Reviews of Casa Susanna

Could not be more pleased with the stay!

September 2019 - Stayed here for 5 days and could not be more pleased with the stay!

The location is great and the apartment is much more fresh than the pics could tell. And the terrace is just fantastic, you have sun all day long. And then when the beautiful sunset comes it's just magic! :)

Would love to come back.

Perfect in every way

May 2019 - This was our 5th vacation in this excellent accommodation. Perfect in every way. Only 12 steps to enter the house! A real find for someone who has difficulty with stairs. Very peaceful and quiet at night. Close to shops, buses, and genuinely wonderful people. A much better choice than Positano or Amalfi in our opinion.

The owner takes great care of the home. He was originally born in this home so it is very important it remain in perfect condition.

Heating and AC function well when needed. Spectacular views from the patio make for a vacation dream come true.

Book a year in advance if you want your week! There are those of us who would not stay anywhere else on the coast!

We use Summer in Italy exclusively for are coastal reservations because of their continued high standards and reliability.

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A special place.

April 2019 - Would love to spend more time at Casa Susanna!! Very special place.

Everything was perfect!

Lovely clean apartment, with wonderful view from terrace

September 2018 - Lovely clean apartment, with wonderful view from terrace, very peaceful, and easy check-in with gracious host.

If we ever venture back to Italy we would not hesitate in re-booking with Summer In Italy.

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We absolutely loved it!

September 2018 - We absolutely loved it! The place was well cleaned when we arrived. The location was terrific as we just had to walk 2 minutes to buy groceries. The neighborhood people were friendly. The view from the terrace was gorgeous and we would like be to return some day.

The property manager responded to our questions in good time and he was very courteous.

Everything was terrific with Summer In Italy. There wasn’t anything we can think of to improve at the moment.

Excellent

June 2017 - Absolutely fantastic!

We wouldn't stay anywhere else

June 2017 - This is our second stay at Casa Susanna and we wouldn't stay anywhere else. The house is very comfortable and equipped with everything you would need for a great vacation. The view from the huge terrace is spectacular. You can see Positano and the Isle of Capri in the distance. The apartment is so convenient, being on the main road, just steps to restaurants, markets, shops and the bus stops. There isn't any need to climb dozens of stairs when you go out. We hope to be able to return to Praiano and Casa Susanna several more times in the future.

Raffaele, the owner, is very helpful and great to deal with.

My brother recommended Summer In Italy and we haven't been disappointed. I can't imagine using any other company when looking for rental accommodation in Italy.

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We could not have found a better accommodation

May 2017 - We could not have found a better accommodation than Casa Susanna. It was the perfect location for us. The pictures on the web site do not do justice to this place.

Casa Susanna has two large bedrooms, an average size living room and kitchen and the best of all a very large partly covered terrace. The views from the terrace are just amazing. You can see the bright blue water, the town of Positano and the famous three rocks of Capri. The terrace is equipped with lounging chairs, lunch table and chairs for four. The entire house was neat and clean, Wi-Fi is free and everything worked perfectly. We used it as our base for venturing out to the neighbouring towns. We would not hesitate even for a second to re-book it for our return to the Amalfi Coast.

The owner was very polite, helpful and gave us suggestions regarding places to visit and finally also arranged taxi for our return to Naples.

Summer In Italy: very professional, kept us informed all the time, coordinated our check-in time and also sent us tips about excursions and what to expect upon arrival. Definitely better than similar booking sites who over-charge you for everything and nothing.

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Fabulous!

September 2016 - Fabulous! Casa Susanna was the best property ever stayed in.

Amazing view from the balcony

September 2016 - We had a wonderful holiday in Praiano this year. Casa Susanna has a wonderful location and the view is amazing from the balcony.

I had excellent service from Summer In Italy and would certainly use the company again.

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Perfect

July 2016 - We felt very comfortable in Casa Susanna. It was very very clean and everything looks like newly renovated, also the two bathrooms and the kitchen. Perfect. The terrace is huge and has views of Positano and Capri.

Raffaele, the owner and manager, is very nice and helpful. He also speaks German. Many thanks!

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Wonderful stay

June 2016 - We had a wonderful stay at Casa Susanna. It was a great location to get to everything on the Amalfi Coast and a quiet place to rest after our daily adventures. Would highly recommend staying there. It was our second visit to Casa Susanna.

Everything went smoothly. It was the second time booking with Summer In Italy and was a good experience.

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Very good

September 2015 - We loved our stay in Casa Susanna. The apartment was clean, air conditioned worked well, we had everything we needed and the view was outstanding. There is only one flight of stairs to reach the apartment. The location was just off the main road which could be viewed as a negative due to some road noise or a positive as it is very convenient to the bus stop, restaurants, and shops. The only negatives were some road noise and noise from someone woodworking in basement area during the day. These were minor annoyances and would not stop us from renting the unit again.

The owner was friendly and helpful. Thank you for your help and guidance with the local sights and for opening this lovely rental apartment to us.

Overall the fantastic view, comfortable and clean apartment, helpful owner, and great location made our stay memorable and enjoyable. We had a wonderful week and hope to return someday soon!

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Fantastic

September 2015 - We loved our stay in Casa Susana. The apartment is nice, clean and roomy and the terrace is just amazing with a great view! Everything was really nice. :)

It was easy to book and everything was just as in the pictures, even better actuality.

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Excellent

August 2015 - The view is just amazing and the location is impossible to beat!

The views are breathtaking... The pictures don't do it justice. The air conditioning was extremely efficient and worked beautifully. We were in Praiano during an unrelenting heat wave (the average temperatures were 95+, a few days it hit 101 and never went below 80 at night) and Casa Susanna was always comfortable.

The location is absolutely the BEST in Praiano. If you have never been to Praiano, you can't begin to imagine the stairs and climbing up steep roads you need to do. We are a young couple, in our early 50's and physically fit. Casa Susanna was easy... Also, Casa Susanna is on the main road, but very quiet. We could walk to absolutely everything, many shops and markets, church and tons of restaurants within 10 minutes.

