Reviews of Casa Mavi

We would definitely return

July 2021 - Casa Mavi is in the charming town of Praiano, very close to Positano but without the crowds or prices. It is a stone's throw from a bus stop directly to Positano to save you paying huge parking fees.

The house boasts a lovely view, is comfortable and is right above a little store where you can buy all your food needs.

The caretaker is very kind and attentive. We would definitely return.

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Would go back again!

July 2019 - Casa Mavi was absolutely charming. Would go back again!

Ivan [the owner] was wonderful.

It was perfect!

June 2019 - We stayed here for a family reunion, of sorts, and it was perfect! AC works very well in the bedrooms and the whole house stayed comfortable. Kitchen was large and well stocked. 2 bathrooms were convenient to have as was a washing machine. Roof terrace was amazing.

There is a small market next door (literally) and 2 more markets 5 and 10 minute walks. Between them all we had everything we needed for a weeks stay. There’s a butcher shop in town as well. There is local (around town) bus service from the square, about 100’ from the villa and regional bus service from the bottom of the hill.

The owner is Ivan. A very nice gentleman who speaks English and explains everything. He allowed us to check-in a few hours early as the house was not rented out the previous night. He’s also local and available in just a couple of minutes if needed. He even showed us which channels the World Cup was on Tv.

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We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Mavi!

May 2019 - We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Mavi! The view was magnificent, and staying in Praiano was a huge improvement over the busier and slightly more touristy town of Amalfi.

Excellent!

July 2018 - Excellent as usual!

The people of Praiano are the most friendly I have ever met!

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Excellent

September 2017 - We had a wonderful time.

Casa Mavi was very clean and extremely well equipped. They had thought of everything including beach towels.

We had a fantastic time and couldn't fault a thing.

Ivan the host was amazing, full of information, tips and advice and every request was met immediately.

Summer In Italy is well organized and informative with friendly staff. The whole experience was very positive.

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Excellent

August 2017 - Casa Mavi is a fantastic place.

View from balcony and roof terrace wonderful. Bedrooms and bathrooms good size. Plenty of pillows towel. Kitchen had plenty of cooking dishes etc. Maintenance and cleanliness was a very very high standard. Furniture lovely, tiles lovely.

Ivan [the owner] was so helpful, nothing was a problem. He had bus timetables to give us, answered and suggested tour info.

Everything perfect.

Summer In Italy assistance was excellent and welcomed all the emails with advice and directions. Your quick replies were appreciated. Thank you to all your staff.

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Excellent

July 2017 - Casa Mavi was everything we had hoped for and the view from the terrace is stunning.

Ivan [the owner] made sure that we had a good stay.

Can't wait to return.

Contact with Summer In Italy is easy. Nothing is too much trouble, from suggesting taxis and excursions to answering the smallest of questions.

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Beautiful location in town center

May 2017 - Beautiful location overlooking sea in Praiano and away from touristy Positano.

Very close to some excellent restaurants. You do not need to go out of Praiano for good food with great view.

Roof top terrace is peaceful with great view. Rooms quite adequate and very clean. Indoor parking for those with car.

I have referred Summer In Italy to many people. The website is very accurate; descriptions and references and easy to navigate. The employees can't be any more accommodating to get you just what you want. Very responsive.

Fantastic

May 2017 - Casa Mavi was great!

The large bedrooms were amazing, smaller one nothing special, but did the trick. The view from the kitchen table was obscured by a house but the garden terrace had great views. Kitchen had great appliances, but needed a few more decently sharp knives. Bathrooms were roomy and had great showers. The road was a bit loud with trucks, but the location made it very convenient to catch the bus and go to the little mini market for groceries!

Great recommendation for the car service, we found it was very affordable and convenient with a small child.

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Excellent

January 2017 - My family and I had a wonderful time at Casa Mavi!

The house is spotlessly clean, comfortable and the views are amazing.

We traveled with our young son and baby and Mr. Ivan, the owner, went out of his way to make sure we were happy and comfortable.

Summer In Italy is an excellent booking agency. I highly recommend booking with them and we would book with them again.

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Excellent

November 2016 - We are absolutely delighted with our stay at Casa Mavi.

