Reviews of Casa Orticello

We LOVED this place!!! What an absolutely amazing adventure, staying here

October 2023 - We LOVED this place!!! What an absolutely amazing adventure, staying here. From the way your luggage gets up to the house, to the stairs up to the house, to the STUNNING view from the house, the comfort of the house, the incredible design of the house...

We knew it was cool when we booked it, but we didn't realize until we arrived just how incredible it was. It is simple yet fabulous. We walked everywhere in Positano from here, which allows you to eat all you want because you are definitely getting your exercise.

I wouldn't change a thing, it is amazing.

Honestly, I took a chance and it turned out wonderfully. Thank you for all your help and resources you provided to make the trip amazing.

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Excellent

June 2023 - We had a superb vacation!

Loved every minute of our stay!

September 2022 - We had such an amazing stay at Paolo’s place. The 300 steps up to the apartment are not for the faint hearted but the view on the way up and down is spectacular and the apartment is so beautiful it is well worth the ascent.

We will definitely be back! Loved every minute of our stay!

Thank you so much Paolo we had an absolutely brilliant stay!

A hidden gem, for a very authentic experience

September 2022 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Orticello so much. The view and location and overall comfort and charm made this place such a treasure. The view is outstanding, the villa is super well kept, clean, and with good air conditioning for hot summer days.

The steps are quite a hike up and down from the street, but the experience of staying here makes it so worth it. Having spent 10 days in Positano it was the best decision ever to stay at a place that is a little walk away from the main city center of Positano, which can get very crowded during tourist seasons. We felt like we found such a hidden gem staying at this villa and a very authentic experience.

Our host Paolo was phenomenal and made us feel so taken care of and at home during our stay.

Everything was fantastic. Such a beautiful stay and friendly service. Well done! Will be happy to recommend Casa Orticello to anyone looking to visit Positano. Everything was honestly perfect, easy, and wonderful. The pictures online of the villa, the view, and the general feel perfectly captured how charming and beautiful the location is.

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A unique stay, incredible place!

September 2022 - Seriously — book this place! Such a unique stay and incredible value for Positano. We were a short walk from downtown, but had incredible views, privacy, and quiet. The direct access to the beach is a game-changer, as most beaches in Positano are crowded, loud, and charge to rent chairs. Yes, there are a lot of stairs.

The house was comfortable, had great lighting, high ceilings, and stayed cool. We loved watching the stairs and night and admiring the view from the patio. We went to the beach every day and normally there were only 1-4 other people there on the beach. Incredible place!

The host was very communicative and helpful.

I would 10/10 re-book this place if we were to come back!

August 2022 - GREAT people! Awesome place to unplug from the tourist scene. Best outdoor shower overlooking Positano.

Don’t be discouraged about the steps. Positano is a town of steps, naturally you walk up and down steps all day. I would 10/10 re-book this place if we were to come back!

Paolo, thank you for making our first time in Positano so memorable. We appreciate all your help and guidance around town.

Unbelievably beautiful and memorable stay

August 2022 - There’s no way to top the delightfully memorable and authentically Positano experience and value of Paolo’s villa. You’ll never have a more breath-taking view. Unbelievably beautiful and memorable stay. Thank you for everything.

Excellent

July 2022 - It was absolutely perfect for our stay!

Great location, amazing view, we’ll equipped kitchen, comfortable bed.

Communication was amazing throughout our stay.

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Absolutely magnificent, a true gem!

July 2022 - The villa was absolutely magnificent! My wife and I were looking for a peaceful getaway with privacy and solitude, yet be able to go into town and enjoy fine dining. It was perfect.

The villa is beautiful with all the charm of the rustic Italy, but with all the modern conveniences. Yes there are many steps to climb to get to the villa, but is also the charm of Positano!

We used the kitchen appliances as well as the grill to cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The wading pool was very refreshing after a day of hiking or coming back from town. A true gem!

We picked the villa due to its peaceful, quiet location. Also the view is magnificent!

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Excellent

June 2022 - This was such a magical stay! The place was private and had an unbelievable view. The beach was perfect. And we were a quick walk from all of the Positano restaurants!

Excellent

June 2022 - Great location, friendly host. A beautiful, secluded place with breath taking views.

Make sure you take Giovanni up on his boat trip well worth it. Thanks again.

Felt like we were in paradise

June 2022 - This place is amazing and felt like we were in paradise. This was the perfect vacation.

