Reviews of Villa Dolce

Excellent

July 2023 - It was centrally located. We loved the place.

Thank you to Villa Dolce for making our honeymoon a DREAM!

July 2023 - Our stay was amazing! My husband and I stayed for 8 days at the end of our three week honeymoon and we could not have asked for a more perfect experience! The view and accommodations were unmatched. Thank you to Villa Dolce for making our honeymoon a DREAM!

Perfect location! Quiet but close enough to walk into town

June 2023 - Villa Dolce was just as described. Location was perfect, beautiful views from the balcony and quiet but close enough to walk into town for the beach / restaurants. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay!

We all want to come back

May 2023 - We loved the area and the view. The bus made it super easy to get to and the view is so beautiful. We all want to come back!

Very good

May 2023 - Villa Dolce was very comfortable and clean.

Very easy to book.

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Perfect place to relax!

May 2023 - We originally booked our trip to Villa Dolce in Positano in May 2020 but had to postpone because of the pandemic. Three years later (and three years older I should add) we finally got to go. Firstly, Summer In Italy and Luca especially were brilliant about allowing us to rearrange our trip. They gave us 3 years to reschedule which was really appreciated.

Now then, you’ll see from other reviews that there are a lot of steps up to the apartment, approximately 80 stairway steps, but be prepared (pack light!) and don’t be put off, they get a little bit easier as time goes on (and think of the workout for those glutes!). Just take them slowly and you’ll soon be tripping up those steps like a mountain goat.

The apartment itself honestly has everything you might need, and it really is the perfect place to relax. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. The standout thing is the view which is just breathtaking. Sitting on the terrace every evening with a glass of wine and some cheese, watching the view change was one of the highlights of our trip.

We were there for Napoli winning the Serie A (and missed the Giro d'Italia by just a few hours sadly), but getting to witness such occasions from this vantage point was brilliant. We were lucky enough to get chatting with the elderly neighbour as he tended to his vegetables every day and being greeted with a ‘ciao!’ every morning, or a ‘buon appetito’ as we tucked into some cheese and wine of an evening was delightful. He even took to waving out of the window at us as we set out every day, which was really sweet.

Mr Antonio (one of the apartment managers) who was there to meet us for check in and check out was so friendly and helpful (he carried our suitcases when we arrived, phew!) and the whole experience with Summer In Italy was excellent. We had a brilliant stay, thank you.

Summer In Italy, and Luca especially were excellent. Thank you to Luca who kept us informed for the last three years since we first booked pre-pandemic!

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Fantastic

April 2023 - We enjoyed the view, the spacious living room and patio, and the quiet surroundings. The proximity to the bus stop was also great.

The booking went smoothly and communication was good from booking through the stay.

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You cannot beat the views and the location

October 2022 - The villa was everything we expected, including the stairs up to the apt. You cannot beat the views and the location. Walking down to the ferries and doing day trips was a breeze. The bus stop was right out our door and a grocery store, a convenient store, and expresso bar were very close by.

Antonio [the caretaker] was the perfect host, whatever my wife and I needed he responded immediately and honored our requests.

Excellent

September 2022 - Better than the pictures. Clean and friendly property manager.

Excellent stay, magnificent view!

August 2022 - An excellent stay thanks to this magnificent accommodation, and the magnificent view!

Hosts available for any questions. A big thank you to you, it was superb! And thanks for your availability during our stay.

Excellent

August 2022 - We loved the view and privacy the balcony had to offer; it made the climb well worth it!

The property manager was helpful and provided us with restaurant recommendations, allowed us to check in early, and met with us the night before we left to return the deposit since we had an early morning departure on our last day.

We would absolutely stay here again!

The staff at Summer In Italy was extremely helpful leading up to the trip by answering any questions we had, assisting with altering our check in and out times, and offering recommendations for transfer services. Summer In Italy is a phenomenal service and everyone on the staff is beyond helpful with every question we had. They made us more confident in the place we selected and the newsletter was extremely helpful in terms of figuring out what to expect when in Italy.

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Excellent

August 2022 - Villa Dolce is great!

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Can’t wait to book another stay here soon!

June 2022 - Villa Dolce was amazing and the view was even better. Excellent service that was very responsive and a well kept home. Can’t wait to book another stay here soon!

It was actually the most comfortable bed we stayed in the whole trip!

