Reviews of Appartamento Ulisse F

We loved it

May 2017 - We loved it. We had a great stay. Everything was very good. We would recommend it to our friends for sure.

The driveway is a bit treacherous and the car rental place upgraded us to a massive car that was difficult to negotiate, but honestly, that was all part of the charm.

Everyone was kind and welcoming, and they dealt well with my rudimentary Italian language skills.

Summer In Italy made booking very easy. It was a great experience.

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Fantastic

May 2014 - Enjoyed it greatly.

Good job

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Excellent

September 2013 - I really enjoyed my stay at Casa Sesta. The pictures that you posted online don't even do it justice. If I ever plan to visit the Amalfi Coast again, I will plan my stay at either Casa Sesta or one of the other villa's on the property.

Everything was absolutely wonderful and I couldn't have asked for anything more. The view was breathtaking, the rooms were comfortable, the place was quiet and peaceful.

The caretaker of the property is lovely as well. He didn't speak English at all but he was very accommodating and understanding when my husband and I had to leave really early on our check out day to catch our flight in Naples. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Everything was wonderful.

Thank you Summer in Italy for being so helpful and wonderful. We had planned a trip to Italy on 2 previous and had booked with you both times. You were very understanding and helpful each time we cancelled and still honoured our voucher credit. We are excited that we finally made it to Italy after all this time. Thank you!

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Fantastic

July 2013 - Beautiful location, overlooking the bay of Atrani. Apartment spacious and really clean with everything you need. Pool lovely and plenty of space.

Spent 8 nights there visiting around the area, so much to see, as well as chilling locally and at the villa.

Car really beneficial to visit Ravello and further (there is a bus service however). Atrani (quieter beach and cute little square with local life -- restaurant Mistral has delicious food and friendly service) and Amalfi are walkable but there are lots of steps! Makes the gorgeous food a bit more guilt free though.

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Fantastic

July 2013 - Casa Sesta exceeded our expectations. Don't consider anywhere else, you have found the best! The perfect setting for a romantic getaway!

Our apartment tucked in the cliffs of "Valley of the Dragons" provided us with the most exceptional view of Atrani and the ocean. The pool is wonderful, and the property is maintained so well - flowers blooming everywhere! The whole experience was out of a dream. We are already in the process of planning our return.

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Excellent

October 2012 - We loved Casa Sesta. It was the perfect place for our trip. Located a short walk up the valley it was nice and quiet. The views are spectacular and there are lots of great hiking trails to be explored right from the property.

The setting was even more beautiful than the online photos appeared and the property was kept in top notch condition at all times.

Summer in Italy was great. I would definitely use it again and recommend it to friends and family. Thanks Luca!

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Fantastic

October 2012 - Spectacular views and very spacious in Casa Sesta.

Just a 10 minute walk to the small, quaint piazza and beach in Atrani. Only drawback is the parking which was a challenge.

From start to finish, Summer in Italy helped make our trip very smooth and enjoyable. I will highly recommend your web site to friends/family. Mille grazie!

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Excellent

June 2011 - It is wonderful! The gardens and pool are beautiful and the location is perfect for walking up or down the mountain, as long as you are healthy! The views are very special.

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Excellent

June 2011 - It was a beautiful place to stay! We had a wonderful visit.

We loved the decorations (tiled floors, spiral staircase especially). The views out the windows were lovely. A very relaxing place. We enjoyed the balcony and pool.

The location was great, right off the walking path and close to Atrani for going to dinner. We liked that it was much quieter than staying right in a town. It is nestled in the rock cliff, so nice and cool.

We hope to visit again one day!

We were so happy with our booking. We were just browsing and found the site. We would definitely use Summer in Italy again if we get a chance!

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Excellent

August 2010 - Words can not express how wonderful Casa Sesta is.

My husband and I returned this summer after spending the summer of our engagement here. We had worried it would not be the same. However, it was just as unspoilt and beautiful as we remembered.

We particularly like the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the uniqueness of the terrace built amongst the cliffs. The views are spectacular and we would not want to stay anywhere else when visiting the Amalfi Coast.

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Excellent

July 2010 - Unbelievable! Loved it.

Beautiful property. Great location. Best vacation ever taken.

The service with Summer in Italy was excellent.

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Excellent

June 2010 - The house was more than we imagined. Tucked way up above the town of Atrani with a breathtaking view.

As in previous reviews the walk into Atrani was a real adventure. You must be in shape. I lost some weight so I'm not complaining and there is a bus you can catch at the end of the winding driveway.

The host was great and we enjoyed our stay in Atrani very much. We loved the town and bar owned by Luigi and Luigi. Although we didn't eat there everyday, we went and sat in the piazza and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Thanks Summer In Italy we were very pleased with this villa.

