Reviews of Casa Valina

Outstanding!

October 2021 - We were there in early October. The apartment is well equipped, clean and very fresh with large spaces, a fantastic terrace with morning sun and a terrace overlooking the sea on the other side.

There are 95 stairs from the street but it did not bother us at all. It is normal here and good to get rid of all the calories after the delicious dishes enjoyed at the many nice restaurants of Positano.

The host, Giuliana, was very friendly and attentive providing many tips.

We would love to go back to Positano and the Amalfi Coast and stay at Casa Valina again.

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Charming apartment with an exceptional view

August 2021 - Casa Valina is a comfortable charming apartment very well located. The view from the terrace is exceptional!

It has all the essentials you need from dishwasher, washing machine, hair dryer etc… It could use a few more glasses in the kitchen. It can sleep 4 people as there are 2 single beds put together in each bedroom. One of the bedrooms, the one by the living room has no window to the outside which is too bad, but not super indispensable. The upstairs bedroom is the best with it’s own private little terrace as well.

Over all, a very nice little apartment and the owner, Guliana, and the whole crew that takes care of Casa Valina are very nice and helpful. I would rent it again in the future!

Summer in Italy have been great! Everyone I’ve dealt with have been very helpful and gave very clear directions. They even helped us book a car with a driver to and from Naples to the property. You can ask them anything, and they are always willing to help! They are very accommodating!

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Breathtaking views of Positano

October 2019 - We had a great stay at Positano. This apartment was unique as it had two balconies with a small private balcony coming off the upstairs bedroom. The kitchen was well appointed and the lounge was very comfortable if you wanted to relax inside. Of course we spent a lot of time on the balcony at the end of the day looking out over Positano and enjoying a wine.

Transport was easy as the local bus stopped at the Grotto and then could catch it up to the top of the hill and then catch a SITA bus to the other towns along the Amalfi Coast.

Thank you for a wonderful stay

August 2019 - The owner Giuliana and her daughter were such gracious hosts. She met us at our parking garage and walked with us to our villa. Her daughter was able to translate English. Giuliana and her daughter told us a lot about Positano and there was a big booklet of suggestions in the living room for us.

The house was clean and large for our family. We cooked dinner in the beautiful kitchen a couple of nights. And enjoyed the view of the town from the kitchen windows and patio. There’s a washer for clothing on the outdoor patio and a line to dry with clothe pins. Giuliana provided beach chairs.

We were close to the restaurants and beaches and shopping. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Summer in Italy was very good. They sent us emails regarding our reservation. They also acted as a liaison when we had questions about parking our car in a nearby parking garage. They were wonderful!

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Everything we needed!

May 2019 - What a find! Our hostess, Giuliana was amazing! The villa had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. She gave us her cell phone number and we could text her with any questions or problems (we had none).

The location is wonderful -- the view sensational! We can't wait to go back.

Summer in Italy was wonderful to work with -- detailed, communicative, and their accommodation was wonderful.

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Fantastic

October 2017 - Lovely and clean!

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Loved staying here

October 2017 - We loved staying here. Everything you need in the kitchen is there.

There are a lot of stairs to climb to get to Casa Valina. You need to be in good shape, if you aren't you will be by the time you leave.

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The view from the balcony was breathtaking

September 2017 - This is a beautiful house. We were very comfortable for the week we stayed here. The bathrooms were updated and kitchen had everything we needed. The view from the balcony was breathtaking, so the location is wonderful. There is a bus stop nearby which made getting around very convenient.

Giuliana [the owner] was wonderful to work with. Beautiful house and well cared for, thanks for allowing us to stay at your place. We loved Positano!

Summer In Italy is a great company to work with. Very responsive to any questions I had. I would not hesitate to use them again! I highly recommend!

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Love it!

July 2017 - This is our second time there and we love it!

