Reviews of Casa Chicca

Excellent

November 2023 - We had a really nice week in Casa Chicca, the view is really nice and Praiano is very nice in the low season.

Paola [the owner] is a very kind and easygoing host.

View, location and price

August 2023 - We had a great week at Casa Chicca! The view was fantastic. The accommodation was fresh, clean and good located in the village. Praiano is our favorite place in the Amalfi Coast.

The host was very helpful. We are very happy.

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My third time here, wonderful property

November 2022 - It's my third time and lovely as ever. As I'm older the stairs were a bit challenging. I would buy it if it was for sale.

Ms Paola [the owner] was good.

Recommend to anyone if can handle stairs. Wonderful property!

You were top class.

Excellent

October 2022 - Praiano is a place that is not overcrowded. There are good restaurants. The bus connections to Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento works great. The Path of the Gods hike can be reached via many steps.

Perfect for a couple looking to explore Praiano and the Amalfi Coast

June 2022 - Casa Chicca is perfect for a couple looking to explore Praiano and the Amalfi Coast. The apartment is nestled under the church at St Luca Piazza and the views from the terrace are spectacular, perfect for a glass of wine at the end of a day sight seeing or hiking. We woke in the mornings to church bells and the thud of lemons falling from the lemon tree.

The apartment is equipped for basic cooking but there are lovely restaurants close by. We would recommend La Posteria, Restaurant Franchino and Kasai Restaurant. Restaurant La Moressa is close by but we found the food mediocre and over priced (it seemed popular for take away pizza).

Paola [the owner] was very friendly, she met us from the square and brought us to the apartment, although it is easy to find as long as you can make your way to the church. Paola also helped us arrange transportation back to Naples airport.

This was our second holiday to Praiano and we will definitely return to Casa Chicca.

Perfect for a quiet and relaxing holiday

November 2021 - Apartment well located in Praiano, very close to the bus stop allowing you to reach Positano directly.

The accommodation was clean and consistent with photos and descriptions, the terrace was a real bonus. Perfect for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

The host is very responsive, friendly and even offered us food when we arrived hungry. Thank you for everything!

Excellent

October 2021 - It was a wonderful stay. The apartment offers a wonderful view and was very clean and quiet.

Very nice contacts both in advance and on site, very friendly and helpful.

We enjoy the holiday in the beautiful Casa Chicca. We'll be back, thanks for everything. Ciao!

Fantastic

October 2021 - It was wonderful just to enjoy the day without the stress. We figured out the bus system. The local food was awesome, the people, who live there, are so hospitable. Wonderful time.

Excellent

September 2021 - Excellent location and very clean. The terrace is a dream.

Communication beforehand was great.

Again at any time.

Perfect location for exploring the Amalfi Coast

September 2021 - Comfortable and nice apartment, perfect location for exploring the Amalfi Coast (by motorbike), beautiful terrace with sea view and large table for breakfast / dinner.

Paola and Luca were very kind and helpful, communication always fast and efficient.

Excellent

August 2021 - Perfect place to stay in Praiano!

The host was very friendly and communication was good, they replied quick!

The place was exactly like in the pictures. The view was very beautiful.

Excellent

August 2021 - Wonderful place! We loved our stay! Thank you a lot!

Excellent

August 2021 - We had a great stay in Praiano.

The host, Paola, is very nice and helpful.

Definitely recommend this place.

Excellent

August 2021 - Nice place with a great view.

Perfect location to explore

July 2021 - Perfect stay if you want to explore the Amalfi Coast but don’t want to stay in a overcrowded Positano.

This accommodation offers everything you need. It is close to the center street and has an amazing view over the sea where you can have your romantic dinner. The accommodation also provides all the essentials for a pleasant stay. A fully equipped kitchen and even a washing machine. Definitely would book this again.

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Very good

June 2021 - Great location, great view. Very cozy casa with beautiful terrace located on the hill of Praiano.

The place was BEAUTIFUL.

June 2021 - This place is STUNNING. I cannot recommend it enough. The location and views are insanely beautiful. It is very easy to get to Positano from this place and just a lovely place to relax and enjoy.

Excellent

September 2020 - It is a lovely apartment and we enjoyed our stay very much.

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Everything was perfect, highly recommended!!!

August 2020 - Fantastic apartment, we were a couple and it was perfect for us.

