Reviews of Villa Marica

Excellent, quiet location, yet minutes away from the liveliness of Positano!

October 2023 - Our stay at Villa Marica was perfect! It’s gorgeous- the pictures online do not do it justice. Excellent, quiet location, yet minutes away from the liveliness of Positano. Clean rooms, and windows and doors that when opened welcome the morning sun. Entryway floor is like green jade. Can’t say enough good things about our stay or the property.

There’s nothing that I can think of to improve upon. Great in every way. Maria Teresa [the property manger] provided outstanding concierge service - promptly responded with our questions, and simply a lovely person.

Summer In Italy provided great customer service throughout the booking, up until our arrival. Suggested a driver who got us safely to and from Positano.

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Fantastic

August 2023 - We had a wonderful time staying at Villa Marica. It is very well located. There are two large and very nice bedrooms and one relatively small one. The balcony was a wonderful place for the family to hangout and have breakfast.

Our host was wonderful. Thank you.

Excellent

June 2023 - Amazing property!!! Very clean. Very comfortable.

It was perfect.

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Excellent

June 2023 - Great location!

Fabulous spot, excellent location!

May 2023 - Fabulous spot in Positano. Excellent location, halfway up between beach and "top" of the hill. Convenient to small market and some excellent restaurants. Terrance with table and chairs and fabulous view, perfect spot for late afternoon glass of wine and appetizer before heading out to dinner. Would definitely recommend this place.

The house manager, Maria Teresa, was great. Super informative and available for questions or recommendations.

The Summer In Italy team are great, provide excellent recommendations and always quick to respond! We received recommendation to book with them and so glad we did. Would highly recommend them to anyone considering a house / apt rental in Italy.

Few steps and spectacular view

May 2023 - Beautiful property with only 15 - 18 steps from the street to the apartment. Fully equipped and even provides some voltage adapters, very thoughtful.

The host is gracious and fully involved without intruding.

The few steps and spectacular view make this a prime property in Positano. Having several outstanding restaurants within easy walking distance is another big plus.

Location and view are the best

September 2022 - Lovely vacation rental. Location couldn’t be better. Center of town with very few steps. Very clean with nice bedding and modern bathrooms. The view couldn’t have been better. Would highly recommend this rental.

Perfect location, spectacular view

September 2022 - We had a wonder visit in Positano staying in Villa Marica. The view from the terrace is spectacular! We had coffee in the mornings and wine in the afternoon watching the boats and looking at the beautiful water. The location is perfect. We walked to dinner each night.

The villa is good for the price. It is not luxurious but has everything you need.

We loved the view we saw online and that it had 3 bedrooms and was in a good location.

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I can’t wait to come back!

September 2022 - Such a great experience and beautiful space. Perfect location and I’ll never get over the views. Property manager was so wonderful and helpful. I can’t wait to come back!

Perfect villa, ideal location and beautiful views

August 2022 - Staying in Positano was our favorite part of the trip! Our villa was perfect! Location was ideal with beautiful views. It was clean and had everything we needed. Our only regret is we didn’t stay longer!

Excellent

June 2022 - Great space for a family of 3. Easy access to town and nice patio to watch it all unfold.

Excellent

June 2022 - Loved villa Marica and Maria Teresa [the caretaker] was very helpful and made our stay stress free.

Summer In Italy was great. Really appreciated the communication and friendly staff. Also appreciated all of the reviews and suggestions of things to do. Would definitely book through you again!

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Fantastic view, look forward to returning

May 2022 - We fell in love with Positano and Villa Marica! The view of the water and Positano from the terrace of Villa Marica is fantastic. We enjoyed breakfast and cocktails outside on the terrace every day while enjoying the view.

Villa Marica has a great property manager who provided an overview of the villa at check-in and was readily available to assist with any questions. She also provided great recommendations in Positano and neighboring towns, which we appreciated and made the experience more memorable.