We always book with Summer In Italy and we have had no problems. :)

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It was beautiful

April 2017 - Casa Valina was beautiful. Very well maintained and well taken care of. The terrace overlooked Positano and the surrounding mountains. Absolutely gorgeous view. It was extremely comfortable and quiet, but in a great location. We parked our car upon arrival and didn't move it until we left. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, the beach, the ferry, local and regional buses. Lots of steps, but that's just Positano and the the entire Amalfi Coast. You couldn't choose a better location. It's a beautiful property we'd recommend to anyone going to the Amalfi Coast!

Giuliana [the owner] was a fantastic hostess. When the gas ran out early one morning, she was there in 10 minutes to replace it! She showed us through the house upon our arrival, walking us through all the appliances, etc.

The properties represented by Summer In Italy all looked great and we made a great choice.

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The view was absolutely beautiful

October 2016 - Casa Valina was very clean, the kitchen and bathrooms modern. We had good Wi-Fi reception. The view was absolutely beautiful. We sat on the terrace whenever we were at the house. We never used the living room. We had been dreading the 95 steps to the house which we had read about however this turned out to not be an issue at all. I do recommend using the porters to carry the luggage. I recycle at home however the recycle program in Positano was very detailed and complicated. In addition, they pick up glass, paper, organic, aluminum each on different days of the week.

I was very satisfied with the services provided by Summer In Italy and have already recommended them to friends.

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Enjoyed our stay

September 2016 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Valina. The location was nice, a bit high up in the town. Lots of steps! But we knew that. The view from the main terrace off the living room was mostly of the opposite side of the town but to the right there was sea view. The view was more expansive from the smaller terrace off the upstairs bedroom. Wi-Fi worked fine. Air conditioning was fine. The kitchen could be a bit better equipped but we managed. All in all a nice stay.

Particularly we liked Mrs. Giuliana, the owner. She was very helpful.

This booking with Summer In Italy went very smoothly. Thank you.

The best view in all of Positano

August 2016 - We're pretty certain we had the best view in all of Positano. There is nothing better than the terrace overlooking that view. Casa Valina is a great location and very well maintained. We stayed 2 weeks and felt like locals, greeting the neighbouring businesses on our daily excursions. Everything was at our doorstep, the bus stop, restaurants, etc. We could have easily spent another week or two and were sad to leave. We hope to return and will gladly stay at Casa Valina again.

Great experience with Summer In Italy and would definitely refer your services and website to others. Thank you!

Excellent view and location!

August 2016 - Excellent view and location. Close to all restaurants and shops. It's a nice walk to beach. Loved staying here and would definitely go back!!!

Keep up the good work!!

Summer In Italy is the way to go there. Were fast, courteous and answered all our questions promptly.

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A fabulous house!

July 2016 - Casa Valina is a fabulous house. Lots of room, good views, and the location works well. Wi-Fi works perfect, which is a must for us as we have to keep in contact with work. We will do back on day and definitely will stay there.

Giuliana, the owner, is very friendly and helpful.

This was the third time we have booked through Summer In Italy. They are very efficient. Will highly recommend them!

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It was great!

May 2016 - Casa Valina was great. The home was very clean, spacious, charming, and had a fantastic view. It is in a perfect location towards the top of the hill, near to shops and restaurants, one of them being 'Restaurant Next2' which we enjoyed very much. We enjoyed staying at Casa Valina and recommend staying there if 95 steps don't bother you. It certainly didn't bother me. We would definitely stay there again!

Giuliana, the owner, was very warm and helpful. She was available to answer all our questions about where to go and how to get there.

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Expectations exceeded!

May 2016 - The villa exceeded our expectations. Very clean throughout.

The kitchen was well equipped and very large with a table and four chairs. The terrace overlooking the town also had a table and four chairs as well as a washing machine and clothesline. There are two bedrooms and they had queen size beds. One bedroom with full bathroom off the living room while the other was upstairs with full bathroom and its own terrace at the back.

The manager, Giuliana, was extremely helpful with advice on restaurants and tourist attractions.

There are a number of stairs (95 in total and we counted them) to reach this villa so it is not for those with mobility challenges. It would be a great venue for a family.

Summer in Italy handling of our payments and providing meeting arrangements with the owner eased any anxiety we had about travelling in Italy. The newsletters were very helpful. We found the property listing through VRBO Vacation Rentals By Owner but will definitely use Summer in Italy to search our next Italian destination.

