Reviews of Villa Giancarlo

Great location, wonderful views

July 2024 - My family of five had a wonderful time in Villa Giancarlo. I loved the location near several amazing restaurants. Wonderful views and very clean.

Hosts were super helpful and great communicators.

Would book again!

PHENOMENAL stay!

June 2024 - The hosts were so very gracious and hospitable... The villa was immaculate. The space was PERFECT for our needs - family of 5 with adult children - 3 full bathrooms - fantastic water pressure and comfortable beds!!!

The location SUPERB - about 30 steps up to one street and more down to next, but that's how the entire town is - just be ready for MANY steps throughout but then you can eat what you want! Overall, this location was walk-able to everything we wanted to do within Positano like shopping and restaurants and beach. The VIEWS... Were absolutely breathtaking - 4 terraces that we couldn't get enough of! Even one of the bathrooms had a view to die for! HIGHLY recommend - we cannot wait to go back!

Yes, I will book again! Not cheap, but for our needs this vacation where we pulled out all the stops, it was well worth it!

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Excellent

June 2024 - So clean and beautiful!!

Incredible villa

May 2024 - Incredible is an understatement! Amazing views from every porch, extremely clean and in a fantastic location. Property manager was on-time and responsive.

Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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Excellent

April 2024 - The villa was absolutely perfect! The location was very convenient and the views were incredible!

It was everything we were looking for and more!

September 2023 - We loved our stay at Villa Giancarlo - it was everything we were looking for and more! The location was great and it was perfect for our group of 6 people.

The host was available for any questions or needs we had.

I highly recommend Summer In Italy for anyone planning a vacation - They were extremely helpful, provide amazing properties and answered all of my questions or concerns. They also referred me to an amazing travel agent who helped me to coordinate all of our excursions including transportation - everything went extremely smooth and exceeded our expectations!! Luca and his staff are wonderful to work with!! Can’t say enough about them - I could not have planned this trip without their expertise!! I have stayed at 2 of their properties in Positano and both were amazing!! I will definitely be using them again in the future!!

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Great location

September 2023 - Very clean, excellent. Everything worked perfectly

We only use Summer In Italy for our Positano stays. We’ve stayed in 5-6 different villas and they’re always outstanding.

We loved the villa and the amenities offered

July 2023 - The kitchen was well stocked with what we needed to make our breakfasts and our afternoon charcuterie and cheese plates. The villa is closely located to a number of small stores and restaurants. Having 3 full baths was an added benefit for our larger party.

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Just perfect

June 2023 - Villa Giancarlo was GORGEOUS! Lots of space for 7 of us. Beautifully appointed with all the modern conveniences we needed.

The manager (during our stay) and Summer in Italy (before our stay) were both fantastic for information and if we had any questions during our stay. We will stay at Villa Giancarlo again without question.

Summer in Italy had a wonderful selection of villas to choose from. Super responsive and answered all questions imaginable. Great service! Thank you!

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The villa and location were perfect!

April 2023 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The villa and location were perfect! Just wish we could have stayed longer! The villa had very easy access (not too many steps).

Working with Summer In Italy was a wonderful experience, they were so helpful and responded very quickly to all of my questions and gave superior support. Summer In Italy could not have been better to work with. We had rented a villa from them during COVID and they were so nice and easy to work with in getting us booked back into a villa once it was over. They went above and beyond helping with questions such as directions, buses, car service, etc. I would definitely use them again.

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Perfect location, stunning views

October 2022 - Villa Giancarlo was wonderful! Perfect location with quick access to restaurants, groceries, cafes. Above the very touristy areas it is quiet and serene. The views were stunning. The house is well laid out with 2 ensuite bedrooms.

The host is great. Giancarlo provided advice on where to eat, shop, etc. He was also quick to respond to questions or concerns.

We would highly recommend others to stay.

Great experience with Summer In Italy. Easy to work with, responsive, friendly.

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Excellent

September 2022 - Everything was wonderful at this house, we had a great time!

We loved everything about it. I would highly recommend everything! Eat it up!

August 2022 - LOVED IT! I love the villa and the owners are awesome.

Summer In Italy was incredible to work with. I will work with them in the future!

Perfect location in Positano

August 2022 - This villa was the perfect location. Newly updated and handled the summer heat beautifully. All the other spaces were beautiful for our family of 7 to include 2 children.

Pricing with Summer in Italy was better than going with places like AirBNB and VRBO. It was very easy to book and communicate with. Check-in and information leading up to the visit was great. Would use this site again and recommend it for future travelers.

This villa was a dream

August 2022 - Ample space for two families. We were able to give our two year old some privacy in his own room too. The views were spectacular.

If you do any type of aerial/drone photography the large deck provides a great take off and landing zone.

We loved how everything was very clean. Check-in and check-out was a breeze.

I would go back in a heartbeat.

We would definitely recommend the villa and hope to come back again one day

July 2022 - Our family of 5 had a wonderful time at the villa. The space was great to stretch out and relax when we needed it too. The views and several different balcony's was beautiful. The kitchen was a great size to prepare meals, but we just used it for quick breakfasts and snacking.

In order to get to everything in Positano, be prepared to climb. In the evenings on our way back from dinner, we would walk up the road versus the stairs due to the extreme July heat. It was a lovely way to look around and see the shops, cafes and restaurants.

We would definitely recommend the villa and hope to come back again one day.

Thank you again and Maria was great to work with at check in.

Summer In Italy was wonderful to work with and Luca was very helpful. They provided a great list of vendors to use in the area as well.

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Amazing views from every room in the house, each terrace, and even the bathroom!

July 2022 - We loved our stay at the villa - amazing views from every room in the house, each terrace, and even the bathroom! All updated and nice layout makes it very spacious. We were a family of 4 - and plenty of room for more. Would highly recommend - great location!

Great service from Summer In Italy.

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Wow! It takes your breath away as soon as you walk in. Stunning villa...

June 2022 - Stunning villa... We were lucky to call home for a week.

Perfectly located only 15 or so steps from a main road. Bus stop at the top of those steps to take you down to the beach and shops if you don't want to walk to the stairs. Minutes from great restaurants overlooking the beautiful sea.

We loved the terraces, where we would hang out, enjoy a cocktail and take in the beautiful views. Great views from every terrace, big size, great AC units and the best view from any master bathroom I've ever seen! Grazie Mille... You exceeded all expectations!

Maria checked us in and was VERY helpful in suggesting restaurants, booking us car service back to Naples airport and anything else we needed. Top notch service by Maria and Giancarlo. Thank you! Wonderful vacation. Beautiful home, 5 stars!

Summer In Italy is a great company, great communication and no surprises. Flawless execution!

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If you want the best place in town, you can’t beat this villa!

May 2022 - We have loved this villa for a long time. The villa is absolutely beautiful inside and outside with the terraces with sweeping views of the sea.

Positano is a loud, crowded town due to so many things like the beauty and the food. This area is away from the busiest part of town and has access to a less crowded, nicer beach (although it’s still about a half mile of steps… Which is good for you if you can do it).

The owner is very attentive to every need and even calls on friends to make sure you have the best time at one of his favorite restaurants.

Summer In Italy has been professional in every way since we first used them 10 years ago.

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We really enjoyed our stay

September 2021 - The villa was very nice, clean with excellent views and good location.

Booking thru Summer In Italy was fine. Overall they were very helpful.

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A magical place

July 2021 - Villa Giancarlo is a magical place. The location is excellent, with spectacular views.

The home is beautifully decorated, well laid out and very spacious. The multiple outdoor spaces have divine views.

The host's mother Rosetta was an absolute delight. In fact our most wonderful memory of Positano. We were welcomed with such heartfelt graciousness we felt we were part of the family.

Villa Giancarlo is an amazing home ! Can’t wait to return .

Summer in Italy is a professional and well run rental agency . Throughout, the booking process, rebooking because of COVID Luca and his staff were responsive, knowledgeable and a delightful. Many thanks.

Everything was just perfect!

October 2019 - Absolutely loved it! We didn't want to leave. We had 5 grown adults and everyone had their own privacy.

We made sure we made time to sit on the terrace in the morning and enjoy our espresso on the terrace. I'm just sorry that we only had 4 days. I can't even give any advice. Everything was just perfect!

