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Ancient villa with fantastic sea view and swimming pool just a few minutes from Positano

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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PRAIANO, Campania
  • Church of San Gennaro
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Gavitella beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Positano Ferry Landing
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sorrento (RRO-Sorrento Heliport)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ancient villa with fantastic sea view and swimming pool just a few minutes from Positano

Villa Antica is a residence owned by the family since 1700 which is accessed via a pedestrian street with 85 steps. The Villa, of about 90 square meters, is composed of a living room, kitchen, two terraces, two bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged on two levels. It has air conditioning and a panoramic outdoor swimming pool (7 meters long and 3 meters wide) with solarium. On the first level there are: a 50 m2 sea view terrace, equipped with table with chairs and barbecue; the living room with vaulted ceiling, enriched with beautiful frescoes, equipped with a table, satellite TV and a sofa that can be transformed into a comfortable bed; the kitchen equipped with electric oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, dishwasher and washing machine; the first master bedroom with double bed which leads to another terrace with fantastic sea view; The first bathroom has a jacuzzi tub and hairdryer.
On the second level there are: a 50 sq m terrace with a breathtaking sea view of the Amalfi Coast; the second bedroom, equipped with a double bed and direct access to the terrace; the second bathroom with shower.
It is located in the historic center of Praiano from which restaurants, bars and public transport stops are easily reachable for the most popular tourist destinations.
The villa is distant from the free parking area 5-7 min. on foot.
The swimming pool is 3 meters wide x 7 meters long. The swimming pool area is equipped with table, chairs and deck chairs.
The swimming pool is open from 1st May to 31st October

Property manager

Virginia
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Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT065102B4BKQJ8DBS

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Praiano

Located in Praiano, this villa is by the sea. Amalfi Cathedral and Villa Rufolo are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Amalfi Beach and Atrani Beach. Lift to the Sea and Villa Fiorentino are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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PRAIANO, Campania

What's nearby

  • Church of San Gennaro - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gavitella beach - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Positano Ferry Landing - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 17 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Spiaggia Grande - 42 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Vico Equense Seiano Station - 34 min drive
  • Salerno (QSR-Costa d'Amalfi) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Che Bonta Gastronomia - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Luca's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Moressa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Il Pirata - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante San Giovanni - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ancient villa with fantastic sea view and swimming pool just a few minutes from Positano have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ancient villa with fantastic sea view and swimming pool just a few minutes from Positano pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ancient villa with fantastic sea view and swimming pool just a few minutes from Positano?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ancient villa with fantastic sea view and swimming pool just a few minutes from Positano?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ancient villa with fantastic sea view and swimming pool just a few minutes from Positano located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Church of San Gennaro, Marina di Praia and Gavitella beach. Sentiero degli Dei and Fiordo di Furore Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CourtneyMox M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! Beautiful stay!
The villa was perfect for our family of 4. We loved the location - quiet and off the beaten path! The house was well appointed with comfortable beds and the swimming pool was a bonus! The kitchen was perfect to make meals at home and the views from the terrace were prime! Luigi was very helpful with information at check-in and told us stories of the original owners. 5 star stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa
It was by far the nicest place we stayed in Italy. The owner, Luigi, went above and beyond at the beginning of our stay. The villa was stocked with everything you need. The pool was a great bonus after walking up all those stairs. The views were unbelievable from all the terraces. The bed was also comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa
Exceptional villa! Loved every minute. Thank you Luigi
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
If you like stairs the village of Praiano is your place. If you have any mobility issues I’d select another area. Loved it Luigi answered all of our questions and needs
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antike Villa
Ein gemütliches italienisches Haus. Sehr authentisch. Wir haben eine tolle erholsame Woche dort verbracht und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Ausstattung des Hauses und die Kleinigkeiten wie Olivenöl, Nudeln, Gewürze, Wein, Klopapier, Seife etc., die wir vor Ort fanden, haben uns sehr positiv gestimmt. Der Pool war toll. Die hungrigen Fische :) im Brunnen einfach nur süß. Alles war ganz im Grossen und Ganzen toll. Nur das Parken hat uns getrübt. Es gibt keinen Parkplatz am Haus. Wir mussten auf den öffentlichen Parkplätzen parken, was leider nicht immer kostenlos möglich war bzw. nicht immer in der Nähe war. Man musste schon ein Stück laufen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mieka P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreams do come true!
Simply unbelievable- the home, the location, the gracious host. A beautiful taste of Italy with gorgeous accommodations and views, great dipping pool, comfortable beds, and well stocked kitchen. As with all houses in this area, dozens of steps to and from the home so make sure you have healthy legs and lungs. It’s worth every step. And big thanks to Luigi and family - such kind hosts with outstanding communication and hospitality. Thank you! Would stay at this home again and again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe A.