Summer In Italy did a great job and everything was clear and done well.

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Excellent

April 2022 - I will never forget my stay in Positano. What incredible people and the caretaker Davide was just an extra bonus to our wonderful experience.

Nice place in Positano

September 2021 - Nice apartment, 80 steps to get up there.

Excellent

August 2021 - Great stay with an amazing view of Positano.

Hosts were very communicative and helpful when we had questions.

Would note that there is a long flight of stairs to reach the house, and to keep it in mind if you have large luggage.

Excellent

October 2019 - Very convenient location and beautiful view.

The view is unbelievable

June 2019 - We loved our stay at Villa Dolce. The view is unbelievable.

Davide [the caretaker] was a great host and made us feel like family.

Summer In Italy was helpful and responsive. Thank you.

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Love Positano

June 2019 - Positano was absolutely amazing! The owners of the apartment were so nice and accommodating. The view from the terrace is breathtaking.

The apartment is located near the grocery, bus stop and many great restaurants with amazing views. Everyone in Positano is so nice.

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We hope to be back

June 2019 - Had a wonderful time during our stay in Positano! The views from the terrace were absolutely stunning.

Davide [the caretaker] was very helpful throughout our stay and a pleasure to get to know.

Would highly recommend staying here and hope to be back one day!

Good option for people wanting to spend some time in Positano

May 2019 - Villa Dolce is a good option for people wanting to spend some time in Positano. The house is comfortable with most modern conveniences. The terrace is the jewel of the property with spectacular views of Positano and the sea.

The caretaker is a delightful gentleman with excellent English speaking capabilities.

This is our second time using Summer In Italy and we are very happy with the information and service they provide. We will definitely use them again the next time we plan a vacation in Italy.

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Absolutely loved the place!

May 2019 - Absolutely loved the place! Breathtaking views of Positano.

Davide [the caretaker] is a very hospitable person, who has gone through life's journeys to get to where he is.

The place may not have all the modern amenities... but that is what added to it's charm. It has what you need. I felt like I was fortunate enough to be invited to stay in someone's home. Thank you Davide!

Your communication was great prior to arriving. Thank you!

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Villa Dolce is a gem! Nothing can be better.

April 2019 - Villa Dolce is a gem! Nothing can be better.

The house is a dream. The decoration, the floors, the kitchen elements, the comfort of the beds, the treatment of Davide [the caretaker] have been a charm.

I fell in love with this house since I discovered it in the photos, but personally it is even more beautiful. As I told Davide: this house has a big problem, you don't want to go anywhere else!!!

Grazie per tutto Davide! I hope we'll see each other again soon.

Wonderful site, Summer In Italy has been a great help. We have even used the recommendations, super recommended!

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Loved Villa Dolce

April 2019 - We loved our stay at Villa Dolce! The view from the terrace was breathtaking! The bed was comfortable and the kitchen well stocked.

Davide [the caretaker] was priceless. He helped us get oriented to Positano. Thank you for being part of a wonderful stay in Positano

Summer in Italy was super easy to work with. I have recommended you to my friends who are also traveling to Italy. Thank you!

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Villa Dolce was a dream come true!

August 2018 - Villa Dolce was a dream come true! The villa itself is absolutely stunning! The terrace is the best part, we ate breakfast every morning out there and enjoyed the incredible views. Thank you, we truly enjoyed our stay so very much!

The caretaker, Davide, was so friendly and welcoming and helpful! He showed us around the villa and even took us to a few local shops in the area.

Summer In Italy made booking this villa so incredibly easy. They were always so helpful, whether it be answering emails or questions or giving us recommendations they were always available and gave us quick responses. Thank you!

We loved it

June 2018 - We loved it. Highly recommend this lovely spot.

Davide [the caretaker] was welcoming and very helpful throughout our stay.

What makes Villa Dolce is the outdoor space and the location

June 2018 - What makes Villa Dolce is the outdoor space and the location. The view is excellent. The local and SITA bus stops are a few steps away as are two small grocery stores.

The caretaker, Davide, is a gracious host.

Communication with Summer In Italy was always excellent. They recommended transportation options and also provided valuable tips in general. I would definitely recommend Summer In Italy.

We absolutely loved Villa Dolce!