Well equipped and clean. The views are unbeatable!

September 2019 - This is an amazing place! Well equipped and clean. The views are unbeatable! A must stay in Positano!!

I had a great experience booking with Summer In Italy. I will book again if I get back to Italy!

The house is like new, and spotless. The views are simply spectacular

September 2019 - We were a group of 6 that had the pleasure of staying at Villa Giancarlo for 5 nights in mid-September.

The house is like new, and spotless. The views are simply spectacular and we enjoyed sitting out on the terrace every morning with our coffee. It was quite warm while we were there, but there was AC, so we stayed nice and cool. The beds were very comfortable, and my son, who slept on the pull-out couch had no complaints! Everyone had their own bathroom, which was ideal.

We ate out for all our meals, but the kitchen seemed to have everything you might need to prepare your own meals. We usually ran out to get a cappuccino up the street. We stayed nearby for dinner and there are lots of great restaurants to choose from within walking distance. After hiking up and down the streets and stairs of Positano all day, we didn't feel like venturing back down to the beach-side restaurants!

The house is fairly high up on the hill from the beach area, but we liked being away from the crowds. It seemed like the closer you got to the beach, the more touristy things became, with crowds to match.

This has to be one of the nicest rentals in Positano. There are many beautiful hotels, too, but if you are traveling with a group, don't hesitate to book Villa Giancarlo. We had such a wonderful time; it was hard to leave those amazing views!

We were greeted by Giancarlo's mother, Rosetta, who was so sweet and welcoming after a long day of traveling. We would definitely book again if we ever return to Positano. Thanks!

I was very impressed with Summer In Italy service and would highly recommend them. Their service was top-notch. Luca and the whole staff were so helpful, friendly and accommodating. They always responded quickly to whatever question I might have, before and during our trip (taking into account the time difference, of course). We hope to travel to Italy again someday, so now that I have your number, I will be sure to contact you! :) Thanks again! You're the best!

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We had a glorious stay

August 2019 - We had a glorious stay at the villa. It had everything we wanted - including the luxury of air conditioning! Everything was spotlessly clean.

The kitchen and bathrooms had all of the conveniences. The third bedroom is very small and the only one without a balcony but it worked out ok. The views from the terraces were awesome.

We would recommend this to friends without hesitation. It was perfect!

Luca was SO delightful to work with and responsive to all of our queries and needs during our stay.

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This place was lovely

August 2019 - This place was lovely. Amazing views and very spacious. Party of 5 adults with plenty of room/privacy.

Summer In Italy was very helpful and easy to use. I felt like I had all of the information I needed for our trip and it was clearly explained. Would definitely use again if I go back to Italy.

Excellent

August 2019 - Our family of 5, including 3 teenagers, loved Villa Giancarlo.

Location, space, views, value... All were amazing. And Mamma was a lovely hostess.

We found Summer In Italy to be efficient throughout the booking process, highly responsive before and during our stay, and informative throughout. We would recommend Summer In Italy. Grazie mille!

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Not too many steps from street above (unusual)

July 2019 - A great house - surprisingly roomy. Not too many steps from street above (unusual). Quiet at night. Main bedroom en-suite has the best bathroom view!

Giancarlo [the owner] was very helpful and helped us book restaurants, etc.

Summer In Italy were really good.

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Villa Giancarlo was magnificent for our party of 5 adults

July 2019 - Villa Giancarlo was magnificent for our party of 5 adults. Very spacious and beautiful! Sometimes it was difficult to leave because of the breathtaking views.

All amenities and furnishings were in excellent condition. It felt and looked brand new. Our party is looking forward to the day we can return!

Every thing was superb!

First experience with Summer In Italy was exceptional with service and communication. I will definitely return and use your services.

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By far the best!

June 2019 - This is by far one of the best host and location you will find. The location is excellent, the views are amazing. The unit has been updated, to a 5 star hotel quality, looks brand new on the inside. Everything you need is in the unit .

The owner and staff met us on arrival, even arranged a pick up at the airport in Naples, they went beyond normal and helped us with our luggage. The staff made a reservation in one of the best restaurants in Positano for our family the day of our arrival.

The villa worked perfect for my wife and me and our two children . They even arranged through their contacts boat tours, just call the number left by the owner and mention where your staying, the red carpet is rolled out for you with champagne. Highly recommend this villa.

Excellent

June 2019 - Lovely design and great amenities with a beautiful interior and exterior ocean views. You really cannot beat the location either.

Very clean and tastefully decorated. Beautiful view and easy access to the city bus.

May 2019 - Very clean and tastefully decorated. Nice view and the three balconies were great!! Everything in good working condition.

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Beautiful property, well appointed with all the basic items you need for a comfortable stay

May 2019 - We very much enjoyed our stay in Villa Giancarlo... It is a beautiful property, well appointed with all the basic items you need for a comfortable stay. It is very clean and spacious and all the furnishings are modern and up to date. The view from the villa is amazing and breathtaking...

There are separate balconies, each accessible from different rooms in the house which made the space feel a little choppy but the largest terrace off the second living room is spacious with table and chairs, perfect for aperitivo while watching the beautiful sea.

One thing to be aware is that the house is on the west side of Positano bay so you will not see the full span of Positano coast. There are 20 steps from the upper road to the front door of the villa. 100+ if you take the shortcut to the lower side of that same road to walk into town, so be prepared to do some stair climbing.

Summer In Italy was easy to work with, communication was smooth and prompt and provided us with helpful tips.

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The house was absolutely spectacular and very clean

May 2019 - The house was absolutely spectacular and very clean. There were four of us, adults traveling together, and we all had our own bedrooms, bathrooms and terraces, with plenty of room to spread out.

The kitchen was well stocked and the water pressure in the bathrooms was perfect. The beds were extremely comfortable and lots of towels and linens were available to us. This home was top notch and so convenient to restaurants and bakeries.

We appreciated the owner's welcome basket of fruit which came in handy after a long 24 hours of travel.

The staff of Summer In Italy are amazing and attentive. They were easy to communicate with and I really enjoyed receiving their newsletters each month prior to our trip. They take care of all the details and I will definitely use them again when booking my next trip! We read wonderful reviews about Summer In Italy which is why we chose to book through them. I have no suggestions as to how they can improve their service. I thought they were amazing!

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A glorious respite in Positano

April 2019 - Villa Giancarlo is a glorious respite in Positano. There is ample space and the different terraces allow for both group gatherings and private moments. The villa is beautifully decorated with stylish and comfortable furniture, original artwork, and fragrant plants (jasmine!). There were lemon trees with ripe fruit for the picking.

Our stay was easeful and enjoyable thanks to them. Next time, I'll stay for longer!

Giancarlo and Rosetta [the owner] were attentive and responsive hosts.

Summer In Italy did an excellent job. They were in communication with us often prior to the trip and followed up afterward. They instilled confidence that our stay would go smoothly. And it did.

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What a spectacular place to call home for a visit to Positano!

April 2019 - What a spectacular place to call home for a visit to Positano! The home is very well appointed, lacking nearly nothing and if you needed it, all you had to do was ask and it would appear!

All of the furnishings are comfortable and clean and there was plenty of space for the 7 of us to enjoy each other’s company or find a quiet place to retreat. Although the villa’s location involves lots of stairs to the beach and main shopping areas, we viewed that was a good thing because we walked off our pasta and other delicious foods.

It was very easy to book Villa Giancarlo, the follow-up prior to arrival was outstanding, and to be greeted by Giancarlo himself [the owner] was very comforting as you knew you were in great hands.

Summer In Italy will be my “go to” site for booking villas and places to stay in Italy. My contact Luca made it very easy and worked with me the entire way. He not only helped me pick the best villa for my family, he also gave me wonderful advice on things to do in the area and where we might like to spend our time since we were coming early in the season (April - which is nice and quiet and beautiful).

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It exceeded our expectations by a mile

January 2019 - Villa Giancarlo was fantastic. It exceeded our expectations by a mile. It is well maintained and fully fitted out. We enjoyed everything about it. Its views and location were second to none.

Summer In Italy looked after all our requirements and provided us with exceptional service. Would highly recommend them. Luca and the Summer In Italy team where easy to communicate with and made sure our stay was hassle free and easy.