The Summer In Italy site is great. This villa was everything we expected by what we had read and more.

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Excellent

October 2009 - Staying for a week at Casa Sesta was like living in a fairy tale.

There are absolutely fabulous views across the Valley of the Dragon of the incredible terracing and cliff-hanging buildings from all 3 rooms, including the glass-enclosed shower! There is a view of the sea from all windows and the terrace, which is kept shaded or out of the rain by an overhanging part of the cliff.

All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already recommended the place to several friends.

You did a great job; my credit card was billed at the intervals you specified, and your directions to the apartment were quite clear. Signor Nicola [the caretaker] picked us--and our wheeled bags--up at the bus stop at the top of the hill and drove us down to the parking lot. From there, it was a short walk to Casa Sesta.

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Excellent

October 2009 - We had a fantastic time at Casa Sesta.

It is in an unbelievable location with a fantastic view.

Atrani is a lovely village which is not too touristy but has sufficient shops and restaurants.

We were delighted with everything.

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Excellent

October 2009 - We were stunned at the beauty of the place upon arrival. The property and the villa itself were beautiful. Nicola [the caretaker] was very nice and pleasant.

All communications with Luca at Summer In Italy have been extremely pleasant and helpful better than any vacation rental we have stayed at. Awesome job. Perfect!

Excellent

September 2009 - Very lovely setting, and Casa Sesta had everything we needed.

Summer in Italy provided a very professional and friendly service, I would use them again without hesitation.

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Excellent

November 2008 - When I arrived I text all my friends to let them know I had found heaven!

Make sure you are fit and have flat shoes. The 450 steps down to the village are a real test of your stamina. However the two restaurants and small bars, especially the one on the beach were well worth the climb [and bus service is available for those who don't feel to do the steps].

Just keep it a secret as it would be spoilt if too many people were there.

Excellent

October 2008 - We would recommend it to anyone who enjoys walking and being close to the Italian coast. You need to be prepared for lots and lots and lots of steps but that only adds to its charm, as it is hidden away in the old alleyways of Atrani.

We went for our honeymoon and couldn't have been happier, we would love to go back again.

We had a good experience with Summer in Italy and would definitely look to them again.

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July 2007 - What a fabulous holiday at Casa Sesta! We loved our villa and would most definitely suggest it to other travellers.

The steps were a lot of work, however allowed you to eat more pasta and gelato!

I loved our villa, but found the terrace a challenge if you were tall. My husband and I had to be careful with the low overhang of the rocks when using the table/hanging laundry.

Great location to the pool and fabulous views of the water.

The Summer in Italy site represented the property very accurately and was so easy to use. Nicola & Tania [the caretaker] were extremely friendly and helpful on site at Casa Sesta.

Thank you for a fabulous vacation!

What a great site, and you represented the property extremely accurately. Thank you for helping make our vacation fabulous. I have already recommended your site to others. Will most definitely use it again.

Excellent

June 2007 - We had a great time here: great views, nice and quiet and very well presented accommodation.

Not close enough to Ravello for easy access in the evening but Amalfi is, and an easier walk and more enjoyable location overall.

Excellent service, many thanks.

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Excellent

June 2007 - Our week's holiday in Casa Sesta was simply fantastic - the property is very charming and tranquil with gardens to match!

We will definitely come back.

The secure parking is really useful given the expensive car park charges around the coast.

The village of Atrani is really friendly with great restaurants.

Summer In Italy is a very helpful and consumer focused organisation. We will definitely recommend you to our friends.

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Excellent

May 2007 - Being at Casa Sesta was the best vacation we have every had. We are only sorry that we only stayed for one week.

Everything was much more than we expected, Casa Sesta was lovely and the grounds were beautiful. The views from our windows and balcony were spectacular. We can't wait to come back.

Everyone was very helpful and accommodating. The people that we dealt with could not be more helpful and made us feel really at home. Thank you for a wonderful vacation. I am already planning out next stay in 2009 for at least 2 weeks, maybe more. I will keep checking your site for updates, although we definitely want to come back to this villa for at least a week or more.

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August 2006 - We spent a week at Casa Sesta in August 2006, and it was one of our best holidays ever!

Although every villa on the development was occupied, we never felt crowded. There were even times every day when you could have the swimming pool to yourself! The views from the spacious and secluded roof terrace (and indeed from all other rooms) are breathtaking, and it is hard to imagine a more soothing sound at night than the waterfall in the valley.

There is no television in the house, but we brought a portable CD player, which provided a much better backdrop to sunny breakfasts and candlelit dinners on the terrace.