The property is more gorgeous than photos, and the view is astounding. It is a fantastic house and we were very happy there.

Ivan [the owner] went out of his way to welcome us, and was always available to help with any queries. He went above and beyond all our expectations... He's the best!!

I LOVE Summer In Italy!!! The service we received from start to finish was excellent. But when our flight was cancelled 30 hours beforehand, and we were in a real dilemma, you were marvelous. I feel like a person not a number when dealing with you. I found your online chat thing very easy. THANK YOU ALL.

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Excellent

October 2016 - We loved Casa Mavi!

It was exactly as the pictures showed and better. There were 6 of us in the house and we had plenty of space.

The area was perfect. We had easy access to the local bus, a very nice mini market down below, and a hardware store too. We wanted to experience the way the locals lived and we got it.

The owner, Mr. Ivan, could not have been more helpful.

Everything was wonderful. I can't say enough good things about our stay except we will be back!

Summer In Italy did a great job providing us with rental options for our trip. I tell everyone if they need a place to stay in Italy to contact you! Thank you!

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Excellent

September 2016 - Casa Mavi is a beautiful house with its views and the well stocked kitchen. Furniture was comfortable and bedrooms beautiful.

Ivan [the owner] met us and he was so gracious. He gave us all the information regarding buses, restaurants, etc.

Everything was perfect and we just wished to spend more time there.

It was very easy to work with Summer In Italy. Well managed site and excellent communication.

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Excellent

September 2016 - Casa Mavi was beautiful, with plenty of rooms and everything we needed for our stay. Our group of 4 enjoyed our time there.

Mr. Ivan [the owner] was the perfect host: helpful, informative, friendly. Thanks for all your great help and the beautiful home in Praiano.

This was our first booking with Summer In Italy and we were pleased with every step of the way. We would recommend their services and gladly use them again.

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Excellent

August 2016 - We stayed for a week in Casa Mavi and absolutely loved every minute of it, right from the time we reached the place.

We used the kitchen regularly and cooked food much to the delight of the whole family.

Ivan, the owner, is a lovely gentleman, very polite and helpful. He explained the place and showed us maps that we could use. He offered us to use the tomatoes and herbs form the terrace and gave us some from his mother's garden. He is always available if you want him.

Have no hesitation in recommending Casa Mavi to anyone. It is an absolute delight.

You guys were absolutely fantastic - every one of you. Any time I ask a question, how trivial it might be, it was promptly answered. Well done and thanks a lot for making our stay memorable.

Ciao!

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Excellent

July 2016 - We all had a great time.

It was perfect!

Thank you

Fantastic

September 2015 - We were a party of 5 and couldn't fault anything about Casa Mavi. We had a great time. Everything about Casa Mavi was fantastic and Ivan [the owner] was so helpful.

A friend recommended you and you were so helpful. I would definitely recommend you to anyone and would use you again.

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Excellent

August 2015 - We absolutely loved our time at "Casa Mavi"! We were met by a very exuberant Ivan[the owner], who was so helpful and friendly. The house was positively immaculate and very well equipped!

The view from the terraces was beyond belief, and just a slice of Heaven! We hated to leave.

Everything with Summer in Italy, was done very efficiently and in a very timely manner. We would definitely use your services again and would recommend your site to anyone.

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Excellent

July 2015 - We loved staying at Casa Mavi and would recommend the apartment to our friends.

It was spacious, clean and beautifully decorated throughout, with gorgeous views from the terraces and a great location in the centre of the village.

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Fantastic

June 2015 - Great place. Beautiful apartment. Excellent location to stay to visit the Amalfi coast.

Ivan, the owner, is a great guy. Very helpful and accommodating.

The grocery store right downstairs is good. Although there is a couple nearby, this one is ideally located and has almost everything you need.

I was very impressed with the service you provide. Dealing with Emily was a pleasure. I will surely be back and tell my friends about you.

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Fantastic

May 2015 - This is a beautiful villa with a tremendous view! We loved it! The sunrise over the mountains is incredible!

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Fantastic

September 2014 - Really enjoyed Casa Mavi, the local feel due to its location.

The host, Mr Ivan was really great.

