonderful house with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

The view across to Positano and out toward Capri is sublime. We sat for hours looking out and enjoyed the early mornings watching the activity on the water and listening to the sounds of the town waking up.

We do hope we will return one day to soak up this amazing part of the world and we would stay at Casa Placida again.

The couple who own it live downstairs, and although we didn’t understand each others language they were very kind. We enjoyed looking at their beautiful garden as the tended it.

Summer In Italy were exceptional to deal with. Nothing was any trouble to Luca and his team.

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Excellent

June 2019 - Very nice place!

Excellent

May 2019 - We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and especially in the quieter town of Praiano.

Great location to explore the entire Amalfi Coast.

Very good

May 2019 - The view was wonderful. The house was very clean and the owners, who lived below, were very respectful of our privacy. Other than the spectacular views from the terraces, the house was ordinary.

Praiano itself was amazing, not crowded, and there were amazing restaurants.

All in all I would go back there and stay at Casa Placida.

Had no problems at all. Everything went smoothly with Summer In Italy. Communication was good, no surprises.

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Excellent

September 2018 - Outstanding time at Casa Placida with all our needs met and exceeded!

The owners were charming and brought fresh figs from their garden.

Best agency for customer service, care and expertise - highly recommended!

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Very good

July 2018 - Excellent location with a great view. Very nice owners and extremely clean.

Extremely easy to work with Summer In Italy!

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Can highly recommend

May 2018 - Casa Placida had everything one needs for a holiday. Can highly recommend.

It was easy to book. Good communication. Thank you!

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Lovely stay

May 2018 - We had a lovely stay. The house was spacious and very clean. Location was great as it was only about 3 minutes away from the bus stop.

The owners did not speak very good English but they seemed very nice and offered to help with anything they could.

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Evertyhing we needed and more

April 2018 - Overall everything was excellent and as previously described by other reviewers. This is not a modern or high end clean line apt. It is more like an apartment that is lived in full time. It doesn’t have that vacant or full time rented emptiness or soulless feeling. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. We loved it and would highly recommend it to anyone

Location wise, I thought it was really excellent. I am so delighted we didn’t stay in Positano as initially planned. This little village is fab and so friendly. Much more suitable and nicer for us than Positano. It was a great location to travel along the coast and along complete the path of the gods walk. It was not too high up so that meant not many steps or too much of an uphill climb to get to the apt, yet the views were spectacular.

The owners are fabulous. So friendly and accommodating.

Everyone at Summer In Italy was really excellent and responded so fast. I have already recommended ye to several people and will continue to do so. I have been to Italy over a dozen times and had not been aware of you until this holiday. There is no doubt that we will use you again. Superb service.

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The view is worth a million dollars

September 2017 - Casa Placida has a magical setting located within an easy short stroll to the local shops and cafes. The view is worth a million dollars and the option of two terraces enables you to enjoy the view in as well as out of the sun. This typical local house is a wonderful place for a relaxing holiday.

The owners delivered delicious fresh produce out of their garden.

Summer In Italy is a great booking site. Personal, responses are quick and answer the questions asked. Easy to use.

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I have found my own paradise

May 2017 - I have stayed at Casa Placida several times. The first time was in 2010. It was such a memorable experience, I have returned again and again.

The panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast have, at times, brought tears to my eyes while standing in the kitchen of Casa Placida or sitting on the terrace. I have found my own paradise. It is quite simply magnificent! Being part of a neighborhood instead of in a hotel means a lot. The vegetables, fruit and flowers lovingly tended by the owner is amazing to see. It is a lifestyle I wish to be a part of, even if for just a little while. Casa Placida is so charming and lovely. It is also conveniently located to walking into town or getting on the bus. The linens are fresh and clean and of high quality. Having 2 bathrooms is great if you are not a couple. I will always feel fortunate that I discovered Casa Placida, it is perfetto! Grazie mille!