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Exceeded our expectations and more than met our requirements

October 2018 - Villa Giancarlo exceeded our expectations and more than met our requirements. On the other hand, considering the cost, we would have been disappointed if it was not so. Overall we are glad we stayed there.

Summer In Italy's service was very efficient and they were always ready and available to answer any questions in a friendly manner. I would definitely recommend them as a holiday rental agency.

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Conveniently located

September 2018 - It is conveniently located to close to restaurant, grocery shop and amazing view. I would definitely go back.

Everything was perfect.

Luca from Summer In Italy, convinced me to rent this place and said I won't be disappointed. And I am glade I did.

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Exceptional!

September 2018 - Exceptional! My family of five has wonderful memories of our stay at Villa Giancarlo and Positano. We hope to be fortunate to return to Positano and Villa Giancarlo.

Our host, Giancarlo, is very hospitable and provides well-appointed accommodations with incredible views. Our stay was perfect.

Summer In Italy provided excellent communications for the booking process and in preparation for our arrival.

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Excellent

August 2018 - I loved it. Thank you!

Perfect stay in Positano

August 2018 - Exceptional! This property is the perfect stay in Positano. Very clean and the private patio with outside table is unbeatable.

The owners were very nice and there to answer any questions you may have to help you explore Positano.

Only about a dozen steps down from street level which for Positano is great when it comes to getting your luggage in and out with ease.

Summer in Italy was great, I really cannot think of anything you need to change.

Our family very much enjoyed our stay

August 2018 - Our family very much enjoyed our stay at beautiful Villa Giancarlo. The view from the terrace and balconies was spectacular and the location was excellent — close to small neighborhood shops and restaurants and walking distance to the heart of Positano. Villa Giancarlo is very well-maintained and the recent renovations to the property are impressive.

We booked Villa Giancarlo through Summer In Italy. Luca was our Summer In Italy contact. He was exceptionally helpful and provided much useful information regarding our stay.

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Villa Giancarlo is spacious, and we enjoyed the views from the multiple terraces

August 2018 - Villa Giancarlo is spacious, and we enjoyed the views from the multiple terraces. The house is easily accessible from the road above and a great location close to shops, restaurants and bus stop.

Excellent customer service and communication response time from Luca and his team. The recommendations for ground transportation and the boat were excellent as well.

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We had a wonderful visit to Villa Giancarlo!

July 2018 - We had a wonderful visit to Villa Giancarlo! It is a beautiful house, and my family of 6 found it to be very roomy and comfortable. The views are simply awesome, and we found the location to be perfect.

Giancarlo and his mom [the owners] made sure that our stay was memorable, and we can't wait to return someday! Everything was great!

Summer In Italy was so responsive to any questions we had, We used them based on our friends recommendation a few years ago, and they definitely lived up to our expectations! Wonderful service and communication. Thank you for helping to make our first trip to Italy so memorable!

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We had a marvelous time!

July 2018 - We had a marvelous time! Villa Giancarlo is more beautiful than the photos online. Breathtaking sea views.

Giancarlo [the owner] has thought of everything.

Wonderful communication throughout our booking and stay. We would definitely book with Summer in Italy again.

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The perfect home base for our time on the Amalfi Coast!

July 2018 - Located in a tranquil part of Positano, near grocery, restaurants and with easy access to the beach, Villa Giancarlo is an oasis in an already idyllic town. Spacious enough to welcome a family, with enough separation of space to allow individuals to pursue different activities, it was the perfect home base for our time on the Amalfi Coast!

Very convenient, a wonderful property, and very service-oriented.

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Our family had a great stay

June 2018 - Our family had a great stay. It was a wonderful house and the owner was lovely to deal with.

Summer In Italy was a great agency to work with. They were very responsive and helpful.

Perfect in every way!

June 2018 - Perfect in every way! Villa Giancarlo was the perfect house for our family. The villa is conveniently located by the bus stop, restaurants and shops. It has an amazing view of the water and offers privacy on the decks. Villa Giancarlo has everything that you need and more!

Giancarlo [the owner] met us when we arrived and showed us around. He and his mother have done a wonderful job decorating and were a pleasure to work with. Thank you!!

Working with Summer In Italy was like having your own travel agent. Luca was very responsive and gave recommendations. Will use them again!

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Amazing views!

May 2018 - Spacious and outstanding accommodations and outdoor spaces with amazing views! Exactly as advertised.

Excellent communications.

Clean and comfortable

May 2018 - Beautiful villa, clean, well decorated and very comfortable.

Pure pleasure!

April 2018 - Staying at Villa Giancarlo was pure pleasure! Everything in the house — decor, electrical, lighting, bathroom fixtures — is only roughly a year old, so plenty of outlets, excellent condition (very modern), great beds and nice linens, and spotlessly clean. The main terrace (there are four!) was the perfect place to relax together before and after some very active days, with its breathtaking view of the town below and the sea beyond. We would most definitely stay at Villa Giancarlo again and will recommend it to all of our traveling friends.

Our host, Giancarlo, could not have been more helpful, welcoming, and responsive, even to assisting us with getting heavy bags down (and up) the 30 stairs between the street and the house. Requests for help with the coffeemaker and, later, the WI-FI, were dealt with immediately and smilingly.

It was a pleasure doing business with Summer In Italy. Very organized, excellent communication, and lots of helpful information provided.

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We loved Villa Giancarlo!

April 2018 - We absolutely LOVED Villa Giancarlo!! We can't wait to go back and I dream about our time in Positano.

The balconies and terrace were so nice with beautiful views. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and perfect for our family.

Giancarlo was there to greet us upon arrival to help us with our luggage and show us around the villa.

I found Summer In Italy on line... Your service has been outstanding. I will definitely recommend and book with you again. You made me feel comfortable and answered every email promptly.

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Beautiful

August 2017 - Villa Giancarlo was beautiful - impeccably clean, bright and very comfortable. It was much bigger than we expected as well. The terrace views were breathtaking and it was just 15 steps from restaurants and groceries.

Thank you Giancarlo [the owner] for a wonderful week.

Luca was wonderful - thank you!

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The place is gorgeous

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Exactly what we hoped for

August 2017 - Villa Giancarlo was exactly what we hoped for. Clean and well appointed. Fantastic outdoor patio.

Great to work with Summer In Italy.

Great location

July 2017 - Great location. Very clean, comfortable and well decorated. Easy access to the main road and the bus stop.

Giancarlo and his mother were fantastic hosts and very accommodating. He was very quick to respond if we had a question or needed anything.

Very easy to work with Summer In Italy.

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Very beautiful terraces with plenty of seating

July 2017 - The villa itself was beautiful, as shown in the pictures, however it was the attention and service provided by Giancarlo and his mother [the owners] that made our stay 5+ stars. For example, Giancarlo was able to book some transportation around the coast for us. The washer was broken and Giancarlo mother offered to do our wash for us until a brand new machine was installed (the next day) just a few examples. The walk to the beach was long and up many stairs, but this is Positano!! Very beautiful terraces with plenty of seating.

I really had a great experience dealing with Sumner In Italy and with the villa owners. The recommendations I have are trivial when compared to our entire experience and vacation. Could not have been easier or more pleasant!! Thank you for an unforgettable vacation.

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The house was amazing

June 2017 - We absolutely loved Villa Giancarlo. The house was amazing - views were stunning, and the location was perfect. Excellent place to stay - highly recommend.

The owner could not have been more accommodating with check-in and check-out.

Loved Summer in Italy - great experience all around.

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An absolute delight

June 2017 - An absolute delight. Excellent for family travel. We shall return.

Giancarlo is an excellent host.

Loved Summer In Italy. Superb customer service. Thanks.

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Love, love, love it. We will return.

May 2017 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Giancarlo. So close to everything. Only 12 steps down to this amazing house. Restaurants, shops, groceries all you need. Love, love love it. We will return.

Thank you Giancarlo and also your Mum [the owners] for all your help.

Highly recommend Summer In Italy. Service was impeccable. Will definitely book again with Summer In Italy.