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Amazing Experience
Everything was even better than we could have imagined. The hospitality, views, pool, terrace and ambiance were perfect and Praiano is the perfect less-busy spot between Amalfi and Positano. We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay here and enjoy the breathtaking Amalfi coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grüssing M.

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Great place to enjoy the Amalfi Coast
We stayed for one week and used the villa to explore the Amalfi Coast and to spend some calm days at the villa with the breathtaking view from the terrace and pool. The host Luigi was always available and his son was a great support with the luggage and for check in. The villa offers everything you could think of, a fully equipped kitchen, a lovely pool, fully air-conditioned, comfortable beds etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

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Family Vacation
We had an amazing stay at this Villa. Luigi and his wife and son were very helpful with the planning of the trip and helped with some excursions during our stay. It is a very quiet and peaceful villa, however there are a lot of steps to get to the villa. My only complaint would be the walk to the villa with heavy luggage and wish that we were a little closer to the main town and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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4 friends from USA Ohio
Start to finish - beautiful clean and spectacular Luigi is the best to work with His family helped us immensely Make sure renters know there are a lot of steps which we were fine with but some may struggle 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Beautiful Villa
This villa is amazing with breathtaking views. The host provided great information relating to transportation services and recommendations. He also had snacks and food in the pantry which we used for a meal! The location is in a very quiet neighborhood so if you’re looking for peace away from the crowds, this is for you. It is a bit of a walk from any food and the closest pickup spot for a taxi is about a 5 minute walk. The cost of a taxi to Positano is ~€50. The nearest bus stop is about a 15 minute walk and it’s only a €2 ticket. WARNING** There are two types of buses; a smaller shuttle type bus and a large city type bus. We took the small one to Positano and tried to take the large one back to Praiano and ended up waiting an hour and a half because the larger one travels the entire Amalfi Coast. Stick to the smaller one if you can. Both are the same price. There are a LOT of stairs, however, it seems like the entire coast is like that. The pool was definitely a necessity for our 4 night stay. Our stay was in June and it’s toasty. Was nice to cool down after laying out, or after a long walk home. The closest beach is about a 20 minute walk down and 30 minute walk back up. Overall it was very spacious with great amenities and architecturally beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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PHENOMINAL place to stay
Great place to stay in Praiano. A wonderfully appointed house, beautifully decorated and with a pool!. The views are spectacular as are the cool breezes that flow through the numerous windows. We LOVED this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Dolce Vida
We loved this place. Luigi and Virginia were great host. The villa and the view were spectacular. The host were easy to communicate with and extremely accommodating. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie L.

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Authentic and beautiful views.
Where do I begin? Luigi, from helping us with our luggage, (sorry we had so much of it.) Having soda, water, breakfast items for us, we even found pasta in the cupboard so we enjoyed a meal on the terrace. This family villa is absolutely breath talking. We took a day to lay pool side. There is a local bus just for Praiano. The Sita bus down the hill and a local bus that operates to and from Postiano. We took the local bus, its very easy to get in the morning, make sure you have change. We bought our tickets right on the bus for 1.80 euro one way to Postiano. Luigi's family owns the local ceramic factory in Postiano. Absolutely gorgeous tables and benches and more. The product hold s up in any type of weather. You must stop in and check it out for yoursef. The washer machine was a wonderful thing to have and I was able to dry my clothes rooftop in a day. All the details, soaps, shampoo, slippers, the bedding and comfortably slept well. The churchbells were beautiful to listen to. Enjoying a bottle of wine on the terrace. Watching the kids play soccer at the courts below. There are steps to get here. Your taxi will stop at the square, then a few steps, long pathway and more steps down. Yes i was out of breath on day one. Day 3 it got easier and easier. Would I stay here again? Absolutely!! It was so much nicer than being in the other busier towns. We loved every minute of it. THANK YOU for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wren S.