There is absolutely nothing I can say that hasn't been said. The owner, the neighbors, everyone was fantastic. Book this place and don't waiver!! I checked other places out and this location can't be beat! We will be back... Hopefully in 2018 when I can enjoy this in the fall and in cooler weather. Can't wait to return!

Summer In Italy is the most awesome rental site I have ever dealt with, and I have dealt with a ton of them! You made this vacation so easy and the help I received from Anita, Andrea and Melanie was absolutely flawless. Always a quick response, and secured wonderful reservations when I requested them. Fantastic suggestions for restaurants too! I will never go to Italy again without you by my side! THANK YOU!

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Excellent

October 2014 - Casa Susanna is a great property.

The interior is on the simple side, but nice just as well. Very pretty floor tiles especially with the floor lights turned on in the evenings. Two bathrooms are a nice bonus. The air conditioning units work great and we slept very well & comfortably. Great water pressure too. The hair dryer works great, it's a real one with powerful output not the weak, compact kind often found in hotel rooms. There is also a nice stereo that faces the terrace door and works great for listening to music while relaxing on terrace. You can connect to your ipod/iphone if you bring an auxiliary cord.

The terrace is huge and has beautiful views out to San Gennaro, Positano and the Faraglioni rocks of Capri. Stunning views both during the day and night. There is a small bit of street noise but not enough to be a problem at all.

The location is perfect, it is as convenient as you can ask for in all of Praiano. Near the bus stop, restaurants, markets, and both beaches are reachable by foot in 10-20 minutes or so. This apartment has very easy access from the road which is somewhat scarce in the area.

Mr Raffaele [the owner] is a very nice & gentle man. Check in and out was very smooth & efficient. I made a very last minute request for a bottle of wine and he was kindly able to deliver it. He has loads of area information available in a binder and in the desk drawers.

I highly recommend Casa Susanna and would be delighted to stay again myself. The photos are accurate though I found the property more homey in person.

Summer In Italy is excellent to work with. This was my second rental with them and I will look to them again on my next visit to Italy. You guys are great! Thank you!

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Excellent

October 2014 - Terrific. Casa Susanna is lovely. This is our third visit there and we love it.

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Excellent

September 2014 - Casa Susanna's best feature is its view of the Mediterranean! Its location in Praiano comes second.

It is a beautiful house with a fantastic view and located near wonderful restaurants and grocery stores in Praiano.

Loved it!

Fantastic

September 2014 - Casa Susanna is a fantastic location, very clean and comfortable. The best is the huge terrace with stunning views.

Excellent

September 2014 - Casa Susanna is perfect. Location, view, fully furnished. It all comes together for an awesome vacation property.

Summer In Italy is a very professional company that looks after its customers.

Excellent

August 2014 - Everything was just perfect. We will be back for sure. Thanks!

Fantastic

August 2014 - Casa Susanna exceeded our expectations in terms of size, comfort, cleanliness, decor and location. The patio is incredibly large and the views are spectacular!!

Good communication from Summer In Italy. Enjoyed their newsletters, which helped build up our excitement for the trip.

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Fantastic

August 2014 - Casa Susanna provided us with the best holiday base one could ever hope to have on the Amalfi Coast.

It represents a superb value for money in every respect and is so centrally located as to make the trips to Positano, Sorrento, Amalfi and Ravello an absolute breeze.

Raffaele, the owner, was just first class with his help, service and advice and we will meet him again, no doubt.

In short, we have holidayed all over the world from 7 days to a month but this was without doubt the best one ever and totally due to Casa Susanna and Summer In Italy.

Summer In Italy is a truly fabulous & professionally run business with attention to detail from start to finish of our booking/holiday. Luca & Melanie had a fantastic attitude and they responded to all questions. Everything we queried was resolved within 24 hrs if not earlier. We will utilize Summer In Italy again & again for certain.

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Excellent

July 2014 - Casa Susanna was an EXCELLENT choice.

I stayed there with my two teenagers in July for one week. The house and its terrace with incredible jaw-dropping uninterrupted panoramic ocean views exceeded my expectations!! The house was super clean, attractive, comfortable, spacious and well stocked, even included a washing machine. The terrace (the biggest selling point) equipped with table/chairs and lounge chairs is very large, private, quiet, partially covered, and gorgeous! It was lovely to sit out for breakfast, dinner or during down times for resting.

The house is situated in the middle of Praiano, just below the main road. There is some street noise, that can be heard from the front of the house if the windows are open. But this was not too overly bothersome even during sleeping, it was not a big issue. While on the terrace, it is very quiet.

The house is walking distance to both of Praiano's pretty beaches, the main part of town and the market. It is very close to One Fire Beach.

The owner was very kind to us. He was very welcoming, could speak English and helpful and happy answering our questions. When we arrived, we got off at the wrong bus stop quite a ways down hill from the house. We thought that it was the only bus stop in Praiano, which was not the case. He drove down and picked us up in his car so we did not have to lug our suitcases uphill for a distance. He helped us in booking a boat tour around Capri and arranged a taxi to take us to Salerno for our departure on the train. He was very responsive if we contacted him with any questions.

During the week, we had a chance to visit most of the villages on the coast and we were very glad we picked Praiano because its beaches were not accessible from the main road making them more private. I did not want to be situated in one of the more touristy villages such as Amalfi or Positano and Praiano proved to be much more quiet and much less crowded. Praiano was a very good base on the Amalfi Coast.

Bottom line: I would rank Casa Susanna very high, I would rent the same house again and recommend it to a good friend. Yes to Casa Susanna!

I am very happy with Summer In Italy! You have a good reputation. Your website is excellent! I heard about Summer In Italy from Trip Advisor. I liked to chat online with your agents during my booking and search process. Your representatives were very knowledgeable, so friendly and very helpful during and after my booking with email etc. Thank you!! I like your section of "tips and advise for future guests", and found it helpful. I would book with Summer In Italy again for sure and would recommend it to a good friend! Thank you for assisting in making my travels go smoothly.

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Fantastic

June 2014 - We loved staying at Casa Susanna. It was a perfect vacation.