Summer In Italy has always been pleasant, helpful and professional and ALWAYS responsive to my questions.

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Excellent location

April 2017 - Casa Placida is an excellent location, in a quiet neighbourhood, with an unbelievable view. We enjoyed it immensely.

Summer In Italy was excellent! I cannot think of anything to improve. The main thing I liked about Summer In Italy was the follow up, and quick response I got when asking a question... Do NOT stop doing this!!!

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Peaceful and spacious house that had everything we needed to feel at home in Praiano

September 2016 - Casa Placida was a peaceful and spacious house that had everything we needed to feel at home in Praiano. We enjoyed being able to watch the spectacular sunsets from the two terraces and view the sea, islands, town and coast, as well as see and hear the parade on a feast day. We loved having a garden below us and the help of the gracious owners who gave us fresh figs and eggs from their garden and hens.

The owner and his wife were extremely kind and helpful. Despite our language differences, we were able to communicate with smiles, happy eyes, and google translate.

I felt that Summer In Italy was a great company and would use it again and recommend it to friends. I felt I had personal contact with the people I was communicating with and they were responsive to my needs and questions.

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We had a wonderful time!

June 2016 - We had a wonderful time. Casa Placida was lovely and the views spectacular. I recommend it enormously!

The owners were friendly and helpful.

Summer In Italy were helpful, reliable and excellent overall. Thank you!

Couldn't ask for a better location to start from!

May 2016 - The location, the view, and the balcony alone was worth everything we paid and more! There were many days we just decided to do nothing but go to the family owned grocery down the hill, grab some fresh bread, olives, cheese and wine and go back "home".

Inside Casa Placida was ok. Everything you would ever need was there, as far as kitchen needs, towels, sheets, etc. But expect basic amenities. Again, none of that mattered as we sat outside, sipping our wine and watched the boats go to crowded Capri from crowded Positano! And when we got bored, you couldn't ask for a better location to start from!

The owner lives downstairs and is just delightful, even gave us eggs and lemons. Keep smiling! You and your wife are lovely! We appreciate everything you did to make our stay so delightful.

When I come back to Italy, the only way I will organize is through Summer In Italy. From the beginning, when we were deciding where to stay, through the planning stages, and figuring out transportation to and from the airport, the next hotel, etc, your team was there. Even when we got to the Amalfi Coast and didn't have a phone we were able to get in touch with your team for them to notify the owner. Our trip was seamless because of you! Grazie!

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Thanks for everything!

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Excellent

September 2015 - We adored Casa Placida and would be hard pushed to rate it more highly.

The view is SPECTACULAR and it is so well equipped - two bathrooms and two air conditioning units (to keep out that Amalfi heat!).

Nicola [the owner] who met us, and his mother and father who lived downstairs, were wonderful - neither of us could really speak the other's language but it didn't seem to matter - they were incredibly welcoming and we felt very at home.

We are so pleased to have found Summer In Italy - the whole picking of somewhere to stay and the booking process was seamless - as was the advice we got on how to arrive and tips about the house and area. We love your newsletters as well - they are written so beautifully!

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Excellent

August 2015 - Case Placida could not be better located. A view to die for!

Live like a local in a small local house. This is our third stay in Praiano and the second in this house. A short walk to all the local shops selling fresh fish and local produce.

The owners, who live below, are so helpful and generously gave us fresh tomatoes, figs and eggs from their garden.

Excellent to deal with Summer In Italy.

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Excellent

July 2015 - Casa Placida has amazing views and is in a perfect location, we enjoyed everything about staying there.

The owners are wonderful, and enjoy sharing from their fruit and vegetable gardens. Thank you so much for your hospitality.

I will keep coming back to Summer In Italy, and recommend it to everyone I know!

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Excellent

September 2014 - Can't fault the place. Clean, comfortable and stunning views along the coast and of the island of Capri at the horizon. Everything was perfect.

