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“Villa Maria was the perfect place to turn 60. We had a group of 4 women traveling from the States and we stayed at Villa Maria for 10 wonderful days. The location is perfect as Praiano is a smaller village on the Amali Coast and well situated to visit Positano, Amalfi and Ravello for day trips. However, you can return to the village of Praiano where the local people are welcoming and kind and anxious to make your stay happy and memorable. Villa Maria is located near the bus stop and within easy walking distance (with one incline but few stairs) to the grocery and La Morressa, a wonderful restaurant. The staff at La Moressa was wonderful about helping call cabs or providing us with ice to take back to the apartment. So, if you have some people who can't walk the many, many stairs that the Amalfi coast offers, Villa Maria is a good option for day to day life. While it requires more stair travel, the apartment is within walking distance to the beach and we enjoyed several afternoons there. Praiano is split into two sections and we really liked staying on the side above Marina di Praia Beach. This part of Praiano enjoys the morning sun, and is quiet. We had a couple in our group who enjoyed hiking the Path of the Gods, and they started directly from the apartment. There are definitely some good hikes near Praiano and of course, going up and down the many stairs provides a good workout! If you are traveling during the summer, note that there is wonderful air conditioning in the living area so it is nice and cool as you gather. The master bedroom with the en-suite bath also has air conditioning. The bedroom next to the living room does not have air conditioning but Maria will provide a fan. The third bedroom that is accessed from the outside terrace is a big room with two twin beds but the room does not cool as well as the living room. Please ask for a fan. One of the glorious features of this apartment was the beautiful main bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and a spectacular window with an expansive view of the water. So much better than the pictures can offer! This bathroom is off the kitchen so we had several people using it. The main bathroom also has its own air conditioner. The second bathroom in the apartment is actually en-suite to the master bedroom. It is quite small and we found that it was best used by only one person. There is a washing machine in the kitchen and you can dry your clothes on a rack on the patio because it gets great sun in the afternoon. Maria recommended a chef to us (Balda) and he crafted a magnificent feast for my actual birthday that featured local flavors of Amalfi ... shrimp, mussels, bruschetta, caprese salad, wonderful wines from the region and more. We are...”
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“Beautiful view with an authentic Italian villa. Be prepared for the steps, but it's worth it for the views that you get with the house! We did wish the house was cleaner, we had a big issue with ants and bugs. Although we did hear that ants are everywhere in Amalfi. Enjoyed our stay. Parking is hard, but we managed to find spots every night. The grocery store was below (75 steps) the house. That was convenient! Centrally located. The landscaping needs to be maintenced.
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“This villa was the highlight of our trip. After touring all day we came back and it was like a haven. Magnifico!”
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“This house was perfect for our family vacation to the Amalfi coast. Tony was very prompt in meeting us and spoke perfect English. The house has everything needed for your stay (kitchen utensils, toilet paper, towels, plates etc.) and is very large and spacious. The rooms come with blackout shutters that make it pitch black in the morning. This is a huge plus for families traveling with infants or children as it helps adjust to the time zone change. There are a TON of stairs in Praiano so if you are traveling with little children that can't be carried it might prove difficult. However, we took the bus into town and to the beach most days and the stop is right outside the house down the road. Overall, we loved our stay here and would come back in a heartbeat.”
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“This place is in a really great location and has a beautiful balcony with a view to Positano. Our family had a really great time staying at this villa. :)” Once again, thanks for the stay Maria. They family had a really great time in the Amalfi coast! : )”
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“This place is in a really great location and has a beautiful balcony with a view to Positano. Our family had a really great time staying at this villa. :)” Once again, thanks for the stay Maria. They family had a really great time in the Amalfi coast! : )”
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“This is absolutely the most gorgeous house we have ever stayed in, its sits atop the sea with several decks over the water in the beautiful town of Praiano, located just above the beach. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice home in the Amalfi area. Five Stars!”
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Excellent location with great views... away from the crowds of Positano and Amalfi, but still a short drive or bus to both. Highly recommend.
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