The view from the huge terrace was spectacular and we couldn't have asked for a better location.

It was so convenient to everything in town and the Sita bus stops (for day trips outside Praiano) was a few meters away as the main road is just a few steps up from the front door of Casa Susanna.

We plan to return to Praiano often and hope to be able to stay at Casa Susanna again.

The owner, Raffaele, was wonderful and very welcoming. It was easy to see that he loves his house as everything was in immaculate condition.

I loved working with Summer In Italy. My brother used your web site in the past and recommended it. I've booked twice with you and haven't been disappointed. I will always use Summer In Italy when booking trips to Italy and recommend your web site to anyone.

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Very good

November 2013 - Great location. Awesome sunsets on a huge deck. Very close to bus stops and good dining places.

Very friendly owner who also gave us a ride to the next town on our last day.

Fairly priced also.

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Excellent

October 2013 - We had the most amazing time celebrating our 46th anniversary at Casa Susanna.

You made this process so very easy! Your site was so easy to use communication was excellent!

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Excellent

September 2013 - The location was perfect. The view was perfect. The house was perfect. I think that says it all!!

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Very good

June 2013 - Two weeks at Casa Susanna was really not enough for us, we loved it so much.

Raffaele, the owner, was there to meet us and to explain how everything worked, leaving his phone number to contact him at any time. He also helped to arrange a boat trip to Capri that was fantastic.

We would definitely stay here again, the house was spotlessly clean, and to sit on the terrace in the afternoons with a glass of wine watching the lights of Positano come on was truly beautiful.

Summer In Italy was great, easy to deal with and very helpful with any query (no matter how big or small) I sent them. I wouldn't hesitate using them again. Very professional.

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Excellent

June 2013 - Wonderful location, wonderful condo, wonderful view, highly recommend it. Best experience we've ever had.

Excellent

June 2013 - My wife and I loved Casa Susanna. It is a wonderfully comfortable home with everything you need, and a view to die for. We spent hours and hours on the terrace enjoying the beautiful sea and boats and ferries passing by.

The owner, Raffaele, is a generous and kind man who will go out of his way to help you. He shared some of his homemade wine with us and it was marvelous!

We didn't want to leave. No wonder this apartment books so far in advance... it's terrific.

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Excellent

June 2013 - This is our second visit to Casa Susanna and as before our stay was perfect.

Took the train from Rome to Salerno and because of bad weather the ferry was not running but we were easily able to catch the bus to Amalfi and then the transfer to Praiano. Took a bit longer but was still easier than going to Naples and changing trains to Sorrento and then the bus to Praiano which is what we did the first trip.

I would recommend this rental to everyone. It is especially good for those with mild mobility problems as it is one of the few rentals that only has 12 steps to descend. Most every other rental in Praiano has many many more steps!!

We plan on visiting again and will definitely use this rental when we return. The internet from upstairs worked great in every room. It cost 20 Euros for the week to buy the access.

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Excellent

May 2013 - We really enjoyed Casa Susanna. The parking, as anywhere along the Amalfi coast, is not good as the road through the village is narrow and you have to park about 10 mins walk away. But it's worth it as the villa is very clean, nicely fitted out with great, great views across the sea from a huge terrace. The village has every thing you require in the way of shops, cafes and restaurants.

No beach as only cliffs, but that's not what is so lovely about exploring along this coast line and I would say that the village is ideal (not so busy as others) and this villa and its owner made our stay very good.

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Fantastic

May 2013 - Casa Susanna was excellent.

The outdoor area was amazing and really helped us to relax and enjoy the place. The indoor lounge was not ideal for 4 adults (as the sitting room turns into a bedroom for this many adults), but there was room enough for 2 on the couch in the back room and 2 to sit on dining chairs. This wasn't a big deal because you don't spend much time indoors on the Amalfi coast anyway.

The apartment was extremely comfortable and well presented and had everything available for us to have a great self-catering stay.

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Excellent

October 2012 - Absolutely FABULOUS and we can't wait to come back for a visit!!

Raffaele [the owner] is charming, the location perfect, the terrazzo OUTSTANDING.

This is my 4th booking through Summer In Italy and it was the BEST ever. I always feel so secure when booking through Summer In Italy because of the personal service they provide. Thank you again for a wonderful vacation.

Excellent

September 2012 - All correspondence prior to our arrival was extremely helpful and friendly. We were two elderly couples.

Reception at Casa Susanna was brilliant. Met by owner at bus stop. Very helpful with explanations and advice. Apartment way above our expectations. Two spacious bedrooms each with private bathroom.

Fully equipped kitchen with attached comfortable living room. But the cherry on the top was the enormous outdoor terrace with the most magnificent views, where we spent all our time, including meals, when we weren't out touring.

An added bonus was only five steps down from the road to the apartment, friendly helpful supermarket only two minutes away, internet point right next to apartment, bus stops two minutes away in both directions. We couldn't have asked for more.

Did we enjoy it? It was superb!!

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Excellent

June 2012 - Excellent time, great host, small town and was a great base to travel from via SITA. Hiked the Walk of the Gods trail, terrific.

We will be back in 2014.

Excellent

May 2012 - Casa Susanna is great!!! My sister and I had the trip of a lifetime in Praiano.

The house is immaculate, Raffaele, the owner, is a very polite gentleman who made our stay even better. He was out of our way, yet there if we needed him.

We will hopefully return next year! Thank you Summer in Italy!!!

Excellent

April 2012 - The terrace and the view were amazing and overall the apartment was very nice and clean.

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Susanna very much.

Excellent

October 2011 - Casa Susanna was perfect in every way! We can not think of one thing we would change. Magnificent terrace and view. The Casa is beautiful, sparkling clean and well furnished.

The neighbors and local merchants are kind and welcoming. Raffaele [the owner] is so helpful, and responds promptly to any call.

Excellent service! Prompt responses, proactive, thorough. No surprises, everything presented was accurate. We felt very comfortable and confident that SiI was taking care of us. Thanks so much!