The location is convenient, very close to the square and to the local minibus stop (if you know the Amalfi Coast you know that you can only move by public transportation there... Comfortable and cheap!).

The owner is a real gem, very kind and helpful!

Everything was perfect, highly recommended!!! A place where come back! Truly a great vacation!

Summer In Italy is a truly amazing company! We have traveled a lot and have had the opportunity to try different booking agencies, and I must say with no doubt that Summer In Italy is truly above average both in terms of availability and courtesy - always present and available! Excellent and highly recommended.

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We really could not have asked for more here

October 2019 - This apartment was exactly as advertised, and a spectacularly located retreat away from the hordes of people in the bigger towns on the coast.

We enjoyed a splendid several days of relaxation, day trips up and down the cost, and a brilliant day hike on the Path of the Gods. We really could not have asked for more here.

We enjoyed our stay here so much, especially the view!

August 2019 - We enjoyed our stay here so much, especially the view! The house was so clean and comfortable.

It was such a nice touch that the hosts left fresh fruit and coffee in the kitchen for us. We really appreciated.

Summer In Italy was great, super helpful and answering all of our questions!

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Best value for money

July 2019 - Great location, beautiful place, spectacular view, and good service.

The service and quick responses were very good. The accommodation looked like the best value for money spot we found and decided to go for it based on that.

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Nice little house with a great terrace and fantastic views of the sea

July 2019 - Nice little house with a great terrace and fantastic views of the sea. For a summer holiday with 2 people the size was perfect. Nice bedroom with comfortable bed.

The house is located on a slope so there are many stairs to deal with. It was a bit tiring, especially in the heat.

Summer In Italy is great. Everything went very well and we will book again with you.

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Fabulous

June 2019 - Amazing house with incredible views, in the more authentic part of town.

Our gas ran out while we were there and Paola was fabulous and changed the bottle over immediately. Paola was a pleasure to deal with and we had a great stay.

My favourite place

June 2019 - This was one of my favourite places! Such beautiful views.

It was perfect size for just me and my sister. We loved being able to use lemons from the tree and the kitchen had everything we need. Yes there are lots of stairs! But it’s worth it for the view.

Excellent

April 2019 - We enjoyed it very much! Casa Chicca is a very nice small house.

We first visited four years ago, and fell in love with the terrace and view

October 2018 - We first visited four years ago, and fell in love with the terrace and view. It is as lovely now as it was then. It is quite a climb from the town, but you can take the bus. If visiting in cold weather - the living/eating area is small, but the terrace is a joy.

Paola the owner is delightful.

Excellent service and advice from Summer In Italy, everything worked well.

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It became our home away from home!

October 2017 - We really liked Casa Chicca. At first we thought we were a bit far from the hot-spots of the Amalfi Coast but then, after a few days, we loved that we were in this smaller village among more of the locals and not so many tourists! It became our home away from home!

We were welcomed with a bowl of fruit and a few necessary items in the fridge. Everything was lovely.

We booked on the recommendation of friends who stayed there a few years ago. I felt everything was great.

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A wonderful month

August 2017 - I spent a wonderful month in Casa Chicca and once I had worked out where I was and how transport worked found it very easy to get around. The steps will not be for everyone but it helped me keep fit while I enjoyed the local food. It is not in the busiest part of Praiano but nothing is too far. I enjoyed coming back to Casa Chicca especially after a hectic day in Amalfi or Positano.

Casa Chicca was immaculate! not an overly large living space but I didn't plan to be there much. The terrace was very sunny and with a lemon tree providing shade.

I've had a great experience with Summer In Italy. I came across the web site accidently but will certainly use it again if planning another Italian stay. Having local knowledge of areas was invaluable for me as I was travelling to places I'd never been. Their photos and comments of the property were spot on. They were able to help me decide if I needed a car for the area or what the climate is often like etc etc.

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Fantastic

September 2016 - We loved our time at Casa Chicca.

It is small but the location, the view, the terrace with barbeque, ensured that we had a truly peaceful and relaxed holiday. The kitchen is small but well equipped. We generally ate out at lunchtimes and returned to Casa Chicca for the evening meal on the BBQ - delicious fish or meat bought at the village shops. Delivery of ordered supplies of general foodstuffs and drink to the door from Angela Alimentari's excellent shop, was also a huge plus no having to carry heavy wine and water bottles up the hill!!