The rooms are a good size and the kitchen is well supplied with cooking utensils. There is a supermarket a short car journey away, but we decided to live like the locals, so walked the 300 steps down into the village of Atrani and up again every day. It was worth it: the ancient path is varied and picturesque, the walk burns up all those excess calories from the night before(especially when you are carrying a huge watermelon!), and local produce is delightful. Our favourite was the fishmonger right at the bottom of the steps; the shop often looks empty, but they have amazing freshly caught fish and seafood in the cool back room - just walk in and ask, and the friendly staff will even clean the fish for you. Local mozzarella is also superb.

This is not a location for a beach holiday lover. The beaches, although clean, tend to be small, rather pebbly and very busy. Sports facilities are extremely limited. However, there is so much else to do that the beach becomes almost irrelevant. Casa Sesta is very conveniently located for Atrani, Amalfi and Ravello - you can actually walk to all three, which is useful as local buses are often packed and taxi drivers extortionist. We also travelled further afield to see Salerno and the magnificent temples of Paestum.

Many thanks to the caretaker, Signor Nicola, and his wife. They worked quietly in the background to make our stay comfortable, plied us with figs and lemons, and taught us lots of Italian words!

You provided an excellent service. Your descriptions of holiday properties were detailed and honest. You responded promptly and efficiently to our inquiries. We would certainly use Summer in Italy again. Many thanks!

Excellent

July 2006 - Casa Sesta is even better than it looks in the pictures.

Absolute bliss and the 370 stairs are fine once you get used to them.

Owners are lovely, very friendly. No complaints at all, just very sorry to leave.

Atrani was beautiful (we much preferred it to Amalfi!) and everyone we met could not have been nicer. Wonderful and we'll definitely be back.

Excellent

June 2006 - My husband and I went to Casa Sesta the first week of June on our honeymoon and we loved it! The pictures do not do it justice!

The views were spectacular and Casa Sesta itself was incredible. It is the perfect romantic retreat for honeymooners or anyone wanting a quiet week, weekend or longer away.

The only drawback of our stay was the bus routes to Ravello, if taking the bus, expect a long ride, or hire a taxi, which is what we did on our way to the airport and it is money well spent.

We are already trying to plan our next trip to Casa Sesta, or perhaps one of the larger apartments inside the small complex.

Excellent

November 2005 - We spent one week at Casa Sesta. The pictures you have on your website are stunning so we had high expectations. We were hoping we were not going to be disappointed! Well, I have to say Casa Sesta and the surrounding area totally matched our expectations and beyond! It was fantastic!

We felt we were living in a different world! All the stresses and worries from home melted away every time we looked out the window at our breathtaking view.

The little square of Atrani was so beautiful. The steps up and down from Casa Sesta took alot out of us but it's only a small downside.

You are doing a great job! We were kept informed all along the way and you treated us in a friendly but professional way!

Excellent

September 2005 - We had an amazing fortnight at Casa Sesta - the house is beautiful, the views and locations are stunning, the pool is lovely, and Signor Nicola the caretaker is very kind and hospitable.

Physical fitness is a must if you want to stay here - the climb from the village and beach up to the house is about 500 meters and very steep - we lost a few pounds despite the gorgeous Italian food!

Casa Sesta is a very unusual property - it is set into a cliff and the roof terrace is overhung by the clifftop, meaning it is sheltered from even the heaviest rain (we had hot sunshine every day and thunderstorms at night).

The kitchen is very well equipped and the local food is a joy to cook.

The house is very cool and we didn't need the air conditioning.

We will always remember sitting on the roof terrace at night by candlelight, barbequeing fish, drinking local wine, and watching the fireworks over Atrani. If you are a couple looking for the perfect private romantic hideaway in the most beautiful surroundings, I would thoroughly recommend this property. Watch out for the mozzies though!

We had a very good experience booking with you and would certainly do so again.

Excellent

July 2005 - We really loved the location of Casa Sesta because peace, quiet, and fantastic views are what we look for in our holiday accommodation. The setting is fabulous, but not for any one with small children or the elderly, due to the extremely steep entrance. The pool was really lovely, very clean and well kept by Senor Nicola [the caretaker].

We preferred Atrani to Amalfi (though most people probably wouldn't). I thought the tiny square opening on to the beach was gorgeous.

Please think very carefully about driving on this coast though, you need nerves of steel, we have driven in many places around the world but this is seriously scary!! Local transport is very good.

The house is very unusual (its actually a cave!). It stayed very cool during the day, the views are unbelievable, I was totally captivated by the remains of medieval architecture everywhere you look on the on the opposite side of the valley!

If there are any negatives it would be the difficult access to the terrace from the kitchen particulary carrying drinks or food, but it did not spoil our stay in anyway.

All in all we had a great stay, I would definitely recommend it to friends.