Reviews of Villa Elvira

Loved our stay!

October 2024 - We absolutely loved our stay! Everything was wonderful and exceeded expectations!

Excellent

May 2024 - Enjoyed very much... Great location and very clean.

A special stay

June 2023 - Villa Elvira has all you need for a special stay in Praiano. It is centrally located, has spectacular views, spacious living areas and bedrooms, close to transport, supermarkets and restaurants.

The owners and support staff are always close by to assist with any issues. The pool is also spectacular and well maintained.

I've had dealings with Luca and his team over a 4 year period. Their service is faultless and I would definitely use them again when travelling to Italy -- many sincere thanks

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Outstanding villa in a great location!

October 2022 - Summer In Italy hooked us up for Villa Elvira. The villa was outstanding. The views from the villa drew everyone to the terrace every morning and evening while we were there. It became the family gathering place. The bedrooms were very nice, each having its own bath. The kitchen served us well on morning coffee and breakfast and days where we stayed at the villa enjoying the pool and the views.

The location was the best. The villa is between Amalfi and Positano with easy access to both, but in a smaller town away from large groups of tourists. Awesome experience.

Summer In Italy was the only way to book a villa. Klint from Summer In Italy provided exceptional service and assistance. They helped with all arrangements and provided information on Italy that really helped. I loved their responsiveness and help from finding a villa to the final days of our stay. They are great and we will use them again on our future trips to Italy.

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Comfortable, spacious and very accommodating

June 2022 - Villa Elvira was comfortable, spacious and very accommodating. We usually would have an adventure in the morning until early afternoon, then meet back at the villa to relax around the pool. There are stairs to climb.

Summer In Italy are good booking agents. They are caring, flexible and I would not hesitate to do business with them again.

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Fabulous week, everything was perfect

July 2021 - Our family of 7 just spent a fabulous week at this villa and everything was perfect. The villa is pristine and clean and very well kept.

Summer In Italy was a great resource to have. We were very comfortable staying in a home instead of a hotel as Summer In Italy could answer any and every question we had concerning any excursions or sight seeing we wanted to book. Our favorite night was a fabulous meal prepared in the villa.

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We couldn't have selected a more spectacular location to see the sunrise and sunset of the Amalfi Coast

October 2019 - Stunning views! Villa Elvira was absolutely beautiful. We couldn't have selected a more spectacular location to see the sunrise and sunset of the Amalfi Coast. We loved our stay in Praiano.

We were able to walk to nearby restaurants and markets. There are many steps in Praiano but we actually enjoyed the exercise!!

Summer In Italy was one of the best rental sites I have worked with. The staff was always extremely helpful, efficient and so nice. I will definitely use them for our next vacation in Italy.

Would definitely recommend

September 2019 - We loved our stay at Villa Elvira. Plenty of space for everyone to relax. Clean and comfortable. The pool was perfect for cooling off and relaxing by. Close to public transport to make getting around easy.

Would definitely recommend a stay here.

I booked through you because I had never booked to stay in Italy before and you had good reviews. You have made the process very simple and your response time to questions was fast. Thank you.

Beautiful property

September 2019 - We had such a wonderful time at Villa Elvira! It really was a beautiful property and Praiano was a great location for a long stay (our's was 10 days). I'd completely recommend it and be happy to stay again.

The place is big and quite spacious, plus the bedrooms are prettier than the pictures show you. It’s a perfect spot for a family gathering, with a house full of almost all the amenities one would need.

The view is gorgeous and such a nice spot to explore Praiano (by walking lots of stairs) or the other locals towns (by car, or the extraordinarily convenient bus which literally stops at the bottom of the stairs into the house).

Wonderful retreat for a family with breathtaking views!

August 2019 - Truly a magnificent property!

Had a great time

May 2019 - We had a great time, excellent view, great location. The weather could have been a little better so we could have enjoyed the pool and the patio.

Summer In Italy were fantastic, very responsive and delivered as promised.

Everything is perfect

September 2018 - Everything is perfect. Close to town, bus stop, etc. The pool was great. Only downside of the whole place is there are stairs. Would stay again for sure.

The host Giuseppe was awesome. The maintenance guy was great.

A stunningly beautiful villa with amazing views!

