Large Villa with Pool Near Sorrento and a Charming Village

Overall:
The villa was as represented on the website and exceptional. It is capable of accommodating up to 20 people and we were a small party of only five so the facilities were more than adequate and we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay of 7 days
Enjoyed Most:
The outside facilities were fantastic which was perfect given that everyday was around 25 degrees with clear blue skies. The swimming pool and poolside furniture were excellent and the view, over the quaintly named village of Crapolla, was sensational. The fig trees were producing fresh ripe figs every day and coupled with local cheese and wine they made for excellent pre-dinner platters.
Enjoyed Least:
The kitchen was too small and cramped. WiFi worked well when in range but did not provide coverage over the entire property. We could not see how to turn the lights on around the pool until the day before we left.
Surrounding Area:
What was there not to enjoy? Well, maybe Capri. This is the fourth time we have stayed on the Amalfi Coast and the first time we have visited Capri. It's not worth the aggravation because the crowds make it unbearable. There were three cruise ships lying off Sorrento which meant the crowds were too much. Amalfi, Positano and Ravello are well worth a bus trip but best of all we liked Marina del Cantone easily reachable by bus.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Sant'Agata is the closest village and a good base since it is equidistant from the north and south sides of the Sorrentine Peninsular. The walk to the town centre was easy on the way in but after a meal and a few drinks the final hill to the property on the way back was a minor challenge. It is served with a good range of shops and there were a number of restaurants including the well regarded Don Alfonso for fine dining. The agriturismo up the hill from the villa was well worth a visit.

Martin, October

Overall:
Fabulous. We were 11 family members including granddaughters aged 5 and 7. The property was actually more beautiful than it appears on the website! Comfortable beds and bathrooms, enough room for everyone to spread out indoors and out, but great gathering areas, too.
Enjoyed Most:
View was breathtaking, and grounds were wonderful for our two granddaughters, who loved making new little discoveries every day.
Enjoyed Least:
Although we're used to a tankless hot water heater at home, some showers were not easy to regulate.
Surrounding Area:
Easy access to all the lovely towns along the coast. Enjoyed a day in beautiful Ravello, and purchased wonderful ceramics in Positano at a factory, Ceramiche Casola. Family enjoyed the varied activities every day was different.
Nearby Events or Locales:
St. Agata was just a km down the hill, but we choose to walk along the road only once. Decent grocery shopping and amenities in the village, so we did have a few dinners in. Convenient coffee shop/bakery at the foot of the street! Lucio also recommended a nice little beach which was close by.
Tips or Restaurants:
So many things to do in this area, we followed our own advice and took one rest day at the villa to relax with views and pool! We enjoy long, late dinners, and because we had given the girls journals on the first day of the trip, they enjoyed making their written and pictorial entries at the various dinner tables each night. It became an integral part of their day and kept them happy during the extended dinners!
Directions:
We had a GPS and it was fine.
Check In Out:
Lucio made everything very easy, and was always reachable via cell phone.

Claudia, June

Overall:
We loved the villa. Our group (three generations) each found it special for various reasons.
Enjoyed Most:
Views, pool, spacious, private areas. The air flow from breezes meant we didn't need the air conditioner but once. The orchards and herbs gave it a country feel.
Enjoyed Least:
There were some thorny plants near the house and ants on the clothes line. The maids were doing someone else's laundry during the day so we had to wait to use clothes line.
Surrounding Area:
Trattoria Terra Nova was just down the path! What a delight. We walked into town several times a day; it is small and less touristy than others in the area, but has wonderful restaurants. The views are wonderful, loved the church bells.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Sant' Agata Sui Due Golfi, a short walk down hill.
Tips or Restaurants:
Toilet paper, paper towels and foil or plastic wrap are nice. We brought our own sponges, too. Just nice to have things you are used to. We could have used matches for the stove. Agent failed to show us how to light the stove so we had to figure it out and it was not that easy to do.
Directions:
The villa was difficult to find and GPS was not helpful.
Check In Out:
Written instructions for operating appliances would have been helpful!

Heather And Barry, July