Reviews of Villa Ciondolo

Self catering villa in Praiano, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Teresa B.

Centreville, VA

United States

VERIFIED

Just like the pictures show

October 2023 - The villa was breathtaking. The photos are exactly what you see and receive.

Our host, Dana, was so accommodating and she made herself available to our group with any need.

The outdoor space was beautiful. We enjoyed our morning sunrise and coffee every day. It was warm enough to use the pool and all the lounging seating and areas were comfortable.

We even saw the donkeys working as they went up and down our steps all day long. That was very cool to witness.

The bedrooms and bathrooms were great. Very comfortable and good water pressure.

We spent our evenings hanging out in the kitchen and even cooked ourselves a home cooked meal with all the ingredients purchased at Tutto x Tutti. We had all the cooking equipment needed. The kitchen was stocked well.

I only regret not getting the opportunity to use the Turkish Spa and lounging area. It was so inviting; however, our days were long and full.

I would highly recommend Villa Ciondolo to any person or group wanting to stay in Praiano. The grounds were exquisite and I loved looking around every second I was there. I even purchased a beautiful linen top from Marilu In Positano!!

I loved working with Summer In Italy.

Travel tips

  • The washing machine was awesome. The best I’ve used in any accommodation in Italy. Very much appreciated this amenity as well as the two awesome drying racks.
  • The market Tutto x Tutti is amazing. No need to go to any other market in town. This market has everything you need.
  • Breakfast at La Posteria was perfect. We also had an amazing g dinner here our last evening in Praiano. The owner, Chef and staff were so friendly and the best part was being greeted daily by their dog Kiki!
  • We dined at Il Pirata. Awesome view and great seafood.
  • We hired a private boat tour for a day trip to Capri. We boarded the boat from the Praiano marina. We also took the water taxi to take us to Amalfi and Positano.
  • Get prepared for steps, everywhere you go. If your group cannot climb steps, you may need to look for another destination. I loved Praiano and hope to return one day!

Dan B.

Beeton

Canada

VERIFIED

Amazing location with plenty of space and spectacular view

September 2023 - Yes, it was an amazing location with plenty of space and a great outdoor terrace. The view was spectacular and the property was stunning at night.

Great service from Summer In Italy, speedy responses to everything we asked.

Travel tips

  • Great restaurants in Praiano. In particular, two of our favourites were Restaurant La Moressa which was right beside it and Restaurant Voce 'e Notte.
  • The local store, Mini Market Tutto Per Tutti was great and had many items we needed at reasonable prices.
  • We could access the Path of the Gods from the property (lots of stairs though).

Diane R.

Clifton

United States

VERIFIED

It was lovely!

August 2023 - Very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The daily housekeeping was a perfect amenity and it certainly made it feel like a vacation. We were three families totalling 8 people. Trying to get out early every morning made it a plus.

Getting around was not bad… If you are in good physical shape the walk down to the beach and back is doable. My husband and I who are older walked down but not back up. We did take a cab upon departure from the beach.

Any issue that came up at the villa was readily taken care of by the owner who was very responsive. I highly recommend!!

I was happy with everything!

Travel tips

  • We did enjoy the restaurants by the Marina di Praia Beach. I highly recommend reserving chairs ahead of time as there are not that many.
  • We did go over to the Spiaggia Grande at Positano which was a much nicer beach, the water is cleaner, there is a sandy beach, and more chairs.
  • Rent a boat from Blue Star Positano Boat Tours and Rentals to cruise the Amalfi Coast. You can arrange to be picked up in Praiano. A delightful day.
  • We also hired a chef through the owner who was fantastic!!!

Mark K.

Milford, Michigan

United States

VERIFIED

Great place with spectacular views

May 2023 - What a great place! Views are spectacular. the villa is has a great layout for multiple guests and was large enough to accommodate or group on 9 very comfortable. The terraces are all amazing with fantastic views of the cliffs and sea.

Our hosts Deborah and Daniela were the best. They not only took care of everything we needed at the villa, but went the extra mile helping us with taxi's, info, shopping, etc.

Our travel agent recommended this great place. Can't think of anything that wasn't great. You can't go wrong here.

Travel tips

  • Villas in Praiano are mostly accessed by steps. If you have challenges with that, you probably need to stay somewhere else.
  • Taxi's can't pull up to the door so you need a close place to catch one.
  • The great thing about this villa is that it is steps away from a little grocery store (Mini Market Tutto Per Tutti) that was convenient and offered a great local to meet drivers.

Jodi A.