We look forward to returning to Positano and enjoying Villa Marica again. We created lifetime memories on this trip.

Lucky to have found it

April 2022 - What a fantastic place! The deck and view are unparalleled. The unit is spacious, well appointed, and in a fantastic location. We felt so lucky to have found it.

Also, Maria was an outstanding host. She was very responsive and informative.

We can’t wait to return!

Very good

April 2022 - A nice house with a great view, about halfway up the hill from the beach area. Third bedroom small, but OK for a single or a kid. Balcony and outside table comfortable for two people. Parking garage conveniently close.

Maria Teresa [the caretaker] was very helpful.

Everyone we dealt with at Summer In Italy was very helpful.

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Fantastic

August 2019 - A well equipped property in an excellent location, and with plenty of room for the family.

It was good value (for Positano prices). We were there for a wedding and the property was a good base for our family.

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Excellent location, breathtaking views and every amenity catered for

July 2019 - Excellent location, breathtaking views and every amenity catered for. Ideal for family vacation.

Fantastic service from Summer In Italy, will definitely use them again in the future. Thank you Luca!

The location was awesome and the area was fantastic

June 2019 - My family stayed at Villa Marica for 4 nights in June 2019. We loved it! The location was awesome and the area was fantastic.

The house was great, the kids loved having their own rooms, the beds comfortable and the air conditioning fabulous! The rooms were all very clean, well stocked with hand soap, towels, espresso coffee, salt, sugar and wonderful dishes.

It is halfway up the mountain so the view is spectacular every morning and every night, the outdoor furniture is a table with four chairs and an umbrella. Also a drying rack for the clothes, laundry and dish detergent were included.

I would absolutely return to Villa Marica tomorrow, and I highly recommend it to others.

I must say Maria Theresa [the caretaker] who greeted us was absolutely amazing, we loved her the minute we met her. She showed us how everything worked and was a big help in explaining transportation and things to see. Most important she was readily available by text and phone when we had a transportation issue, she was on it and rectified the problem. Please keep up the place, it is too beautiful to not be enjoyed! Thank you for opening your home to us.

I loved working with Summer In Italy. Luca was incredibly responsive and helpful. His advice when we asked about the property as well as the transportation services such as Amalfi Car and Praia Sea Service La Sibilla boats rental was fabulous, without question everyone we dealt with was fabulous.

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An incredible place.

May 2019 - It was an incredible place, with views that were even better than I imagined. We really enjoyed our stay and found it to be in a great location. We lucked out without having all the stairs to get to the villa, and that was really helpful.

I enjoyed working with your company and found it to be an easy process.

Excellent

October 2018 - Beyond anything I could have imagined!

Maria [the caretaker] was a special blessing also!

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More than expected

October 2018 - Villa Marica was more than expected and all of us enjoyed it, especially the views.

Maria [the caretaker] was lovely and such a great help with all our questions.

Summer In Italy was great to work with, no problems. Just lucked upon one of their ads while looking for rentals and decided to go with them instead of the other rental.

Great location

September 2018 - Great location. Stunning view.

The housekeeper was fantastic.

Great service and communication from Summer In Italy.

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Good

May 2018 - Ideal apartment for parents travelling with adult children or two couples.

Summer In Italy had the apartment that suited our specific requirements and yes we would use you again.

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We enjoyed our stay at Villa Marica very much!

May 2018 - We enjoyed our stay at Villa Marica very much! The house was very clean and well equipped. The view from the terrace was just amazing and we enjoyed the time we were able to sit out there. The kitchen offered everything we needed and then some. Above all of that though, the location was absolutely perfect. There were a number of good restaurants within a few minutes walk. I hope that we have the opportunity to visit again in the future.

Maria [the caretaker] was very helpful yet not at all intrusive.

Summer In Italy greatly exceeded every expectation that I had. I asked you many questions both before booking and then prior to arrival. Every question was answered professionally and promptly. Working with Summer In Italy gave me peace of mind when booking a private villa in Italy. The house was advertised perfectly and we had a very positive experience working with you from suggestions of properties through arrival. Thank you for helping us make our trip to Italy so special.