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Excellent

October 2015 - Visited Casa Valina in September 2015. We were 4 adults and found the accommodation exceptionally clean and inviting.

Location was ideal, slightly removed from the pedestrian foot traffic.

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Fantastic

September 2015 - We enjoyed staying here very much - you could see both the town and the sea.

Casa Valina was quiet, and well placed between the two beaches.

Thank you to the owner for keeping everything so clean and well-maintained.

Summer In Italy service was great - can't think of any improvement!

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Excellent

August 2015 - Casa Valina is a lovely home in quiet location but still close enough to restaurants etc. Beautiful view from balcony. Extremely well equipped - mattresses a little hard - but we were warned!

More suited to those who don't mind walking as was a good 20/30 minutes to main part of Positano and lots of steps/hills, but for us not an issue.

Excellent communications and answered all questions promptly. Would definitely recommend Summer In Italy to my friends.

Very good

August 2015 - Casa Valina is a gem. It's a (newer) constructed, clean and nicely laid out 2 bedroom; especially nice top floor privacy. The top floor bedroom boasts a nice lookout and the living room has an even greater view, as well. It is out of the hub bub and more quiet than if you rent a place lower down. The bus delivers you right to the doorstep (ha, almost!).

There are 3 flights of stairs to climb with the last one being the steepest before landing inside. It's not all that bad but if you have a disability this place is probably not for you. The jaunt down to the beach right below is a nice walk down but a slower walk up! It's an easy walk to Positano "downtown" and there are restaurants very near by the villa and of course, even more below.

We enjoyed our stay. Owner very nice and helpful.

Summer In Italy were excellent, very responsive.

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Excellent

July 2015 - Beautiful location, great views, plenty of space.

Owners are very nice people and very helpful.

Excellent service from Summer In Italy.

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Excellent

June 2015 - Fantastic! Loved Casa Valina, would highly recommend it.

Perfect location, lovely home, wonderful owner (Giuliana) who was so helpful.

Positano is incredible. The perfect jumping off spot for the Amalfi Coast.

We will definitely return and use this house again. Spent 2 weeks here in early-mid June and the weather was perfect. You will not be disappointed.

Great tips that you sent; it was all very smooth! Love the newsletter too! Happy to have booked with you!

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Excellent

October 2014 - Casa Valina is fantastic!

The location is perfect and the views are incredible. The house is immaculate and very well kept, everything is either new or just been renovated! It's a very spacious property (about 1600 square feet) and the kitchen is awesome! It's ideal for 2-4 people as you only have one shower but you do have two bathrooms. The AC units are brand new and we did not find a mark on the walls anywhere as they have all been repainted. It's extremely quiet as once you shut the doors and windows the house becomes soundproof as that's how solid it's built!

The owner, Giuliana, is a real gem and sweetheart.

We have been to Positano before and rented different properties there and by far Casa Valina is the BEST! We will be back many times to Casa Valina as we now call it our "Positano Casa".

Ciao...

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Very good

August 2014 - Casa Valina was great.

The house was very clean and the owner was very helpful when we arrived providing lots of information to ensure we enjoyed our stay.

Excellent

July 2014 - Casa Valina is ideal for those that are comfortable walking to get to the main areas of the town.

The host is incredibly welcoming and the house has a lots of amenities. We were able to do laundry and cook with ease.

What I loved is that we had a quiet area but there was still enough traffic and restaurants/shopping (there is plenty within a minute's walk). Walk up steps from the street is challenging - so mentally prepare. However, a porter can be reserved (but we found their prices to be high per bag).

Overall, this was our favorite apartment and the views were hard to match.

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Excellent

October 2013 - Casa Valina is one of the cleanest and most complete and well presented apartment I have ever stayed at. We spent many hours sitting on the balcony enjoying the most magnificent view over Positano.

Excellent

September 2013 - Casa Valina was beautiful, with a generous amount of clean, well-maintained, nicely decorated space, not to mention lovely views of Positano.

Thank you! Our stay was wonderful and we hope to come back some day.