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Excellent

October 2011 - We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Susanna the only down side was that as there were four of us in the party but only one two seater settee so not enough comfy chairs. The beds were all very comfy even though two are put you up beds, comfiest ones we have ever slept on. Views were to die for.

The local people were all so friendly and helpful and the cocktail bar became a great favourite with the staff giving us all Italian lessons.

We would highly recommend this property.

Summer In Italy is a great company to deal with. Helpful and efficient, prompt and provided what was a very personal service and we will be recommending you to our friends and families.

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Excellent

October 2011 - Excellent apartment - better than photos depict! Everything you need to enjoy and be comfortable. Close to transportation.

Kitchen is small but if you move the table over and move the desk over to the kitchen and cover it up to protect the top you can use it as an island and make the room you need to spread out to cook a great meal.

This is a wonderful place and the owner is exceptional. You will not be disappointed with this rental. It is the best we have stayed at in the last 6 years of visiting Italy. Book - go - enjoy - stay at least 2 weeks if not more!

We were very satisfied with Summer In Italy. We will use your services again!

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Excellent

September 2011 - Casa Susanna is a great place for a girls getaway. We were 4 women traveling together and the place was clean, quiet, and centrally located.

Stores were just a few minutes walk and the owners were friendly and helpful. The terrace rendered exceptional views all day long.

Wonderful place!

Great directions and great service. I have used this site before and will again.

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Excellent

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August 2011 - My friends and I had an amazing time at Casa Susanna! The location was key. We all agreed the being on the main road was much better than being close to the water. We traveled all over the coast using public transport, which was literally 30 feet from our door.

One Fire beach was 400 steps below the house and was a fun place to spend the day. Also, there was a nice bit of night-life and a night club in a cave called Africana.

We loved Casa Susanna. Waking up to that view everyday was breathtaking. My only advice is to BOOK NOW!!

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Excellent

July 2011 - We had a wonderful experience there and would definitely book again soon.

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Excellent

July 2011 - We loved our stay at the Casa Susanna. It was exactly as shown on the pictures, even better!

We would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an incredible property at a good value and with best view right off our huge terrace. We truly could not ask for more! Thank you!

Excellent

June 2011 - Casa Susanna was even better than we expected.

It is a beautiful, spotlessly clean unit with a huge terrace overlooking an incredible view of the sea and Amalfi coast and is in a perfect location, situated between the touristy towns of Positano and Amalfi. We just made day trips to those towns when we wanted to do some sightseeing or shopping. However Praiano does have some very good restaurants within easy walking distance. Also a great little grocery store nearby for buying provisions.

The owners were very helpful and friendly.

I would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it to anyone coming to the Amalfi coast.

I am very happy with all aspects of booking with Summer in Italy. Lots of info and quick response to my questions. Very professional service.

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Excellent

April 2011 - An excellent representation of the Italian Amalfitaine coast. A place to stay for one week and more. Incredible view!, Owners are available to help!. The kitchen is not excellent, just because the kitchen counter is a bit small - otherwise, I enjoyed so much preparing the meals in this apartment!

The house is like the representation on the site, Bravo! We will recommend your site to our friends.

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Excellent

April 2011 - Casa Susanna is an exceptional property in an amazing location. The villa owner was very helpful during our stay and we enjoyed our stay immensely.

Praiano is a beautiful town away from the hustle of Amalfi or Positano. The locals are friendly and welcoming.

I would recommend a stay in Casa Susanna wholeheartedly. The view from the balcony is breathtaking and we woke in joy every morning at the sight.

We are already planning our return.

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Excellent

March 2011 - It was the highlight of a month in Italy. The property was perfectly situated in the darling commune of Praiano - especially it had no stairs to speak of which is a miracle in the coast built on amazingly steep hillsides. The terrace was huge and the view absolutely amazing.

I slept in the little middle room, where the Italian speaking TV was, because you could see the sky, and the bedroom - which was very large - did not have a window.

It is a perfect location to see the entire Amalfi coast - the cute bus stop is a a couple minutes away - and the proprietors in town absolutely couldn't be nicer.

The owner of the property was extremely pleasant and gracious. And - Summer in Italy's people very good to work with.

You had every detail thought out - just might want to suggest to people that they read your information BEFORE leaving their home as there's requirements that are easier to do from home.

I spent literally days looking for a place on the Amalfi coast and found Summer in Italy the easiest site to navigate, and the most helpful and reliable imaginable.

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January 2011 - I'd like to thank the Summer in Italy Team and Senior Rafaele for a wonderful 2 weeks in Casa Susanna.

The apartment was everything we hoped for. The terrace, the coastline and the sunsets were incredible. On New Year's Eve the coastline exploded in bursts of colour and we had front row seats from the terrace.

Praiano was the ideal location and we went to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Naples, Salerno, Positano and Sorrento with no difficulty because the bus stop is basically across the road.

The Church of San Gennaro was the most welcoming and prettiest church in our travels. Don Pio and his congregation made us feel very welcome whenever we popped in. At Christmas time they have a huge Presepe (Nativity scene) behind the altar and a multitude of golden stars hanging from the ceiling. It was heavenly.

The Summer in Italy team answered all of our questions and came to the rescue when we needed to change our departure date. When we needed to have some items we forgot in Venice posted over the Summer in Italy team gave us Raffaele's address and he received our parcel and had it waiting for us on our arrival.

Everything was perfect. Thank you for helping us have a trip of a lifetime.

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September 2010 - The terrace at Casa Susanna is amazing - the view beyond equally so.

The space in the villa was ample enough to let four women each have plenty of room, it was more than comfortable. Having two bathrooms in the suite was also an added perk. We did enjoy cooking a couple of nights and found the kitchen to be more than sufficient.

The owner is a kind and gentle person who went out of his way to insure our comfort.

We loved our stay so incredibly much! All of you at Summer in Italy were so helpful too. All of our questions or concerns were answered promptly and in a kind and friendly manner. We have recommended your services often and will continue to do so.

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September 2010 - The overall presentation of the villa was great. While living area is tiny the outdoor terrace was exceptional... the view is unbelievable...

A wonderful peaceful environment very relaxing.... Perfect location...

