Casa Mare  

Description from the manager

Renting an accommodation in a villa in Amalfi is a great option with this this lower-floor apartment in a lovely two-family villa on the Amalfi Coast. With a lush garden that looks out onto the rooftops of Positano and the Mediterranean Sea, this Amalfi Coast holiday rental is a perfect choice for a couple or a family of four seeking close proximity to town, with an easy walk into the center of Positano. And don't worry about grocery shopping until you're ready... this villa apartment comes stocked with provisions for a couple of meals, so all you have to do is arrive and relax!

56 steps. This lovely house is divided into two apartments..., one on the top floor [Casa Luna], and the other on the lower level [Casa Mare]. Casa Mare has a private entrance, but it can also be connected by an internal staircase to Casa Luna. Combined, Casa Luna and Casa Mare can sleep eight people. There is a lovely garden that runs the full length of the property; it is planted with hibiscus, roses, citrus, and geraniums. Casa Mare's large garden is equipped with a shaded area and dining table, and it has wonderful views of the Marina Grande, Galli Island, and Positano.

[220 m2] Casa Mare is exquisitely furnished with antiques. The dining room, sitting room, and master bedroom have traditional vaulted ceilings and terracotta floors. All three rooms have glass doors that open to face the ocean and the garden.

Ground floor: The entrance leads through the garden and into a small sitting area. A curtain divides the sitting room from a lovely master bedroom with a queen size bed. There is a bathroom [with shower] near the bedroom. There is another, larger sitting/dining room to the right of the entrance. There are several steps leading up to the mezzanine level.

Mezzanine level: 12 steps. There is a small bedroom with two twin beds and an en suite bathroom [with shower]. This bedroom is ideally suited to children. Though small, the kitchen is fully equipped, and it has access to the garden.

This house is located in an ideal spot on the Amalfi Coast, just above the heart of Positano. Situated below street level, the property is accessible by 56 steps. It is within walking distance of the center of town, where guests will find restaurants, bars, a grocery store, fashionable boutiques, boat rentals, banks, and public transportation. Buses service all nearby villages. Hydrofoils depart daily for Capri, Amalfi, Sorrento [train service to Naples], and Ischia. There is an airport in both Naples and Rome. Blue SITA busses cost about 1-2 euros, depending on destination. Stops are marked with a blue and white SITA sign. The small internal bus [orange mini-bus] of Positano is marked by a brown FERMATA sign. Driving times are: Ravello to Amalfi, 15 minutes; Amalfi to Positano, 30 minutes; Positano to Sorrento, 35 minutes.

Rome: 266km

Naples: 57km

Pompeii: 45km

Ravello: 25km

Amalfi: 17km

Sorrento: 10km

Positano: 5 minute walk

Available Amenities: Two portable fans, washing machine, dishwasher, toaster, gas stove, electric oven, kettle, microwave, fridge/freezer, ironing facilities, hairdryer, housekeeping [three hours per week], weekly linen change, terrace, balcony.

Arrive & Relax: Stocked with enough food to get your group through Saturday night and Sunday, this property allows you to show up, drop your bags, and settle in without a hassle. No searching for a grocery store after that long flight, and no worrying about Sunday store closures. You can deal with the details later... after a meal and a good nights' sleep! Arrive & Relax provisions include:

* Dinner: Tomato sauce, olive oil, and pasta

* Breakfast: Fresh fruit, eggs, and corn flakes

* Lunch: Olives, cheese, prosciutto, and bread

* Beverages: Mineral water, orange juice, coke, milk, coffee, and wine [red and white]

* Extras: Sugar, salt, butter, jam, Nutella, napkins, and toilet paper

Extra Services: Central heating [payable locally], and parking available nearby [€20 per day; must be requested at the time of booking].

Nearby Attractions: The neighboring villages of Ravello [21.4 km], Sorrento [16 km], and Amalfi [15 km] are all lovely to visit. The resort islands of Capri and Ischia are a short boat ride away. Two nearby beaches are Spaiggia Beach [900 m] and Fornillo Beach [1800 m].

Minimum Stay: 7

Check-In: 3:00pm - 8:00pm

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What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Cobie
  

  Cobie's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 07/07/2012 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  Good, although the steps made it very difficult with babies.
  
  The view.
  
  The centre of Positano town.

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• Robert
  

  Robert's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 10/31/2008 for a stay in October 2008
  
  

  Outstanding! What a great way to vacation. The view from the villa was spectacular, the locals friendly and helpful, and we saved a ton of money by not having to eat out all the time.
  
  Definitely the view. Wonderful patio overlooking the ocean and the city. We spent lots of hours out there. Sunset and a great glass of wine...hard to beat.
  
  The upstairs part of the villa is a separate rental. Our upstairs neighbors were a nice couple from England but it was a little strange to hear them up there.
  
  The location of the villa is central to restaurants, shopping, and the central area of Positano. Very convenient for getting around. There is certainly no need of a car.

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• Tonya
  

  Tonya's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 07/31/2007 for a stay in July 2007
  
  

  The view was spectacular.
  