I would definitely recommend Villa Giancarlo without hesitation

May 2017 - I would definitely recommend Villa Giancarlo without hesitation. The accommodation has been recently updated to a very high standard and is extremely comfortable with everything you could wish for. We enjoyed using the four (yes 4!) separate balconies all with fantastic sea views. The villa is at the higher end of Positano so you need to put your walking shoes on to go down into the lower end of the town, but its great exercise with lots of shops, cafes and restaurants on the way down the hill.

We found Summer In Italy by browsing the Internet and as they had such great reviews we decided to book with them. Luca and his team are fantastic and keep you informed every step of the way, even sending regular newsletters with lots of useful information. We hope to visit Italy again and will definitely book with Summer In Italy.

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Would highly recommend

October 2016 - Had a great stay in a beautiful part of the world. Would highly recommend.

Communication was great - keep up the good work.

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Loved it

September 2016 - We loved it! It was just perfect!

We are very happy with the service we received from Summer in Italy. We would highly recommend them.

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Great spot

August 2016 - Villa Giancarlo is a great spot to stay in Positano. Very good!! Beautiful views, comfortable furniture, great bathrooms. We just suggest to modernize the kitchen.

Thanks to Giancarlo and his mother.

We have had the most professional and detailed service from Summer In Italy. Congratulations!

Would highly recommend

August 2016 - Villa Giancarlo was an excellent house to stay in beautiful Positano. Such magnificent views from the two decks and tons of space to spread out in. Three full bedrooms with slightly choppy plan but great separation between rooms for privacy each with their own bathroom. Would highly recommend to friends for a wonderful stay in this beautiful village.

Giancarlo our host was hospitable and personally met us at the property.

Great service from Summer In Italy!

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Terrific place!

August 2016 - Villa Giancarlo was a terrific house with a gracious owner. Spacious and featuring terraces with amazing views at all times of the day and night. The space was great for two couples and one adult child. We felt lucky to have found this place and would like to stay there again someday.

Great service and communication from Summer In Italy!

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Fantastic location

July 2016 - Fantastic location - despite the steps. The view was worth the effort. Great for two couples as we each had our own space.

Lovely host.

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Beautiful views!

July 2016 - Beautiful views, well located.

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Really loved

June 2016 - We really loved our stay at Villa Giancarlo.

We were pleased with the level of communication, the availability and the response time of Summer In Italy staff.

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Loved the location and view

June 2016 - I loved Villa Giancarlo's location and view. The villa was perfect for our family.

Giancarlo [the owner] was a very nice man and very accommodating.

All the people I have come into contact with Summer In Italy have been very kind and helpful. Thank you all!

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Hope to return sometime soon!

June 2016 - We loved staying at Villa Giancarlo.

It was perfectly positioned, a brilliant view with generous spaces living and outdoor spaces. It was great, we loved all the kitchen equipment. We had a wonderful few days and hope to return sometime soon!

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Great location

April 2016 - Villa Giancarlo was in a great spot. High enough to have a fantastic view but not so high that it was too far to walk to the beach area. We made use of the kitchen a couple of nights and found it well equipped.

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Very good

October 2015 - We really enjoy Villa Giancarlo, it was as shown in the pictures.

Excellent

October 2015 - We were very pleasantly surprised with Villa Giancarlo.

The views were excellent from all the balconies. We liked the way the two main bedrooms were separated. The villa was exceptionally clean and beautifully decorated.

Giancarlo [the owner] greeted us as we arrived, showing us around the villa and offering places to see.

Summer In Italy was very helpful before the trip. I will definitely use them next time and have recommended them to friends. They made the experience very pleasant and easy.

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Excellent

September 2015 - We loved the villa and the location.

There were great restaurants above and below the villa. Also a very inexpensive laundry place that washed/dried and folded your clothes for a very cheap rate.

The owner, Rosetta, was very nice and advised us how to get around and where to go. She gave us total privacy and the villa was spotless. We even met some of her cousins around the coast who where very friendly and gave great advice and directions.

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Fantastic

September 2015 - Villa Giancarlo is beautiful inside as well as the terrace. We spend almost all our time on the terrace.

It’s a great location, if you prefer not to be in the middle of the touristy part of Positano. It's a quieter neighborhood with nice restaurants, a nearby grocery store, wine shops. We like it better on this side of town. We also like the Fornillo Beach on this side of town much better than the Spiaggia Grande beach (you need to be able to handle lots of stairs to get to the beach -- my wife's arthritis was making it difficult for her).

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August 2015 - Villa Giancarlo was beautiful and in a great location.

The owner lives close and was available to us at a moment's notice.

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June 2015 - We enjoyed Villa Giancarlo very much.

Summer In Italy was great to work with. They answered all of my questions promptly and made the entire rental process very smooth. Thank you!

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June 2015 - Beautiful views and very good villa layout - bedrooms are on opposite sides so there is some privacy when traveling with friends / relatives. Nice furnishings and art work. Kitchen is a little dated but we didn't spend much time in kitchen. Nice to have dishwasher and washing machine. We would stay here again -- very nice property and owner.

Giancarlo, the owner, is very nice.

It was very easy to work with staff, very responsive. Thank you Summer In Italy and Giancarlo.

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June 2015 - We had six in our party and Villa Giancarlo was spacious.

Everything you need is there - from coffee makers to big pots for cooking - but it is the view from every room that makes this place outstanding!

It is located just the right distance from downtown to be quiet at night, but close enough to walk down to everywhere.

Summer In Italy was outstanding.

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May 2015 - Loved Villa Giancarlo!

Great terraces, views. Very nicely furnished.

Easy walk to grocery store, lots of close restaurants. Walked to beach and shopping areas. Some of our group took the bus home rather than walking back up the stairs, but a manageable walk in either direction for those willing and able.

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May 2015 - We all had an excellent time at Villa Giancarlo and would certainly recommend it and return again ourselves.

The balconies and terraces were particularly lovely and the views were enthralling.

Summer In Italy are professional, knowledgeable and helpful. We felt confident that our holiday would be fine in their hands. Would definitely book through them again. THANK YOU.

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April 2015 - We couldn't have been happier with our stay at Villa Giancarlo.

The view from every room was spectacular. Access to restaurants and shops was good and we had plenty of peace and quiet to relax. Check in and check out were smooth friendly and quick.

Highly recommend it.

Summer In Italy guys were great: helpful prompt responses and great suggestions.

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April 2015 - Thoroughly enjoyed Villa Giancarlo!

The villa is very spacious and has balconies/terraces with good views.

There is a lot of stairway steps - as one should expect in Positano - but we enjoyed it because it is so beautiful.

We would love to return in the future.

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September 2014 - Villa Giancarlo was superb and it was much larger than envisaged. The outside terraces had magnificent views and the location was good for accessing all Positano had to offer.

Thank you all at Summer In Italy for your attentiveness in arrangements. We would definitely recommend and look forward to using your services again in the future.

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September 2014 - Villa Giancarlo is a beautiful villa, in a great location, with incredible views!

The villa was extremely clean and the host was very helpful and friendly.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Positano was our favorite stop in Italy, and we were so fortunate to find the gem of Villa Giancarlo for our stay.

We were extremely happy with our experience with Summer In Italy. If we are fortunate enough to be able to return to Italy, we will definitely use your services again! Thank You.

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August 2014 - Great Villa, very enjoyable.

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July 2014 - Villa Giancarlo was a very nice house in Positano, with great views and amenities.

Everything was wonderful and we truly enjoyed our stay!

The service offered by Summer In Italy is very well organized, with a great information packet sent prior to the arrival.

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July 2014 - Villa Giancarlo is a beautiful, spacious villa in a spectacular location.

We had a lovely time staying here and would definitely recommend it - owner was very helpful and our stay couldn't have been more smoothly managed by the owner and the team of Summer In Italy.

Found Summer In Italy by chance as a result of a Google search but couldn't be more impressed by the customer service provided - everyone we dealt with on this booking was lovely, helpful and efficient.

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June 2014 - Villa Giancarlo was absolutely fabulous!

The villa has the most outstanding views, truly better than the pictures and you can see it from every location in the villa practically. It was clean and had everything we could need. The kitchen could use a little attention but not enough to not still give it a strong recommendation, we did leave some wine glasses for future guests.

The location is very good as well, central but not in the very busy tourist area down near the beach. We personally loved being there for 2 weeks and meeting all the locals.

