Reviews of Casa Farfalla

Loved it!

October 2024 - We loved Casa Farfalla. Balconies and view were perfect. Spaces were clean and accommodations were great for 4 people. Homeowner was very accommodating and thoughtful to our needs.

Location was close to amenities and the bus stop. Highly recommend!

Summer In Italy was recommended to me by a previous user. Very happy with the communication provided, documentation about the villa and all the information on the website.

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Excellent

September 2024 - Great view of Praiano and Positano.

Everything was perfect.

Washing machine was a bonus.

Owner was very helpful and friendly.

You were great!

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Excellent

October 2023 - Wonderful! Our hostess Gemma was so good to us! Tiramisù and limoncello for treats. Gemma may not speak fluent English but she is wonderful in trying to assist us. I would highly recommend her apartment for a place to stay for traveling the Amalfi Coast. We loved this place and the hostess is wonderful!

There is nothing to be done to improve this property! We enjoyed fresh produce from the garden! Just lovely and so clean.

Summer In Italy will always be a go to for me to look for future stays! This company was wonderful. Our time was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid and Summer In Italy honored our reservation 3 years later without any loss of deposit. That in itself should speak of how wonderful this company is. Always so nice and informative when I had questions and really willing to help with all aspects of travel. Next time I will just let them find the drivers and restaurants etc. The takeaway is trust Summer In Italy they take the anxiety out of the travel and planning! This company is honest and so trustworthy! They are Italy! ♥️

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Beautiful unit with great views

June 2023 - Casa Farfalla is a beautiful unit with great views from every room. It's spotlessly clean and modern.

Gemma [the owner] was warm and friendly and very helpful.

I'm very happy with Summer In Italy. They provide great service and excellent communication.

Very quiet even though in the main centre, and the views were amazing!

May 2023 - We had a wonderful time at Casa Farfalla. It was very clean and comfortable. Very spacious. We had everything we needed. The views from our 2 balconies were amazing. It was very quiet even though we were in the main centre. The little supermarket, pizzeria, restaurants etc were only 2 minute walk away, also bus stop not far. We used bus transport to go to Positano and Amalfi. Praiano is a pretty little village, locals very friendly, not too many tourists.

Our host Gemma was lovely, very friendly and helpful. On our first morning she arrived at our door with a lovely crostata, it was delicious. She also gave us miniature mandarins from her tree and lovely sweet lemons.

We recommend Casa Farfalla for a great holiday. Thank you Gemma!

Excellent

May 2023 - Amazing location and place! Perfect for our family.

This is our second time staying here and it will not be our last!

October 2022 - Casa Farfalla is fantastic. The location is perfect; close to the bus stop, a market, the beach, and hiking. The house is amazingly clean and well equipped. The view from the porch is one from a dream! This is our second time staying here and it will not be our last!

The host, Gemma, is unbelievably accommodating and kind.

We have used Summer In Italy for three of our four vacations to Italy. Top notch crew that is always there to help. Top quality places to stay and very competitive. If you need anything in addition to accommodations they will help. Auguri to Luca and the crew at Summer In Italy.

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Excellent

October 2022 - The place was great. Only 10 steps from the main road. Bus stop out front and a fantastic view.

Gemma was a great host. Left us with a tiramisu and lots of fruit.

I think you guys were great with your communication.

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Great spot! Spacious, well equipped and with spectacular view

April 2022 - Casa Farfalla was such a great spot. The views from your private large balcony/terrace are amazing, some of the best on the Amalfi Coast and all yours to enjoy peacefully. The apartment was spacious and well equipped and the bedrooms all have the spectacular view...

Mrs Gemma, the owner lives next door and is such a lovely lady and really helpful. She helped ensure that we had a lovely stay and gave us lots of lovely treats including a huge Tiramisù - which is my elderly papa's absolute favourite dessert so he was in heaven - plus lemons, wine, fruit tart. She really was super generous. Many thanks Mrs Gemma.

