Reviews of Villa Ernestina Grande

The villa was astounding!!!

September 2024 - It was absolutely amazing! There could not be a better spot in the Amalfi Coast with a more beautiful view and such wonderful peaceful spaces to enjoy!!! And it was right on the Path of Gods and right next to the beach and on the bus stop and walking distance to Positano. Absolutely stunning!!!

The villa was astounding!!!

Loved the location

August 2024 - We loved the location and amenities. The walk to town is about twenty minutes and is beautiful. The view from the home, the terraces, and space are absolutely lovely, and the air conditioning was appreciated to cool rooms in the evenings. The home is very well kept.

I would highly recommend Summer in Italy. I had a seamless experience booking and finding transport with your help, and appreciate your service very much!

It could not have been a more perfect oasis for our family group

July 2024 - We stayed at Villa Ernestina Grande the first week of July. It could not have been a more perfect oasis for our family group. The villa has three separate areas; the top apartment is a one bedroom, one bath, kitchen and living area. Perfect for a couple looking to escape. The second level apartment is the largest. Three bedrooms, two baths, two kitchens, a large indoor dining and family room space. The patio is where we had two home cooked meals that were amazing. The best meals we had. The third apartment, lowest level, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and family area.

The owners, Mrs Daniela and Mr Giovanni, were the most gracious individuals and we loved interacting with them! They were so welcoming and patient as we tried our newly learned Italian while conversing with them. We were fascinated on the stories they told about how the home was built. Mr Giovanni takes great pride in tending to the gardens, pool space and lemon grove. It was a joy to see him each morning. Mr Giovanni was also very gracious in providing carbon so we could use the grill to cook salsiccia (sausages) from the butcher in town. (The butcher is near Collina Bakery.) We appreciate all the help provided and treasure the time we spent with them!

I booked with Summer In Italy because they had a site that was easy to navigate and the follow-up was on the mark. The properties fit the needs for our family and the additional connections they provided (introducing us to Marilena for transport and a Pompeii / wine tasting lunch) made things so much easier. Thank you for all the support and patience in answering all the questions. Keep up the great customer service!

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Excellent

October 2023 - My group had a wonderful time. We loved everything about your gorgeous villa! Thank you for your hospitality!

The property is amazing and well equipped!

September 2023 - Amazing view and an extremely well-appointed villa. Plenty of space to spread out along with a number of peaceful and individual garden areas if you want to relax or simply be on your own. Indoor and outdoor entertaining areas are very spacious with seating for up to 12 people. With 6 good size bedrooms and modern bathrooms it has a real family feel.

We were extremely happy with all correspondence with Summer In Italy. It was prompt and on point.

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Stunning postcard views of Positano!

August 2023 - Very much enjoyed our stay at Villa Ernestina Grande! The owners and staff provided excellent catering for 2 of our dinners. The postcard views of Positano from the villa were stunning!

Very happy with your service at Summer In Italy and have recommended you to my travel agency friends.

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Fantastic

July 2023 - We all loved it very much! Perfect for families.

Had the perfect location and accommodations for a family of 12.

Perfect for our family

June 2023 - Wonderful experience!

Beautiful and well appointed villa. Perfect for our "three unit" family with three self-sufficient levels. Outdoor patios and decks were very enjoyable.

You were terrific! Fast responses and helpful information along the way.

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Excellent

September 2022 - Fantastic villa!

The owner is always on hand for any help you may need.

Very good to work with Summer In Italy.

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An amazing villa!

April 2022 - Villa Ernestina Grande is amazing! Giovanni [the caretaker] was the best!!! The whole team looked after us like royalty!

Even though the lower villa is close to the street it adds to the authentic charm of Positano.

We enjoyed cooking in the villa and the many outdoor sitting areas were so beautiful, especially the hammock!❤️

Would come back here in an instant!

Love, love, loved this villa!❤️❤️

Villa Ernestina Grande was everything we wanted

September 2019 - Villa Ernestina Grande was everything we wanted. Everything was perfect!

Giovanni and Daniela [the owners] were very helpful and always responsive. Best we could have asked for.

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Our favorite place to stay in all of Europe!

August 2019 - Villa Ernestina Grande is our favorite place to stay in all of Europe! This is our second stay here.

We have used you in the past and liked the service, so came back for a second time.

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Best part of our trip to Italy

August 2019 - Everything was amazing - we had 3 families with children from 11 to 16. Everyone had their own space but lots of areas where we could all be together. Having the pool was amazing. Unbelievable views... Drinks and appetizers on the terrace every night.

We had groceries delivered from town and cooked dinner at the house many nights. We rented a boat for the day and went to Capri for lunch. It was such a great day, highly recommend renting the boat.

The property owner was charming and so very helpful.

I would definitely go back! Can't say enough good things - you won't be disappointed.