Giancarlo [the owner] made us feel welcome upon arrival and even helped us to set up dinner reservations for our first night. Well done Giancarlo, and thank you for letting out your lovely villa.

I would highly recommend Villa Giancarlo, the owner and Summer In Italy! Thank you so very, much!

I give Summer In Italy my highest recommendation. Great communication from Luca and all. Very smooth transaction. Everything was as represented. Would use again in a heart beat. Thanks!

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May 2014 - Loved it!

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May 2014 - We had a wonderful 4 nights stay in Villa Giancarlo.

The views were to die for! The apartment is huge and bright.

Giancarlo [the owner] is very nice and helpful.

We would love to come back!

Thank you Summer in Italy. Your service was outstanding in every way!

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April 2014 - Beautiful villa with everything you need! We stayed a week in Villa Giancarlo and did not want to leave! There are gorgeous views from everywhere in the villa. Our favorite spot was the large outdoor porch! We sat out there every evening and enjoyed wine and cheese watching the boats pass by!

Giancarlo [the owner] was wonderful and very helpful. He is so nice!

We would highly recommend this villa and will stay here again if we ever have the pleasure of returning to Positano!

Thank you for making our stay amazing!!! You were great!!!

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April 2014 - Villa Giancarlo was excellent. It is so spacious, clean and has everything we needed during our week long stay. The veranda is wonderful and the view spectacular.

Very quiet location, with restaurants, grocery stores, bus stop etc. All very close. Even better, there is only about 20 steps down from road to the entrance of the Villa.

Giancarlo [the owner] and his lovely mother were very helpful and available to answer any questions we had.

I wish we could have stayed longer, I rate this accommodation very highly. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!

Good job Summer In Italy booking was so easy. I really enjoy receiving your newsletters too.

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April 2014 - Loved Villa Giancarlo. Not too many stairs to get into town. Central to the main shopping area and restaurants. Close to bus stops to go to Amalfi and Sorento.

Views were priceless, even on a rainy day.

The villa was extremely clean, spacious, functional.

I would recommend this villa to families or small groups.

Thank you for being patient with all the questions and for guiding us with your professionalism.

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October 2013 - We were very satisfied with our stay at Villa Giancarlo.

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October 2013 - Outstanding location and views. The property does need to be seen to appreciate the full beauty.

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September 2013 - We had a wonderful time at Villa Giancarlo.

Mr. Giancarlo [the owner] and his mother were always available for any questions.

The location and view are just beautiful.

You were a pleasure to work with on planning our trip. If I had any questions, I always received a response.

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September 2013 - We enjoyed our stay at Villa Giancarlo. Excellent view!!!

The Villa was roomy, clean and comfortable. I really did enjoy the place, but the kitchen needs some attention. It was very dark. Also, unfortunately, the dogs and garbage trucks were very loud, making sleep rather difficult.

The property owner was respectful and curteous. Thank you.

You guys rock!! Thanks for answering all my questions. I really appreciate your patience.

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June 2013 - My whole family loved the villa! View is amazing! Rooms are big and everything is so clean! We had the best time in Positano!

Everything was perfect! Grazie!

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June 2013 - Loved Villa Giancarlo! The owners were very helpful and it is a great location.

Thanks for a fantastic service provided.

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June 2013 - This is a wonderful villa if you want to stay on the quiet side of town. If you want to go to town, you just need to master the internal bus, which is inexpensive and runs every half hour. Go to the street below and buy tickets from the tobacco shop.

It's a serious climb down and up steps to the beach (and again, it's not the central beach, but we prefer the quiet one west of town anyway). There are good casual restaurants there, and it's away from the crush of tourists in central Positano. There are some nice restaurants right near the villa, too. But nothing beats cooking with fresh ingredients bought up the street and eating outside on the main terrace.

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May 2013 - Great location with great view. Nice and clean room, very spacious living room and dining room.

Absolutely enjoyed it. Will come again.

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May 2013 - Loved our stay at Villa Giancarlo. Very spacious, great location, and amazing views.

Summer in Italy was great throughout the entire process.

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April 2013 - Villa Giancarlo was perfect for our family.

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October 2012 - Excellent villa, lots of room, great views, great setting. It was a very clean and comfortable villa.

The location was excellent and in walking distance to everything in Positano.

The owner and caretaker were very helpful easy to work with.

Summer In Italy were very helpful and easy to work with. Villa Giancarlo was an excellent choice for us. Thank you for your services.

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September 2012 - Overall I thought Villa Giancarlo was good... the location was great...

I thought your service was excellent and I would book through your agency again.

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September 2012 - What a wonderful, gorgeous location this villa offers.. glistening in the sun with stunningly beautiful views over Positano and the Amalfi Coastline. This stunning villa offers an amazing quality and truly an awe inspiring atmosphere to enhance a truly wonderful holiday. The Giancarlo family were very welcoming upon our arrival.

The town of Positano offers an unique experience with beautiful alleys, beach, shops, cafes and welcoming restaurants. There is a local bus service which enables you to enter the quaint township or a beautiful walk down meandering streets (lots of steps), grocery stores which offer a free delivery (over a certain purchase price) and an overall friendly welcoming atmosphere.

Thank you for the most wonderful and enchanting holiday experience.

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August 2012 - Giancarlo and his mom were great hosts, they really helped with transportation for airport and sightseeing. Their English is excellent and they are very well-traveled and worldly. We enjoyed their villa and having them downstairs.

Thanks Summer In Italy, you were great!

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August 2012 - We enjoyed Villa Giancarlo very much. There was enough space and the location was ideal.

Would do business through you again.

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July 2012 - Loved Villa Giancarlo for in-town Positano villa. Beautiful view, had plenty of hot water and air conditioning in bedrooms at night.

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July 2012 - Villa Giancarlo is excellent. Everything is provided for in the villa

The owner met us on arrival and explained everything regarding the villa.

Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

Summer in Italy were brilliant. Everything was organised for us and was straightforward. I would definitely recommend Summer in Italy to organise for me again.

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June 2012 - We loved Villa Giancarlo.

It's a bit far from town, but we liked being out of the main crowd of tourists. And there is a bus stop just above the villa that you can ride into town and back. We also loved the smaller, less crowded beach down below our villa.

For those who want to be in the middle of Positano, this would not be your choice. For those who want to go in occasionally, but live more like a local, this place can't be beat.

The view is fantastic. The main terrace was where we spent all our team, even the meals we cooked we ate out here. The other four terraces are very small, and we only used one of them a couple of times. The four smaller terraces were the only thing I was disappointed in.

Everything was flawless. We would rent again and we would rent the same place. I'm afraid anything else would be disappointing.

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May 2012 - We had a wonderful stay at Villa Giancarlo. Far exceeded our expectations. The Villa is so well appointed, furniture, bed, etc. The view is unbelievable. We didn't want to leave.

The Giancarlo family are lovely.

The staff at Summer In Italy were outstanding. They answered all our questions in advance, prepared us for what to expect in Italy. They were fun to work with. I found the villa on the internet and was automatically hooked up with Summer in Italy. Outstanding service.

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September 2011 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Giancarlo - we had everything we needed and the villa was divine not to mention that magnificent view that we never grew tired of.

Our family now have fabulous memories of Positano for years to come.

Excellent service and fabulous website - very informative. Photos and information were very accurate. I've already recommended to others in Australia.

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August 2011 - There were 5 of us that stayed here and we all absolutely loved it and would highly recommend this place to anyone, the photos on the website don't do it justice.

The owner, Giancarlo, was lovely and he was so friendly and welcoming and was happy to answer any questions that we had and give us suggestions of places to eat and visit.

The location was great, the view was amazing and to die for, I feel in love with the villa and with Positano itself and I can't wait to visit again.

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August 2011 - The property was beautiful. It was clean and spacious. The view was fantastic. The area is very noisy, though.

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July 2011 - Villa Giancarlo is wonderful. The views are simply amazing and can be enjoyed from all of the beautiful terraces. It is spacious and clean.

Summer In Italy is a great resource for planning your trip. They people who work there are friendly, responsive and professional.

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June 2011 - Spectacular views. Giancarlo's Mama greeted us with hugs and kisses, warm and welcoming. We felt very at home.