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A peaceful oasis.
Priano is a lovely quiet town away from the maddening crowds in Positano, Amalfi etc, but those places are easy to get to from Villa Antica. Sitting on the wonderful patio, you hear nothing but local boys playing futbol after school on the courts below and church bells. Some great restaurants. Especially loved Il Pino and Kasai. Pirate bar was great for cocktails during the day. Lots of stairs but your heart and legs will thank you later! The apartment was nicely laid out and we were so grateful for the coffee and jams and other eats that were there waiting on arrival. Luigi is great and we had zero issues with the apartment. (Everything in working order!) Views are as lovely as any other town along the coast. Great peaceful spot, we were very happy. Wish we’d stayed longer than five nights here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Antica
Great place, excellent view, The owner met us and helped with our luggage. Great guy. Luigi, we had a wine glass fatality!! I owe you. Thanks for sharing your Villa with us. Ryan
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Prescott, Arizona

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Amazing Stay
Very relaxing, beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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Fantastic Villa in an Amazing Location!
Highly recommend staying at Villa Antica in Praiano! The villa and location were as picturesque as the listing portrays. Virginia and Luigi were very helpful and easy to communicate with - both through email and Whatsapp. The views from the balconies are spectacular! The villa itself is absolutely gorgeous and the pool was perfect on the hot September days. The kitchen was everything we needed to prepare several convenient meals and the two markets nearby had everything we needed. We very much appreciated having a washing machine and A/C in the villa as several days there were quite warm. We highly recommend the local restaurant Kasai for fantastic food, service and views - just call in advance for reservations during busy seasons. We rented a car from Naples and free parking was available not far from the villa. There are quite a few stairs to navigate getting to and from the villa, but we had no issues with them. While in Praiano, we took a day trip to Pompeii which was very informative. We also booked an amazing, all-day private boat charter to Capri that picked us up right in the nearby Praiano Marina. Highly recommend this experience! We would absolutely book another stay at Villa Antica and would highly recommend it as a beautiful vacation spot on the Amalfi Coast! It was a memorable trip all around and we're thankful this was our landing spot for most of it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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Art lovers paradise
Our stay could not have been more perfect! Not only is the Amalfi coast stunning, this home is full of art boasted ceilings that will catch your attention the whole time you are there. Luigi and his team are so welcoming and inviting. We also had a chance to visit his ceramic shop which was also incredibly beautiful. If you are looking for a place on the Amalfi coast, I highly recommend booking here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeree C., Columbia, MD USA

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Escape to Praiano
Villa Antica was exactly as advertised, the accommodations were wonderful and the view was spectacular! The owner’s son met us where our driver dropped us off and escorted us to the villa, making it easy to find our way. He even helped to carry the suitcases! We felt so fortunate to have a private pool to cool off on the hot summer days. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn F.

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Beautiful Charming Villa
We stayed for three nights with our two young sons. The pool was the perfect spot for them to swim and cool off. The location was very conveniently located to a few restaurants and the local bus which was a huge help getting around with the kids little legs. :) Would highly recommend. The host were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

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Wonderful experience
We had a great stay, restaurant, beach and shopping right down stairs. Easy communication and check in with property owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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Wonderful Holiday
We had a wonderful stay at the property in Praiano. The villa is beautiful and the hosts left lots of goodies that were appreciated at arrival such as espresso, milk, cereal and OJ. We felt very at home in this peaceful town. It is difficult to get transportation so I would plan ahead and have car reservations. The hosts were very helpful with recommendations and bus routes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amalfi coast vacation
My family absolutely loved Villa antica. It is even more beautiful in person. Luigi was so helpful before and during our stay. We were so happy to stay in praiano away from the busy tourist town of positano and amalfi. It was a quick bus ride to visit the other towns on the coast and so nice to be able to come back to a quiet and peaceful villa. There are great restaurants nearby and a market if you need anything. We loved this small village feel and being with the locals. Everyone was so friendly. We especially enjoyed hearing the church bells ringing throughout the day. The views from the Villa are breathtaking. We have teenage boys and they loved it. Having a private pool to ourselves was a bonus. Our favorite place to grab coffee and breakfast and even an afternoon snack was at gym tonic, it’s about a 10 minute walk. I would highly recommend this property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Antica! This is an amazing house in a perfect location away from the crowds. The hosts are very kind and helpful. We would definitely choose to stay here again if we get the chance to return to the Amalfi Coast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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