Paola the owner was charming and had put together a helpful guide to Casa Chicca including bus timetables, garbage collection times and several cultural suggestions for whilst we were there. There is an extensive selection of guides, maps and suggested restaurants on the bookshelf in the bedroom.

We fully expect to return to the Amalfi Coast, and would hope to stay again at Casa Chicca.

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Excellent

May 2016 - My wife and I stayed for a week at Casa Chicca. It was a delightful experience, one we'll never forget.

The kitchen allows you to prepare meals at home, especially nice for breakfast when you can enjoy morning coffee on the terrace. It's nice to have the use of a washing machine so you can pack lighter.

We came to Praiano and the Amalfi Coast expecting to walk hills and steps and weren't disappointed. The scenery and views from the terrace and surrounding areas was very impressive, stunning actually.

We planned our trip wanting to avoid the tour groups and stay with "the locals" and we were able to do this at Casa Chicca. The pictures and description are spot on. We would be glad to return here.

Thanks for all your advice and travel suggestions for us.

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Fantastic

April 2016 - We had a wonderful honeymoon at Casa Chicca. The terrace was superb, the washing machine was modern.

Paola [the owner]was charming and helpful. Many thanks, we had a lovely holiday and Casa Chicca was lovely.

Praiano was beautiful and we would be happy to return.

Summer In Italy was so helpful and supportive, we really looked forward to and enjoyed our holiday. We have recommended you to several people!!

Many thanks.

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Very good

April 2016 - For us the stay at Casa Chicca was perfect - the description was accurate, so it was just as we expected and just what we wanted: small, simple, quiet, clean and comfortable, with a beautiful terrace and view.

The hostess was delightful and everyone in Praiano was friendly and helpful wherever we went. It was so peaceful and restful we could happily have stayed for much longer.

Everyone in Summer in Italy was also very helpful and made it easy for us. The information on the site is very clear and helpful - again thank you.

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Fantastic

March 2016 - Amazing, place and view, great value.

Thank you, we had a lovely time.

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Fantastic

October 2015 - Casa Chicca was fantastico! My purpose was to spend 3 nights alone in a peaceful, quiet villiage on the Amalfi Coast that I could use as a base from which to walk, take photographs, interract with local residents (and practice my incipient Italian), take in the beauty and just "be".

Location "up the hill" and away from the more commercial hotels and BandBs was perfect for me. Local grocery stores were a huge bonus. I hadn't planned on doing my own cooking, but when I visited the grocers and saw the accommodations I realized the ability to prepare my own Italian meals from local spices and vegetables, produce, prosciutto, cheeses, olive oil, meats and wines was a special added bonus.

Signora Paola was a delightful and gracious host. So warm and friendly. Between her "little English" and my "little Italian", communication was just fine. She even brought me a basil plant and peperoncino (chilli pepper) for my cooking. The single cup espresso maker was another huge bonus.

The views from the terrace were breathtakingly astonishing. I loved everything about Casa Chicca. It was truly one of the greatest pleasures of my life.

Your company is extraordinary! Everyone I dealt with was professional, knowledgeable, helpful, quick to respond, warm and friendly. Your website is superb. Everything you promised was delivered, and more. Keep up the good work. My strong advice to Summer in Italy is to keep doing what you are doing and expand your business to the USA!!

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Fantastic

June 2015 - We had a fantastic time. Very quiet and relaxing. Really friendly people and a beautiful location. The owner was really helpful but not intrusive. We would happily visit again.

Excellent

May 2015 - Casa Chicca was perfect, we loved it so much, we extended our stay.

Great location if you want to be local and away from the busy streets. Close to great walks and everything you need close by.

Excellent

May 2015 - Top class accommodation, can't fault it. We feel it's our home from home. So relaxing. Spotlessly clean, everything you need in self catering holiday . Would highly recommend.

Perfect for couples. Very private. Spectacular views. Love the bells from Saint Luca, miss the chimes when home, can't wait for myself and my wife to return.

Excellent company for organising our top class accommodation in Praiano, Summer in Italy made our holiday stress free. Thanks again.