I love the website it is the best I have dealt with... the variety and number of properties you have available is second to none... When ever I have a question it was answered promptly... I love the newsletter.... Keep up the great work...

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August 2010 - We had a wonderful holiday at Casa Susanna. The views were breathtaking and our 17 year old daughter and her friend also really enjoyed themselves.

The only thing that made our holiday difficult was that you really have to walk down 400 steps to the beach and you are so exhausted and hot when you get back that you feel like a swim again. Other than that, the locals sell wonderful fresh produce and cold meats, the restaurants were great and the accommodation was super.

Thanks for a relaxing holiday.

Thank you for answering my many questions before we got there. We were glad we didn't take a car. The taxi you recommended for our trip back to the airport was also a good idea.

Excellent

August 2010 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Susanna very much.

Our only complaint would be a shortage of nice glasses for beer or wine. The ones provided were OK if you just wanted a glass of water.

First class service from Summer in Italy.

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July 2010 - We had a wonderful stay at Casa Susanna. The villa was clean and well appointed. The view from the terrace is awe inspiring... and finally, Summer in Italy was professional and easy to work with. A big thank you to Raffaele [the owner]!

Keep up the good work!

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July 2010 - My family and I loved our week at Casa Susanna. The view from the terrace is breathtaking. The villa was perfect and very clean. The local people of Praiano are very friendly.

I was impressed with Summer in Italy; very prompt in providing answers to my questions and the website was very informative. I have already passed on the website to my friends as I will definitely use Summer in Italy again.

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June 2010 - Casa Susanna is appointed nicely. The dining area and stretch out onto the terrace are fabulous.

We loved the town of Praiano more than any other on the Amalfi coast.

This apartment was especially convenient for us because it is below the Internet point.

We were pleased with the service. You have a great website and offer lots of information.

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June 2010 - We had the most fantastic time at Casa Susanna. The apartment was beautifully clean, well equipped and had the most incredible view.

The owner was charming the local shops friendly and helpful. There were plenty of restaurants, our favorite Hosteria Il Pino just metres along the road. Bar del Sole was great for ice creams and cappucinos.

Praiano is a wonderful choice as it is not as busy as Positano or Amalfi.

We loved the service from Summer in Italy and would happily book through them again. They were charming and helpful.

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April 2010 - We Enjoyed Casa Susanna and the surroundings very much. All the facilities in the house were outstanding and we enjoyed to be in the magnificent terrace watching the Mediterranean and the sunset every evening.

The place is also very quiet and permitted to rest every night.

Excellent service from Summer Italy. All communications came on time and all the schedules happened as they were offered and planned.

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March 2010 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Susanna very much.

The big terrace with the wonderful view was great.

We took a chance when we booked this flat because we had never heard of Summer in Italy before. We were though very happy with everything, especially all information provided before the stay.

I would not hesitate to book with Summer in Italy again.

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October 2009 - A modern apartment with a fantastic terrace. We enjoyed it immensly and have no complaints.

The owner was an extremely friendly and pleasant gentleman and we would like you to extend our greetings to him.

Keep up the goodwill work. The whole operation from booking to feedback seems very professional. We will return.

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October 2009 - Gorgeous property in a fantastic location. Very conveniently located.

Summer in Italy is a brilliant web site. I heard about it by word-of-mouth and will recommend it to anyone travelling to Italy.

Excellent

October 2009 - Excellent villa with magnificent views.

Excellent service.

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October 2009 - Casa Susanna is exactly as advertised. It is a beautiful apartment with a fabulous view. The kitchen is well equipped, the 2 bathrooms are large and well appointed, and the view is fabulous!!!

I would recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to enjoy the Amalfi Coast without being in the thick of the tourists. Praiano is a small village but it has everything you could need - lots of restaurants, grocery stores, a few bars and lovely people.

The apartment is spotless, so even if you think the final cleaning charge is steep, it is well worth it to walk onto a sparkling clean apartment.

The process of booking with Summer in Italy was stress free, the response time was always very quick on any of my enquiries. I would definitely use Summer in Italy again, and recommend it to all my friends.

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September 2009 - Wow! Casa Susana is terrific. It's clean, roomy and well equipped. The view from the expansive terrace is fantastic.

It's location was perfect for us. Everything we needed (groceries, butcher, restaurants, post office, bus tickets, etc.) was in close walking distance.

The owners are wonderful. We had one slight problem with the hot water but it was resolved in a very timely and gracious manner.

The folks we dealt with were very friendly... we felt more like neighbors than tourists. Our Italian is very limited but we were able to communicate quite well.

You guys do it right.

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August 2009 - We fell in love with Casa Susanna the moment we walked in the door.

The location is perfect, in a quiet village, away from the tourists, but close enough for an easy day trip to Positano, Amalfi or Ravello.

The terrace is breathtaking. We could not believe the size of it and the view of Positano, especially during the sunset, made the trip!

Everything was very new, and clean. The kitchen was very well stocked so that we could cook all of the dishes we were looking forward to cooking.

We got to know the local butcher, fish monger and vegetable grocers, because of the small size of the village. The villagers are all very welcoming and the walk to the beach was beautiful and welcome (much needed) exercise!

Everything was great, we are really looking forward to booking this location again in the future. We would also use your services again for other areas of the country.

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August 2009 - Casa Susanna had the most incredible views of the sea, you can spend your entire day there and be quite satisfied! From morning to evening it is exquisite.

The condo itself is very clean, modern and efficient. The washer works wonderfully. It does not have a dishwasher, but it has a drying rack and that worked well.

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June 2009 - We both enjoyed Casa Susanna very much and we recommend it to anyone who wants the fabulous views, friendly neighbors, hardly no other tourist and yet close to both Positano and Amalfi.

The apartment was even nicer than in the pictures.We spent lots of time on the terrace laying in our deck chairs reading books. After taking trips to Positano and Amalfi,we congratulated ourselfs on having chosen Praiano and Casa Susanna.