May 2018 - We absolutely loved Villa Dolce! Everything you need for self catering is at hand, and the entire place is sparkling clean! And the view... Unforgettable. We would stay at Villa Dolce again in a heart beat and would recommend it to anyone!

Davide and his wife, the lovely owners, could not have been kinder or more accommodating.

All good with Summer In Italy!

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Everything we needed

May 2018 - We LOVED our stay! Great location and views! The Villa had everything we needed!

The perfect romantic getaway!

October 2017 - The perfect romantic getaway! Villa Dolce is in a good location, away from the tourist crowd but with everything we needed just steps away, such as restaurants and groceries. The view is absolutely stunning. We never wanted to leave Villa Dolce!

Davide [the caretaker] is lovely and took very good care of us, making sure we had everything we needed. He offered helpful tips for getting around and best places to eat and shop.

Summer In Italy provides the finest and friendliest self catering holiday service we’ve ever had. Communication was superb and we were provided with comprehensive information before our trip so nothing was left to chance. We would definitely book with Summer In Italy again!

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Enjoyed our stay very much

July 2017 - Villa Dolce is an amazing holiday place and we enjoyed our stay there very much.

I have to mention in particular Davide [the caretaker] who could not do enough for us to make sure that our stay was as good as possible. He is very warm, friendly and hospitable and we enjoyed his company very much.

We booked through Summer In Italy after reading a review by travelers and we were not disappointed. The service of the company was incredible. Very quick and informative response to any question, could not asked for better service and will recommend the company to my friends.

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Amazing views!

June 2017 - Villa Dolce is a fabulous villa with amazing views!

Excellent.

Great location with spectacular views

May 2017 - We loved Villa Dolce and would happily re-book. It's a great location with spectacular views.

Great company, I will contact you for future bookings.

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Loved it!

September 2016 - Loved it!

Excellent service from Summer In Italy. Would happily recommend to friends.

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Stunning view

June 2016 - Villa Dolce is a lovely spacious house. A stunning view from the balcony. The kitchen was okay but could do with some butter knives and a better toaster. All round a lovely location and adequate for a base to explore the area.

The property manager Davide was wonderful giving us true Italian hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble.

I found the service from Summer In Italy excellent. I felt there was never anything that was too much trouble and your advice has been great. I am unable to think of any improvements. Thank you.

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Tremendous views from a beautiful terrace

May 2016 - Fantastic location - though guests should have reasonable fitness levels as there are many steps from the town centre to the villa. The height however means the villa has a tremendous view. Beautiful terrace for breakfast/evening cocktail!

Hosts are wonderful. We hope to return soon.

Excellent

November 2015 - We liked our stay in Villa Dolce very, very much. It is a wonderful equipped apartment, the terrace is marvelous with a bright view over the roofs and the sea. All is perfect! We would always recommend this wonderful apartment.

Julie [the caretaker] was very helpful at our arrival and departure.

Summer In Italy organization and communication were perfect.

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Fantastic

October 2015 - My wife and I stayed at Villa Dolce for a few days in October and loved it. The view out over Positano was amazing and the villa was comfortable and nice.

The location is up above the main part of downtown so it is a little quieter. It was very close to the main SITA bus stop going through town so you could easily catch the bus to other parts of the Amalfi Coast. The bus stop for the local bus that could take you to down town and back was also very close. The only down side were the stairs leading up to the villa. Although it took quite a few stairs to get around town this is similar for every property in the area. We walked everywhere we went in Positano and used the stairs as a way to justify eating more at dinner and having more gelato.

I would recommend Villa Dolce to any couple who are looking for a comfortable place to stay with a great view.

Julie [the caretaker] who met us to check in and out was very helpful and friendly.

Summer In Italy level of help and support in answering my questions was great. It made me more comfortable to book a location with you feeling like you would be there if anything went wrong.

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Excellent

September 2015 - A beautiful apartment with a stunning view. Look at the steps as your daily exercise - it is well worth the effort.

Apartment was clean and tidy with all the kitchen bit and pieces you need if you want to cook.

Loved being on the higher part of Positano.

I have used Summer In Italy for 2 years now and you are always prompt with all information needed. I will always use your services.

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Good

June 2015 - My husband and I loved the outdoor terrace and the view from Villa Dolce (now if they could move the power line it would be even more spectacular). The location was ideal as it is a mere 80 steps from street level and close to Bar Internazionale, which is great for coffee, cornetti, and cocktails. The bed was fairly comfortable.