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Loved this villa

May 2018 - We loved Villa Marica!

The location is very convenient, not very far from the center of town and close to many restaurants.

Wonderful!!!

October 2017 - Wonderful!!!

Summer In Italy makes the process very easy.

I would stay there again

August 2017 - Villa Marica was comfortable, clean and spacious. It's a very lovely apartment and it worked well for our family. I would stay there again.

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It is simply awesome

July 2017 - It is simply awesome. The view and the terrace were the highlights...

Maria [the caretaker] and the location were outstanding!

Bellissima!

October 2016 - Bellissima! Villa Marica was safe and private, as well as convenient to everything we wanted to do -- an easy walk to the beach or the ferry, with great reastaurants nearby. Our family of five, ranging from 29 to 60, loved it. The terrace is outstanding - large, comfortable and with a stunning view. Great living spaces and comfortable bedrooms. A+++!

Maria Teresa, who manages the apartment, was a pleasant surprise -- very helpful!

Summer In Italy gave us excellent information before the trip, and the property was even better than expected. We will definitely book with you on our next trip.

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Would definitely come back!

September 2016 - We loved Villa Marica. The view was unbeatable. From the living room and one of the bedrooms, plus a big terrace. It was in a great location too. The apartment was nice and roomy for 5 adults. When we reserved we got a letter saying to please let the host know if there was any problem, rather than complaining afterwards. Well there was a dog barking below us for 2 hours nonstop. I really didn't think anything could be done but I called the caretaker and she found the owner and took care of the problem! We would definitely come back here!

The caretaker was fantastic, helped us out upon arrival and was available for anything we needed.

Wonderful communication with Summer In Italy throughout the process.

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Simply magical!

July 2016 - We adored Villa Marica and hope to one day come back and stay again. From the moment of our stay, we were greeted warmly by the manager, Maria, and loved everything about the villa, the perfect location, amenities, and beauty. It was everything we needed - easily fits a family of 5. Every sense will be filled... The beautiful view/site of the water and hillside, smell of lemons, sea breezes. Simply magical!The house was in great condition. All the amenities provided were perfect for our needs.

Thank you... We adored Maria, she was a wonderful greeter and very helpful in grounding and orienting us our first day to Positano. We look forward to coming back and spending a longer time... It was wonderful!

We did not know Summer In Italy before we rented from you - found you online from others who had recommended you through different sites... And now we look forward to calling on you again and will definitely recommend you to friends. Thank you to your staff at Summer In Italy - Alfano, Luca and the others were all very thorough and communicative, professional and cordial for the whole process!

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Very comfortable and in a good location

June 2016 - Villa Marica was very comfortable and is in a good location halfway up the hill. Terrace is a bit tight but with very good views of the sea. Having stayed in Positano 5 - 6 times the small number of steps to Villa Marica from the main road was most welcome as was the on-site parking (for a small car). You will get some noise from below and above from time to time but not too intrusive.

Maria Teresa [the caretaker] who greets you speaks excellent English and is very helpful.

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An excellent location with a fantastic view!

June 2016 - We have stayed in many houses, villas and apartment throughout Italy over the years and Villa Marica was among our very best. It is in an excellent location with a fantastic view and is in easy walking distance to everything in Positano. It was clean, very well equipped, had excellent WI-Fi, was close to shopping and was very comfortable. It is an excellent choice for those who wish to rent within the town.

Maria, the caretaker, was very helpful and responsive to our needs. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her job.

Great job as always!

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Excellent

October 2015 - Villa Marica was an excellent property that far exceeded our expectations. We loved it!

The location was excellent, the view was gorgeous and the rooms and bathrooms were very nice. The kitchen had everything we needed including a washing machine.

Great place to stay and I would recommend it highly!