  All of the steps to get to and from the villa. Plus the bathroom upstairs was hard to use because the shower door handle was missing - and it flooded every time I showered.

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  The shower door handle has been fixed. August 2007

• Jonn
  

  Jonn's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 06/30/2007 for a stay in June 2007
  
  

  The terrace.
  
  Needed one more fan, but this is a small thing.
  
  The sea, food, wine.....

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• Margaret
  

  Margaret's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 11/30/2005 for a stay in November 2005
  
  

  The apartment is spacious, with stunning views from all the living areas. The apartment itself is very attractive, although quite cluttered. Does anyone really need 16 pottery owls in a bathroom? The terrace garden is a lovely feature. It is a very well located apartment. Although Positano is notorious for its steps, this apartment is well placed; it is located 50 steps down from the main street, so getting luggage in and out is not a big problem. The bus stop is a 5-minute stroll and the main beach and town centre is an easy 10 minutes away.
  
  We were horrified to be charged more than 150 euros for utilities for the week. Granted, November can be cool (heating costs), but cleaning is 100 euros which at least is notified up front, and transfers to-from Naples will add another 100 euro each way. This is before you even start eating - Positano is not a place to find value for money! The master bedroom was large and airy but the second bedroom is cramped and unattractive. In both rooms the beds and bedding were old and uncomfortable. Water pressure is very poor, with the downstairs shower almost unusable.
  
  Even out of season, public transport is regular and reliable, very cheap and far less stressful than driving. Day trips to Ravello, Amalfi and Sorrento are easy and worthwhile with the bus trips back and forth along the Amalfi coast an absolute highlight in their own right. Positano pretty much shuts down at the end of October, the few restaurants that remain open are mediocre and expensive and even the locals seem to have deserted the place.

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• Ben
  

  Ben's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 10/31/2005 for a stay in October 2005
  
  

  The beautiful garden terrace, and proximity to the town were fantastic.
  
  The shower was a bit tricky, even by Italian standards. Also, there was a little bit of noise from the main street above the house.

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• Scott And Diane
  

  Scott And Diane's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 06/30/2005 for a stay in June 2005
  
  

  Would highly recommend the property to anyone staying in Positano. Lots of space and first class view of the town and sea.
  
  The view was fantastic as was the large patio to sit out on. Our daughter enjoyed the extra space to play while we lingered enjoying the view and wine.
  
  Bit of a musty smell given the humidity and dampness. Bathrooms, and in particular, the showers, should be redone; the rooms are soaked each time they are in use.
  
  Stunning view.

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• Raquel
  

  Raquel's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 06/30/2005 for a stay in June 2005
  
  

  The view and the quiet were wonderful; it was a very relaxing vacation
  
  The bathrooms; the shower spilled all over the bathroom, and the water pressure was low. It would have helped if there were some soap and extra toilet paper so we would not have to go out right away and buy it. There were no clear instructions in English how to use the washing machine.
  
  Very charming and colorful.

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• Russell
  

  Russell's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 09/30/2004 for a stay in September 2004
  
  

  If you're looking for an exceptional view, this is the place. Every night we would sit outside in the private garden about the size of a basketball half-court and drink a bottle or two of wine while we watched the sun go down. You'll find fragarant flowers and lemon and lime trees all around you. It's really hard to express how fantastic it was to just watch the ferries and small craft come in and out of tha marina at Spiaggia Grande from your own garden perch. All the rooms except the bathrooms at this property face the sea with large French doors. At night, we just opened then all up and slept with a light breeze blowing through the house. We discovered the villa also has a record player! We hadn't seen one in years, and proceeded to play the owner's collection of Beatles, David Bowie, U2, Cure and Smiths albums whenever we were sitting outside. Wonderful!
  
  There was nothing we didn't like about the property, but here are a few things to be aware of: The villa advertises AC, and it does exist, but in the form of two large, heavy portable units, both of which were upstairs. Carrying one down to the main living space would have required more effort than we were willing to expend during vacation, so we didn't bother with AC. Also, the wiring in this house is understandably old. I doubt we could have run both machines at the same time without blowing a fuse. If you use the combination washer-dryer, don't try out the dryer. As we discovered, it will trip your electric breakers every time you turn it on even if the refrigerator and all other electric appliances are off. FYI, the breaker box is outside the villa by way of the kitchen door. Use the drying rack outside instead. You also do need to be in fairly good shape to traverse the stairs from and to the main street and around Positano in general. We're both runners, so it was fine.
  
  The villa is well situated -- It is near enough to central Positano to be convenient, but far enough away where you won't have throngs of day-trippers jamming up the immediate area.

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• Francis
  

  Francis's review of Casa Mare

  Left on 10/31/2003 for a stay in October 2003
  
  

  Positano is such a great town. The shopping, restraunts, shops are all wonderful. We ate in at the Villa about half the time, using the most fresh and delicious ingredients the area has to offer. At Casa Mare, we had the best of all vacation options.
  
  The view, the structual beauty of the Roman arches, and the garden.
  
  We couldn't stay longer. Maybe they could increase the pressure in the shower a bit.

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