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Excellent

June 2013 - Casa Valina is very well appointed containing everything that you need for a short stay.

We enjoyed cooking meals in the well equipped kitchen and eating al fresco on the balcony with the lovely view and the sounds of Positano wafting upwards.

The owner, Ms Giuliana was very helpful and made sure we were well looked after.

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Fantastic

May 2013 - Meeting the family - Giuliana and daughter when we arrived made us feel very at home. Everything was perfect and Giuliana was the perfect hostess.

The apartment was lovely, clean and homely and very well equipped, even down to beach towels.

Would certainly visit again.

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Fantastic

April 2013 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Valina very much. We loved the terrace and view. I enjoy cooking on holidays and the Casa Valina kitchen was really well-equipped and well-designed.

We especially enjoyed the location as it was close to everything, yet quiet, but at the same time, out of the main more noisy and crowded bits of town. We felt more like locals.

Giuliana [the owner] was extremely warm and helpful.

Excellent

October 2012 - From the moment we walked in we fell in love with Casa Valina. The apartment is very spacious and has all the amenities that you would need for a vacation.

The balcony is where we spent most of our time. The view is beautiful and balcony accommodates 5 people comfortably.

We stay there for a weak so the dishwasher and washer were very useful.

You guys were very professional. You gave me good advice on pros and cons on all the properties I preselected.

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Excellent

August 2012 - What a beautiful place, fantastic view, great facilities, clean and absolutely perfect location. Close to fabulous restaurants, easy access to the bus, walk to the little beach and guests have the choice of eating out or dining in and enjoying the views from the terrace.

You offered fantastic support, even when we were a little lost I could phone the help line and you provided directions! Great service, would definitely recommend using Summer in Italy and would certainly book again!

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Excellent

July 2012 - Casa Valina was the most enjoyable part of my Italian holiday.

Giuliana [the caretaker] was amazing, so so friendly and helpful.

Fantastic

July 2012 - I loved Casa Valina!

Serious climb to the beach but wonderful spot, very comfortable, beautiful views, kitchen well equipped, lovely terrace. Would definitely return.

One downside: just one shower.

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Very good

June 2012 - Lovely views. The hike up the never ending stairs was certainly worth it: will whip anyone into shape at the end of their stay.

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Excellent

September 2011 - Excellent house - lovely location - everything we hoped for!

Thank you for a lovely holiday.

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Excellent

June 2011 - My husband, another couple, and I stayed in Casa Valina for 3 nights in Positano. It is a wonderful villa. Very quiet, great location, and great view of Positano.

The villa is very clean and well kept. Giuliana and Raffaele [the owners] greeted us when we arrived and helped carry our luggage. They were very accommodating.

We could walk anywhere from our location. There are 90 steps up to the villa and 550 steps to the small beach. There are many places to shop and eat around the area. There are two supermarkets in the area easy to get to.

I would recommend this villa to anyone.

Excellent

May 2011 - We absolutely LOVED our time at Casa Valina!

The owners were extremely kind, nice, fun, informative, and welcoming.

They made everything so easy for us that we felt right at home.

When we checked out Casa Valina on your web site, I thought "if the place and the views are half as nice as shown on the web site, I would be happy." I'm glad to say they were 100% exactly like on the web site and we soaked in the comfort and beauty every day we were there. Our beautiful surroundings made the trip relaxing and special.

This was the first time we used your services and we have to say, you guys are the best! You answered all our questions in a timely manner. Your e-mails were always positive, cheery, and filled with information. We were so happily surprised by the prompt, efficient service that we have already told many of our friends about you! Thank you very, very much!

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Excellent

May 2011 - We loved Casa Valina!! Owner Giuliana met us upon arrival to let us into the house and show us around. We later met her husband Raffaele who was very nice and helpful (told us where bus stops and supermarket are), checking in on us every other day or so, to see if we needed anything, and he responded quickly! Extra toiletries, kitchen items, etc. On our last day, we had to leave at 8 am, and Raffaele showed up at 7:30 am to help us with our bags and to bring us some little cups of espresso.