The owners live below and are very friendly. They even brought us lovely fresh eggs from their own chickens, fresh figs and tomatoes from their garden. They don't speak English, but it's no problem at all, we managed to converse with our few words of Italian and sign language.

Next time we come to Italy, we'll certainly try to book through Summer In Italy. A good service, and helpful email tips, great website.

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Very good

September 2013 - Casa Placida was a nice apartment with an amazing view. We liked the area and the people. The hill was a bit challenging though.

I think we've stayed in places with outside bbqs before and I missed that, but in all it was great value for the flat. It was incredibly clean as well.

Thought you guys were great and will use you again.

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Excellent

August 2013 - We enjoyed the place a lot. The location was great. very close to the bus stop. The house was very clean and very well equipped with all what a family of 4 will ever need in a vacation.

The owners were very kind, helpful and "out of the way" kind of type.

The view was excellent. Nearby there are a couple of supermarket and internet café.

It was really good.

Keep up the good work. Everything was as described by you. Because of you guys, we had a wonderful time.

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Fantastic

July 2013 - We loved staying here, very clean and tidy, excellent outdoor living (terraces) with beautiful views.

Our daughter slept in the living area and had her own bathroom. We did not need to use living room as the two terraces provided ample living space.

Nicola [the owner] looked after us very well, our flight from London was delayed by hours and we were very late arriving (12.30 am) and he was very happy to welcome us at that hour and show us where to park our car.

A short walk down the hill to shopping and restaurants but high enough up the hill for great views.

I would highly recommend this property.

We heard about Summer in Italy from friends. They were excellent, we were regularly emailed with updates about our stay and felt very secure and confident in our choice of property. Thank you! We will use you again.

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Excellent

June 2013 - Hello - I stayed in Casa Placida in 2010. It was such a wonderful experience then, and that is why I came back this past June 2013. This time I brought my sister, and she loved it!

Many thanks to the owners and to Summer In Italy. You have great customer service and always respond very promptly. I appreciate the owners of Casa Placida, too, and only wish I could converse with them. Unfortunately, my Italian language skills are very limited. Thank you again, Summer In Italy!! I am planning on returning much sooner than you can imagine...

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Fantastic

June 2013 - We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Casa Placida.

The apartment itself is modest and decorated in a classic old Italian style. Although not to our taste it made the stay feel very authentic. The best feature of the apartment is without a doubt the private balcony. It has the most spectacular view of Praiano and the coast line from Positano all the way to Capri. Watching the sun slowly descend over the coast in the distance was the perfect end to every evening. There is also a roof terrace with 360 degree views and all day sun. This however, is less private and because of a small road it can be a little noisy at times.

The apartment is very private and you know that the owners are just downstairs if you have any questions/concerns.

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Excellent

May 2013 - We thought Casa Placida was lovely and we enjoyed it very much.

Mr Giovanni [the owner] was very helpful to us and we had no problems with any of the facilities. The views were delightful and we really didn't want to leave to come home.

The climb up the hill was a bit of a "killer" but I am sure we left Praiano fitter than we were before we arrived!

Summer In Italy were efficient and helpful and we will certainly book with you again in the future. Well done!

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Excellent

April 2013 - Casa Placida met every expectation we had. The view was something we will never forget. Luca made sure that everything ran smoothly from the time of our arrival until we departed. The apartment was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Thank you Luca and Summer in Italy.

Fantastic

October 2012 - Casa Placida is a lovely and a comfortable apartment with fantastic views.

After a busy 10 days touring this peaceful location was an ideal end to our holiday.

Summer in Italy did a really excellent service and a great efficient contact. Very friendly and would definitely use again, thanks guys!

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Excellent

September 2012 - This was our fourth year at Casa Placida. Need we say more?

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Fantastic

September 2012 - We absolutely loved Casa Placida! The view from the balcony was exactly like the pics on the web site. We really enjoyed coming home to watch the sunset and have a glass of wine. It was spectacular!