One day we walked down to the beach - a lots of steps - and then back up to the apartment. It's easy enough to jump on the bus - interno Positano line - the trip from the beach is about 7 min. In terms of peace and quiet, it was such a pleasure to listen to the sounds of Positano at night from the terrace, overall very relaxing.

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Excellent

May 2015 - We absolutely loved Villa Dolce, was perfect for us.

We were two school friends celebrating our 50th birthdays. One of us had the double room and the other had the sofa bed. Worked really well, very spacious and comfortable. The view exceeds expectations and we spent many hours on the terrace. Location is also perfect with reasonable restaurants, bars and shops close by.

Would recommend this property to anyone.

We would like to say a special thank you to Julie, the housekeeper. Her advice and help was invaluable. She went over and above and really made it for us.

We think the service provided by Summer In Italy is excellent. Would recommend you to anyone & thanks for all your help.

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Very good

September 2014 - Villa Dolce is a great place to stay. We have used it 3 times. The only down side is the 80 steps to reach it.

I don't think there is anything Summer In Italy should change. You guys have always been extremely helpful and would recommend you happily. Thanks.

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Very good

September 2014 - We had a great time at Villa Dolce. The view was fantastic and the accommodation was spacious.

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Very good

August 2014 - We had a wonderful time at Villa Dolce - the view is incredible, the neighborhood lovely, the living room comfortable and neutral, the bathroom has a great wet room, and lastly the kitchen is very charming and well equipped.

Julie [the caretaker] is also wonderful - she was so helpful when our bags lost and very welcoming and accommodating.

Great service from Summer In Italy. Polite, informative and very easy to navigate. Thanks everyone for a wonderful week away!

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Fantastic

August 2014 - Loved Villa Dolce. Everything worked fine.

This is our second time with Summer In Italy and we are very pleased with the service. Easy to book, good information and following up. Timely and professional.

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Excellent

July 2014 - We had a fantastic time at Villa Dolce. Truly amazing location, with a view which is hard to beat anywhere in the world.

The villa was great value for money, and the outdoor terrace provided an excellent space for relaxing, eating and drinking.

Excellent customer service from Summer In Italy, thanks.

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Excellent

July 2014 - We just returned from a week at Villa Dolce and like its name, it was sweet!!! The villa was spotless. The bathroom was a good size for Europe and the shower enormous! The views from the patio were spectacular! We sat on the patio at morning and at dusk enjoying the sites. The killer was the 80 steps to the apartment!

We began the experience with the emails from Luca preparing us for our trip. Once we arrived in Positano, Julie and her daughter [the caretakers] met us to let us in the house and give us the keys. Julie is British and of course, speaks perfect English. She and her daughter were charming!

Davide, the neighbor below, is such a kind, wonderful older gentleman. He speaks limited English, but is such a sweetheart. We became friends with him. He brought us fruit from his garden. It was great!

You will definitely enjoy your visit at Villa Dolce. I would go back in a heartbeat!

It was a great experience with Summer In Italy and we would definitely rent from them again.

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Very good

September 2013 - We absolutely love this villa. It is our second visit and hope to be going back for many more.

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Excellent

August 2013 - All was perfect. We recommended this place!

Fantastic

July 2013 - We stayed two weeks at Villa Dolce in Positano after two weeks at another rental in Praiano. Villa Dolce was smaller but is a wonderful place to stay.

The kitchen and bathroom are very nicely functional, the bedroom is small but nice, and the living room and dining room are also nice.

The star of the property is the terrace, though, where the views are spectacular, the morning sun is warm but easily dealt with using the umbrella, and the afternoon shade is just wonderful. We ate dinner and/or had wine out there every evening. The view is beyond amazing.

The location was perfect for us, in a part of Positano that is mostly locals and longer term tourists, whereas the lower area near the beaches is over-run with hotels, shops, and tourists. I can't complain - we're obviously tourists ourselves - but you like to get a bit of a feel for the Italian part of Italy too, not only the tourist attractions. The Bar Internazionale and the Trattoria next door were regular stops for espresso, gelato, and the Trattoria for dinner. A grocery store, fruit stand, and meat/fish place were quite close by as well, within easy walking distance. And the local hangout was the wall where the scooters were parked across the road, so this area was a fun place to hang out in the evenings...