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Excellent

April 2015 - You will love Casa Chicca if you want a relaxing holiday, a great view to wake up to, access to some wonderful steps, paths and walkways - although certainly strenuous in some areas - a place that feels less 'touristy' than some other parts of the coast, and to be able to 'eat in' with dinner on the deck, but still be within walking distance of a number of good restaurants.

The description of Casa Chicca on the Summer in Italy website is accurate and the house is very clean. It is compact but does not feel cramped.

The owner, who lives next door is friendly and helpful.

Note that the house does not have WiFi and the internet cafe in the village was not particularly reliable when we were there - it may however have been a temporary glitch.

Summer in Italy is to be commended for its professional management of the booking, and also for its friendly and helpful emails.

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Good

April 2015 - Casa Chicca was quite adequate. However, living areas were rather small. The 65 steps down and up were a bit of a challenge, as well as the long walk up and down to the bus stop. Also be aware that the church bells from Saint Luca are immediately above the apartment (a bit of a surprise at midnight!)

We cannot fault Summer in Italy customer service. Thank you for your attention to detail.

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Excellent

March 2015 - Casa Chicca was absolutely wonderful! It had everything we needed to enjoy a very relaxing and peaceful stay on the Amalfi Coast. It is a small place, but simply perfect for a couple. The terrace was a real highlight, with a perfect view of the sunrise over the Gulf of Salerno.

Because it was still March, the local bus was not running. However, the is a 10-20 minute walk down to the main road (and the SITA bus stop) is not bad, and provides beautiful views along the coast in both directions.

Overall, the ambiance and relatively private location made for an ideal romantic getaway. Casa Chicca was our little slice of paradise and we will definitely return! Thank you Signora Paola!!

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Fantastic

October 2014 - Really nice place to stay. The place is small but fine for the 2 of us. Perfect view nice village surroundings. Will book again.

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Excellent

September 2014 - I loved Casa Chicca and the family that manages it!

I would have liked wi-fi thou, given it is 65 steps up and down if you want to use your ipad. But the family and the villagers around are warm, welcoming and helpful... I would go back again in a minute!!!

This organization is top notch. The were professional, courteous and easy to deal with.

Fantastic

August 2014 - We really liked Casa Chicca. It's in a great location with a lovely terrace.

The owner lives next door and is really friendly and helpful, though she speaks very little English.

It was a great experience booking with Summer In Italy -- thanks.

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Very good

July 2014 - We absolute enjoyed Casa Chicca and had a fabulous holiday!

Mrs. Paola [the owner] and her family were great hosts.

Summer In Italy has given us a great service and we can absolutely recommend you to all our friends and if/when we go to Italy again, we will definitely check out what you can offer. Thanks!

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Fantastic

June 2014 - We had a wonderful time Casa Chicca, a small and quaint apartment, with a large terrace that enjoys a stunning view. The owner lives close by, so was always on hand if required.

Having found your website during my search for possible accommodation options, I must say I only have praise for "Summer In Italy" every aspect of our booking was handled very professionally and will have no hesitation in booking with you again.

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Very good

May 2014 - Casa Chicca has great views and privacy, but should only be for someone who is fairly healthy due to the number of stairs. We enjoyed it very much, but this would not be good for older, inactive people.

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Excellent

May 2014 - We loves our stay at Casa Chicca and appreciated the privacy and peace, well equipped kitchen and lovely big terrace with amazing view. The owner was friendly and unobtrusive.

Very good

April 2014 - I think Casa Chicca was a bargain, because it is not cheap to stay on the Amalfi Coast. The steps to the place can be challenging for some and the church bells are intrusive, but it was what I had hoped for.

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Excellent

April 2014 - We had a wonderful stay. Paola [the owner] is very helpful.

Casa Chicca was very clean, well equipped and efficiently organized. It is a perfect little get away spot for two people.We'd highly recommend it, views are spectacular and there is a lemon tree on the terrace.

Summer In Italy you're great. Excellent communication and follow up. We'd highly recommend you to others! Thanks again.

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Fantastic

March 2014 - My husband and I loved Casa Chicca. We stayed there for our honeymoon. It was the perfect getaway.

We went at the end of March just before high season and it was so peaceful and quiet. The house is tiny and had everything we needed.

The view is impeccable and the owner was so helpful. We have no complaints about Casa Chicca and we'd recommend it to anyone.

Summer In Italy was very efficient. Keep up the good work!