Summer In Italy staff very helpful and thorough.

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We enjoyed Casa Orticello immensely

September 2021 - The views, the unique home, the beach access and the access to Positano generally, are incomparable!

The pictures instantly sold me.

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Excellent

September 2021 - We couldn't have asked for a better living situation for our honeymoon in Positano!

Insane views, amazing hospitality

September 2021 - An incredible place to stay.

Excellent

August 2021 - Extraordinary and lovely. Amazing house and amenities.

Paolo is the best host.

Beyond incredible!

October 2019 - We had the most amazing time.

The location is fabulous - a short walk to the bus stop and quick walk into town. The stairs are a challenge but we got used to them by the end of the week. The view is BEYOND incredible and totally worth every step.

We had such a nice stay!

Absolutely stunning, and close to town

September 2019 - This view from this place is absolutely stunning! It’s close to town but far enough away to feel cozy and isolated with little surrounding noise. Just beware of the stairs - they are no joke!

Extremely unique

September 2019 - This place was INCREDIBLE! It is extremely unique and one of a kind.

I especially loved this place for the private beach access and the gorgeous views.

Adorable Italian home

August 2019 - Casa Orticello was the perfect spot for a weekend getaway in Positano! Just close enough to the hustle and bustle of the main Positano city and far enough away to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. Loved the whole weekend!

Spectacular view, amazing location, adorable Italian home, clean, fun and just perfect. I highly recommend Casa Orticello and will stay again next time I am in Positano. 5 stars!

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Amazing Positano experience

August 2019 - Probably the best location and value in Positano. The place is a healthy climb up but other than that, the house has amazing design and access to the private beach is a huge plus. Very close walk to the center of town.

The owner was very responsive and I would highly recommend his boat tour.

All in all, it was an amazing experience.

Excellent

June 2019 - Great place with a breathtaking view. Host is very nice and helpful I would recommend this place, very nice.

Amazing views!

May 2019 - My husband and I loved this place celebrating his 50th Birthday. Positano is the best!

This is not luxury but a quaint, unique place with amazing views! It’s worth every step to get out of the chaos to your haven!

It was wonderful

May 2019 - My wife and I stayed here for a few nights. We were aware of the steps in advance and they were not too difficult. It’s not a luxury home but it’s age, unique character and proximity to Positano were superb.

It is close to the Sponda bus stop too. Small market just up the road. We loved it.

Paolo [the owner] was very helpful and it was what we had expected - a nice departure from the hotel option.

We never made it down to the private beach as we were either in town or the weather was rainy so can’t comment on that part - everything else was wonderful.

The villa was amazing

September 2018 - The villa was amazing. It was very comfortable and relaxing. We loved our time in Positano except we had a couple of days of bad weather. But that can’t be helped. Would definitely recommend to anyone who can handle the stairs.

Summer In Italy was extremely responsive and very informative. We didn’t have any issues while staying at the villa but I’m sure if we had they would have made sure any issues would have been resolved.

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Amazing experience!

September 2018 - Amazing experience!

Craftsmanship unparalleled!

Prompt and helpful hosts.

An unforgettable and perfect stay!

Everything perfect.

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Incredible views of Positano

September 2018 - Beautiful villa with incredible views of Positano. Very comfortable for two people with a lot of outdoor places to sit. Be aware that it is about 292 steps to the top from the main road, great for burning off the gelato!

The owner was very friendly, helpful and easily accessible.

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It was wonderful!

June 2018 - It was wonderful!

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Luxuriated on the terrace non stop!

September 2017 - Luxuriated on the terrace non stop! The steps were a good exercise occasionally...

Summer In Italy were friendly and efficient.

A unique place in a unique location

August 2017 - We loved it! A unique place in a unique location.

The air conditioning was fine - we were there in average day time temperatures of 36 degrees and it was plenty cool enough if we put the air conditioning on in the evenings. The pool is tiny, but still very refreshing on a hot day. The beach is lovely, and worth the extra hundreds steps.

Paolo was a great host.

You were great!

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We loved our stay here!

June 2017 - We loved our stay here! Everything was fabulous! Plan your day around going up the stairs to the property though!

Summer In Italy were very helpful and everything was perfect. Thank you!!

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Absolutely loved it!

September 2016 - Absolutely loved it! Would definitely go back, Casa Orticello was fabulous as long as you could do the 292 stairs !!