Also thanks to Summer In Italy team for their excellent service which helped make our stay in the Amalfi Coast so good. Loved it! Found you on line when looking due a place in Praiano. Had never heard of you before so looked you up on line and your reviews were great - was a little worried that they were too good! In fact they were spot on. Many thanks.

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Excellent

September 2019 - It was exactly what I was looking for and it matched the advertising exactly.

The view is 1000 percent and it is perfectly located.

I will definitely book through your company again and also highly recommend to others here in Australia.

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Excellent

July 2019 - Great house. Would love to visit again!

Gemma, the host, was very friendly and cooperative.

Can’t wait to go back!

June 2019 - We loved everything about Casa Farfalla and Praiano!

Mrs Gemma was an amazing host and great friend.

We would recommend this place to anyone looking to visit the Amalfi Coast! 10 out of 10. Can’t wait to go back!

We had a lovely holiday!

June 2019 - This was better than we expected. Nice decor, clean and everything that you need.

The apartment was ideal to get bus or water bus from the beach to Positano and Amalfi. We would definitely stay again. We had a lovely holiday!

The host Gemma didn't speak English but we managed to communicate well. Gemma is a lovely lady and was there when we needed help. Thank you Gemma for the lovely pastry and courgettes.

Summer In Italy are really good and always on hand to help with any enquiries. This is the second time I've used them and will do so again. Thank you to all your staff.

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What a wonderful stay

May 2019 - My wife and I had a really wonderful stay at Casa Farfalla. Gemma [the owner] was a gem. The view out of this world. The inside very clean and quite modern.

Summer in Italy is the most efficient and friendly tour operator we ever encountered.

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Very good

August 2018 - We had a lovely time at Casa Farfalla. The bathrooms were a bit on the small side, but that was the only downside.

Gemma [the owner] was wonderful, even baking us a tiramisù!

Casa Farfalla is an ideal place to stay for several days

August 2018 - Casa Farfalla is an ideal place to stay for several days. The location is ideal, Praiano is located right in the center of the Amalfi Coast, and really a beautiful little tourist town where you can find good restaurant, groceries, pharmacy, etc. Casa Farfalla has one of the most beautiful views of the coast, it's quite heavenly, overlooking the sea, the coast and the beautiful town of Positano, it's is really beautiful! I would return to Casa Farfalla without hesitation if I will spend 10 days in the area again.

It was PERFECT. We did not miss anything, the house is very well equipped and everything works well. Gemma [the owner] is really very friendly and available for any questions. She even spoiled us a few times with succulent tomatoes, pears and even a good pie with marmalade!! She is a very good hostess.

I really liked our experience, it was the first time we booked with Summer In Italy and it was a great experience, very easy. What I loved most was the follow-up that you gave us regularly, I really enjoyed it. Thank you for this dream trip!!

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We enjoyed it a lot!

July 2018 - We enjoyed it a lot!

The owner was very very friendly and gave us good advice regarding restaurants and walking tours in the mountains.

Casa Farfalla was just amazing!

June 2018 - Casa Farfalla was just amazing! These are the best 7 days we've spent on a holiday. I can definitely say that with ease. The proximity to the main road with less walking was such a boon. Not that we would have minded if it was a long walk. But the views are just stunning. The older nature of the rooms and the decor inside was so good and it showed the love and history of the place. It's been there since 1889! We are in awe of this place and so happy that we chose Praiano instead of staying in Positano.

Gemma [the owner] is a wonderful lady and she took care of us and guided us and told us everything we needed. An absolute gem. Gemma, you're a wonderful Lady! Lots of love from The Botadkars! :)

I'm so thrilled we've found you, Summer In Italy!

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We really felling love with Casa Farfalla!!

May 2018 - We really felling love with Casa Farfalla!! Casa Farfalla was very clean, but there was no living room. The kitchen was the main gathering room, which is typical in Italian families!

Mrs. Gemma was a Gem!! So nice even with the language difference. She was so sweet and gave us our space. She also made a pastry, Tiramisù, and gave us a basket of Nespole. Yes, we would visit again!