I found Summer in Italy very easy to deal with. I chose you because your site was interesting and it held all the information I could possibly want. When I needed to change our arrival date, there was no problem. It's things like that that makes you feel welcome and we certainly did. Thank you so much for a wonderful week in the costiera amalfitana.

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November 2008 - Our stay at Casa Susanna was delightful. Waking in the morning and having coffee on the terrace overlooking the magnificent sea -- how good does it get!!!!!

The apartment is furnished simply, but adequately. We loved being only a few steps from the road, and the hillside buffered the traffic noise.

Raffaele was a gracious host, rescuing us when the bus let us off at the wrong stop. The proprietor of Hotel Smeraldo called him, and he came within about 10 minutes.

The location is excellent -- between the touristy areas, but convenient to them by bus. Of course, the ride was an adventure!

Our limited Italian seemed to be no problem for the friendly people of Praiano.

Your service was very helpful, friendly and efficient. No suggestions for improvement!

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October 2008 - We enjoyed our stay very much and much preferred Casa Suzanna to a hotel room. The patio and its view are wonderful and in our opinion, the villa's strongest points. The villa itself is comfortable - the furniture is a little old-fashioned - but that was fine and didn't detract from our vacation in any way.

We liked the fact that Praiano itself was quiet and peaceful but that we could easily travel to neighbouring towns for site-seeing, shopping and meals.

All in all, an excellent vacation. Thank you.

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October 2008 - We loved Casa Susanna! We were so happy to be in the Praiano area away from the major tourist areas on the Amalfi coast.

Casa Susanna has excellent access to grocery stores, restaurants, bus service, and the Internet Point. People in the town were very helpful.

The terrace is absolutely fabulous, and we liked being right in town.

There is some inevitable traffic noise, but the convenient location more than compensates for it. We would definitely go back to Casa Susanna.

We think your website is great. The only surprise we had was that Casa Susanna exceeded our expectations, and we had high expectations.

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September 2008 - A great little taste of how to live Italian!

Better location than more "touristy" options of Amalfi or even Positano - quietly tucked between them!

Recommended by a friend - will continue the cycle!

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April 2008 - We had a wonderful time there. We loved the fact that everything we needed was within a five-iron shot. Macellerias, alimentari, wines and beers, restaurants, and the Internet next door. The bus stop was practically across the street, as was the Tabacchi where we purchased our SITA tickets. The local vendors were very helpful; and with our little bit of Italian and lots of hand motions, we always managed to communicate our needs.

The view from the living/dining room and of course the patio was just amazing! Even watching a storm approach was something so different from home.

The washing machine worked just fine, and we did what most Italians do, hung our things out to try on the lines at the edge of the patio.

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September 2007 - We absolutely loved Casa Susanna.

The location was excellent, the owners extremely helpful.

The view from the terrace is magnificent and was the highlight of our trip.

We will definitely go back!

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August 2007 - We really enjoyed our time at Casa Susanna. The view is incredible from the amazing terrace and was definitely a highlight of the holiday.

We were delighted with the location as we felt part of a real Italian community and were able to participate in festivals and experience something of Italian life rather than be surrounded by tourists.

Praiano had everything we needed - a great little supermarket, butcher, bars and restaurants.

Although we spent a fair amount of out time admiring the view from the terrace we were well situated for interesting trips to Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, Positano, Ravello and Amalfi. I agree with previous reviews that hiring a car would be problematic and we were glad that we decided to use public transport.

We were entirely satisfied with all our dealings with Summer in Italy and were very impressed with the efficient and helpful service. Everything was very clear and well organised. I would definitely recommend this company and when we come back to Italy will certainly be booking through Summer in Italy. Thank you very much for making things so easy and worry free.

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July 2007 - What a fantastic apartment!

Great location, amazing view, all the facilities you need.

Would not hesitate to stay there again.

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June 2007 - My husband and I had a wonderful time at Casa Susanna. The villa was perfect for us and the people in town are marvelous.

We ate whatever meals we could on the terrace, overlooking an amazing view.

The villa is right off the road in a very convenient location with fresh markets just down the street where you can buy lemons that are the size of grapefruits.

At 2:00 in the afternoon you could hear families getting together for their lunch, laughing, talking and enjoying everything around them. It is perfect!

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May 2007 - We had a fabulous two weeks at Casa Susanna. It can be summed up in two words: great terrace... great view... great location. Okay, okay. It might take more than two words.

It was just as the website described -- no surprises.

We used public transportation almost daily to get to Positano, Amalfi, Pompeii, Ravello, Sorrento, Capri, etc. No need for a car.

We used the kitchen extensively. Groceries were easy to gather from the very friendly shopkeepers nearby.

We spent hours on the marvelous terrace sipping espresso and/or limoncello.

We would go back (and probably will) in a heartbeat. Thanks!

A very professional organization. A pleasure to work with. Would definitely book through Summer In Italy again. Only wish Alitalia was as organized!

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May 2007 - This was our second time staying at Casa Susanna so we knew what to expect and we were not at all disappointed.

I asked for an iron to be put into the house and this was done therefore I thank you for that.

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April 2007 - We enjoyed staying at Casa Susanna.

The villa surpassed our expectations.

Great location from which to explore the Amalfi Coast.

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April 2007 - Casa Susanna's top feature is the fantastic deck. After running around on Sita buses for the first week, we realized the best spot on the Amalfi coast was the terrace overlooking the sea and with views of Positano.

The location is also excellent. Unlike Positano and Amalfi, which are very geared for the tour bus crowd, Praiano is a real town with real shops, good local restaurants, and a church piazza full of people in the afternoon. Great place to simply hang out.

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October 2006 - We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Susanna.

The location couldn't be beaten, the view was fantastic and the local people were really friendly and welcoming.

It was easy to feel part of the community even though we were only there for a week.

Thank you for providing a really easy to use website with loads of information. We were really pleased that this information lived up to our expectations - we got exactly what we saw. The holiday was really good value for money. Thanks again.

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October 2006 - My wife cried when the door to the terrace was opened. It was so beautiful.

The kitchen had everything I needed to cook. Which we did everyday. (Italian of course). The little stores with fresh produce fish and meat were no more than 50 yards or less away from the front door. Everything was so close. The people were so friendly I felt part of the neighborhood.