Fantastica!

August 2018 - Fantastica! Beautiful villa in every way. Swimming pool. Gorgeous balconies. Spacious living areas. Piano. Can't go wrong here.

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Excellent

August 2018 - Amazing!

The property is wonderful and is maintained meticulously

July 2018 - We stayed in the villa with a large group of family members. The multiple levels of Villa Ernestina Grande was wonderful, and allowed for privacy when needed but the large living room floor allowed for everyone to be together as well. The location and views from the villa terraces are wonderful and second to none. The property is wonderful and is maintained meticulously.

Giovanni [the owner] is the absolute best. His office is very close by and he is able and willing to help out for any needs of the group while traveling.

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We absolutely loved it!

October 2017 - We absolutely loved it! Villa Ernestina Grande is in excellent condition and the location was perfect with a 15 minute walk to downtown Positano. There is also a local bus stop immediately in front of the house which was convenient for those wishing to not walk. The villa itself is amazing and the views are spectacular from all 4 levels of the house. The stonework is beautiful and the gardens on the property are wonderful. There were ample supplies in the villa such as plenty of glassware, plates, utensils, plastic bags, bottles of water and juice upon arrival. There were plenty of towels for each of the bathrooms.

No one wanted to leave. Would DEFINITELY recommend the Villa Ernestina Grande.

The villa owner 'Giovanni' took excellent care of the house and grounds to ensure everything was neat and clean. He was extremely helpful for becoming familiar with the local attractions such as where to shop for food and local restaurants. Parking is tight in all of the Positano and Amalfi area yet Giovanni helped to ensure we had adequate parking spaces. Giovanni's daughter 'Daniela' was also very helpful in assisting to arrange a special event at the villa and was very communicative with all the various details.

Excellent. The booking process was easy and the subsequent communications were also excellent.

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This place is spectacular!

July 2017 - We were a party of 10 people and stayed for a week (June 24-July 1, 2017) and would agree with all the other reviews - this place is spectacular! The villa itself (essentially 3 separate "villas" with a connecting staircase and common pool) is absolutely beautiful - from the views to the furnishings (both of which, in our opinion, are better than the pics, if that's possible).

We're world travelers and we can say, without a doubt, this is most beautiful place we've stayed in our lives.

Great job to Giovanni and his daughters [the owners] for all their help/care during our stay. They took great care of us - and after a long day of traveling, made us window reservations at Restaurant Da Constantino on our first night (complete with van service) - we even ordered pizza delivery one night and ate on the terrace. Oh, and his "friend's" Limoncello was the best we had on the trip! Many thanks!

Summer In Italy was very responsive and helped us with a number of items before we arrived.

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Wonderful holiday

June 2017 - We had a truly wonderful holiday. Giovanni, the owner, was very attentive but unobtrusive - a perfect combination. The villa is beautifully appointed and has spectacular views across Positano and out to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Daniela, Giovanni's daughter, was also extremely accommodating and supportive.

Italy is a vibrant and dramatic country so wherever you go there is usually the hustle and bustle of traffic ... but it adds to the fun and excitement! Positano is known as 'the vertical city'. It is very beautiful but steep.

I would highly recommend Summer in Italy. The service received from the moment I made the initial enquiry to my silly questions in between to the follow up after our return was second to none.

The whole experience was superb. Thank you. A first class service from a very professional company. Congratulations to all the team.

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Loved our stay

September 2016 - We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Ernestina Grande. We visited for 1 week over our wedding in Positano and it was amazing, we would all highly recommend the villa.

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Loved this villa

July 2016 - We all loved it

Excellent customer service! I will certainly recommend you to all my friends. Thanks again.

Excellent

July 2015 - Villa Ernestina Grande is a fabulous villa, made even better by Giovanni and his daughter [the owners].

12 of us stayed, would go back in a heartbeat!

I would use Summer In Italy every year! Hopefully I'll be lucky enough to return that often!

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Excellent

May 2015 - Villa Ernestina Grande was beautiful, inside and out. We loved the facility and views.

We especially appreciated the caretaker Giovanni. He was wonderful and helped us out with anything we needed, include restaurants.

Excellent job made by Summer In Italy!!! Hope to come back soon!

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Fantastic

May 2015 - Our group of 12 ladies stayed at Villa Ernestina Grande for a week to celebrate my 40th birthday. We found the house to be spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for people to be alone and relax if they wanted, or to enjoy time together on the lovely terraces.

Villa Ernestina Grande is located in an ideal spot about a 10-15 minute walk outside of the Positano city center. It is just far enough away from town to be more peaceful, and also to give a PERFECT view of the whole city from the villa's terraces (including the occasional evening fireworks)! But it is not too far away to walk into town for dining, shopping, or taking the ferry over to Capri.