Luca and Summer In Italy were very professional and answered all of our questions. Luca answered our emails and helped solve our problems, which were limited!

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It was perfect!

July 2017 - We had a fabulous stay at Casa Farfalla! It was perfect for us.

It does get very hot on the terrace between 14 - 19:30 in late June/early July, so we used it in the mornings and had a siesta in the bedrooms in the afternoon.

The view is spectacular!

The house is very clean and Gemma [the owner] was extremely helpful!

Perfect, thanks for a great holiday!

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You could not ask for a more perfect view

June 2017 - Our terrace was our living room. What a view. You could not ask for a more perfect view. We could step away from the tourist and relax on the terrace. Casa Farfalla has the Wi-Fi Internet access, so we could stay in touch with home.

Gemma [the owner] is wonderful. The perfect hostess. She does not speak a lot of English, but we always manage to understand each other. She goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. She is very helpful, and makes your stay more enjoyable.

I have been booking with Summer In Italy for over 10 years. I go every two years to Italy, and Summer In Italy is who I book with for my time on the Amalfi Coast. They are very helpful .

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Would definitely re-book if holidaying on the Amalfi Coast again

June 2017 - We loved staying at Casa Farfalla and would definitely re-book if holidaying on the Amalfi Coast again. The description of the apartment was accurate and the apartment itself was very clean, well equipped with comfortable beds! The view from the terrace is superb - what can beat a view of Positano to the right and Capri in view in the distance!

Signora Gemma [the owner] was very friendly, welcoming ad hospitable and a great help re SITA bus tickets...

The staff at Summer In Italy were very professional and extremely helpful and organised. Thank you for helping us to find a great place to stay!

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Very friendly welcome

May 2017 - We had a very friendly welcome at Casa Farfalla. The owner is very kind and always happy to help.

Excellent value for money.

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An authentic feel of Italian life

August 2016 - Casa Farfalla gives you an authentic feel of Italian life. It was clean and well equipped. It was worth every euro we were charged. It was centrally place between Positano and Amalfi. The people are friendly and all spoke highly of Gemma [the owner] and her family and we fully agree.

We were made to feel welcome by the owner and many gifts were showed upon us by Gemma.

A great team from start to finish. Well use Summer In Italy services again.

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Stunning views!

July 2016 - Casa Farfalla was a fantastic apartment with stunning views over the sea and the island of Capri. It was a very italian get away.

Great experience and very helpful. Will definitely book through Summer In Italy again!

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Amazing view

May 2016 - Casa Farfalla is an old house with a personal touch. Amazing view. We liked it a lot. Nothing like the big hotel chains.

The owner, Gemma, is a lovely person.

Summer In Italy was a good help for us. Thank you!

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Excellent

September 2015 - We enjoyed our trip very much! Casa Farfalla was comfortable and had everything we needed.

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Excellent

June 2015 - Casa Farfalla, very nice view from the terrace and perfect location.

We loved Praiano and the Amalfi Coast and hope to come again!

Special thanks to Gemma [the owner], she was very kind and friendly.

Thanks a lot to Luca and the whole staff at Summer In Italy.

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Fantastic

May 2015 - We loved our stay in Praiano and Casa Farfalla. It's a more peaceful village than its neighbor Positano.

The decks are wonderful and we were in a perfect location.

Our hostess was so kind and brought us lemons and other goods from her garden.

Fantastic

May 2015 - We enjoyed our stay in Casa Farfalla very much.

The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and the entire flat was extremely clean. The location is excellent and the view is a pleasure.

Gemma [the owner] is a very helpful host and went to great lengths to fix her Internet (which was playing up whilst we were there) as well as ensuring we were comfortable and had no problems. Her homemade gifts were tasty and much appreciated.

We would be happy to return.

Fantastic

April 2015 - We were blown away by Casa Farfalla.

The view from the terrace is simply amazing and you get the sun all afternoon which was fantastic. Bed and linens were very nice and the kitchen was equipped with everything needed.