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Excellent

December 2013 - I thought it was amazing. Great view and terrace, small but well equipped modern kitchen. Casa Chicca was modern and extremely clean. The owner was great also.

If I was going to go back to Praiano this is where I'd book. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and the thoughtfulness of the owner.

You guys were great, the website was excellent and booking was very simple

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Excellent

May 2013 - This was our 3rd time at Casa Chicca.

Excellent, highly recommend, a real home from home, I hate leaving it and cant wait to return. Paola is a lovely lady, so friendly and makes you feel so much at home. I arrived alone, husband followed 3 days later, and did not feel at all nervous staying in the house or in Praiano. Its such a warm and cosy place. Didn't care if hubbie turned up or not!!!

Summer In Italy is a brilliant web site, never let us down, keep in touch, give great advice on area, would use any time we travel to Italy. Don't think to use any other site for Italian Accommodation.

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Excellent

May 2013 - Wonderful! Everything we needed for a perfect honeymoon - we especially loved sitting on the terrace and looking out over the sea.

Summer In Italy were really helpful and sent comprehensive advice and help for getting to the villa and what to expect.

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Excellent

April 2013 - We enjoyed our stay very much, a very friendly and generous owner, Paola and we very much look forward to returning next year, indeed the whole town was very friendly.

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Excellent

April 2013 - We has a great time at Casa Chicca.

I was hoping that there would be more bars or restaurants a bit nearer... the walk into the village was fine, but the walk back up hill was a little more demanding! The apartment itself was more than adequate for our needs. We ate a breakfast of bread and fruit on the terrace each morning and had a picnic tea one night of bread, ham, cheese and olives etc, other than that we ate out every night.

There isn't really anywhere to park so we tended to go out for the day and not come back until we were ready to finish the day with a beer on the terrace. All in all a lovely holiday and we would love to go back one day.

I would definitely use Summer in Italy again. The service felt very personal. Thank you.

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Excellent

March 2013 - We stayed at Casa Chicca in March and could not have wished for a for a more stunning view. It's very compact but was perfect for the two of us - it had everything we needed. Casa Chicca is very quite and romantic. The terrace is big and again, the view is just amazing!

You could hear the bells chime from San Luca church just up the stairs from Casa Chicca, it was a lovey sound!

The owners were really nice, they were very kind and helpful. Summer in Italy was great, everything was exactly like described on web site. Thank you so much again.

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Excellent

October 2012 - Casa Chicca is like a home from home. Praiano is so relaxing. An ideal base to explore the Amalfi Coast.

Love the accommodation, this is our second visit, and we cannot find anything at fault with our accommodation. Feel like part of community in Praiano, cant wait to return next year.

Excellent service, great communication and helpful information from yourselves, regarding travel from Napoli to Praiano. Couldn't fault you on anything, so glad we found your web site. Thanks.

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Excellent

September 2012 - We stayed at Casa Chicca on our honeymoon and couldn't have wished for a better place. It's very compact but perfect for couples - it has everything you would need. There is something very romantic about Casa Chicca. The terrace is big and the view is just amazing!

Casa Chicca is located just below San Luca church where you can hear the bells chime - it added to an already wonderful atmosphere!

We would stay here again.

Thank you for all your help Summer In Italy, you responded to the emails so quickly and I was very grateful for that!

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Excellent

August 2012 - Had a great time at Casa Chicca. Ideal place to laze or explore the Amalfi coast. Small but more than adequate for two people, great terrace and stunning views. Exactly as depicted by Summer in Italy and all went according to plan. Great service and Mrs Paola [the owner] pleasant but unobtrusive.

All was as you said it would be. Very pleased. Many thanks.

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Excellent

August 2012 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Chicca and were happy with our accommodation. The terrace was an area we used quite extensively and were pleased at the amount of space it gave us which compensated for the limited space indoors.

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Excellent

July 2012 - We spent a week a at Casa Chicca. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a very relaxing break.

The apartment has everything you need, it is very clean and the views are exceptional.

Summer in Italy were very helpful and informative throughout the booking/planning process. Thanks.

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Excellent

June 2012 - We enjoyed our week in Casa Chicca. It could have been better if the weather had not been so wet and gloomy on the first two days! I did not expect it to last for that long, nor for the temperature to drop that much in mid June. The interesting thing was that the view from the terrace changed every day, according to the weather. Out of seven days, we could see there was a nice hilly coast across the water on only one clear morning. The following day, we could hardly make out the outline of the hills we had seen the previous day!