You have to do a lot of walking on a lot of stairways if you stay up in this part of Positano, but there's a bus that will bring you up from the beach area and drop you right at the foot of the last stairway to Villa Dolce if you don't feel like walking back up at the end of the day. It would be tough for anyone with a handicap or who's really in poor physical condition, but most people should do fine with the 90 or so steps you HAVE TO walk to get to the property from the main road.

Summer in Italy couldn't have been easier to deal with, all via the web and email. We never talked to anyone over the phone directly but easily arranged a month in Praiano and Positano in two different rentals, and it all came off seamlessly!

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Very good

July 2013 - I really enjoyed my stay at Villa Dolce. The photos are true to the way it is.

The balcony is lovely. We spent many hours relaxing there. The apartment is functional, by no means luxurious. However it has all necessary amenities. It was spacious and very Italian. There is a garden below belonging to another house and the owner, David, loves to have a chat and provide you with produce such as cucumbers and basil...

The 80 steps from the main road is hard work, but to put it context, to walk down to the beach, it is 1000 steps unless you take a bus!

Villa Dolce is not free standing. There is accommodation above and below but separate access.

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Very good

June 2013 - We found the villa to be perfect for our stay. The location worked out wonderfully.

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Very good

June 2013 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay this time just as we did 5 years ago when we stayed at this same lovely apartment. It is exactly what you would want an apartment at Positano to be.

We would recommend this apartment to anyone who can climb 80 steps and even those who would find it a chalance.

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Very good

October 2012 - We loved the villa.

The steps were a bit of a challenge but its to be expected in Positano.

You have been very helpful and I'm sure we will be booking with you again, thank you

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Fantastic

September 2012 - Villa Dolce was amazing.

Spent 2 weeks there giving us the perfect mix of relaxing on the terrace, sightseeing and walks up the mountain.

Being high up the views from the terrace were superb, the sea, the hills and the road down below, watching the traffic was very entertaining!

House very comfortable with everything you could need, well stocked kitchen (we enjoy Italian cooking).

Booked with Summer in Italy because I liked the website, it was easy to navigate and gave all the necessary information. After booking staff were very helpful and good at keeping you informed.

The whole experience has been excellent.

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Excellent

July 2012 - Villa Dolce is a perfect place to drop an anchor in and explore the Amalfi coast.

It is within a short walk to the main bus stops and must-to-do "path of Gods".

The villa is nice and lovely by itself.

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Fantastic

July 2012 - I LOVED VILLA DOLCE!!

The view was spectacular. In fact, I had difficulty leaving the terrace to go to bed at night. I just didn't want to stop looking at the gorgeous view.

I have to tell you that meeting Davide and his wife who lived next door to Villa Dolce, and talking to him while he tended his garden was one of the best parts of my stay in Positano. One night when I was putting the recycling out, the wind shut the terrace door, leaving me locked out. I rang the bell at Davide's door. He and his wife invited me to their home and later, he climbed over the wall to my terrace and opened the door. He had a key but it wouldn't work because I had left my key in the lock! They are wonderful people and their willingness to help me warmed my heart.

The kitchen was equipped with everything I needed.

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Excellent

June 2012 - Villa Dolce is a great villa, with the most spectacular view looking over Positano.

The 80 steps into the villa are worth it. The villa itself is set out beautifully too. Would love to come back next year... ciao...

I cannot fault 'summer in italy'... Luca and Elisa's customer service is impeccable! Love 'summer in italy'... very friendly, professional, super accommodating and very patient. Cannot fault them in anyway. Keep up the great work!

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Excellent

June 2012 - We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Dolce. The view was almost magical, especially at night.

The local bus dropped us off and picked us up at the bottom of the stairs which was so convenient when we went out to restaurants.

There was nothing that we needed (except an ironing board which would have been handy).

If we return to Positano we would want to stay in Villa Dolce again. Thanks so much.

Your communication with us before we went was fantastic - you kept us informed about what we needed to do and about the payments.

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Fantastic

June 2012 - Loved Villa Dolce - it was a great place to stay and would stay again.

The biggest downside was no wifi. Would have been excellent if it had Internet access.

Great website, thank you.

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Fantastic

May 2012 - We really enjoyed our time at Villa Dolce.