Great service from Summer In Italy. The administrative piece was highly organized and well done.

Very good

September 2015 - Loved staying in Villa Marica. The location was excellent, close to amazing restaurants and markets.

I loved working with Summer In Italy, they answered all questions in a timely manner and I felt confident that we were in good hands!

Very good

July 2015 - Very good location with excellent full view of sea and very close to many good restaurants.

Very easy access for luggage as the entrance is on road and has private parking if you drive, good value. Kitchen is very basic, air conditioning kept very cool.

We enjoyed our stay and Nunzia, the property manager, was very helpful and responsible (quick and professional).

Summer In Italy was very good and met all of my expectations. Will look you up on our next stay to Italy.

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Very good

June 2015 - I enjoyed Villa Marica immensely: the ambience, style, view and peace of the property... For me was fantastic, better than photos and expectations.

However the beds could do with an upgrade. To do the apartment justice the main bed could be better and the twin beds are narrow, best suited for children. The third bedroom single is short also more suited to a child.

We loved Villa Marica and the South of Italy. I will be back!

You guys run the best service in the world! Thank you for your help with any question asked and thank you for recommending Amalfi Car for our transfer (they where very helpful and understanding of seven women travellers - not easy work).

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Very good

May 2015 - We did like Villa Marica. The location just off of the street was excellent in that we had very few steps to deal with.

Nunzia [the caretaker] came immediately when we had a problem with the stove.

Very good

October 2014 - Loved the location and how it was so accessible to great restaurants, shops and the deli.

Summer In Italy did a great job!!

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Fantastic

September 2014 - Enjoyed waking up to the spectacular views every morning.

Villa Marica is situated in a prime location in Positano although walking back up to it became a challenge.

I have been more than happy with the service received from Summer In Italy and would certainly recommend and use again.

Very good

August 2014 - We had a lovely stay at Villa Marica.

The location was perfect, about mid way up the hill, not to far from the beach, not to far from the restaurants at the top of the hill. The apartment itself was fine. The furnishings were a little worn but served its purpose. We did have a very loud neighbor for part of the stay but probably not anything to be done about that.

The property manager was easy to work with and met us for the arrival and departure right on time.

We did have a small issue with ants in one room but I understand that is normal in the area. We reported this and they said they would take care of it for future guests.

Easy to work with Summer In Italy. Thanks for a lovely vacation.

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Very good

August 2014 - We were three generations on holiday together, including two teens. We all loved Villa Marica, especially the view and would highly recommend it. We had a wonderful holiday there.

We found you on line and cannot praise you highly enough for the prompt and helpful service (via email) that we received. Many thanks!

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Very good

July 2014 - Villa Marica is a lovely apartment and suited the needs of 5 women perfectly!

Summer In Italy was so helpful on booking just the right place!

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Very good

June 2014 - Villa Marica was a typical Italian apartment. Lovely and large.

Great to have 3 bathrooms, beds were a little hard. Great position, with a wonderful terrace and sensational views.

No problems whatsoever with Summer In Italy, they were very helpful.

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Very good

May 2014 - Villa Marica is a very comfortable apartment, nice terrace with great views.

Perfect location, not too far from the center of town but far enough away so that it's very quiet at night.

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Very good

October 2013 - Very well equipped, fantastic views, off-street parking, close to good restaurants, grocery store and just short walks (10 minutes) to beaches and Positano centre.

I would certainly rebook if I were to visit Positano again.

Very good

September 2013 - The view is beautiful 180 degrees of the ocean... needs some touching up such as painting and new living room furniture. It was comfortable and the terrace was great. Close to everything as well as transportation.

Manager was wonderful.

You were all GREAT to work with. Would book with u again. Thank you.

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Excellent

August 2013 - We love this place. Second visit in 2 years and we want to keep coming back.

Superb location, beautiful view from terrace and bedroom and lovely and quiet. Hard to see how to improve it!