If you want to cook, the kitchen is a bit of a drawback, but we came to Italy to have other folks cook for US - so it worked out fine.

Come prepared for stairs and walking - excellent way to work off the pasta!

Clean, fabulous location, would absolutely come back again.

You guys were helpful and attentive - anytime we had a question you were immediately available even on weekends.

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June 2011 - Our two adult sons, my husband, and I stayed at Villa Giancarlo for a week in June. It was just perfect for us. We enjoyed the large terrace off the dining room together and everyone had plenty of privacy when they wanted it.

The villa is below the main road, so it is quiet and very private, yet close to the bus to take us to the town center and the beach.

The owners are lovely people and were extremely helpful. They were very complimentary about Summer in Italy, too.

The furnishings are lovely, and the owner's garden below is also very pretty.

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June 2011 - Villa Giancarlo was a perfect place to stay for a family holiday where we all could have our own space, eg ensuite bathrooms, spacious living area.

We had a reunion with our adult children and we all really loved this beautiful villa.

I happened upon Summer In Italy through Google search looking for accommodation in Positano. It is an excellent website.

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April 2011 - We loved it. It was spacious, clean, gorgeous. It was easy to locate. The views from the terraces were spectacular.

We could not have asked for a more gorgeous view, and there are 4 of them.

We will be back.

Summer in Italy was very responsive, professional, useful and helpful and we would certainly use them again.

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April 2011 - The villa was perfect. Spacious, clean and well furnished, it provided everything we needed. We slept well and the view from the terrace was fantastic. A lovely retreat after a busy day.

The kitchen was basic but it was clean and adequate for holiday use. The small back bedroom was a bit dark, so my son preferred to sleep in the sofa bed in the living room.

Everything was within easy walking distance.

I am very pleased with the service I have received. Being a smaller company, you can give that personalised service that larger companies can't. Thank you for dealing with all my queries promptly and I have enjoyed reading your newsletters. The information pack was very useful and the humorous writing conveyed the facts and made me smile at the same time. I will certainly recommend your company to friends and family.

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October 2010 - View was breathtaking. Villa was clean, well equipped and spacious.

Close to many excellent restaurants and the bus stop.

Excellent service. Thanks for a great holiday.

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October 2010 - This is an excellent villa. Notably it was larger then I expected. Nicely furnished with excellent terraces.

It was short a few wine glasses but that was the only thing. Everything in this villa exceeded our expectations. I would definitely refer friends to stay here.

Very nice service from SII. Clear communications were very helpful. I will look for you in the future. Thank you!

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September 2010 - Villa Giancarlo exceeded our expectations. It is a very large villa with sweeping views out to sea.

We had a great time.

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September 2010 - My husband and I stayed there for 7 nights with our grown up son and daughter and their partners in September 2010. It was just perfect.

The views, accommodation and the location were fabulous. The view from second bathroom over the sea is breathtaking.

We just loved it and will be back.

Summer in Italy is fantastic. The process was so easy -- no complaints!

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August 2010 - Overall we did enjoy our stay at Villa Giancarlo. The location was great and the privacy for each member of the family was good. However the small single room is dark and our daughter decided to sleep in the main living room on the pull-out bed and use the small room as a dressing room.

The view was fantastic and we enjoyed going up to Hotel Villa Gabrisa just above the villa. The owner and her staff were very friendly and were particularly helpful with information. We had our morning coffee there most days.

It was also fun to go up to the Bar Internazionale get a drink and then have dinner at Restaurant II Grottino Azzurro next door. They cook wonderful home style cooking and it is very popular so we decided to book each time.

Your service was outstanding we would book through your company again.

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August 2010 - Our family of 6 (3 teens and an elderly grandparent), found the villa to be perfect for our needs. The best thing about the villa is the 4 terraces!! It's hard to choose which terrace had the best view.

Giancarlo is a very warm, personable young man. He was there upon arrival and always available to help us with any information (ie. restaurants, boat tours, location of grocery store, etc). He actually lives next door so you definitely don't feel like he's not around.

The actual villa is clean, however there is a lot of paint chipping off the walls (and stains on them) which gives it an older, not so clean feeling. Everything was clean, however, including the linens. The only other problem was an infestation of ants. We were warned, and left with ant powder to get rid of them. After awhile, you just learn to accept them!!

The location was perfect for us. at the top of the steps as you exit the villa is an inn with a wonderful owner (Robin) - every morning we got our croissants and cappuccino from her. The grocery store is also a 5 minute walk up the hill.

The location was ideal because it's set in the middle of the mountain where the view of the sea is spectacular.

The bus stop is also right outside the door if you don't feel like walking.

Summer In Italy were incredible. I found you thru a search online. You spent hours with me figuring out the right location (esp. since I had a dad with me who didn't do steps very well and needed to be by the bus)- you helped me chose the perfect place.

In addition, you helped me understand Positano with regard to my dad getting around and offered up great resources with the process.

I only hope I can get back to Italy in the near future so I can use you guys again. Ive been spreading the word in the States about you!

Thank you.

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June 2010 - My husband and I spent the entire month of June in Villa Giancarlo and loved every minute from the beginning second until the end. Our adult children joined us for a week and they also loved it.

Giancarlo was the perfect host and was always responsive.

The location was perfect and the villa very spacious even when we had a full house!

The view is spectacular and the terraces very inviting.

What a wonderful month in a lovely home in a lovely town! We definitely plan to return.

Thank you. You are very organized and everything was perfect with all of our arrangements.

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May 2010 - The villa was great and the layout suited our needs (3 couples) well. The bedrooms are separated by enough space to give adequate privacy. We flipped a coin to see which couple used the living room hide-a-bed along with the single bedroom and bath.

After spending a full week in Positano I can't imagine a better location. Critical to our enjoyment was the fact that the villa was only about 20 steps down from Via Pasitea (the main one-way road up and down town).

Although the weather was unusually cool for mid-May the views from the 4 separate terraces were spectacular.

Summer In Italy.... you really have this villa rental thing down. Great job! You were recommended to me by my travel consultant, Bob Little (Bob the Navigator) and the website Slow Travel. We hope to see you again.

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April 2010 - We had a wonderful time at Villa Giancarlo. Great location & view!

The owners were very helpful and kind.

Thanks for making our holiday so pleasant.

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October 2009 - Yes, we loved staying there! It was a much larger villa than we expected! More space than we even needed, and that was good for "alone time" and peace & quiet.

The views were wonderful! It was so bright as we first entered the villa and you could immediately see the views as you walked in!

The terrace off the dining room was a very good size and it was nice having small terraces off the two bedrooms and living room, too. Also great having 3 full bathrooms.

The owners were extremely friendly, helpful, and checked in a few times to make sure everything was OK.

We loved the location and enjoyed the walk down to the beach and back.

Summer in Italy was great and I will definitely use it again for a vacation in Italy. All our reservations went through without a hitch. The people at Summer in Italy were responsive and friendly. The information provided for our arrival (directions, other instructions, etc.) was very helpful.

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October 2009 - Loved Positano, the area, the town, people and village.

Could have stayed there for weeks.

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September 2009 - We were a little apprehensive about what our villa was going to be like, as we had booked everything over the Internet. We had never been to Italy before so we really did not know what it was going to be like.

When we first got to the villa we were amazed by how beautiful it was, we didn't want to go out, we could have spent the whole holiday in the villa. It is really spacious and nicely decorated.

It was a wonderful experience, waking up in the morning and walking straight out onto our sun terrace.

I have already recommended summer in Italy to friends. We received good communication from you which is really important. I had one amendment to make with the booking and it got dealt with instantly.

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August 2009 - Villa Giancarlo was perfect! The weather was so nice that we spent most of our time on the terrace - hardly used the living room or the other 3 balconies. The views were all stunning.

We didn't cook but kitchen was more than adequate for breakfast and nibbles.

Don't be put off by the stairs - do them down to Fornillo beach and then at end of day do gentle walk around to the main beach and get the bus back to the top of the stairs.

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July 2009 - We had a fantastic time. The views were sensational, the location is great. Lots of steps but there are lots of steps in Positano. Restaurants great, the whole atmosphere of Positano is wonderful.

Would love to return.

Summer in Italy were great, I would not hesitate to use them again.

