“Awesome villa!” Before renting this villa I researched a lot of places. I wanted to stay in a small town without so many tourists and really see the amalfi Coast and the people who live there. Everything about this villa is exactly as described. The patio and view are amazing and the price is very reasonable for everything you get. The very best thing of all is the service provided by Mr. Franco. He arranged a boat trip to Capri and a bus tour to Pompeii. He picked us up and took us back home so we didn't need a car at all. He also picked us up and the Salerno train statio9n and took us back when it was time for us to leave. I highly recommend you asking Mr. Franco to help you with your local tours when you arrive. We would definitely stay in this villa again when we return to the amalfi Coast.

“Amazing Villa on the amalfi Coast” We booked this villa solely based on Tripadvisor recommendations and we were not disappointed. Il Monaco is the perfect vacation rental on the amalfi Coast. My husband and I spent 4 nights there with 2 other couples in late april to celebrate my 40th birthday. The villa is technically located in Ravello but is walking distance to the village of Minori. We flew into Rome and Mr. Franco arranged for our transportation from Salerno train station to the villa. The driving is not for the faint of heart and I would not recommend it. The villa is spotless and has breathtaking views of the Bay of Salerno. We enjoyed coming back to the villa every night to enjoy our wine and limoncello on the very private patio. We had our own little lemon grove and beautiful sundeck. Each of the 3 roomy bedrooms has a spectacular view of the water and comfortable beds. The kitchen is fully equipped and we cooked breakfast every morning and enjoyed our coffee on the patio. The wi-fi worked fine. There are 2 bathrooms but only one shower in the house so if you are a large party, you might need to use the outdoor shower. You do have to get used to opening the front door directly into the street but the drivers on those crazy roads are careful and it was all part of the adventure! We enjoyed the quiet but quaint little village of Minori. The next day, we bravely hiked the 1,200 steps up to Ravello. It was absolutely worth it. A visit to the Hotel Caruso is not to be missed. We took a driver to La Taglieta, high on the hill overlooking Positano, where we had the best homemade pasta. Positano is worth the visit for shopping and people watching. On our last day, Mr. Franco arranged for a private boat to pick us up on our dock and take us to Capri for the day which was the highlight of our trip. We had such an amazing experience at Il Monaco. Anna made the booking experience smooth and easy and Mr. Franco was always available to us. Simply amazing vacation!

“Historic Building” We stayed in the heart of Minori, five minute walk to the sea in a lovely historic building. The apartment had large bedrooms with lovely linens, a nice kitchen were we cooked and a comfortable living/dining room. We were met by Mr. Franco who escorted us to the apartment and parked the car for us. He was very helpful in recommendations for the area. The location was great, close to shopping and the sea. There was always lots do in the evening strolling the beach and we were lucky to have a music festival in the evenings in the square outside our place, where we could enjoy the opera. Minori is close to all the great towns that the amalfi coast has to offer with out the busy hustle.

“Multo Bene 30th anniversary vacation w/ 5 family members” We started planning our vacation w/ Amalfi Vacations in Jan/13...from beginning to the end (incl. a 3:30 a.m. transfer to Naples airport)their customer service was impeccable (mostly from Vincenzo, Norma & Franco).Vincenzo even looked after making sure that alitalia airlines had a vegetarian meal for one of our daughters...service above & beyond! The Villa accommodated our 3 adult couples & 1 single comfortably over the spacious 4 floors & outdoor patio w/ BBQ... Their associate companies were also very accommodating (especially amalfi Car Service owned by Salvatore), who's drivers & shuttle vans were excellent for our group of 7... The location & vistas were breath taking & awesome, your near the center of the peninsula & within easy reach of Ravello, Amalfi & Positano (If you go to Positano make sure you have a true home cooked Italian dinner at "La Tagliata" near the top of the hillside)... Would strongly suggest a boat cruise along the peninsula & to Capri for a great perspective of the peninsula & the towns along the entire coast...good weather is always a bonus & we had temps. of mid-20's during our stay / no rain... It met & exceeded all our expectations (how's this - not one complaint from any of the kids that should tell you a lot)... We'd hope to return in the not too distant future!

“Almost too good to be true!” We are two couples who stayed in the two-bedroom, two-bath apartment for five nights in September. It was perfect! Spacious, attractively decorated, well-furnished kitchen, and the most beautiful views imaginable. So many outdoor spaces to enjoy: the balconies, the large patio, and the gorgeous pool We all decided we could live in the apartment, particularly if Franco were there to help us park the car and answer our questions. He was very helpful. And staying in Minori was a delight. Not overcrowded with tourists. We loved walking into town each evening (despite the narrow road) and trying the local restaurants--three we found to be very good. One final point: the apartment was quiet. Though the living area overlooked the narrow amalfi Coast road, the bedrooms were away from the street. We all slept well.

“Excellent location, clean & good value” This apartment is very clean, furnished in Ikea style. Franco was very helpful getting us checked in and oriented. The location is excellent, situated right near the beach. There is a lovely view of the sea from the front of the apartment, and a lovely view of the cathedral from the back. Four of us stayed here (2 adults and 2 children ages 4 and 6) and we were very comfortable. Things you need to know about Ciliegia. - You need to climb 124 steps to get to the apartment, if you're in good shape it's no big deal but you will struggle to carry a heavy suitcase! - It can be a bit noisy at night because the bars/cafes near the apartment stay open pretty late. Be aware that if you stay here during the annual "Minori White" celebration you will be kept awake till 4.30am by extremely loud DJ music from the beach. - The bed in the bedroom is very firm. My wife found it very uncomfortable. The pullout sofabed was actually more comfortable. - The parking situation is very difficult to navigate, especially if you have a larger car. Our rental car was damaged in this lot, both by someone else, and by us! - The beach in front of the apartment is wonderful, especially good for young kids. There is a gentle surf and the water stays shallow fairly far out. - The infinity pool is absolutely stunning, probably the most beautiful setting I've ever seen for a swimming pool. Just be aware that the walk along the road to the pool can be a bit terrifying. - Talk to the travel agency in town to book some unique, smaller tours. We booked a small boat one day which toured the coast up to Positano, stopping at the Grotta dello Smeraldo. Only 8 people on the boat, it was great. - We found everyone in Minori to be super friendly and helpful, we had an amazing vacation here and recommend Minori, and Ciliegia, to anyone.