Every aspect was as advertised and exceeded our expectations.

Miss Julie [the caretaker] was helpful and informative.

We would certainly stay here again.

Yours has been the most helpful and comprehensive booking site we have ever used. Thanks!

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Excellent

October 2011 - The property is spacious (we were two but can accommodate 4), clean and well equipped.

Good convenient location close to buses and convenience stores and has excellent view of the sea.

Efficient and helpful reception by the property manager.

Enjoyed our stay.

We were provided with excellent helpful service by Summer In Italy.

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Excellent

September 2011 - Villa Dolce was a beautiful place to stay.

The view was a killer view and the villa itself was very accommodating to our needs. Even the steps to the villa were not that bad. We came and went two and three times a day. The end of the week was much easier than the beginning of the week to climb 80 steps.

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Excellent

September 2011 - We had a fantastic time at Villa Dolce. Could not fault it and would definitely recommend it to anyone who was thinking of going to Positano.

The self catering facilities were the best we've ever had, the view amazing, the bed very comfortable, quiet and the position couldn't have been better.

Excellent

August 2011 - I can not express my sincere joy of staying at Villa Dolce. This year was my second time there and I love everything about the villa.

The view takes my breath away morning and evening. The location is perfect as I like being high up as the views are spectacular. I know I will return again and again and it will always be the beautiful Villa Dolce. I have fell in love with Italy, the people and the amazing food.

It has to be said that Summer in Italy and the staff are the most efficient people I have dealt with over the internet. Thank you.

I have recommended you to my family and friends.

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Excellent

August 2011 - We had a great time at Villa Dolce and I would highly recommend to others to book this villa.

A few things that we didn't know going in that actually made our stay more enjoyable -- the location is absolutely perfect! Perfect in that you are high enough up the mountain to enjoy a fantastic view and have less expensive markets/restaurants on your street. But also conveniently located so that both the Positano bus (just makes a loop through the town) and the SITA bus (goes to the other towns on the coast) are just a few feet away. Being so close to Bar Internazionale made it really easy. Although you are a bit higher, it really is easy to get around -- we walked down the steps every day into town (takes about 10-15 minutes) and then took the internal bus back up (takes 5 minutes, comes every 20 minutes or so, costs 1.5 euro).

Location aside, the villa is really nicely outfitted and it is so wonderful to have space to spread out, cook, and relax.

Excellent

July 2011 - Villa Dolce was charming.

The 80 stone steps to the front door are a bit daunting and not for the faint of fitness. The views were outstanding, the place well equipped and the neighborhood of Chiesa Nuova was fantastic. We loved blending in like locals.

Summer in Italy was GREAT -- we'll book with you again! Very reliable and easy to deal with.

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Excellent

July 2011 - We enjoyed a week in this beautiful apartment and its blue terrace.

The house is very comfortable, it has fantastic views and dinner or breakfast overlooking Positano, is priceless.

The house is better than in the pictures, it is full of details, nothing is missing.

Congratulations to the owners for how they organized and decorated the house... I liked everything!

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Excellent

June 2011 - We loved Villa Dolce and hope to return in the future. The view of Positano and the surrounding mountains and sea from the terrace is magnificent (even if the roof of the nearest house is not the prettiest). The terrace is lovely and big and we sat the table under the bougainvillea for hours every day. The interior of the house is also lovely, with attractive furnishings and every convenience, crockery, kitchen implements and so on that we needed.

Another thing we loved was that the area around Villa Dolce is not really touristy as the centre of Positano is. Local people sit and chat outside the Bar Internazionale at the corner, the people working at the grocery shop next door to it, the Alimentari dei Coloniali, are really friendly and had every food and drink we wanted, and at the same time, as the main bus stop for upper Positano is at the corner too, there's a lively bustle in the area which means that visitors like us could blend in easily. The traffic at that corner can be noisy but intrudes very little up at the terrace of the house, which is five minutes walk away; and away from the few main roads, pedestrian peace and quiet reigns.

Positano is a wonderful town, full of character and amazing views, down the little alleyways and stairways that run up and down the hills, and across at the cascading houses on the terraces and mountainsides. Of course, you need strong legs to enjoy the place to the full, but most reasonably fit people could manage the 80 steps up to Villa Dolce from the road, and the various other steps to get to restaurants, beaches etc. The local bus was well worth taking too, once we'd figured out its route.