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July 2009 - Villa Giancarlo is a lovely apartment, with beautiful views of the sea from every room.

The largest balcony, off the kitchen, is a wonderful place to sit & watch the boats go back & forth.

It was also quiet, which was surprising as it is right below & right above two lively streets.

The website photographs are representative of what the actual villa looks like, and we would most definitely stay there again.

We used Summer in Italy last summer for a villa in Praiano, and then as now everything went smoothly and was as represented on your website. We definitely will use Summer in Italy again.

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July 2009 - Absolutely loved our week staying at this Villa in Positano.

The Villa is located mid way up/down the only road through the Positano town and whilst initially disappointed that we were not closer to the beach and action, after 24 hrs. we were realising the benefit of being close to everything. Only a short walk (5-10 mins to beach and centre, or up to the top), the bus stop was next to the villa and the steps up and down to the villa were fine. Positano is built on a very steep valley decline, so no one escapes steps.

The villa was beautifully appointed with 4 balconies and views to die for.

You won't be disappointed with this choice -- we certainly would return to this one.

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May 2009 - My Family and I had a wonderful time at Villa Giancarlo.

The position and the view were spectacular. We really enjoyed the balconies, 4 in total and all with magic views. The villa was well furnished and had everything we needed.

Some minor negatives included cleaning, generally the apartment was clean but inside wardrobes and drawers and cupboards needed a good clean.

My kids counted 450 steps down to the beach which was ok going down and we did manage to come back up on a few occasions.

The bus stop was very close to the villa and nice restaurants near by. Found coming back on the bus would get quite congested particularly in the evening. However we thought if we were in accommodation by the beach we would miss out on the magic views which this villa certainly did have.

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May 2009 - We loved Villa Giancarlo. It's a great place for two couples or a family.

The owner was friendly and helpful, as were just about all the people we met in Positano.

We had a great holiday.

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September 2008 - Our stay at Villa Giancarlo could not have been better.

The pictures of the villa can not show how beautiful the views are from the balconies or how spacious the rooms are.

Giancarlo was a great host and very helpful. All was perfect

You are a great company. There is no false advertising and you are very helpful. We would not think of using another company if we stay in Italy again. Thanks for wonderful service.

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September 2008 - Villa Giancarlo is lovely: spacious, nicely furnished, spectacular views - we spent most of our time, and ate all our meals, on the biggest balcony. I think it is even nicer than it looks on the website, particularly the two main bathrooms. The kitchen has yet to receive the same attention as the rest of the house, but was adequate for the four of us.

We wanted to be in the centre of things; the downside to this is that Positano is very noisy at night. Restaurants are open late with live music, dogs bark, scooters roar, fireworks are let off, and everything echoes off the cliffs. We valued our central position, and soon got used to it, but it wouldn't suit a family seeking peace and quiet!

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June 2008 - We loved it! The house was tastefully furnished but not over the top. It was comfortable without being stuffy and the space was large.

The bedrooms all had their own bath and shower and the two main bedrooms also had their own private terrace. Everything was well maintained, clean, and professionally prepared for our stay.

Giancarlo was a wonderful host and was easy to contact if you needed something. He also speaks very good English.

Views from all the terraces, needless to say, were spectacular, day or night.

We never used the air conditioning as it cooled off nicely in the evening and slept with all the terrace doors open. Some noise was present in the evening but never enough to disturb our sleep. Usually after midnight it became very quiet.

The steps down to the house from the main road are pretty steep and deep but there are only about 23 so it's not so bad. If you stay a week in Positano, your legs will be in great shape by the time you leave.

There are three or four grocery stores within a 5-10 minute walk. The one we like the best was about a 10 minute walk up the main road.

The house is centrally located and about half way up the mountain and about a 10-15 minute casual stroll down into the main center of town.

I really can't think of a better place to stay in Positano for the value. Bravo Villa Giancarlo!!

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May 2008 - We enjoyed our stay at Villa Giancarlo. The location was wonderful and the view fantastic.

The kitchen is small and not well appointed however. If you plan on doing any cooking while you are there you may have some difficulties.

Excellent experience dealing with Summer in Italy. Most of the people we met that were staying in a Villa had gone through Summer in Italy. We didn't have any problems at all.

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April 2008 - We loved our stay at Villa Giancarlo. There was plenty of room for 5 adults and the 3 bedroom 3 bathroom configuration suited us very well.

We were very close to the bus stop and we enjoyed being away from the hustle bustle. Plenty of restaurants and delicatessens close by.

The views were fabulous. Giancarlo was very helpful and made sure we were happy with everything.

If we ever come back to Positano we would love to stay here again.

The presentation of Villa Giancarlo on your website was very good but we were even more impressed when we arrived.

When we return to Italy (and we will because we loved what we saw) we will certainly be using your website again.

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October 2007 - We had a fabulous time at Villa Giancarlo.

The place was actually bigger than I had thought. Everything was spaced out beautifully.

We shared the place with another couple, and didn't feel we were in each other's way.

Summer in Italy was very helpful. Every piece of advice made our planning and arrival easy. Thank you.

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October 2007 - Great location, with wonderful views. Good value for the money.

We were two married couples, and we liked that both bedrooms were large, and at opposite ends of the villa, making for comfort and privacy.

We found it difficult to cook as much as we had planned, as the kitchen was more sparsely outfitted than other houses we have rented.

This was our first time using Summer in Italy, and we found your company to be very helpful and very professional. Your communication was timely, and always contained easy to understand and helpful information. The billing process was easy and accurate. Overall, it was a pleasure renting through you. Thank you.

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September 2007 - The villa overlooks the second bay of Positano not the main one hence quieter but the view is spectacular anyway.

Giancarlo [the owner] is helpful and attentive. It is a big villa, fully self contained, easily sleeping 7.

Everywhere is easy to get to on the Amalfi peninsula. Use the buses and trains for ease of travel. Car parking in Positano will cost 20 Euros a day.

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August 2007 - It was a great place for us to stay. It was even nicer than the photos.

Giancarlo [the owner] was very helpful and pleasant with our check-in and any tips and suggestions we needed. He made a great host.

Thanks for making it all so easy

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August 2007 - Villa Giancarlo is a remarkable place to spend a relaxing time in Positano. The site is spectacular and the house such a pleasure to stay that one can easily pass many hours without leaving. We had no intention of cooking or taking any meals at the house, but decided that it was such a pleasant site that we chose to do so almost once a day.

Our one complaint would not be about Villa Giancarlo, but about Positano. The entire town is sufficiently vertical that it is next to impossible to go anywhere without walking up or down hundreds of steps. We counted fifty steps to the street below the house and some 600 steps to the beach. The hikes in the hills were magnificent, but all entailed three to four times the number of steps than the trip to the beach.

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July 2007 - We absolutely loved it and will definitely rent it again.

The three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and multiple terraces gave our family of 5 more space than we even needed!

It was very clean with beautiful plants throughout which gave the apartment a very "homey" feel. The view was fabulous... from every room and terrace.

There are many steps to get down to the beach and the center of town... 474 to be exact. It was not a problem for us... even our 4 year old managed the steps every day for 2 weeks! I actually enjoyed the exercise and found a nice jogging route down the steps, across the path along the sea which connects the beaches and back up again. But, future renters should be prepared. There is a bus which you could catch just steps away from the apartment, but we preferred the beautiful walk down the tight staircases, squeezed between the old buildings... what an experience!

Everything went very smoothly! You did a great job coordinating everything for us! Thanks.

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July 2007 - Villa Giancarlo provided our family with the setting for our most amazing vacation in Italy.

Every room was beautifully decorated with everything we needed to relax and enjoy our stay. We decided to try our hand at cooking an Italian dinner one night and found that the kitchen was nicely stocked.

The view was breathtaking. In fact, I'd brought along a stack of books which I never did read, because the view was too good to miss.

We loved the location; not too close to the market center with it's noise, but halfway up the hill in a mostly residential area that still had stores, groceries and restaurants. It was an easy walk to most places we wanted to explore.

In our opinion Positano is the perfect Italian city to visit: not hot and crowded like Rome or Venice. It retains it's Italian charm yet is very welcoming to American tourists.

I have already recommended Summer In Italy and the Villa Giancarlo to my traveling friends back home in the US. We are all getting ready to retire and are all looking for dependable travel services as we look forward to more time and expendable income with which to travel.