September 2018 - A stunningly beautiful villa with amazing views! We really enjoyed our holiday. I would have happily spent our holiday on the terrace looking at the view!! Praiano is a quiet village away from the tourist traps along the coast. All wonderful.

Giuseppe [the owner] was wonderful - so friendly and helpful and always there to answer questions.

Came across Summer In Italy by accident. Fantastic company who always answered questions very quickly whatever day of the week. Very friendly and really wanted to help. Thank you.

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We had a wonderful time

July 2018 - We had a wonderful time in Villa Elvira (11 days in July, 6 adults and 2 children). The villa is clean, very large and very quiet. The views from the terraces are fantastic. The pool is very useful and refreshing after a day exploring the coast. We highly recommend this villa!

Summer In Italy offers an honest and very professional service. We will use theirs services again in the future.

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This is a beautiful villa

June 2018 - This is a beautiful villa and views are incredible. We really enjoyed out stay here.

The location is so great, as the bus pickup is just below the villa. Praiano is the place to be, as the tourist traffic is much lower than either Amalfi or Positano. It is important, however, for people to know that the Amalfi Coast is all built on steep hills, so there are many steeps to climb no matter where you go, including this villa.

The local staff was very responsive and nice.

Excellent

June 2018 - Staying at the Villa Elvira was a wonderful experience. Beautiful place. I have been recommending it to all my friends.

Fantastic

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The view is stunning, with an unobstructed view of the water

May 2017 - Villa Elvira was lovely and a perfect fit for our family of 4 adult couples. Everyone had their own bathroom in their bedrooms and it was spread out so that we each had our own space. It was well equipped and the furnishings were lovely. Actually the pictures do not do it justice, it was much nicer in person. The view is stunning, with an unobstructed view of the water.

They provided little extras, such as shampoo, hair dryers in each bath and soaps, beautiful towels, as you would expect in a good hotel. Cleaning service came twice during our stay.

I am thankful Summer In Italy recommended Praiano and it was perfect for us. I cannot say enough about your company without sounding like a fake review. :) I appreciated your almost immediate response to my emails. There is no language barrier, Melanie was my "go to" person. Thank you Melanie for being so helpful without being intimidating to my lack of Italy knowledge. I would highly recommend your company. Your customer service is above and beyond. Thank you so much and I wish you the best.

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The view was fantastic

September 2016 - No doubt, Villa Elvira was as beautiful as the pictures we saw on your web site - the view was fantastic - the rooms were spacious - the entire villa was clean and nicely furnished.

The property manager, Saverio, was friendly and helpful -- he spoke little English.

Whenever we phoned the office, Summer In Italy staff was always helpful. Your descriptions of the villa were very good.

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Excellent

September 2015 - Spectacular views with a nice location.

Owner and manager were very helpful and professional.

Thank you for your help with everything.

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Excellent

September 2015 - We were a group of 8 adults and we had a ball! The house is quite large and great for a large group.

Local bus at your door.

We used all the rooms and the large dining area was great to sit and discuss our day.

Used the pool everyday, helped to cool us off after our day of site seeing.

Manager very helpful with local shops, restaurants etc and organised us a great day on Isle of Capri.

I wish to thank you for all your help when we started planning our Italian holiday. Our villa was awesome, everything we needed was there. Thank you, Luca, for your quick responses to any emails/questions that we asked.

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Excellent

July 2015 - We enjoyed Villa Elvira very much!! Perfect location and beautiful villa! Used the pool a lot! Would recommend to anyone who can do steps, we loved it!

Severio was our caretaker and he was fantastic! Came running for our every need in record time!

Luca and Valeria and Andrea and Melanie and more from Summer In Italy were the best! Would do it again but not in July!

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Excellent

August 2014 - Villa Elvira was outstanding! The perfect location in Praiano to experience local life.

Sitting on the terrace (taking in one of the best views on the planet!) ensured we all relaxed and made the best of the holiday.

Very good support and advice from owner.

We are now looking at a return visit to Praiano next year and we will certainly book with Summer in Italy again. Currently looking at villas in Praiano.

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Excellent

August 2014 - We had a lovely stay at Villa Elvira.

The house was clean and comfortable. Everything was a short walk away (up and down hills). The beach was a bit more challenging to get to because of all the steps.