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Very good

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Fantastic

July 2013 - A brilliant stay in the heart of Positano. An enormous place with room to really live. A divine wrap around verandah with endless ocean views. You're at the top of the hill here so many steps to beach BUT you could just take the gentle slope of the road that also takes you to the heart of it all.

Our meet and greet person Nunzia was fabulous and very flexible working around our needs.

There were just two of us swimming around in this massive place which could easily sleep 5/6 people.

Highly recommended - our service from the Summer In Italy staff was also very professional and personable. Great place, great value - ideal - we'll be back.

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Fantastic

June 2013 - A perfect location in Positano terms. Just a few steps into the apartment, parking, and then a nice downhill walk to the beach. Uphill helps towards walking off all the beautiful restaurant food that you eat. Very well appointed in terms of self catering.

Great website, great customer service. Arrival instructions were thorough and easy to follow. Advice about "living in Italy" answers most questions. Thank you, we will use your service when next in Italy.

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Fantastic

June 2013 - We enjoyed our stay at Villa Marica. There were four adults and one infant. We were all very comfortable and loved the location and views.

We were really very pleased with the villa. I would recommend this to other people who ask me for a great place to stay.

I was very pleased with Summer in Italy. I always received answers to my emails and everything went very well. The description of the Villa Marica was accurate. I would definitely contact Summer in Italy again when we go back to Italy. I found Summer in Italy on line.

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Very good

June 2013 - Villa Marica is located in an excellent area, close to restaurants and shops, an easy walk to the beach yet high enough to have great views. And the secure parking on the property is a welcomed convenience.

The flowers, bushes and fruit trees are amazing to view and smell. The furnishings could use some updating, however, overall we found staying at this property to be a wonderful experience.

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Excellent

November 2012 - We loved the view, garden, and privacy. The magnificent terraced balcony that you could sit and have a wine on and view the sea.

The 3 bathrooms were well equipped and would be great if you were a few friends travelling together or couples.

Close walking distance to everything, near by restaurants and parking were all great.

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Very good

October 2012 - We all enjoyed our stay at Villa Marica very much.

The villa was lovely and very comfortable. The kitchen was absolutely fine, however some sort of padding or insulation around bench tops etc. would be good. Very noisy!

Summer In Italy were terrific. Very organised, helpful and well organised. I am impressed and will recommend your organisation to others.

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Excellent

October 2012 - We loved Villa Marica. There were 4 of us and there was plenty of room to not get in teach others way. It's really 3 beds and 3 baths.

The location is the most perfect for Positano because it is one of the few places where you walk out on the main road without climbing loads of stairs. That was priceless. There is no road noise, just periodic noise from the upstairs neighbor but nothing disturbing and wonderfully Italian, really.

The owner is so wonderful and responsive and just very kind!

The view is fabulous and all doors open to the sunny side of the house. The AC works well also. All in all, a great place. There is a dishwasher and washing machine that work well also.

We loved our time here.

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Fantastic

September 2012 - We were a family of 4 from NYC (2 boys: 9 and 7) and we had the most glorious week at Villa Marica.

We've been to Positano many times and this was our favorite villa so far: it's quiet, superbly located and with a lovely terrace. The interior is well set up with very comfortable beds. Kitchen is very basic but fine for our needs.

Would highly recommend it for a family and we have every intention of renting it again next year!

Friends of ours used you and their recommendation was well justified. Great service, flawless details before arrival and no surprises. Fantastic and professional service.

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Very good

May 2012 - Villa Marica is a very nice place to stay in Positano.

Very centrally located near Positano's best restaurants, shops, and the beaches.

It is a perfect size for 4 or 5 people.

Overall, we thought it was a good value.

Excellent

October 2011 - Villa Marica was nostalgic and felt like home. I loved the ocean view and the sound of the water! The garden terrace was also very beautiful and lush.