The place itself was extremely clean and the views were gorgeous. Previous reviews mention the 95 steps, but these did not bother us one bit. We are fit and in our 30s and looked forward to the exercise!

The coffee maker is American-style and it was easy to buy groceries and coffee in the shop about a 10 minute walk down Via Pasitea and cook breakfast each morning with the perfect view of Positano from window!

The mosquitoes did seem to swarm the terrace more in the mornings, but by evenings (when sun wasn't on the patio) they were gone. We used the washing machine once -- a box of detergent was there already. The TV has no English channels but we didn't watch TV anyway. The kitchen was stocked with essentials like coffee filters, sugar, flour, dishes, wine opener, dish soap, towels, etc.

I was primarily concerned with location, but this house, I think, is situated perfectly. It is directly above and then only a few minutes walk away from such lovely restaurants as Il Fornillo, Saraceno d'Oro and Mediterraneo. It was maybe a 15-20 minute walk down into the center of Positano, but I am glad we didn't stay down there... it was quite crowded and touristy! I much preferred the quietness of the Fornillo area, with the option to walk into town when we wanted! There is also a direct staircase down to the center, starting just west of Da Vincenzo, I believe... about 360 stairs down. The other option is walking the winding Via Pasitea down to the center. Closest SITA bus stop (Chiesa Nuova) was several hundred stairs directly up from Saraceno d'Oro, and easy to find.

Summer In Italy was extremely helpful in booking this accommodation every step of the way! They were quick to answer my questions via email, and about a month before our trip, let me know that the Wifi (which was advertised and an important reason we chose Casa Valina) wasn't working and suggested other properties. We ended up sticking with Casa Valina because an internet key was available for us to use (and worked perfectly!) but I really appreciated that Summer In Italy let me know first, well in advance, and gave me other options. Also, when I walked into Casa Valina, it was exactly as pictured and described on the website! I would love to return to Italy and hopefully Casa Valina one day, and would definitely use Summer In Italy again.

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Excellent

January 2011 - We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Valina.

Raffaele, the owner, was so attentive. He met us on arrival and helped us with our bags. (95 steps up). He even came at 7.30am to help us down the stairs with our bags. He was contactable at any time, which gives you a lot of comfort.

The apartment was spacious and the 2 bedrooms were well fitted out. The kitchen was amazing with a wonderful view.

The bus was out side the apartment which takes you along the Coastline. Also very close to the bus which takes you around Positano

You have a great website. I love all the photos that you have. It enable you to really know what the property is like. We were more than happy with our choice.

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Excellent

October 2010 - Casa Valina was absolutely perfect!!

The terrace was one of our favourite spots as it offered incredible views of Positano and the sea along with music and song coming from the nearby restaurants.

Ms Giuliana, the owner, and her husband were so helpful and accommodating. We would see them on the streets of Positano and they would offer us some great advice about places to eat and see and best ways to get around Amalfi Coast.

The house was incredibly clean, spacious and perfectly located.

We will most definitely be back!!

I have submitted my positive comments many times to your agency. Keep up the great customer service!! Your company is so efficient in getting back to its customers and offers clear directions and helpful advice at the time of booking. Because of staff at Summer in Italy we were able to plan so many parts of our trip prior to departure from Canada including the train ride from Rome to Naples, organizing a limo driver to Positano and even dreaming about our stay (the website pictures depicted the property perfectly. Thank you and keep up the great work!!

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Excellent

September 2010 - Yes, we enjoyed our stay. The view was superb. the kitchen is very well equipped, the beds are comfortable. The climb was strenuous.

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Excellent

September 2010 - Enjoyed the property, the kitchen is lovely, very large and sunny, and so is the terrace.

Casa Valina is nicely and newly appointed/decorated. It's outside of downtown Positano, and a hike to get to Positano proper, but it's quiet and away from the tourist traffic.

The restaurant below has live music and it's wonderful being serenaded in the evenings.

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Excellent

July 2010 - Lovely villa! My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Valina, wish we could have stayed longer.

The only drawback was the broken upstairs shower.

We highly recommend Casa Valina and hope to come back soon.

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