Summer In Italy was very efficient.

Our favorite villa

September 2016 - We have been in Positano four years in a row now. This year we tried Casa Orticello and it is now our favorite villa! We would absorb Positano’s beach and lively night life then head back to the villa for complete privacy and quiet.

The villa and view is more beautiful than the pictures show. There are a lot of steps to get to the villa but they should not be a problem for anyone moderately healthy. Luggage is delivered to the villa via a system of suspended wires and you can ask for your groceries to be delivered right to the villa from the grocery store in Positano.

The private beach is nice if you prefer quiet beaches and kayaking along the coast was memorable though we prefer the busier beach in Positano.

Casa Orticello was paradise for us and we'll be back as soon as we can!

The most unique place ever

September 2016 - We absolutely loved our week at Villlino Supremo and the Amalfi coast. The villa is the most unique place that we have ever stayed and we marveled at how it was built into the side of a mountain.

It completely met our needs and best of all we had absolute privacy. The 300 steps were a challenge but became part of the fun of staying in such a beautiful place.

Air conditioning worked very well even in the bedroom. The bathroom was amazing. The kitchen had everything that we needed to be comfortable. We barely used the living room because we were outside as much as possible.

We would definitely return and recommend this property to others.

Definitely would book again with Summer in Italy. The whole process was user friendly.

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Fantastic

September 2016 - We very much enjoyed our stay! The owner was very accommodating and the house was clean.

There are 290 stairs above the main road, with a 5 minute walk to the top of town, and then a decent descent to the heart of Positano! The view is certainly worth it - as well a the privacy - but when the weather acts fussy, it's not so easy as going to your room and waiting it out. Just a heads up for those considering. But, if you are healthy am looking for a romantic getaway, this is the place for you!

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A unique romantic place

August 2016 - A very unique villa, that was just perfect for our romantic trip to Italy. I loved the seclusion and earthy character of the property, which was beautifully situated to get the most out of the Amalfi coast. The 300 steps up are part of the attraction, although you may question that after a night out downtown Positano.

I was very impressed with your organization. We will be back for another holiday in Italy and would happily be available as a referral.

Great views, peaceful and private

July 2016 - It was lovely. Great views once you had climbed the steps, very peaceful and private. Positano is lovely.

We hired a moped, a great way to get around. Overall it was a great location and holiday. We would even think of coming back which is rare for us. Also got access to a beach (500 steps back up to villa though) which is small but quiet as is private.

Summer In Italy were were great, we will use you again!

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Astonishing view, would book again

June 2016 - Astonishing views and location. The owner was very helpful.

All went smoothly we would book again

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Excellent

September 2015 - Casa Orticello was wonderful -- peaceful, relaxing, beautiful view.

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Excellent

September 2015 - Casa Orticello was absolute heaven on earth! I actually got engaged during my stay at the house, and it provided an excellent base where we could eat in when we wanted a quiet night, or go out to town when we wanted something more festive!

It also was a perfect base for much of the hiking around the area. We were able to hike to Capo Muro (a peak in the area), Nocelle, Praiano, and Bomerano all from that location.

The views were out of this world, and we had complete privacy. Although the seas were rough during most of our stay, the private beach was a great bonus. To our surprise there were actually kayaks available to use, and on a calm day we were able to kayak along the coast, pull in little coves and jump off rocks in to the ocean, and kayak through amazing little caves. All just a few hundred steps (500, actually) down from the house! We are relatively fit, and were in no way bothered by the stairs. It really helped burn off all the delicious pastries we ate.

The house itself is of very good quality, and was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. I almost hesitate to give such a good review, so that next time I want to stay there it won’t already be booked!

You were great, very responsive and provided all the information I needed to get to the house and meet up with the owner. Thanks again!

Excellent

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Very good

July 2015 - Casa Orticello is a wonderful gem. It has amazing historic charm with gorgeous stone and wood throughout. The views from the patio area are second to none looking at the Mediterranean Sea, Positano, the olive trees on the property. It is absolutely breathtaking.

My husband and I went in July and it was hot out. The air conditioner works well on the main floor, but not so great on the upper floor, where the bedroom is at. We ended up sleeping on the pullout sofa which was very comfortable. The bathroom is dug into the stone of the mountain and is a good size. The kitchen is small, but has all the things you need to cook a nice meal, with a grill on the patio.