Giovanni, the caretaker, is sweet and hilarious and is known by everyone in the town.

We would stay here again in a heartbeat. A great find!

Fantastic experience!

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Excellent

September 2014 - Honestly, we couldn't fault Villa Ernestina Grande.

Everything was spotlessly clean. It was a truly wonderful villa, so well equipped with everything we could possibly need.

Giovanni [the caretaker] did his absolute best to ensure our stay was exactly what we wanted.

Thank you.

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Excellent

July 2014 - Villa Ernestina was the best vacation we have ever had. The views are spectacular and change daily. The location is perfect. Bus stop is right outside.

Caretaker Giovanni is always there to get you anything you need. He sets up restaurant pick up and return at the foot of the stairs. He can set you up for anything including boat trips to Capri. Don't miss that! Giovanni can even get take out right to the door.There is no charge for any of these services.

You guys were great. Your site was helpful and more importantly truthful! We will pass your name along to anyone thinking about doing this kind of vacation.

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Excellent

October 2013 - We all enjoyed ourself at Villa Ernestina Grande last week. The house was beautiful, the view was amazing. We cant wait to go back!!

Excellent

September 2013 - I can't say enough good things about this villa. It was the perfect choice for us. It accomodated my whole family, (and a couple cousins), but didn't seem crowded at all.

We all enjoyed the pool, the spacious living room, the stunning view. It was a short walk to the centre of town, yet far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet.

We could order food and supplies from the local deli, and they would deliver it for us to our door, no problem, whenever we wanted. Giovanni, the caretaker, was friendly, helpful in so many ways, so nice.

The villa was spotless, very comfortable, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. I would recommend this place to anyone. Actually, I would love to go back myself.

Excellent

June 2013 - Villa Ernestina was like a dream come true.

We had breakfast on the upper patio in the mornings with our grandchildren, then walked into Positano for the day. We ordered dinner from the deli to be delivered at 7 PM three nights, and walked back to the villa where we cooled off in the pool. We cleaned up and the whole family of twelve ate dinner on the lower patio watching the sunset. After dinner we sat outside watching the kids in the pool and just looking at the city lights. At night the moon shone into our upstairs windows and off the ocean. It was like a fairy tale.

Your representatives were very friendly and helpful throughout the process. I would book with you again if this type of vacation accommodations are wanted again. You did not oversell the villa, if anything it was better than we expected.

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Excellent

June 2013 - Six of us stayed at Villa Ernestina and had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect!

You were so attentive and wonderful. I am recommending you to all of my friends who are looking to vacation in Italy.

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Excellent

August 2012 - Villa Ernestina Grande was everything we expected and more.

Giovanni [the caretaker] was an absolute delight.

We enjoyed our stay very much.

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Excellent

August 2011 - We loved staying here and were so sad when the week was over.

Giovanni, the manager of the villa, was so helpful, driving us to get groceries and answering our many questions.

Summer in Italy was great. You were very responsive to our many requests.

We would definitely recommend this villa! Wonderful home, gorgeous views and close to town. Even nicer then the pictures.

Excellent

September 2010 - We had an incredible time! Giovanni [the caretaker] was absolutely wonderful!

Excellent

September 2010 - Our family had a very relaxing and enjoyable vacation. It's hard to believe that the gorgeous view from our terrace can be enjoyed daily if we lived in Italy.

All of the help from Giovanni the caretaker was greatly appreciated.

Excellent

August 2010 - We absolutely enjoyed every moment of our time at Ernestina. Whether it was enjoying coffee in the morning on the lower terrace or eating dinner in the evening on the upper terrace. The view is postcard picture perfect -- morning, noon and night -- and we couldn't get enough of it.

The villa inside was sufficiently cool and each bedroom can adjust the air conditioner to their liking.

Giovanni, meccanico, as he is known was very friendly and welcoming and helped us with anything we needed -- even driving us into town on the first day to buy groceries. Thank you again Giovanni!

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Excellent

July 2010 - Villa Ernestina is a lovely spot. The view is fantastic; the villa itself is very well equipped; the owner is wonderful to deal with.

The walk down to the local beach was no problem and the climb up the stairs to the Walk of the Gods was an experience we would highly recommend to the fit traveler.

Having a pool was a nice bonus. The terraces and porches really make the villa into an indoor/outdoor sanctuary.

We had a wonderful week and would recommend this villa to others as long as guests understand the distance into town and nature of the roads to get there.

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Excellent

July 2010 - Our family and friends enjoyed our stay at Enestina A this past July. The property is First Class and the view is spectacular. The location is about a 15 minute walk from the center of Positano and is located right above Arienzo Beach.