The local restaurants were great and the scooter rental place was 100 feet from the villa. We had a blast on our scooter. We put almost 500 km on it in 3 days. Our friends who told us to go to Praiano have already reserved this villa for a week next August

I felt that the way your website gave us enough of the information to know what our experience would be like. Great pics and excellent descriptions.

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October 2006 - We enjoyed our stay very much. The bus stop being so near made it easy for daily side trips.

It was easy to get back for our nightly sunsets, and then off to a local restaurant for dinner.

We had an excellent stay.

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October 2006 - The terrace and view at Casa Susanna is nothing short of amazing. We experienced some of the most beautiful sunsets we have ever seen.

Casa Susanna is convenient to everything in the commercial area of Praiano - hotels, restaurants, bus stops, grocery stores - it has it all.

We were very comfortable, our host was more than helpful to us (5 stars to Raffaele!) and we loved it there.

We found it to be quiet and peaceful - had everything we needed - and can recommend it highly to any couple who loves a fabulous view.

We couldn't decide which place to rent - Casa Concetta or Casa Susanna. So - we rented both. We were so happy we did. Concetta gave us the lovely Italian neighborhood and Susanna gave us the fabulous view and the sense of being in the middle of the action! Thanks for the advice that led us to this decision. We wouldn't have missed either place.

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September 2006 - No matter how spectacular the photos (of the view from the terrace) look on the web site, they don't do it justice.

Having spent two weeks at Casa Susanna there was only one thing that spoilt our stay, leaving!!

The apartment exceeded our expectations and the owner was extremely helpful, but that view... wow

Praiano was exactly what we were looking for, quiet, relaxed and friendly, we had a great time and wouldn't hesitate in going back.

Get cheap car hire from the restaurant next to the church, which also serves great food.

First class service from Summer in Italy, everything was organised well and we would recommend them to anyone.

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July 2006 - Terrace was amazing, great view obviously, but awesome terrace, we spent most of our time there.

Kitchen was really great. equipped with everything.

People in town are very friendly and helpful. Great time in Praiano.

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July 2006 - Casa Susanna was absolutely amazing!!

It was very spacious and convenient. It had everything to make you feel at home. This was really an "Italian Home from Home"

Summer in Italy is amazing, I would definitely book with them again, everything ran smoothly and could not have been better!!

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June 2006 - My husband and I could not have had a more romantic and wonderful time on our honeymoon at Casa Susanna! It was like staying in a dream world!

The breathtaking view, the wonderful people, the delicious food, and amazing small town of Praiano will steal your heart. We did not want to leave and we can not wait to go back! An experience we will never forget and will not stop raving about!

Future guests of Casa Susanna, this place has it all! From every essential in cookware to a hair dryer, stereo, books, and decks of cards!

Just be sure to bring plenty of film - you will want to take a picture every time you walk out on to the terrace to enjoy your piece of paradise!!!

Thank you for the experience of a life-time! We cant wait to find our next get away on your website! Thanks for all the helpful information and easy access to every facet of our honeymoon = it was a true joy! We feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon your site - what luck! You made planning our honeymoon so simple! Everyone will here about your company from us so expect a boom in business!

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May 2006 - We loved our time at Casa Susanna. The location in town was good and the view was unbelievable!

The patio was perfect, both the size and view.

The owner was helpful and everything worked out as planned.

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May 2006 - Casa Susanna was well situated in the centre of Praiano, a town that we came to feel very comfortable in. Even though it was on the coast road, the apartment's setting below the road blocked out much of the noise.

The terrace was the highlight. We enjoyed many a fine meal on the terrace after hiking all day.

The town of Praiano had all the amenities you would need, without the "touristy" feel of Positano.

The apartment was cool and there was a lovely set of glass doors which opened out onto the terrace.

Very happy with the service provided by Summer in Italy. Everything was as described on the website. The information for getting to the apartment was easy to follow. The helpful tips about what to expect were accurate.

I have recommended your services to others, and I would definitely use you again. Can't wait to go back to the Amalfi Coast!

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October 2005 - Casa Susanna is in beautiful location overlooking the sea with stunning coastal views in a charming and friendly village.

There are nice little everyday shops and several good restuarants.

Casa Susanna has everything you need, is comfortable and clean.

The terrace is amazing and we loved just sitting there, especialy to watch the sunsets.

The Amalfi Coast is magical with both Positano and Amalfi nearby in each direction (watch out for the Amalfi coast road!).

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October 2005 - We loved staying at Casa Susanna. It was exactly what we were looking for.

There was plenty of room for the 2 of us, the rooms were the perfect size and the place was very comfortable.

The terrace was the most remarkable part. It was absolutely wonderful to sit out and look right at the Mediterranean, the church of Praiano and the town of Positano. It is a fabulous deck. We experienced all sorts of sight and sounds of Italy which made it such a neat experience.

The location is very convenient as well.

We would come back in a heartbeat.

Summer in Italy was wonderful. We have already recommended it to many people. We found it by just doing a search on the internet and really lucked out. The people associated with Summer in Italy and with Casa Susanna were very helpful and very nice. It made our trip so much easier to know that we could count on these people. We can't wait to use it again.

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October 2005 - What, besides a jacuzzi built into the deck, could improve this place? It was fantastic. And my wife and I loved staying in Praiano; it felt as though we were tucked away from all the busy-ness of the Amalfi coast.

Throughout our week, my wife said time and again that this place was perfect... and that pretty much describes it. What other word could encapsulate a 180 degree view of the coast line, complete with postcard-worthy sunsets every night?

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October 2005 - We are eternally grateful to the owners of Casa Susanna for all their help and kindness during our stay.

I arrived at Casa Susanna with a fresh injury and was in need of further medical attention. I don't know how we would have managed without their assistance. If not for the owners, I'm sure I would still be lounging on the terrace mesmerized by the fantastic seascape.

Despite my misfortune, we can hardly wait to return to the villa in Praiano and the lovely way of the Italian people.