The staff was unbelievably accommodating, helpful and professional.

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Excellent

May 2014 - Villa Elvira lived up to and exceeded our expectations!!

The rooms were all large and light and the terrace and view were wonderful.

Saverio [the caretaker] was a great help and nothing was too much trouble for him. The cleaning was great as was the lovely young lady who did it. We had a dinner catered by a Chef and Saverio as our waiter for my birthday which was a treat and a fantastic night was had by everyone.

I found Summer In Italy by Google. The help and communication was amazing. We loved our dinner for my birthday and your help with organizing the chef, waiter and menu was very much appreciated.

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Excellent

May 2014 - We loved villa Elvira. It was much better than the pictures can show.

The little grocer down the street was great, pool was great, rooms all large and roomy suite by the pool was charming, clean as a pin, fabulous views.

The caretaker was right on it, very helpful and accommodating. We had arranged for dinner to be prepared there the night we arrived and it was fabulous. Couldn't have been a better start to the week.

We thought the villa gave us a very authentic feel of life in Praiano. The sea from the terrace is endlessly entertaining.

Our rental agent was great, very helpful. We rented with you because of several agencies, you had a villa that seemed to suit our needs.

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Excellent

June 2013 - We had a great time. Saverio [the caretaker] was great and the location was perfect for us and our family.

Very good experience. Thank you for your great communication.

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Very good

August 2012 - Villa Elvira is a great property. Older rooms but great view and location with the bus stop just below. Having the pool was great.

Your online booking system was very easy to use, staff were always incredibly friendly and willing to help, and the newsletters about Italy were great.

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Excellent

July 2012 - We had such great holidays. The villa was really great.

Fantastic views. Fun in the pool. But also a great service and help from Saverio that manages the villa. I would definitely recommend it.

Thanks for your help.

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Excellent

April 2012 - We loved Villa Elvira. We were a party of 6 women and had a fabulous time. Praiano was lovely and just what we expected. The only problem in the villa was the power kept blacking out but it turned into fun anyway. As far as size, cleanliness, comfortable beds etc we could not fault the villa and would recommend it to our friends. The view was absolutely fabulous.

Saverio, the caretaker, was perfect and couldn't have done enough for us. Our private dinner was great and Saverio did a wonderful job helping and waiting on us. We all loved it.

I don't know when I will be back in Italy but if I come back I will certainly.

Summer in Italy you are fantastic. Service has been excellent the whole time and you have always answered any questions I had. I would definitely recommend your company to my friends and family.

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Excellent

July 2011 - What a beautiful villa in a gorgeous town. The view from the pool deck is spectacular. Highly recommended.

Great place. I would highly recommend it.

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Excellent

June 2011 - Beautiful villa... living area/terrace are amazing... better than website shows. Pool and gardens were perfect... garden provided shade area. My only negative was the lower bedroom and the 2nd floor closets were very musty smelling.

2nd year with Summer in Italy... and my brother used you this year... happy on all counts.

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Excellent

June 2011 - Wonderful villa set in a lovely local area with a spectacular view of the amazing Amalfi Coast. We are able to experience real village life while at the same time experiencing the grandeur and beauty of tourist areas in the region.

This is an ideal property for larger groups or families. It is spacious which allows for holidaying together while still having private space. The lower level is ideal for older children/teens. It does require you to climb stairs, so I would not recommend for those with mobility issues.

It is in an ideal location for exploring the Amalfi Coast.

The caretaker was very helpful in helping us with travel plans as well as providing any other assistance throughout the week.

From start to finish, all interactions with Summer in Italy were positive. They have an excellent website. I highly recommend.

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Excellent

May 2011 - We did enjoy Villa Elvira. It was a good location and standard for the price.

You are giving excellent service. Thanks!

Excellent

May 2011 - We enjoyed it very much. There were a few minor things that could be improved, but overall it was a wonderful experience.

The location was terrific. I would rather stay in the village of Praiano than in Positano or Amalfi. It is a beautiful village, and the people have a friendliness that comes from a village that is not as touristy as those other villages.

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Excellent

January 2011 - Awesome villa for large groups, great view, big spacious rooms.

Good communication, all went with ease. Thanks!