The villa was very clean and had everything we needed. We loved living like an Italian for a week. We went to the supermarket at the bottom of the hill daily to get our fresh fruit and vegetables.

The grandparents lived below, so it was very easy to ask for help if we needed anything.

We would go back to Italy and stay there again.

Summer in Italy was the BEST! They were very professional and answered all my questions for us. I would book again in the future with them when I return to Italy.

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Excellent

July 2012 - Casa Placida was beautiful very clean and the view is amazing.

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Excellent

July 2012 - We totally enjoyed staying at Casa Placida! The place is beautiful, very well kept and we loved the friendly neighborhood. Everyone we met here was very nice and welcomed us openly.

I will most certainly go back!

Love the service - will book with you again!

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Excellent

June 2012 - Casa Placida is the most wonderful place to stay. The location is superb as it is within easy walking distance of the local shops and cafe. The view is to die for. We thoroughly enjoy staying in a real community as against a tourist destination. We wished we could have stayed longer.

Having been to this region three times we would recommend Praiano as 'the holiday destination' on the Amalfi Coast and Casa Placida is ideal for 2 to 3 adults.

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Fantastic

May 2012 - We enjoyed Casa Placida very very much.

The location of the town of Praiano was perfect - half way between Positano and Amalfi. The casa itself was just perfect - within walking distance of the Bar De Sole - the small local shops and bus stops. Walking to the property was very easy as it was by road - no steps and stairs - the local bus stopped right at the front door. The owners - who live down stairs - were just wonderful - gave us eggs and lemons from their garden and homemade cakes.

The views from the balconies was overwhelming - every night the sunset was different - views down over the village - across the water to Positano and the Isle of Capri.

Basically highly recommend Casa Placida - also - the bed was very comfortable. Hope to return there very soon.

Very happy with Summer in Italy - we booked through you as we found Casa Placida on the web and it sounded exactly what we wanted - we were not disappointed - we had a wonderful two weeks there.

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Excellent

October 2011 - This was our third year at Casa Placida (and our fourth year in Praiano), so, yes, we enjoy the apartment.

We have had only outstanding service from Summer in Italy. We do not hesitate to tell friends and acquaintances about Summer in Italy. Thank you.

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Excellent

September 2011 - Casa Placida was excellent and we would definitely consider returning. The view from all three balconies was spectacular and we looked out to the Isle of Capri directly in front of our balcony.

Very private. Very very clean. Bed very comfortable and very thankful for air-conditioning. A washing machine was great too.

The location was wonderful - close to the road (very few stairs), pretty good for parking and very close to the bus stop for Positano. The delivery of fresh eggs and fresh figs from Mr. Giovanni's [the owner] garden was a wonderful gift on our first morning.

Lovely memories of Casa Placida and Praiano.

We can definitely say that Summer in Italy is a top class organization to deal with - friendly, very efficient and helpful too with directions. Your newsletter was also very useful in getting a feel for Italy. You are a top notch organization and we LOVE your country! Thank you!

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Excellent

August 2011 - We really liked our stay in Casa Placida, especially the excellent view, the privacy, possibilities to relax, enjoying the weather and good food and the support and friendliness of the owners who live below.

The village of Praiano is for the right reasons on the heritage list of Unesco.

One of the minor points was the traffic on the road and the bad possibility to park the car in the neighbourhood (maybe a reserved spot will be fine).

Overall it was as fine as excellent.

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Excellent

July 2011 - We stayed two weeks and absolutely loved Casa Placida. If I return to Praiano, I will stay there again without question.

The apartment is immaculate, especially the bathrooms. The beds were comfortable and the linens where fresh and hand pressed... so inviting. The air conditioners in our bedrooms worked well. The apartment is perfect for two couples as each couple has privacy and their own bathroom.

The food store is just down the hill as is the bus stop and my favorite place on the planet, Bar del Sole.