However, the best part of our stay was getting to know Giovanni "Meccanico", he is definately one of the nicest people we have ever met. Giovanni is the caretaker of the property and the unofficial Mayor of Positano. He welcomed us to the villa with wine from his personal collection and later drove my wife and myself into town to shop. He took us to Alimentari Cinque where he intoduced us to his friends, the shopkeepers and together, they helped us select only the best items. Giovanni always made himself available if he sensed we needed something and he made us feel like family. The entire experience could not have been any better. Thank you Giovanni for such a great experience.

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Excellent

June 2010 - The whole family loved the Villa, it was perfect to live in and the garden with the pool was beutiful.

Fantastic view over Positano and the ocean.

So we really enjoyed it!

Send our regards to Mr. Giovanni and thank him for making our week perfect!

Excellent

September 2009 - It's really a beautiful apartment - clean, comfortable and functional with amazing view of Positano.

Fantastic owners (especially Giovanni, Madam owner and her daughter).

Summer In Italy - One and Only! Best regards to Luca.

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Excellent

August 2009 - Excellent accommodation; very spacious and nicely decorated.

Plenty of room for hosting family reunions or parties. Large kitchen downstairs and small kitchen upstairs to accommodate terrace entertaining.

The pianists in the family loved the Yamaha piano in the living area - excellent entertainment for our meals together!

A little closer to the pool than Ernestina B and a little less noise from the road.

Air conditioning on the top floor only but the lower floor comfortable in the heat with the windows open. After dusk, keep mosquitos at bay if windows are going to be kept open.

Giovanni [the caretaker] is the best!

Summer In Italy is excellent; prompt replies to queries, smooth and secure payment systems, plenty of correspondence and tips. Best booking agency we've dealt with! Thank you!

Excellent

July 2009 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Villa. It was perfect for our group.

We would visit again!

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Excellent

May 2009 - My wife and I had one of the best vacations we have ever had. The pool was very relaxing, and the views were amazing.

Going into town was a nice walk and we only used the bus once.

My wife and I would love to return, and we will look into it in the next couple of years. Villa Ernestina was beyond expectations, we had a wonderful time in the villa and in town.

Excellent

September 2008 - We were in Villa Ernestina Sept 13 to 19, 2008. The villa is beautiful and well equipped. We all enjoyed the stunning view and spent our evening sipping wine on the large terrace.

It is a perfect location, 1 km from Positano, we were able to walk into town.

Thanks to Giovanni [the owner] who made our trip so memorable. He was on hand whenever we had a question or needed help. He was an angel especially when a member of our group sprained her ankle. He brought a cane and a bandage which made it possible for her to get around the next day when we toured Pompeii. Grazie mille!!!

Booking with Summer in Italy was easy and reliable. The information was accurate with no surprises. We researched this on Tripadvisor and we too are happy with our trip. We will be recommending Summer in Italy to others. Until next time Italy, Ciao!

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Excellent

August 2008 - We had an excellent time at Villa Ernestina.

Giovanni [the owner] was most helpful.

The views are some of the best we have ever seen, and the Villa was just plain comfortable. No complaints at all!

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Excellent

July 2008 - Villa Ernestina was the perfect location for a week on the Amalfi Coast. Giovanni, the owner, was there to greet us and since he works in his auto shop below the villa, he was there to help us with anything we needed and more.

The view from the balcony/terrace was breathtaking. Positano was a little too far for us to walk, but the bus stopped right below our villa and was a quick ride into the town.

It was very hot during our week, so the air conditioning in the bedrooms was a plus.

The villa was perfect for two or three couples or a family.

Everything Summer In Italy said about our villa was true. Your website is easy to view properties and Luca e-mailed me back immediately when I had a question.

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Excellent

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Excellent

April 2007 - We had a wonderful time in beautiful Positano!

Giovanni, the caretaker, could not have been more helpful. He was so kind.

Our house and location were great. We enjoyed the beautiful walk into town.

You all were wonderful to work with. Thank you! I would definitely use your service again and recommend it.

Excellent

October 2006 - The Villa was more than what we had expected. The photographs are what you get!

The terrace was brilliant and we spent most our time their overlooking Positano.

Had an excellent stay and the owners were really helpful and kind.

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Excellent

September 2006 - We loved it!! It was just was we expected and had a beautiful week there.

Giovanna [the owner] was a wonderful host!

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Excellent

September 2006 - I would highly recommend Villa Ernestina.

The location and facilities were excellent and the owner could not have been more helpful.

The pictures and description of the villa were a true representation of the facts. The directions and advice given were excellent.

We hope to make another visit to the villa soon.

Excellent

April 2006 - We had the most wonderful time and highly recommend Villa Ernestina.

The view is fantastic and far better than suggested by the pictures.

May I add that the owner, Giovanni, is a prince -- he was incredibly kind and helpful when one of our children hurt his foot.

You could not do better than this place.