One day the power went out and the owners came over to fix it and brought us tomatoes and basil from their garden. They were some of the best tomatoes we've ever had.

Now, the stairs up to the villa are over 300. It is rough. The stairs down to the private beach are around 250. So, going from the beach up to the villa is over 500 stairs. We absolutely loved the place, but if we ever came back, would probably not stay there because of the stairs. At least in the summer. We were dripping in sweat every time we walked up to our villa, no matter what time of day it is, and that is stopping once or twice for a break. Otherwise, fantastic property.

Summer In Italy were wonderful. Excellent customer service throughout the process. I would highly recommend you!

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Excellent

June 2015 - Loved Casa Orticello. Very romantic and private villa with beautiful views and charming decor.

Owner was extremely accommodating and reliable. He booked our taxi back to Rome airport with a local contact.

As long as you are able-bodied and moderately fit the stairs are no trouble.

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Excellent

May 2015 - We enjoyed our 2 wk stay at Casa Orticello. The Villa was the most unique place we have ever stayed in. We enjoyed our dinners at home, almost as much as the ones out. At night it was so peaceful, to eat on the terrace. Since we had 2 weeks, we had plenty of time to just hang out and loved every minute of doing nothing but relaxing.

The house was very well stocked plenty of utensils, plates and pretty much anything you could want. They also have a gas grille to cook on.

Paolo, the owner is very helpful as well. They have a great pulley system to get your luggage up to the house!

I was so pleased with Summer In Italy, from making our reservation, to answering all our questions, Luca and Andrea were very prompt, polite and very knowledgeable. I would book through them again!!

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Excellent

April 2015 - We enjoyed Casa Orticello very much despite number of rainy days. Views and location made for peaceful stay. Steps helped to burn off pizza and pasta !

Great service, thank you for assisting in providing memorable holiday for us.

Excellent

September 2014 - My wife and I enjoyed Casa Orticello very much. Prior to staying there we had been travelling for four weeks with one and two night stays throughout France and Italy. The villa provided a total break from the constant travelling and was very relaxing.

The stairs were hard work but well worth it.

The villa was nice and close to the town but far enough away to offer the seclusion we sought.

We enjoyed the regular newsletter as well as the friendly and efficient service you provided. Booking and paying was very easy. >The information provided when our booking was confirmed was first rate.

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Excellent

August 2014 - Our holiday in the Casa Orticello was great!

Excellent

July 2014 - An interesting and quirky villa. We really enjoyed our stay there.

Being within walking distance of the town centre was a real bonus. But the privacy afforded by the location made it very relaxing. The best of both worlds! We found it a real all you could eat and drink holiday without the drawback of putting on any weight, the climb home saw to that.

A beautiful beach with yet more steps. We have never returned from a holiday fitter than when we arrived before, but this time we did.

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Excellent

June 2014 - We thought Casa Orticello was the most unique place we have ever stayed. So much attention to artistic detail in the house that you cannot see in the photos but you see it once you are there. Lighting, architecture etc. I am curious to know who designed this house. Very special indeed!

Location for us was great, just far enough away not to be with the crowds but close enough to be in town in just 10-15 minutes time when we wanted.

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Excellent

April 2014 - Excellent villa, great views, charming features, modern fixtures and utilities. It really is as nice as photos depict.

Positano is as alluring as they say.

Really appreciated the humour in your guidelines, very well written, true and helpful. All communication excellent! Appreciate liaison with owner for provision of supplies at outset (due to Easter weekend).

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Excellent

April 2014 - We will return to Casa Orticello! Wow!!!! Had the time of our lives! The people are great and the views are breathtaking!

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Excellent

October 2013 - It was a delightful home. Great views and walks around the property. We did not do much cooking but having breakfast on the terrace each morning was lovely.

We would certainly book with you guys again and the photos and description of the property was very accurate. Thanks for everything.

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Excellent

September 2013 - Casa Orticello has the best views. It's nice to relax on the patio when you're having a lazy day.

Climbing the many stairs did get tiring at times. Sometimes the thought of coming back up those stairs would deter us from running out to the grocery store. If you're fit, then you can handle it.

We had two cat friends when we were there: a gray one and a tiger-striped one. They'll come by to look for food everyday.

Excellent

July 2013 - Fantastic location, a real one-off property. If you like peace and quiet and a rustic feel then you'll love Casa Orticello.