We definitely enjoyed our stay in Casa Chicca and would recommend it without hesitation.

We were very impressed with the friendly and prompt advice we received to our queries.

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Excellent

May 2012 - Casa Chicca was marvelous. My husband and myself had a very comfortable relaxing holiday.

The accommodation was perfect. Very clean and tidy, bedroom was beautiful with doors opening onto the terrace, a perfect sized kitchen/dining/living area, actually everything you need for a perfect holiday.

Sit back, relax, enjoy the splendid views while listening to the tranquil chimes of the local church (this made my holiday, when I got home I really missed the chimes). At Casa Chicca you forget what time it is and what day it is. A very short walk to town, shop and bar very nearby. Praiano is a delightful town so close to Amalfi and Sorrento. Transport very frequent. Loved the little secluded beach short walk towards Amalfi, few excellent bars there, quiet beach but not deserted, perfect.

We didn't want to leave.

By chance we came across Summer in Italy. Excellent service, would highly recommend and will definitely book again with yourselves. Made our whole experience relaxing, why bother with package tours. Our accommodation was as described, instructions to Praiano from Naples Airport were 100% accurate, bus times and prices etc. Thank you so much, will be booking again very soon, so keep in touch.

Excellent

April 2012 - We very much enjoyed our stay at Casa Chicca. It is quite small, but adequate for two people.

Unfortunately we did have some rain and could not always sit outside. Then the living room is a little small. The owner was very friendly but unobtrusive. We were able to park for free on a nearby street.

The view was beautiful but unfortunately, you don't get sun in the evenings and see the sunset from the terrace as it faces East. Instead it was nice and sunny in the mornings at breakfast.

The bed was comfortable and the bedroom was a good size. The kitchen is well-equipped. The bathroom is large enough and plenty of hot water. The washing machine was a great asset as we had been travelling a long time.

We were there in April and the weather was not always good, and it was cold at nights. A small heater would have been an advantage.

We found your service excellent.

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Excellent

October 2011 - We loved Casa Chicca. It was small but adequate for 2 people. It is very nicely finished and extremely clean & well kept.

The terrace was excellent & it was a great location.

Praiano was a quiet town away from the tourists but with enough restaurants & services for a pleasant stay.

You have a great service. We knew everything would be as described with no trepidation and that was exactly the case. Would recommend you to others any time.

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Excellent

September 2011 - We loved Casa Chicca. Situated just below the church square with a wide view of the sea and coastline eastwards.

Casa Chicca is compact with a huge terrace with its own lemon tree. We spent many relaxed hours enjoying the peace and view and sunshine.

Paola [the owner] was friendly, helpful and not at all intrusive but lives right next door so available if you do need help.

Overall found you informative, reliable and accurate in your property description. We will definitely use you again. Many thanks.

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Excellent

August 2011 - We booked Casa Chicca as our honeymoon accommodation and were really, really pleased! Signora Paola is really lovely, but very hands off unless you need her. The apartment is located a few steps down the hill from her house and next to another apartment, but it felt very secluded and private. The terrace was quite big with a beautiful lemon tree outside the French windows from the bedroom, plus a little table and chairs, 2 loungers and a rack to hang your washing (the house had a washing machine which is very handy...) and sun or shade to sit in.

The living room is only little, but I don't think anyone would want to sit inside anyway with such a beautiful view! We happily sat for hours just looking at the sea and had to drag ourselves away to go to the beach or explore the town.

Praiano itself was lovely. Much less touristic than the other towns along the coast, and Casa Chicca seemed to be in a very residential area. To get there you go down a flight of steps from the piazza where all the local families congregate in the evenings. The only reason I could not rate Casa Chicca as excellent for peace and quiet was because the bells from the church above chime all night. However, I am a very light sleeper and it really didn't bother me. After a day or 2 I had to listen out for the chimes as I'd stopped noticing them. In fact I found it quite comforting and loved not needing a watch!

I cannot recommend Casa Chicca enough and we will definitely be returning and sending friends!

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Excellent

August 2011 - Casa Chicca was a really good place to stay for a week.

The view was wonderful and the apartment was clean and well kept.