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Excellent

September 2014 - We really enjoyed our stay in Casa Mavi.

The place was spotless clean and really spacious, just the way it is on the pictures.

The owner, Ivan, was very friendly and provided great service to us. He lives in one of the neighbouring houses so he was there within a few minutes whenever we needed something.

The Casa is located next to a small supermarket which is really convenient. The street is very quiet at night but gets a bit noisy in the morning due to locals chatting near the supermarket. We would definitely stay in the casa again!

Thank you - it was a great vacation!

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Excellent

June 2014 - We were delighted when we were met by the owner on our first day arrival. Mr. Ivan (owner) was helpful and gave us the tour of the apartment with extreme professionalism. We were impressed. The apartment offers private terrace with a view of the sea and air conditioning.

The apartment was above our expectations. Special care was taken to accent the decor and the comfortable surroundings. What a beautiful experience. The owner also gave us tips on where to visit and dine. His choices were extraordinary.

We will certainly return to Casa Peirpaola.

This is serious and very professional booking agency. You will be very well taken care of. Thank you Luca and Elisa.

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Excellent

June 2014 - Casa Mavi was even better than all our expectations! The house was fantastic and the location/view was unbelievable.

The whole process dealing with Summer In Italy was smooth and organised.

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Excellent

November 2013 - We had a great time at Casa Mavi.

The owner, who lives nearby, was very friendly and ready to help (although we had no need to call on him).

Casa Mavi was spotlessly clean and had spectacular views from the terrace and the roof.

A very positive experience.

The service provided by Summer in Italy was all we could have asked for!

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Fantastic

October 2013 - Casa Mavi was absolutely lovely except for the one small windowless bedroom.

Ivan was a terrific host and very helpful.

We absolutely loved the location inspite of the fact that we had to walk up from the village since the buses stopped running on October 15.

The view from the house was magnificent.

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Excellent

October 2013 - We did love staying at Casa Mavi: Ivan [the owner] was so nice and made all the difference for us. The washing machine and a place to dry our wash was great. We only wish the terrace was a little deeper. We liked staying at the smaller, and therefore more "village-like" atmosphere over the more touristy areas of Amalfi or Positano. Bus access was so easy.

Another great convenience was the small neighborhood grocery store downstairs.

Thanks for your support, Luca e Andrea.

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Excellent

September 2013 - Overall we enjoyed our stay at Casa Mavi very much, and Mr. Ivan, the owner, was a very friendly, helpful gentleman.

The peace and quiet of the home was only disturbed by the loudness of the local bus whenever it came along the street. There was a small problem with some ants (apparently due to the unusually high humidity this August) in the kitchen and one of the bathrooms, but Mr. Ivan came right away to take care of it.

The home was clean and comfortable and in a good location.

Summer in Italy is a great resource for booking holiday homes in Italy. I booked with you because we had such a lovely rental experience last year in Praiano. Thank you again for all your help with our Praiano rentals -- your staff are great!

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Excellent

August 2013 - Case Pierpaola is a very nice place to spend ones holidays in.

We loved Casa Pierpola for its beautiful surroundings and view. It was nice being amidst Italian street life and really nice people despite the street noise at times.

The house itself is well-equipped, modern and still possesses a genuinely Italian atmosphere.

The landlord is very helpful and a very nice person.

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Excellent

May 2013 - We enjoyed Casa Mavi very much.

The owner lives in the same building which is very convenient and he is readily available.

Thank you and we would recommend this apartment.

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Excellent

April 2013 - We had a wonderful holiday at Casa Mavi. The owner was exceptionally helpful. A good location. We made use of the excellent local bus services to avoid the busy roads along the coast.

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Excellent

October 2012 - The owner had just renovated the rooms and the house was very clean. There were roses in vases, so we felt welcome.

Mr. Ivan [the owner] was very nice and helpful.

This was a pleasant experience! We recommend it.

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Excellent

October 2012 - Everything was great, it is just a little noisy with the deliveries to the mini mart and hardware store below the Casa. Other than that they place is wonderful.