Owner very helpful.

Thanks for all the help. We would definitely recommend you as a company.

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Excellent

June 2013 - We loved our stay at Casa Orticello. It is a great secluded spot away from busy Positano. We enjoyed it immensely.

The view from the porch was spectacular. However, the 292 steps up to the house were a challenge and we are in good shape. I'd not advise anyone stay here that has any kind of health issues or a bum leg, etc. you need to be physically fit for not just this house but Positano in general.

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Excellent

June 2013 - Everything was perfect. No one who could disturb your vacation.

Very quiet, everything was like on photos, and even better. The best was the shower in garden. Everything you need is in the house.

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Excellent

May 2013 - Casa Orticello has the most incredible terrace with breathtaking views.

The inside is not super luxurious, but is clean and definitely adequate. If you stay here though, you need to be in shape as there are many steps you have to climb in order to get to the place. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others.

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Excellent

May 2013 - If you like to stay at an authentic intimate place, where you have all the privacy you want, and you don't mind to walk 300 steps up the stairs to reach the house, this is a fantastic place to be.

We enjoyed every bit of it.

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April 2013 - An ideally located apartment with stunning views. It was a bit of an ordeal to reach the property everyday, with the stairs but that made it peaceful and had the feeling of isolation.

It was very comfortable for two with beautiful terraces and outdoor living areas. We had a wonderful week there.

Apartment was clean with good facilities.

I was very pleased with the service we received from yourselves. I would definitely use and recommend your organisation again.

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Excellent

October 2012 - This location is amazing. It's got views to kill for, loads of privacy, your own pool, (almost) your own beach, and all the creature comforts you really need (except an elevator).

We didn't see much of Positano, since we couldn't tear ourselves away from the terrace with its perfect views!

It's true, the stairs are rough, but its more than worth it once you make it to the top. Having an outdoor grill is a great plus too.

You guys were great. I would definitely use you again and recommend to others!

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Excellent

October 2012 - Casa Orticello is even better than it appears on the website. My husband and I found it to be the most charming place of our entire trip.

One very stormy day we built a fire in the fireplace, cooked lunch and dinner with groceries from the friendly, local grocer and spent one of the most pleasant days of our trip. It is apparent that Casa Orticello was created by an artist (Vito) who left his heart in his home.

We decided that we could live happily ever after in Casa Orticello. Even fell in love with two of the local cats.

Your correspondence with us was timely and complete as well as the additional information about the area you made available. As you can see by the above comments, Casa Orticello was the highlight of our trip.

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Excellent

September 2012 - We loved our stay at Casa Orticello.

All the facilities in the villa were perfect and the location and views were amazing.

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Excellent

September 2012 - The villa was fantastic and the owner very helpful and friendly. The only problem was the steps up to it (310 - which we did know about). We thought we'd be able to manage them easily but they were quite difficult, especially in the heat.

However, thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and the views from the villa almost made up for the trek up to it.

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Excellent

July 2012 - We had a fantastic time during our stay at Casa Orticello. It was exactly what we were hoping for.

Thanks for the great customer service and help along the way. I have recommended you to everyone who is thinking about traveling to Italy.

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July 2012 - We enjoyed our stay very much - the views from the outdoor area are stunning and it is very very secluded but within walking distance of Positano.

We only visited the beach once, it's a bit pebbly and the sea was not the cleanest on the day we were there but there were deck chairs and toilets and a kitchen available.

The indoor area is unusual in that part of the house is built into the rock face, so the bathroom has stalactites - it was literally like bathing in a cave. The owner had included some very nice touches and all in all we had a wonderful time.

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June 2012 - Both my husband and I loved this place. The view from our balcony over the Positano and the clear waters of the sea. Where else would you find a cave that's been turned into a bathroom - brilliant!!

Having The location, the private beach, the "gondola" for our bags and our host Giovanni Paolo made this a fantastic week to remember. Having a barbecue outside was also fantastic.

We loved this place and have also posted a review on Tripadvisor. We never had a problem, everything worked and worked well.

Keep doing what you are doing. We are very happy to recommend your services and have enjoyed reading your emails.

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Excellent

May 2012 - Fabulous!!! We'd like to buy it!!!!!!!!

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May 2012 - Loved the view, and the quiet.

Wonderful experience, will use Summer In Italy again.