Excellent

October 2010 - I loved the Villa, especially the views!

Everyone concerned with the villa was extremely helpful, especially in arranging boats/drivers etc.

The only negative comment would be it needs a jolly good scrub out. Some of the cupboards were really dirty inside, but as it was the end of the season, it may have accumulated.

Also the showers did not drain, very blocked.

But that aside, we really didn't mind so much as the villa was so gorgeous, and what a view!!

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Excellent

October 2010 - It was great. The kitchen could have been a little better equipped. Normally when renting salt and pepper are usually in house. This kitchen was completely empty.

That being said everything else was fabulous. I thought Saverio [the caretaker] was so helpful. We couldn't have shopped without him. Thank you for making our vacation so smooth.

Summer in Italy was great. It was the first time I rented over the internet so I was a little apprehensive, no worries. They are all that and then some. The property was breathtaking. I don't think I can top this vacation.

Excellent

September 2010 - We had a great time in a wonderful part of the world. The people involved were great. They did anything and everything to make our stay the best it could be.

All was wonderful.

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Excellent

August 2010 - A beautiful villa, very well designed for outdoor living. Only disappointment was the basement bedroom which smelled of damp and was poorly lit. We did not use this room.

Excellent

July 2010 - Excellent location with superb views and small pool. Be prepared for some climbing as position is high above village. Convenient bus stop just outside villa!

Would benefit from additional bathroom for fourth bedroom,(4-bedded). Accommodation was excellent for our extended family holiday.

Manager/agent extremely helpful. Would return.

I found Summer in Italy were excellent. Thank you.

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Excellent

June 2010 - It was lovely. Enjoyed by the entire family.

Salvatore [the owner] went out of his way to meet our needs, especially when we needed to seek medical care. His family's limoncello was the best of any we sampled. Barbara provided valuable information. Her cruise to Capri was one of the highlights of the trip.

The villa offered plenty of opportunity for both family and personal space.

I used three different agencies and found Summer In Italy to be by far the best. Most detailed and accurate. There were absolutely no surprises. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for our other two experiences. I would look to your agency prior to any other in the future and will highly recommend you.

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Excellent

May 2010 - We enjoyed Villa Elvira.

There was a smell of mould in certain part of the villa. We couldn't use the wardrobe in one bedroom due to the smell. The lowest bedroom also did have a smell. We paid a very high fee for using the heat to get rid of the smell. I believe that the villa had been empty for some time.

The service from Summer In Italy has been personal and good.

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Excellent

April 2010 - The villa was rambling and wonderful.

Accommodations were decent, and modestly comfortable when we found blankets. Make sure you find blankets if it's early in the season or arrange for heat from day one. Otherwise you'll be very chilly on the first few days.

The location was the perfect combination of accessible but off the beaten path. The local bus came right to the Villa, with direct transport to Positano.

Excellent

August 2009 - It was a truly beautiful house, with a breathtaking view.

The proprietor expended every effort for our comfort, including making an emergency evening visit when a circuit breaker tripped.

All of us recommend it wholeheartedly.

Excellent

October 2008 - Fantastic overall. We had a great time.

The villa exceeded all of our expectations.

I would highly recommend this to anyone staying in the area. Be ready for stairs though!

Thanks for everything!

Excellent

August 2008 - We had a wonderful time.

Because the villa is located up a steep hill it might not be great for the elderly.

Thank you to the agency and the owners for a great week away.

Excellent

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Excellent

May 2008 - Villa Elvira is a wonderful Villa. We especially enjoyed that it is not situated in Amalfi or Positano with all the tourists but very close to both towns. Praiano is a nice little village and there is a small grocery store almost next door but you definitely need a car or a scooter to discover the area.

Villa Elvira has a beautiful view, very nice rooms on 3 levels (the room in the annex is especially nice), a well equipped kitchen and a nice little pool. Due to the architecture of the villa there are 2 bathrooms with very small showers, one beautiful large bathroom with a tub and one bathroom without a shower or tub but just a toilet (although a shower would easily fit in the room)

The housekeeping was perfect (Mr. Saverio replaced a broken dishwasher in one day, regularly cleaned the pool and checked back with us if everything was all right; the cleaning lady cleaned our room and exchanged towels twice in just one week).

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