Praiano villa Rental Property Information
About the Experience
This comfortable, four-bedroom Amalfi apartment, one of two apartments for rent in an Amalfi Coast villa, is situated in the heart of Praiano, an ancient, tranquil fishermen's village situated halfway between Amalfi and Positano. The village consists of clusters of small, domed, whitewashed houses that cling to the rocky cliffs, high above the sea. And don't worry about grocery shopping until you're ready... this apartment comes stocked with provisions for a couple of meals, so all you have to do is arrive and relax!
Location
This property is located in a tranquil setting, in the heart of Praiano, an ancient fishermen's village situated halfway between Amalfi and Positano. 50 meters away, there is a shuttle bus stop that provides service from Praiano to Positano from April through October. There are cafes and restaurants about 1.5 km away along the main coastal road. About 150 meters up the hill, there are grocery shops. 400 meters down the hill, there is a bus stop for long distance trips (SITA BUS) to Amalfi, Positano, and Sorrento. From April through October, boats and hydrofoils ferry between Salerno, Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, the islands of Capri and Ischia, and the city of Naples. 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 Fiumicino airport: 269 km
Naples airport: 50 km
Sorrento: 18 km
Amalfi: 12 km
Positano: 9 km
Exterior Description
(40 m2 patio) To reach the house from the main road, there is a 50-meter walk through a narrow alley, followed by a staircase of 25 steps that lead down to a large, paved patio at the back of the house. The patio is decorated with terracotta pots and equipped with an outdoor shower, a barbecue, a marble-topped dining table, wrought iron chairs, sun chairs, and a sun umbrella. There are entrances to the house via the kitchen and the dining/sitting room. The house consists of two floors; the apartment covers the entire top floor. There is also another small apartment (see "annex" below) above the main apartment, which is reached either by climbing 25 steps from the terrace or directly from an independent entrance on the pedestrian street.
Interior Description
(160 m2)
Apartment: The apartment has a spacious, open-plan living/dining room with three comfortable sofas and a wooden dining table for six. The sitting area of the room has two armchairs and French doors that provide access to the front terrace, which has a wide view of the sea. The kitchen has a table, four chairs, and French doors that provide patio access. There are three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have queen-size beds (190cm x 160cm) and the third one has two twin-size beds (190cm x 80cm) that can be converted to a queen on request. Each bedroom has French doors that provide access to the balcony. There is a small bathroom (with WC, shower cubicle with sliding doors). The second bathroom is large (with tub and handheld showerhead, separate shower cubicle with wall-mounted shower and sliding doors, two washbasins, WC). Next to the kitchen there is a storeroom with a washing machine, a second refrigerator with a freezer, a door to the patio, and access to a third bathroom (with curtained shower, WC).
Annex:Above the main apartment, this annex is reached either via the rooftop terrace or an independent entrance on the pedestrian street. There is no internal staircase between the apartment and the annex. Six steps lead up onto the large terrace with a sun umbrella, dining table, and chairs. The entrance leads into a small kitchen with a dining table, four-burner cook-top, oven, and washing machine. There is also a bedroom with a 160 cm queen-size bed, portable fan, and TV. This apartment also has a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. A patio door leads onto a sunny terrace with an extensive panorama of the sea. The terrace has sun lounges and benches with cushions. 25 steps down from this terrace is the patio of the apartment.
Features
Available Amenities: Two fridge/freezers, four-burner stove, electric oven, microwave oven, TV (Italian channels only), CD player, charcoal barbecue, dishwasher, washing machine, ironing facilities, hairdryers.
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: English speaking manager on call, maid service (four hours mid week with change of linen on Saturdays), mandatory cleaning fee (?140/week, payable locally), food delivery service, private chef, babysitter, baby bed and high chair (available for an additional cost), parking facilities (can be arranged in advance; ?70/week at a private garage about 700 - 800 meters up the hill).
Nearby Attractions: There is a small, sandy beach called ?La Praia? (accessible via shuttle bus), which is locally renowned for its excellent fish restaurants.