The apartment is mere steps from the main road, which in Praiano is a luxury in itself. Conveniently located to all the shops and cafes in Praiano, easy access to the Sita bus which is located right across the street.

Gemma [the owner] is truly a real "Gem". She never stopped to amaze us with presents from her garden and wine cellar. She even personally made for us the most delicious Tiramisu that we have tried. We felt like part of the family.

We spent 10 days in Praiano and used Casa Farfalla as our home base. It has been a wonderful experience and we would not hesitate to book it again in the future.

Service and professionalism of Summer In Italy was without a doubt top notch! Thank you to the whole team, always ready and willing to assist. Keep up the great work.

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Very good

June 2014 - Casa Farfalla is a wonderful little place to stay near Positano.

Fantastic view and great value for the area. We were glad we were in Praiano in the end as we could look at the beautiful Positano but didn't have to be in the center of the tourist hustle. Also really enjoyed swimming in the Praiano inlet.

The owner of the property was kind and gave us some of her home grown produce.

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Good

May 2014 - We enjoyed our stay at Casa Farfalla. The property had everything we needed. The view was stunning.

We were very happy with the property and the owner was very helpful.

Very pleased with the service Summer in Italy provided.

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Excellent

May 2014 - Would definitely return to Casa Farfalla, has to be top location in Praiano, quiet but well placed for buses and shops etc. The view is even better than anticipated, just incredible.

Could have happily spent the week sitting on the balcony, gazing at that view, but then we would have missed Ravello and the Villa Cimbrone, absolutely fantastic.

Mrs. Gemma was lovely, even provided us with produce from her gardens.

Well done Summer in Italy, cannot fault the service provided. Excellent service at all times, advise anyone to book in confidence.

First holiday in Italy, won't be the last. Hope to return to your lovely country soon.

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Fantastic

April 2014 - We had a great time at Casa Farfalla. The apartment was well kitted out and had all we needed. The view was fantastic from the private, spacious terrace and also the bedroom and kitchen. There was no living room but it wasn't really necessary with the terrace.

Gemma [the owner] was a nice host giving us home grown produce and being quite amicable despite the lack of a common language!

We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Excellent service all round.

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Fantastic

October 2013 - I stayed in Casa Farfalla for 5 nights and only wished it could have been longer! It's a lovely, beautifully clean apartment, with a large, well equipped kitchen, spacious double bedroom, shower room and a terrace with a fantastic view along the cost to Positano and on to Capri.

Signora Gemma [the owner] was great, she met me at the bus stop as arranged and made me feel very welcome for my stay.

The location is perfect for a stay in Praiano, with everything one may need just a short stroll away.

Very good service. I'll check your website for accommodation next time I'm planning to be in Italy.

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Excellent

October 2013 - Casa Farfalla is perfectly located. Not a lot of steps to get to other places in Praiano, which is very important. Except for the beach, but there is also a bus for that, or you can go to another town for a beach day.

We lived on the terrace. The house has french doors onto a terrace with the most beautiful view of the sea, and Positano... The terrace has a roll up/down canopy to shelter you from the hot afternoon sun. This terrace was also off the kitchen. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a lot of meals. In 5 weeks, we did eat in a lot. It is a very large room, with a long table. Everything was perfect.

The washing machine was very handy, as we used it several times during our stay. There are clotheslines to dry your cloths, which dry very quickly there.

Ms. Gemma, the owner is wonderful. She speaks very little English, but we had no trouble communicating. I can't say enough wonderful comments about this Casa or Ms. Gemma. It had to be the very best dream vacation we have ever had. Gemma is the warmest, kindest person you will ever meet.

As always, you were wonderful to work with. I was always emailed right away, when I was booking. I had a lot of questions, and you answered them all. I always use Summer in Italy when I am in Italy. Great group of people, and wonderful company. Thank you.

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Very good

August 2013 - Casa Farfalla is a very nice place for couples and small families who want to spend a great time in the authentic Italy along the Amalfi Coast. We enjoyed every minute - especially the excellent view from Casa Farfalla.