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September 2005 - We were very happy with our choice. We feel we chose the right property and the best town for our relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of a bigger center. Praiano is very quaint and friendly.

Casa Susanna was very private with a million dollar view.

The furnishings were basic, but with great weather, we hardly spent any time off the deck and that furniture was great.

We had no problems. We wanted to go to Italy, and found you browsing the internet. Everything went very smoothly. We were pleased.

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August 2005 -

It was absolutely fantastic, we were pleasantly surprised with Casa Susanna neither of us expected it to be so big.

The balcony is just amazing, waking up to those views every morning was just like a dream, we all had to pinch ourselves to make sure we are not dreaming. We went to bed in the early hours every morning just because we couldn’t tear ourselves off that balcony!!!

Both of my girlfriends and I loved every second of our stay and I will definitely be going there again!

I think you should make known that there is a stereo in the house, before we left we wanted to take our own as we wanted to listen to our CDs but we didn’t and then found there is one in the house. Radio Capri was full of good music to listen to. The place is great!

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August 2005 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Susanna. The description given before booking had been fair, so the apartment lived up to our expectations. The owner was welcoming and helpful.

When "at home" we lived and ate on the large terrace, which was the best feature of the apartment. There were superb views over the sea, including to Capri and Positano, with dramatic light and cloud effects as the weather changed. A large canopy ensured a choice of sun or shade for most of the day. Everyday noises were around us, but that's part of staying in a village and nothing intruded too much!

The accommodation was simple and straightforward, but facilities were modern - including cooker, washing machine, hot water system and good size fridge/freezer.

We ate well at several restaurants within easy walking distance. Casa Susanna also provided an excellent base for touring the Amalfi Coast using public transport.

Discovered Summer In Italy when browsing the internet. Very pleased with efficiency and helpfulness. Would use you again. Have recommended you to others!

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July 2005 - Casa Susanna was exactly what we expected after we booked it from your website.

The location is excellent, central in the town of Praiano and also half way between Amalfi and Positano.

The most spectacular thing about Casa Susanna is the view. We enjoyed many days and evenings on the terrace just gazing at the sea.

It is quiet, clean and the owners are very helpful.

I would very much like to return to casa Susanna and would recommend it to others.

I am very happy I found your web site. This was the first time we decided to rent a villa. It was a chance we took but you made it very easy, pleasant and you were very helpful. I have already passed your site address along to several people looking for the same type of experience. Thanks again.

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July 2005 - We enjoyed it very much.

It was a nice place and the owner was kind.

The view was marvellous. We could sit there hours!!

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June 2005 - Casa Susanna exceeded our expectations in most respects. It was meticulously maintained and spotless. The view was unbeatable. The location was excellent.

Praiano is one of the nicest communities we've ever stayed in. Such friendly people. A few barking dogs were the only negatives. Dogs are dogs, I guess.

This was a lovely place. One of our favorites in our 37 days in Italy.

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May 2005 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Suzanna and would rent it out again in a heart beat.

The location and view were phenominal.

The villa was clean and the owner was very accomidating and friendly. We did have a problem with our water supply one evening but the owner attended to it right away.

It made our stay in Italy a most memorable experience.

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May 2005 - Casa Susanna is an excellent apartment with good facilities and is situated in a great location. Praiano is a quiet village but has grocery shops a good coffee bar for breakfast. Bus stops to take you in both directions are close by and there are several excellent restaurants within easy walking distance (one also offers car/scooter hire).

The apartment has a well-equipped kitchen, is spacious and has a great terrace with a breathtaking, panoramic view.

I'd recommend it.

We enjoyed the holiday and the service you provided was first class - no complaints at all.

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April 2005 - Setting second to none, convenience of location, excellent people, wonderful community, welcoming and would go back in a moment.

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April 2005 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Susanna and wish that we had booked 2 weeks instead of one!

For anyone wanting a quiet, small town atmosphere, this is the place.

We were very impressed with our booking through Summer in Italy. We were able to choose the Casa that best suited our needs by descriptions, feedback, and most importantly, detailed pictures! Your instructions were very helpful and we think that you offer a very fine service.

Thank you so much.

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April 2005 -

Casa Susanna offers simple but comfortable accommodation. Very nice owner. The terrace is wonderful, with magnificent views over the coast.

The village is ideally situated between Positano and Amalfi, and much better exposed than either.

We had an extremely pleasant stay.

I just did an internet search for villas on the Amalfi coast. I found the website very clear and helpful. It was very simple to book and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Thank you

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November 2004 - Overall our visit was enjoyable. The owner was very friendly, and the accommodations were adequate.

The town was nice and everything was in walking distance. We visited during the "off season" so most restaurants were closed. Local stores had everything you need to cook in, so we made due. An internet access kiosk was located just upstairs from us which made communicating very easy. Local merchants were very friendly and there were several scooter rental agencies available.

We had a great time exploring the Amalfi coast!

And oh yes... The view from the terrace was explicitly gourgeous!

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October 2004 - Casa Susanna has fabulous view, and it is convenient to bus and grocery.

It is only 12 steps from road, but it is not noisy on the terazzo. One floor below the internet point.

Excellent location betwen Positano and Amalfi. I would return.

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October 2004 - Our stay at Casa Susanna was great. The house was well positioned and the view from the terrace was beautiful.

We were very satisfied with the service received from Summer in Italy. I would not hesitate to use their services again! I located your service via the Internet whilst looking for holiday places in the Amalfi region. Your booking arrangements met our needs for our holiday in Italy. I found your staff very friendly and helpful via emails and the information sent to me on the property! Thank you again for your services.

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July 2004 - We had a beautiful stay in Casa Susanna. The balcony was just wonderful with so much space and such a magnificent view.

I would highly recommend this place.

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July 2004 - Casa Susanna was very quiet and peaceful located in a beautiful part of the country.

It is not caught up in the commercial side of life at all like Sorrento or Positano. Praiano is a small village with a lot of community spirit with not many shops or restaurants, so if it is a nice, quiet, peaceful holiday you are looking for Casa Susanna is the place to go. My family and I enjoyed it immensely.