So we recommend Positano and Villa Dolce without hesitation!

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June 2011 - We had a really lovely week at Villa Dolce! It was much bigger than we had expected and every need was catered for. The bed was comfortable and we loved the doors opening out onto the balcony from the bedroom.

The kitchen was well equipped and spacious and the bathroom and shower were perfect.

Sitting on the balcony early in the morning watching the sun come up over the mountain and listening to the church bells of Positano ringing out was such a lovely way to start each day.

We really didn't want to leave and would dearly love to return one day.

We found the service that Summer in Italy provided was excellent - friendly and efficient. The driver that you put us in touch with to drive us from Naples airport to Positano was very friendly and made our arrival on the Amalfi coast very special. He stayed with us until our agent arrived with the keys to the villa which was very kind of him as it was late at night.

We will definitely be using Summer in Italy again and will be recommending you highly.

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Excellent

May 2011 - If there were a higher score than "excellent" Vila Dolce would get it! We can't say enough about the wonderful apartment and Positano. Thank you so much for everything. We have already recommended it to others.

Everything went perfectly, we felt very comfortable, secure and very well taken care of.

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Excellent

May 2011 - Loved it, wonderful!!

Love Summer In Italy, professional and nice to work with.

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Excellent

October 2010 - Location/view is stunning. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

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Excellent

October 2010 - Villa Dolce was a great place to stay in beautiful Positano. I enjoyed staying there.

Summer in Italy was very accommodating and I would not hesitate to book again in the future.

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Excellent

September 2010 - We really enjoyed our time at Villa Dolce. The location is terrific and the property is well laid out and comfortably furnished.

Generally a very positive experience, we would use your service again. Very good communication and good tips in the pack. Thank you.

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Excellent

August 2010 - An excellent property with everything a person could want to enjoy the area.

The caretaker Gianpiero went out of his way to insure we enjoyed our stay at this villa.

We would not hesitate to stay there again or refer friends to this property.

Great service! Seamless communication. Keep up the good work.

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August 2010 - I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Villa Dolce and would highly recommend it.The location was perfect considering how many steps there are to other villas.

Our host was on hand to meet us and he was around if we needed him (which we didn't).

We loved Positano and the friendliness of the people who live there. It is a place i would return to in the future.

I would like to thank Summer in Italy who made our trip smooth and stress free from start to finish. I look forward to booking with you in the future.

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June 2010 - We really enjoyed our stay in Villa Dolce. The view from the terrace was stunning. It was a pleasure to sit eating our breakfast on the terrace planning our day.

The location was very good, we often walked down into town although the public transport is excellent and buses stop almost at the bottom of our steps. Many excellent restaurants within 15 minute walking distance.

Excellent information and advice given with regular correspondence keeping us up to date with what was happening.

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June 2010 - Villa Dolce filled all of our expectations! it really was better than we could have expected. The care taker Gianpiero met us at the bus stop and carried my suitcase up the 80 steps to the front door. He was lovely and gave us some great advice and tips on the area.

We spent every meal time on the terrace soaking up the view and eating the lovely seafood purchased from the Pescheria (seafood shop) just 5 mins walk away.

The villa is in the higher part of Positano but we found this to be good as it had the most amazing view and there were plenty of reasonably priced supermarkets for us to stock up in. You will need to catch a bus down to the centre or walk down via the thousands of stairs. We always walked down as we enjoyed the view. The first few days we walked back up but when it got really hot we couldn't manage it and caught the bus for 1.10 euro.

The interior is lovely and the nice crisp white sofa's were beautiful. The air conditioning was a must too we were thankful that this apartment had it.

One of our most memorable holidays.

Villa Dolce is fantastic and we would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay there.

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October 2009 - An entirely enjoyable experience.

The owner met us with no problems and introduced us to Villa Dolce and the community. He made himself available if required and at the end of our stay met us to ensure that we had all the info that we needed to proceed with our vacation adventure.

It was an incredible experience and we will recommend it to all those interested.

Great job - thanks for everything

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October 2009 - We simply loved our stay!

Thank you for your service!

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September 2009 - We had an amazing week in Positano and Villa Dolce was our home away from home. We were very comfortable there (including the bed!) Everything was very convenient.