Kansas City, MO

United States

VERIFIED

Excellent

May 2022 - We thoroughly enjoyed Villa Ciondolo and Summer In Italy! The villa was absolutely beautiful and the host went the extra mile to make our stay perfect!

We had a group of seven - so the bedrooms and bathrooms were exactly what we needed. The showers were updated and wonderful! I can’t say enough about how wonderful Villa Ciondolo was for our group! I highly recommend it!

We loved the quiet of Praiano. We took a water taxi to Amalfi one day, and a bus to Positano another day. We enjoyed the bustling streets, shops, cafes and restaurants! Mini Market Tutto Per Tutti - the nearby market - was a perfect place to meet our driver - and the market was welcoming and convenient!

It was wonderful. We enjoyed the hospitality - ease of check-in and checkout, and the assistance with finding our way around. The host arranged for a chef to come to the house and cook dinner for us - it was splendid! The chef and his assistant were amazing and so friendly. Thank you!!

Loved Summer In Italy. I was very happy with the pre-trip assistance and guidance. Everything went smoothly and we had an amazing trip!! Thank you!

Travel tips

  • Mini Market Tutto Per Tutti is a great place to stock up on water, wine, and snacks.
  • Marina di Praia Beach is relatively close. We enjoyed taking a water taxi from there. Easy to get one on the spot, and not too expensive.
  • Near the Marina is Restaurant Il Pirata - a fabulous restaurant with a cave bar. Amazing espresso martinis and dinner.
  • We also walked to Hotel Margarita and enjoyed an amazing dinner on the rooftop terrace.
  • Bring your walking shoes - you have to walk and climb stairs everywhere, so be prepared for an active vacation! Beautiful views everywhere and super friendly people.
  • Oh! Don’t forget to visit Bob Art and enjoy his art and you walk around Praiano!

Ellie N.

New York

United States

VERIFIED

We had the best time and the BEST views

April 2022 - We had the best time and the BEST views from Villa Ciondolo! Praiano is a lovely sleepy town and Villa Ciondolo is walk-able to a grocery, restaurants, and the Praiano beach/marina.

Summer In Italy was wonderful. Everyone was very communicative and helpful.

Travel tips

  • We highly recommend renting a boat to see the coast from the sea.
  • Locating the bus/taxi stand was a bit tricky for us, so perhaps rent a car if you want to drive to the other Amalfi coast towns.

Robert B.

San Antonio, TX

United States

VERIFIED

Excellent

October 2019 - We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Ciondolo and would highly recommend this house for large groups like we had. It was in a great location, close to everything we needed but far enough away from the crowds and noise. We will certainly book Villa Ciondolo again if we return to the Amalfi Coast.

Giulia [the caretaker] was great and very accommodating.

We have used Summer In Italy before and had such a great experience we used them again on this trip. Since our group was a larger one we booked a larger villa this time but were not disappointed as it was perfect for our needs. We highly recommend Summer In Italy and look forward to using them again on our next trip to Italy.

Travel tips

  • The greatest thing about Villa Ciondolo is its location in regard to the grocery stores and bus stops.
  • The easy access to several restaurants was also very easy on foot.
  • The many views from the villa made us really enjoy the outside leisurely afternoons and wine and cheese moments.

Barbara B.

Gold Coast

Australia

VERIFIED

The house was perfect, the outdoor area was fabulous

October 2019 - We were a group of 10, family holiday, the house was perfect, everyone had a private bedroom and plenty of space to enjoy quiet time if needed.

The outdoor area was fabulous, plenty of outdoor furniture, sun lounges, a small pool and a huge yard.

Great restaurants close by, mini-market with everything you needed, beach within walking distance and Path of the Gods not far from the house.

We had the best holiday at Villa Ciondolo. Grazie.

I have used Summer In Italy before, always happy with them.

Penny B.

East Malvern

Australia

VERIFIED

We loved it!

June 2019 - We loved it! Spent all our time on the balcony - it was fantastic!! Shopped at the local grocery shop which was terrific in location. We'd stay again, it was great! Summer In Italy was terrific.You came to the rescue when I couldn't find what I wanted! Fantastic, thanks!

Travel tips

  • We loved the local grocery store and stayed in and cooked a lot. It was fabulous.
  • The local restaurant wasn't so great although the view was terrific - but there are better places further afield.
  • We joined the Path of the Gods from Praiano which was a fair climb but terrific views.
  • Pompeii and Herculaneum were sensational.
  • We didn't do the Blu Grotto which we heard was quite touristed but opted for the Emerald Grotto in the bay of Conca dei Marini.
  • Mostly we sat around, cooked, sat in the pool, talked and ate and drank. It was wonderful!
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