Since we were not traveling on a tour there were times when I asked the Summer In Italy staff general questions about other hotels for our commute from Rome and other travel issues with which we needed help. The staff always came through with a quick phone call or e-mail to guide our planning.

In sum we couldn't have been more pleased with Villa Giancarlo and the Summer In Italy experience.

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June 2007 - Villa Giancarlo is a great place to stay. The view from the terraces are great. It's air conditioned but we only needed it one night (in the last week of June).

Positano is wonderful - nice people, great food, good wine, good beer. It's many steps up but it's a pleasant walk up the road. We got to the dock in about 8 minutes down the stairs when we had to hurry a bit catch a ferry.

Summer in Italy was very helpful in planning our Amalfi coast vacation. The description of the villa was accurate. The website was easy to use and the communication was excellent.

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April 2007 - Villa Giancarlo was wonderful! It was spacious, bright, beautiful and had fantastic views of the sea.

I thought the villa was in the perfect location of Positano and the whole area was breathtaking.

The description and pictures on your website were wonderful and thorough. The villa even exceeded our expectations and the villa owner was very nice as well.

I will definitely be back to Positano soon and stay in Villa Giancarlo again!

It was a pleasure using your company and I would strongly recommend Positano, Villa Giancarlo and your website to everyone. Thank you for everything!

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September 2006 - The villa exceeded our expectations. It was a healthy walk from town and the beaches, but the internal "orange" bus stopped just in front of the villa's steps. We loved the outdoor spaces and spent a great deal of time on the terrace just off the dinning room. I would suggest adding another lounge chair to the terrace for.

The large open space in the living room and sitting area was a pleasant surprise. We never felt we did not have enough individual space.

All the terraces were a delight for additional space and enjoyment of the Mediterranean views.

I would highly recommend Villa Giancarlo and my friend expressed an interest in returning to the villa for another vacation.

The only shortcoming I found was at night. It seems the automobiles drive over some sort of metal plate in the road and you can hear the pounding sound during the stillness of the night.

No one will be disappointed with their stay at Villa Giancarlo.

I have used your services twice and will use them again. I have nothing but praise. Your description of the properties, location, facilities, etc. are always 100% accurate. There have not been any disappointments with any information, responses, inquiries, quality of the properties or attentiveness of the staff. I have referred your site to many friends, acquaintances and travelers I have come in contact with over the past 2 years. Continue what you currently offer in the way of services and rental properties.

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August 2006 - Villa Giancarlo was in an ideal location, had a beautiful view over the gulf, and it was clean and comfortable.

It met my expectations based on the description given on the website. Overall, I was happy with my experience here.

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August 2006 - Villa Giancarlo is a beautiful flat with a very spacious feel.

The room layout allows for plenty of privacy. The views are spectacular.

Giancarlo is a very considerate host and we had no problems.

One note: the third bedroom is pretty small - not at the same level of comfort as the other two. Worth knowing if you are planning a three-way share, as we were. We had to draw straws for the third bedroom.

The location is about halfway up the hill - very convenient to have a last drink at Next 2 (great place!) before turning in for the night. We had a lovely week...

Summer in Italy is the best, my compliments once again. I will certainly rent from you again. Thank you for your kind attention.

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July 2006 - We had a great holiday and really enjoyed staying at Villa Giancarlo.

The manager (Giancarlo) was very helpful and ensured that both the check in and check out were carried out quickly and without any fuss.

The villa is quite a long walk from the town centre and the walk involves lots of steep steps - but we were saved by the local bus.

We found the villa comfortable and generally well equipped, it can be quite noisy because of the bars and restaurants on the road below but we were there when Italy won the World Cup!!

All in all I would recommend this villa and would certainly consider staying there again.

The service and information you provided was timely and accurate. I would use Summer in Italy again - hopefully next year when we will come back to Positano.

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May 2006 - We very much enjoyed the house and its location.

The two double bedrooms were excellent.

Although we were 6 adults in the house we never felt it crowded but very comfortably.

I have appreciated the positive contacts with Summer in Italy from the start. Description in the advertisment on Internet for the house was good and facts met what was written. The sad thing is that 7 days pass too quickly but in total, we had a great holiday.

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May 2006 - Our family of 5 loved staying at the Villa Giancarlo. There was plenty of space for all of us and the view is amazing.

The location is great. Though more towards the top of the hill, the local bus stops right at the stairs to go down to the Villa. Our children are older, all in their twenties, so we needed a place which could accommodate 5 adults. By the week's end we had figured out the quickest way down to the beach via the stairs.

We would definitely rent the Villa Giancarlo again. It's a lovely villa with plenty of room and fabulous views.

I found your website surfing the net. I think I read about you from someone who had used you and liked you. My husband had found some other villas on other websites but the Villa Giancarlo was by far the best looking and the best price. Giancarlo was very nice and helpful. He even brought us extra sets of keys which we really needed. We would definitely book with you again. Everyone at Summer In Italy I had contact with was very helpful and prompt. I've recommended your website to others. Thanks

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April 2006 - The villa was breathtaking to say the least! The pictures do not do the villa justice!

Fresh flowers in every room, plants on every balcony. Every morning I woke up to french doors that opened to the Mediterranean Sea!!

The location was perfect. Just steps away were some fantastic restaurants.

The owner was very accommodating. He went out of his way to assist us in anything we needed!!

I will definitely be going back to Villa Giancarlo!!

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April 2006 - Excellent location. Plenty of shops and restaurants in the area.

Interior decor to a high standard. Villa owners were very helpful.

Rental of the villa ran smoothly. Friends and family also rented other villas through SII during the same period and all seemed satisfied.

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March 2006 - Our stay was in March so the weather was variable.

Our stay at the Villa Giancarlo was enjoyed by all of our party. The furnishings and bedrooms met our expectation of a clean, comfortably suited accommodation.

The view, as always, is spectacular, even when the storm of the century (it seemed like that) made the shutters bang all night. Actually, that was great fun.

The owner was attentive and thorough in demonstrating the appliances and explaining how to reset the circuit breaker after a fuse blew. The heaters were very efficient in taking the chill off in each room.

We met the owner while he was chatting with friends in the town and he took the time to speak with us. Very friendly.

Then the weather changed back to sunny and comfortable for walking for the rest of our stay. We are looking forward to booking again.

Summer in Italy was very attentive to our questions. We contacted a local taxi through your recommendations that was reasonably priced. We booked with you through the internet on an earlier trip and found your assistance valuable... so we came back to Summer in Italy. And will again. Thank you.

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October 2005 - Villa Giancarlo was wonderful!!!! The pictures do not come close to showing what a beautiful property it is.

The owner was terrific... the view is beyond description and the people of the town are very welcoming.

We will return. It exceeded our expectations.

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October 2005 - It was wonderful. Selecting a villa on the internet is a guess at best and we couldn't have done better. Giancarlo and his family were warm and gracious.

If we came back we would definetly return to Villa Giancarlo. We will also recommend it to any of our friends that are planning a trip to Positano.

I think you all did an excellent job. When I asked for information on parking you told us the rate of 25e a day. We were able to negotiate to 16e a day. You might mention to anyone who inquires that it may be possibe to negotiate the rate depending on the season.

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October 2005 - The photos of Villa Giancarlo were true to form and the villa was very nice.

The rooms are large and were very clean.

We had everything we needed.

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September 2005 - Overall, we had a great time at Villa Giancarlo. Giancarlo was very friendly and helpful.

The villa is honestly described and the views are great. The villa is lovely with beautiful antique furniture.

There is a local bustop at the top of your 20 step "street" which is very convenient. It takes you right down to the center of town and the beach. We would usually walk down to the beach/center of town and then take the bus back (up). It is about a 10-15 minute walk down to the main beach. It is probably a bit more than 200 meters (unless you have a hang-glider. There are small grocery stores, newspaper shops, and restaurants all within easy walking distance to the villa.

We would definately return to Villa Giancarlo especially now that we know how to get around Positano and enjoy all it has to offer.

We never needed to use the air-conditioning because of the beautiful breezes. There is a charge for electricity if you use over 100kw. We used about 70 or 80 kw for the week without using any air conditioners.