The service is outstanding! Thanks for all the great information and great descriptions on how to get to Casa Farfalla, where the big super markets are on the way to the apartment, etc. And thanks for answering all our questions very fast by e-mail. Especially Alfano and Luca have been very helpful! We will definitely recommend your service to others and probably come back again ourselves.

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Fantastic

July 2013 - I liked the apartment and the owner very much.

We had a fantastic journey. We liked the small village Praiano. It was so nice to come back there after trips to the bigger places around. Fine communications, easy to get the buses. Nice and clean apartment, very nice owner.

Very good

June 2013 - A lovely place with a superb view, The owners are very friendly and helpful.

Excellent

July 2012 - We enjoyed Casa Farfalla to the fullest with its lovely view from the balcony and a spaceous kitchen to do some of our Italian cooking. The bedroom was spacious and with great air conditioning we slept very well. It was so quiet and on such a breath-taking place.

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Excellent

June 2012 - Absolutely amazing value for money, a real treat. Would recommend it to anyone!

Fantastic

April 2012 - Casa Farfalla is a very nice place to stay.

Casa Farfalla is very clean, in the kitchen you will find everything you need for cooking, the bed in the bedroom was comfortable. We stayed with our baby, so a washing machine was very practical.

We really liked Casa Farfalla so we will book a place to stay for our next trip from your website again.

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Excellent

November 2011 - We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Farfalla.

The owner was friendly and accommodating (not an English speaker - but you ARE in Italy). The apartment is part of an old villa. It is spotless, roomy and the view from the private balcony is extraordinary. Bed was comfortable and even though the building is sited on the main Amalfi/Positano road there was no noticeable road noise (the building faces away from the road).

All facilities were fine - bathroom and kitchen. No dishwasher but we did not find that to be a problem: view whilst washing-up was stunning.

Location was great: there's a bus-stop virtually outside the building, and Praiano has most services you could wish in a friendly, compact village. We had a leased car and the off-street parking was an added bonus.

We were greatly impressed by the service from Summer In Italy. Fantastic service which we will certainly use again when we return to Italy, and one we'll recommend to anyone going to Italy

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Excellent

September 2011 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had a lovely holiday. The apartment lived up to the requirements that we expected from the web site.

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Excellent

September 2011 - We enjoyed Casa Farfalla very much. It's in a lovely quiet location close to a swimming cove. The owner couldn't have been more helpful.

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Excellent

May 2011 - It was a pleasant and basic unit. It had everything you'd need including a washer and ironing board, blow-drier, TV, air conditioning, deck chairs, etc.

Ms. Gemma [the owner] was very nice but could not speak one work of English but we managed just fine.

We loved the view from the deck and the kitchen window - absolutely beautiful.

The shower was a trickle and a bit disappointing but the kitchen was stocked with every cooking utensil you'd need. There was dishwashing soap and also laundry soap available too. The bed was hard but comfortable enough. Like I said, this is a basic villa apartment but has Italian charm and is not cramped. There is no living room but the kitchen is big enough with a large table to serve as a sitting area.

There weren't a lot of steps to get to the unit, only one flight. It was right in the heart of town with easy walking to shops, restaurants, the tabacchi, and cafes. Praiano was a nice quiet town but we do wish we'd stayed in Positano because we had to take the SITA bus (only 10 minutes) when we wanted to get there, and Positano had so much more to offer in terms of being larger.

This is a great basic unit and the price is right. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid home base.

Excellent

May 2011 - We spent six days in Praiano and three weeks traveling within Italy. I can say in simple words we saved THE BEST for last. Casa Farfalla was warm, lovely had all the convenience and comfort spoiled Americans might need.

What really made the stay so lovely was the warmth of 'Gemma' [the owner]. Had I known how beautiful the coast and how serene the spot we would have planned our travels so we had more time in the jewel of a spot. It was my husband and I and it was perfect for us.

Thank you Summer in Italy for leading us to such a spot and Gemma for opening up a piece of your world.

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Excellent

September 2010 - We enjoyed Casa Farfalla, very friendly owners.

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