The manager, Mr Ivan, was the friendliest guy we met in two weeks in Italy. Always a big smile and lots of help

Summer in Italy was seamless in its book procedure and everything was as promised. We booked because of the pictures and information on the website. When we made a mistake on our end on dates they were more than happy to make the changes. They kept in constant contact through e mail. Nothing but good to say about this company. It would seem to me that they are professionally run and the website gives an honest description of the properties.

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Excellent

September 2012 - The villa was clean, well presented and of a high standard. The attention to detail was fantastic with provision of starter items, spices, flowers, lemons, washing detergent,cloths etc.

The linen was in good condition including beautiful bed linen on the baby cots and even soft toys left for the infants.

The owner was very helpful and friendly.

We couldn't fault the place or our experience with Summer in Italy booking agency. We would highly recommend the property and of all the places we stayed on our trip this was the best, best value for money and most supportive staff. The cleaning cost was high compared to other places especially as we left it clean and neat but that is the only negative we could think of. We were a party of 5 adults and 2 babies.

Summer In Italy were helpful, supportive, efficient and very patient. Nothing seemed too much trouble. They were the easiest and most efficient agency we went through on our whole trip. We had other people who booked through them as well staying in other villas who felt the same way. Many thanks

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Excellent

September 2012 - Lovely apartment. The view was amazing and the owner extremely considerate and attentive.

Excellent

August 2012 - We had a very enjoyable stay in this beautifully furnished and spacious property.

Garage parking was a real bonus, being within the basement of the house.

Summer In Italy has excellent communications, plenty of travel and local information - very pleased to recommend to friends for trouble-free booking.

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Excellent

July 2012 - Casa Mavi was outstanding. We traveled with another family - so four adults and 2 children fit quite easily in the house.

We loved the small village aspect of the location.

We loved the home - thank you for sharing it with us.

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Excellent

July 2012 - We've stayed at this villa for 5 weeks this summer (from the middle of June till the middle of July).

This villa is great and very comfortable for the family of four persons (2 adults and 2 children). All rooms are very comfortable, very good furnished. The kitchen is good equipped and has enough dishes. The living room is in want only of satellite TV and DVD. And as we stayed for rather long period wee felt lack of Internet and the morning silence. And one more small drawback - the weak water force.

I'd like to thank the owner of this villa - Ivan. He was very helpful with all question. I could phone him and he immediately solved all the difficulties I had with villa caring.

Excellent

May 2012 - The house is absolutely lovely. Spotlessly clean, with big windows in every room so you can let the light in and take in that glorious view.

The house is in a residential area so it's lovely because it's quiet and out of the main tourist areas, but it also means there's not quite as many restaurants around. There's a little supermarket right next door, so we took advantage of the great kitchen and cooked most nights. If you want to eat out, you need to locate the local restaurants (and remember how to get back to the house after a few glasses of wine) or drive into the village where there are a few more options.

Drinks on the terrace while you watch the sun go down is an absolute treat.

Found the whole booking experience really easy and the folks at Summer in Italy really quick to respond to questions. Would definitely use them again.

Excellent

September 2011 - Our group of 6 adults enjoyed Casa Mavi very much.

The home is really set-up for 4 adults and 1 or 2 children, not 6 adults, but we adjusted and had a wonderful time.

Ivan [the owner] did everything possible to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.

The house was well appointed and was very comfortable. Two adults slept on the roof-top deck the entire time of our stay as that was more comfortable than using the small bedroom, and they loved it!

The noise from the local bus and the motor scooters woke us up early each morning as the house it right on the street, but it also added to the local charm.

The small grocery store downstairs filled about 75% of our grocery needs, and the lady who runs it was very nice to us and helpful as well.

The view from the roof-top deck is spectacular, and we ate most meals there.

If you have a car and choose to not use the garage, parking can be a small problem and challenge.

We would definitely come back.

This is the first time I used your web site. I found it to be very accurate with regard to the property we rented. You were very responsive to my questions, and very helpful. I would highly recommend you and will use you again in the future.

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Excellent

November 2010 - I had never been to Italy and if I come again I would return to this villa.

Did we enjoy it? Of course!!! It is an excellent place to stay although some late night walking may be involved as the bus service up the hill is not the best.

Excellent

September 2010 - Beautiful view, private.

Next door to small market, cold drinks, deli meat and grocery.

Excellent

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