Excellent

July 2011 - Casa Chicca was heavenly! Exactly as described and shown in the pictures, but to actually be there was even more wonderful than we had hoped.

We arrived late at night and got such a pleasant surprise to wake up to the most breathtaking view.

The Family are really lovely, they were very kind and helpful, it added to our holiday to be in the midst of everyday local life.

Casa Chicca was very private and had everything we needed, the fittings, bed etc are very good quality. The property is small, simple and gleaming, perfect! We loved the bells that ring every 15 mins from the Church of St Luca which is directly above. Praiano is very peaceful and unspoiled. We would definitely like to go back.

You gave us a perfect service and it was a pleasure to deal with you, we will certainly book through you again. Thank you.

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Excellent

May 2011 - Casa Chicca is an enjoyable small house for 1 or 2 persons. Next to owners' house who are welcoming but discrete. The view is the most spectacular from the large and isolated terrace.

The house is equipped enough to prepare food almost like at home, and its washing machine is very appreciated.

The bathroom is large and convenient, but the bedroom has not much space left since the bed is very large. Overall, I can say: small but convenient house. Furnitures are modern, practical and big enough for two people.

Very efficient service from Summer in Italy. No surprise vacation, everything was exactly like described in advertisement on web site. Thank you so much again.

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Excellent

April 2011 - We enjoyed our stay very much. The apartment was perfect for our needs and in a very beautiful, quiet location. There was a great sense of being made welcome by the village community.

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April 2011 - I enjoyed every minute of the stay! (Maybe not the church chimes in the night/early morning, but it had its charm as well). The owner and her family were very friendly.

The view was superb and the citrus tree in the terrace was so nice.

I appreciated that the house was located in a pedestrian part of the village.

The living room was small, but ok for two persons.

I think your information was outstanding, and all contacts were smooth and rapid, thank you!

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October 2010 - I liked staying there - absolutely. Of course, it,s a matter of personal taste. I especially liked the nearby church, its piazza and atmosphere. I also enjoyed having a look into the neighbouring garden and the sea view is wonderful.

The apartment is ideal for one person or a couple. It is also very handy for people who enjoy walking as you can start off for walks right at the church.

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Excellent

August 2010 - We loved Casa Chicca, it was quiet, private and had everything you need.

The balcony and view were amazing.

Owner was lovely and helpful.

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July 2010 - Enjoyed it and had good time.

Be prepared for the long climb back from the beach/village centre especially when hot.

Excellent

July 2010 - Casa Chicca was a great place to stay - small but perfectly formed.

It really is away from the tourist trail, and just a few steps down from the local church and piazza (although this does mean you have the church bells to contend with), when we were there the 30-ish piece brass band in the evening was a real highlight.

Overall I would definitely recommend Casa Chicca.

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July 2010 - We loved Casa Chicca.

On a few days and evenings it was very hot and unusually humid and we appreciated that the owner gave us a great fan. We loved being right below the Piazza San Luca, which was the heart of soul of upper Praiano. We loved being in a less touristy part of the Amalfi Coast.

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June 2010 - Casa Chicca was delightful: spotless, comfortably furnished, beautiful view and lovely and helpful owners.

We enjoyed our time there, spending much of it lounging on the terrace, reading and eating our meals, enjoying the view and the local Italian life.

The weather was perfect during our stay which allowed us much time outdoors scouting out the local area.

It was everything we had hoped for. Grazie!!

Dealing with Summer in Italy was very easy. Emailed questions were answered quickly and efficiently. Info sent prior to trip was complete and easy to follow. Good recommendations and instructions made the experience memorable - no problems.

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June 2010 - We loved Casa Chicca!

Its location was right in the middle of the two main areas for dining and the 2 beaches in Praiano. It is a good walk in either direction to get to restaurants or the beach, but that means that Casa Chicca is very peaceful and quiet.

The terrace and view are absolutely fantastic.

Inside, the "size small" version of everything you need is there, and we enjoyed cooking in and watching TV on quiet days.

Everything was clean and neat.

The owner lives right next door and was a very gracious host, though she was careful to allow us plenty of privacy.

We were given the recommendation for Summer In Italy by a friend who uses it. We were pleased with every aspect of the service, from selection to booking to the information we were given and the apartment itself. We will definitely recommend Summer In Italy to others... we already have!