The view is breathtaking and only available on the Vettica Maggiore side of Praiano. You can see Positano and Capri from the deck. The kitchen is well equipped and the washing machine was very convenient.

The owners who live downstairs were extremely respectful of our privacy and most accommodating when we needed something. They kindly gifted us with homegrown tomatoes and fresh eggs from their chickens.

I will never forget Praiano. It was the perfect location between Positano and Amalfi but providing an authentic cultural experience as Praiano is not as touristy as these towns. Praiano is just gorgeous and I'm so happy I chose it as my homebase on the Amalfi Coast.

I rented three different apartments while in Italy from three different companies. Your company was the easiest to work with an most accommodating. Thank you for helping me over the phone, Luca. Thanks also for taking a credit card for the balance so I didn't have to carry a lot of cash throughout Italy.

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Excellent

May 2011 - We stayed here for ten days and it was just spectacular. The views are just amazing. The villa is beautiful and just perfect for the two of us.

Kitchen facilities were great, much better than we had expected, there are two separate balconies which was great because the 2nd balcony was sheltered from the wind and yet still had the same amazing views.

The owners are beautiful people although they speak no English we were still able to communicate our needs or obtain information.

There is a little grocery shop at the bottom of the hill, this is the only down side is the climb up the hill to get to the villa.

Hotel Fioriere is great spot to sit and have a drink. Hotel Smeraldo has a great restaurant, we ate there several times, the view is lovely on sunset.

Casa Placida we recommend highly, we had a great time.

Summer in Italy were great from start to finish. They helped us to select the villa most suitable for us. When we were leaving I phoned them and they were happy to call the owner for me an advise the time we were leaving as I found it impossible to get the owner to understand.

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October 2010 - We were surprised by the view. Pictures were ok but you cannot really see the beauty until you are on the deck looking out. There is a hill to walk up but once you are there it is worth it. Take a cab with your bags up the hill.

The owners downstairs are kind wonderful people and we felt as if they were our old friends.

A great place to be if you want to stay away from the two major tourist towns, Amalfi and Positano. We enjoyed our day trips but loved coming home.

Keep up the good standards.

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October 2010 - We loved the amazing views, the comfortable and well equipped apartment and the wonderful balcony. It made for a restful and relaxing holiday and was a nice 'home-base'.

Your service is superb - Luca and his colleagues were a great help and really knew the properties so helped us select the right one.

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September 2010 - Fantastic villa and lovely owner. Amazing view. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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August 2010 - My wife and I could not recommend Casa Placida more highly. We would both say it was one of the major highlights of our 3 months in Europe.

The owners could not have been more hospitable and the villa was fantastic. The views of the coast were the best possible. We would spend each evening sipping wine and gazing out at the view from the balcony. We cannot wait to get back there.

Thank you and we would be happy to provide further recommendation if required.

We just appreciate the service you provided and we are grateful for the introduction to such a fantastic place as Casa Placida and the Amalfi Coast.

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July 2010 - We loved Casa Placida. My friend and I were there end of June through July 3. I had researched location, and it was perfect in every way. It was easy to walk to bus stops, mercato, Bar del Sole, ristorante, pizzeria, internet cafe. The view was breathtaking.

The owners could not have been more helpful and welcoming. I used my dictionary to communicate and my limited Italiano, we got along just fine.

Casa Placida was very clean, well-kept and beautifully appointed.

Bravissimo e grazie mille!

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June 2010 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Placida. In part because of the warmth of the landlords who lived in the apartment beneath.

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June 2010 - We had a lovely holiday at Casa Placida. The view from the balcony was fantastic. The accommodation was very clean and tidy. The owners were very friendly and kind. I would highly recommend staying here.

This is the first time that I have used SII but would certainly use again. Very informative and great web site.

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June 2010 - We loved out stay at Casa Placida. It was perfect for us being away from the tourist area of Positano yet close enough to visit there whenever we wanted. Only a 10 minute bus ride.