We were a party of four and had plenty of room and having three bathrooms was so great! It was very easy to get to and very close to any place you might need to go (market, bus, shop). We were all very comfortable and had a great visit to Positano!

I highly recommend Villa Marica!

Your website was very helpful and informative to me as I planned my first trip to Italy. I looked up everything on your website, buses, phone, etc... Thank you Luca, it was so nice to meet you!

Excellent

October 2011 - Very comfortable and well equipped villa with a brilliant view.

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Excellent

September 2011 - We enjoyed the Villa very much.

We were very near some of the best restaurants in the city and not only was the food incredible but the staff and owners made every meal a fun experience.

We would definitely recommend staying in Positano and our daughters are already planning a return trip next year!

There are 373 steps to the beach from Villa Marica, so start your training now. We are seniors but managed to get to the beach twice a day. Local bus stop was just steps away if you don't want to do the steps to the beach.

It was very easy to book with Summer in Italy and would use them again. They answered questions and requests quickly and were very helpful with information needed.

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Excellent

August 2011 - The villa is in a perfect position because it is slightly away from the main centre and any noise but is close enough to walk down to it and closer still to restaurants and shops. It is close enough to reach both beaches but it is elevated enough to get a lovely view of the sea. Everything is in walking distance if you are fit enough for this - you do not need a car. We were there when the festival was going on and my family had perfect viewing of the fireworks and boats. Fantastic!

The villa is spacious and has everything you need. The terrace is big enough - it is long and narrow. Americans may find it small but that's because everything in America is huge! It is clean enough and adequate enough but I would not call it overly luxurious, however it is homely.

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Excellent

August 2011 - It's just the greatest place I've ever rent for holidays!

The pictures of the location reflect the reality: the view from the terrace is magnificent and the flat is charming and well equipped.

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Excellent

July 2011 - Villa Marica was great.

I stayed in the very small bedroom which is ok (although my feet hit the wall at the end), but it must be clear that this bedroom is extremely small.

Since it is a 3 bedroom place it would be great to get 2 sets of keys instead of one.

I would stay at Villa Marica again for sure.

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Excellent

July 2011 - It was a very pleasant place to stay, with a great view and a nice interior.

A very nice neighbour (sister of the owner?)- she was very including and giving good advice for restaurants and other sights in the area.

Everything was good with the booking, and also the way we were met by the owner. The information provided was very good. Great service!

Excellent

June 2011 - Location and view is typically Positano high on cliff with a wonderful view of the sea. The necessary downside is that it is quite a walk to the town down by the beach, about 20-25 minutes but it is well worth it. That's what's special about Positano.

Positano was all what we expected it to be and Villa Marica, despite some shortcomings in the kitchen, provided a wonderful and typical Positano holiday. Summer-in-Italy's directions and advice was excellent. I would have no hesitation using both Villa Marica and Summer-in-Italy in the future.

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Excellent

June 2011 - Enjoyed Positano, the view and the location. Although the deck was quite small for 5 people it afforded a fantastic view.

The location is ideal for Positano. The walk to the main square down the hill was magical with many shops and restaurants along the way.

Excellent

May 2011 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - we found the villa to be very central for access to village and bus routes.

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Excellent

May 2011 - We loved our stay at Villa Marica! It was a simple house that met all our basic needs. Nothing fancy or fussy - but we didn't need or want that!

The location was convenient to a local grocery store and some wonderful restaurants. The walk to the bus to Sorrento or Amalfi was about 20 minutes - but every step of it was beautiful.

At night it was sometimes a little noisy in the one bedroom closest to the street but nothing really late at night or any on-going noise.

Overall we loved it and would stay there again.

We just found you on on-line and were very pleased. You made the process very easy and stress-free. You responded quickly to all my emails. Thank you for making our vacation so wonderful!

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Excellent

April 2011 - We had a wonderful stay in Villa Marica.

The location was fabulous in the town, the house was a wonderful size and lovely and the patio and view were spectacular. The kitchen was also well equipped.

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