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May 2010 - Lovely terrace with a very nice view, little alimentari and similar shops within 5-10 minutes walk of the apartment.

Kitchen was well-stocked with various utensils,pots, pans, etc.

The church bell chimes every 15 minutes 24 hours/day. It's actually quite charming, and after a few days we didn't notice it most of the time. We had no trouble sleeping, but extremely light sleepers may benefit from earplugs.

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October 2009 - We enjoyed it immensely. It is not spacious but is perfect for a couple and, as we spent most of the time on the lovely terrace, it never felt too small. One day when the Siberian wind blew through (with rain) we spent most of the day reading and watching TV and still it just felt cozy and warm.

We were pleasantly surprised to be there for the feast of San Luca; there was procession, fireworks, a carnival and other activities so the townspeople had the day off from work and school. Everyone was happy and it was very festive.

I would caution anyone who has difficulty with stairs that this is probably not the place for you. Actually, that could be said for much of the Amalfi Coast, given the terrain. There is little flat area so one is nearly always going uphill or down. People with limited stamina should probably go elsewhere.

This was our first trip using your service and we will definitely return and recommend you. From the friendly, helpful emails before the trip to the thorough information about the property and the area, I could not have asked for anything else. Hanno fatti una bella figura, tutti! I hope that is close to correct ;-)

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September 2009 - Casa Chicca was a great place in a great location. We were able to walk everywhere with close access to local bus if needed. I would rate "peace and quiet" as excellent but should mention that the church bells at San Luca chime every 15 minutes which might not be quiet for everyone but we loved it.

Enjoyed sitting on the terrace, drinking wine and listening to the sounds coming from the piazza. Felt like we were in a real neighborhood.

Very relaxing spot.

Our trip was great. I'm sitting here in Vermont on a cold drizzly day putting pictures of our trip in an album, already dreaming of our next trip! I would definitely come back to your site and recommend to friends.

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September 2009 - It was perfect for our holiday, small but with everything we needed.

The terrace was the icing on the cake, waking up and sitting on the terrace with a cup of tea was fantastic.

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July 2009 - My wife and I had a fantastic time at Casa Chicca in Praiano.

We were fortunate enough to witness a festival of Saint Luca which is held on the first Sunday in July.

Mrs Paola and her family were very welcoming and a special thanks to "mamma".

We would definitely recommend this to our friends.

Cost was of consideration when I first began my search. I did not even know where Praiano was!

The credit card payments were correct and timely. Your web site is very informative.

You are very welcome to give my email address as a reference for Summer in Italy.

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July 2009 - The website showed a very clean, pretty, fresh, bright cottage and I can tell you it was even better than expected.

The terrace is so private, shaded with a great view and many hours were spent relaxing.

I look forward to returning to Casa Chicca, hopefully next year.

Your service is first class, so quick to respond to any request, even at weekends. Directions and information was totally correct.

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April 2009 - We did enjoy our stay at Casa Chicca.

The owner was very helpful.

The parking was difficult but not impossible.

The view was wonderful and it was a great value for the price.

We enjoyed the Summer In Italy newsletters as did our entire Italian classmates.

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November 2008 - We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Chicca - the owner was very helpful and the house was really well equipped.

If you are a very light sleeper bring earplugs - the bells of Saint Luca seem to be rung at very strange times - typically at around 20 past the hour from 7 am and winding up around 11 pm - there is also the possibility that novice bell ringers may be charged with this responsibility as at times it sounded quite chaotic.

The view was amazing and the house was well positioned for exploring the hills or working up an appetite by walking down to the beach.

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July 2008 - This was a wonderful property, in a delightful location. The property was as described, pretty and compact, and pleasantly simple. All the important things were there: a good bed, a refreshing shower, and an effective fridge.

The terrace is the jewel in the crown, however. We enjoyed a few lovely meals and glasses of Chianti outdoors, with either the shimmer of the sun, or the romantic sparkle of moonlight. Despite being on the world-famous Amalfi coast, Praiano has a lovely, non-touristy feel about it.

It was a very memorable honeymoon, set in a lovely little apartment in a special little town.

I have already recommended Summer In Italy to many of my friends. A good website, friendly, quick and professional communication, and comprehensive information. Well done, and a big thanks from me and my new wife!

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