The deck and the view were amazing and we had most of our meals outside.

Praiano is a quaint village with restaurants and shopping facilities. The church adds to it with the tolling of the bells every 15 minutes.

One day we hope to return to Casa Placida. The only complaint we had was that the bed wasn't very comfortable and we didn't really sleep well because of that.

Summer in Italy were easy to work with. The website is excellent and any inquiries we had were answered promptly. Thank you.

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April 2010 - We enjoyed Casa Placida very much.

The owners were delightful people, very helpful.

The house itself suited us perfectly - quiet yet close to the heart of Praiano.

I think you do a good job. Keep up the good work!

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October 2009 - I enjoyed my stay at Casa Placida, immensely. It was a cozy, quiet environment.

The view is spectacular, the kitchen is well equipped with utensils and dishware, cooking pots, and espresso coffee pots, and all appliances worked well.

The terrace is very comfortable,with a magnificent view.

The town of Praiano is a quiet fishing village, but has all the amenities needed for your convenience. Restaurants, groceries, fish market, and butcher.

The owners are lovely people and provide any information you request. Mr. Giovanni had lemons and figs ready for us on the first day of our arrival, freshly picked from his trees.

Summer in Italy has always been very reliable, helpful, and precise in their description of the places they advertise. I have used Summer in Italy twice and will continue to use them for my future visits to Italy. Thank you, for all your help and assistance in answering all my questions and for your suggestions to some of my questions.

You've been very helpful.

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September 2009 - We had a wonderful stay at Casa Placida.

Our owners/caretakers lived in the unit below us, and they couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly but were not intrusive. The first morning we were welcomed with a basket of fresh figs and fresh eggs. It was fig season, and they generously shared with us.

The apartment is very nicely done. We cooked most of our meals in the very pleasant kitchen.

We were very happy with the facilities. We would definitely return to Casa Placida.

This is the second time we have used Summer in Italy. The website is user friendly and gives very accurate information.

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August 2009 - It was a very pleasant stay.

We were four people and converted the living room into a second bedroom.

The view is amazing and the owners were too nice!

Everything worked perfectly.

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July 2009 - Wonderful! Fantastic view, owners of the property - elderly couple, genuinely warm and welcoming people. The general impression exceeded all the expectations.

We hope we can come back next year.

Thanks Summer in Italy, you guys do a proper work!

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June 2009 - We absolutely loved staying at Casa Placida. A very comfortable apartment, with plenty of room for 4 people.

The location was great, the views unbelievable and the owners (live downstairs) were very nice - brought us fresh figs several days during our stay.

Summer in Italy was fantastic. We had a minor miscommunication about the initial place we reserved - it was too small. But Summer in Italy worked quickly with us to find a substitute place - Casa Placida - which matched our expectations and was perfect for our family and trip. Summer in Italy was very responsive, helpful and professional in resolving our initial location issue.

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September 2008 -

Please pass on our regards and thanks to the owners. They were very welcoming and helpful.

Found your website online. Very good and easy to use. An excellent search system which can locate a villa that meets our specification. Pictures were exactly as we found the place, so not misleading at all.

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June 2008 - We really enjoyed staying in Casa Placida because the owners, who also lives in the building, were so hospitable. They were so friendly and we felt like we were there and visiting them.

The view were absolutely exceptional/outstanding from the terrace and the balcony. When you are sitting at the terrace you have the beautiful mountains in your back and the sea in front of you. You see the village and the beautiful church of Praiano and all the way to Positano.

In the morning you can hear a dog or a hen. And that is the charm with Praiano. Praiano is a small village and you live with the local people. All the people that we met in Praiano were so warm and loving-hearted. We felt like we want to live in Praiano the rest of our lives. It was so beautiful. Just remember to "take the custom were you come". Remember to say "good morning", "hello", "good evening" and "good night" in Italian and the people will gladly answer you. Especially the older people that you meet in the street.

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