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May 2012 - Casa Orticello was magnificent with beautiful panoramic views and in an excellent location.

We found it to be extremely quiet and peaceful and perfect for what we wanted.

The owner was very informative and made us feel very welcome. He was on call for anything we needed - although everything you need is already there.

We found that the whole experience far exceeded our expectations and would recommend villa to anyone. The villa is even more beautiful than the pictures on the web.

Summer In Italy has a first class customer service and we were informed with regular updates by Luca. Everything from directions to the description of the villa was 100% accurate. Thank you for a great service. We will definitely be using your website again.

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Excellent

April 2012 - This place is amazing!

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March 2012 - A quirky bolt hole in a lovely setting, but a bit cold out of season!

Very helpful owner.

We would go back.

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October 2011 - We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Orticello.

The views alone were to die for and the owner was more than happy to help with any queries we had.

We had an amazing time and would definitely come back time and time again. Thank you for an unforgettable holiday.

Thank you so so much Luca for ensuring that we had a truly memorable and wonderful stay at Casa Orticello. We will be definitely using Summer in Italy again and again and will be recommending you to all our friends and family.

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September 2011 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Orticello. It was so peaceful and quiet but yet close enough to the main town to walk in for dinner in the evenings.

Be aware there are many steps from the road up to the house. It takes a good ten minutes to climb up and would not suit anyone with health problems. However it is so close to the town that the steps amount to nearly half the journey! Also you will not need to carry bags up to the house due to the owner's ingenious pulley system. The bus stop is very close by to take trips up and down the coast so a car is not necessary.

The owner was extremely helpful, we only had to call once when our gas ran out.

The view from the terrace was amazing, we enjoyed taking our morning coffee outside every day.

The house was very comfortable and perfect for our needs.

By using the Summer in Italy site it was very easy to locate and book this property. Communication has always been straightforward and I would recommend the website.

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September 2011 - We loved the stay at Casa Orticello! It was a very quiet and romantic setting for our honeymoon.

The views were excellent!

Giovanni, the landlord, was great and very informative.

Thank you for helping us with the accommodations providing us with a wonderful stay.

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September 2011 - Brilliant place - would definitely return. The steps are a killer, but you do get fitter by the end of the week.

Bedroom was too hot, but you can't control the weather and we were more pleased that the weather was hot and we lost a few hours sleep, than the other way round.

Great value for money and really helpful owner.

Everything was first class. Will definitely use you again and recommend to others.

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August 2011 - It was above any beyond our expectations! The property was so beautiful and the house was very comfortable and well designed.

You will need to climb many stairs, so if you have health conditions, this is not the place for you. However, if you don't mind the stairs, the location is absolutely worth the climb.

We would recommend this vacation home to our friends- it was really superb!

Your service was great! Everything worked out perfectly...

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July 2011 - We enjoyed our stay and would recommend Villino to anyone who likes nature and who's not afraid of walking up the hill (about 500 stairs to the beach-one way!)

Thank you for caring, we had a very good time at Casa Orticello in summer. Best wishes.

Excellent

May 2011 - We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this Villa.

Would highly recommend it and our host was so nice and friendly.

Great web-site - have used it before!

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August 2009 - We had a wonderful two weeks in Casa Orticello: it certainly lives up to its name!

The villa itself is cosy and comfortable with plenty of space for two, but, staying there in August, we practically lived outside. The patio and garden are delightful and the views out of this world: if I could have given them 6 marks out of 5 I would have.

To top it all, on the weekend of the 15th/16th August we had a grandstand view of the spectacular fireworks in the bay at midnight.

The plunge pool was a wonderful place to sit, up to your neck in cool water, when the temperature soared and the air-conditioning and fans provided kept us cool at night.

Yes, those steps are extreme but we got used to them and they certainly kept us fit: in spite of stuffing my face with lovely Italian food I think I actually lost weight on this holiday!

We didn't bother with a car but got a transport from and back to the airport with the quiet and efficient Claudio Lucibello. This is the second year we have used him and we would thoroughly recommend him: his contact details are on the SummerInItaly website. To be honest you don't need a car: the town is about a 10 or 15 minute walk away and it saved the hassle of dealing with parking.

Above all this place represents amazing value for money in Positano. We are already planning our next visit and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone with good health and strong calf muscles!

We are so happy with the service from SummerInItaly. We recommend you to all our friends!

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