The bus stop was at the foot of the 80 stairs up to the villa. A few hundred feet up the road was the Grottino Azzurro restaurant, Bar Internazionale (good for gelati and pastry as well as a drink!), fruit and veggie stand, small market with deli, and post office.

The condo itself was clean and equipped with the basics for cooking including salt, sugar and olive oil.

The manager was very friendly, helped us with our luggage, and was helpful in pointing out places in town.

At the end of the week it was difficult to close the door on our terrace over Positano.

Keep up the good work! Communication over the months and weeks preceding the rental week was excellent and very much appreciated. I hope to use your website again for another trip in the future. I would like to thank you all for your offers to help with any problem, especially Andrea for his assistance in booking the parking garage. It was my good fortune to click on your website!

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May 2009 - Yes. It was basic but all we really needed.

The location was important as it is right where all the buses stop and has a reasonable grocery store and good restaurant convenient to the apartment.

Good site, good value. Keep it up.

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September 2008 - Villa Dolce is beautifully set overlooking the town of Positano on the spectacular Amalfi coast.

The view over the town, be it in the morning for breakfast on the terrace or in the evening when returned from a busy day sightseeing, watching the night set in. The apartment is ideal for two people, four maybe being a bit tight on space.

The property manager was a very nice guy and helped us with our large suitcases up the steps and back down on leaving and wouldn't take a tip.

It's very quiet but some noise from the road below can be heard. The terrace makes this apartment.

Good service, Summer in Italy. Will definitely be using you guys on my next trip to Italy. Hopefully in the not too distant future.

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September 2008 - We loved this apartment and the large terrace and view. Had to be the best view in Positano!

The apartment is up high, at the top of the town. There is convenient bus service, but if you are like us and like to walk, there were a lot of steps. So be warned, there is a lot of climbing. We thought it was worth it!!!

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July 2008 - We enjoyed it very much.

It is located in a very beautiful place with a great view over the town.

It´s a very nice place, and you were very helpful when we could't get hold of the owner when we arrived - thank you.

Excellent

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June 2008 - Our stay was really enjoyable.

Apartment is nice with a beautiful view of the village and convenient links to Sorrento, Amalfi, and downtown. Friendly welcome too.

We found Summer in Italy via Google and were very pleased with support, advice and accommodation in general. Had a lovely stay. Many thanks!!!

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June 2008 - Very enjoyable, great location close to everything you could want, shops, restaurants etc.

Beautiful view of the town from this top position, lovely to walk down to the beach area via the steps and back by local bus.

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March 2008 - We absolutely enjoyed our stay in Villa Dolce.

It was even better than we were expecting, and we were fortunately to have lovely neighbours just below us. The gentleman even provided us with some fresh produce from his garden.

The views are spectacular and we even lost some weight due to the 80 steps from the roadway up to the apartment. Do some training before starting your holiday.

We are considering a revisit in the near future.

We enjoyed dealing with Summer In Italy, very professional in all dealings and we have no complaints.

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October 2007 - We enjoyed Positano but hadn't really expected there to be quite as many tourists as there were. Villa Dolce is not in the center of the tourist section however so was quieter than the central area.

The location in terms of closeness to bus stops was terrific - made day trips very easy and accessible. The closeness to local shops - groceries, vegetable stand and butcher were also very handy and we made great use of the kitchen facilities.

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September 2007 - I really loved Villa Dolce! I enjoyed every second! So much that I didn't wanted to go home...

It's a very beautiful and charming apartment with a great big terrace and a breathtaking view on Positano and the sea. And it's tastefully furnished and very clean. There are also a hairdryer, two big bath towels, a CD-player with radio (but no TV, which was very relaxing).

If you don't mind the 80 steps (I get used to it after 3 days) it's a perfect location. The Sita-Bus that goes everywhere is nearby and the Intro-Positano-Bus is right downstairs. It's just as beautiful as in the description.

It's not very quiet (cars honk the horn very often at the Amalfi coast, motor-bikes are pretty loud, too), but you get used to it very quickly - it's Italy! People and neighbours are very friendly and invited me to their homes.

The staff from Summerinitaly, especially Luca and Andrea, are extremely professional and absolutely lovely! They helped me with everything I needed and organized wonderful things. I will come back to Villa Dolce for sure. Thank you for everything!

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