Reviews of Villa Iside
Self catering villa in Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Patricia C.
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
United States
VERIFIED
Spectacular location
September 2023 - The location and view were spectacular. The pool was such a pleasant feature and was kept clean and functional. The outside decks offered view, sunning, privacy and were our primary living areas.
Travel tips
- Vending carts were stationed daily at the top of the property which provided coffee and fruit and croissants.
- We loved La Tagliata farm to table restaurant. The food was excellent but you should come hungry as the amount of food was abundant. They will send transportation to pick you up and bring you back.
- We rented a private boat for a day on the water and trip to capri.
Stacy B.
Las Vegas, NV
United States
VERIFIED
This villa is amazing!! The outdoor space is better than can be described in words
July 2023 - This villa is amazing!! The outdoor space is better than can be described in words. The views are incredible! It's quiet and relaxing and everything you would want in a vacation.
The villa is super clean and good for families. We did a lot of cooking during our week there. The kitchen is small and not very well stocked, but we managed to make it work and cook some very good meals. We enjoyed the pool and swimming in the sea at the beach club.
The beach club at the bottom of the hill is very nice, but quite pricey (8 euro for a coffee). Having the lift to the sea and to the top of the hill is wonderful as well. There are a lot of stairs, so without the lift, it would be an exhausting week hiking up and down the stairs.
This property offers everything you need and we plan on coming back. It was our best vacation yet! We have travelled all over the world and Amalfi Coast was our favorite so far. We can't wait to come again and enjoy this wonderful villa and views.
The local staff is very accommodating and helpful with anything you might need from supplies, to clean up, and arranging tours and drivers. Paola [the caretaker] was always available and very helpful with all our needs. Overall the villa was great and the staff was excellent. I highly recommend this villa and Summer In Italy.
Summer In Italy was excellent. I was a little hesitant at first, but everybody put my mind at ease and I couldn't be happier with the results. I would use Summer In Italy again for sure.
Travel tips
- There is a panini cart with granitas, paninis, and snacks at the top of the hill that is great for quick bites.
- There is also a produce cart that offers fresh produce, pastas, and spices. We shopped there everyday. The owners were super helpful and the products very fresh and tasty.
- There are a couple of really good grocery stores in town that deliver directly to the villa. Always remember to ask for items you don't see on the shelves. Most of the stores have a lot of different items that are hidden in the back.
- The people in Positano are super nice and helpful and very accommodating.
- The best part of our trip was the private boat charters we took to Capri and Amalfi. The best way to see the sites is by boat, hand down.
- All of the restaurants are great! You can't go wrong with the fresh authentic food in Italy.
Lauri S.
Avon, CT
United States
VERIFIED
Absolutely beautiful property!
July 2023 - Absolutely beautiful property! We had a wonderful family vacation.
The views were breathtaking and the villa had everything we needed. The proximity to town was a bit farther than we would have liked but the bus and water taxi were accessible when tired of walking.
Staff was so friendly and took care of all our needs and were readily available to answer all our questions.
Travel tips
- We hired a private boat for the day to take us on the water and stop in Capri for lunch and shopping.
- We enjoyed wonderful meals with spectacular views.
LoriAnn V.
Audubon, PA
United States
VERIFIED
Outstanding outside area, great pool overlooking water
July 2023 - Wonderful views. Outside area (where we spent most of our time) is outstanding. Great pool overlooking water. Being able to have direct access to the beach, restaurant and water taxi was a nice added bonus.
Conny was excellent property manager. Very responsive to answering our questions and arranging grocery deliveries and transportation when needed.
We would definitely book with Summer In Italy again. Luca and his staff where very responsive to our questions and requests leading up to the trip. And Conny, the property manager, was wonderful.
Travel tips
- Dinner at Restaurant Da Vincenzo was excellent.
- Walking to town can be an adventure. Water taxi and cabs help out greatly.
- Local vendors (fruit stand, food truck) are on the road just above the villa. Check them out for fresh fruit, croissants, cappuccino, espresso.
Janet L.
Minneapolis, MN
United States
VERIFIED
Such a beautiful view
June 2023 - The view from Villa Iside was so beautiful that my daughter in law said she nearly had tears at first sight.
Paola [the caretaker] was most helpful in directing us, recommending restaurants and suggesting ways to get there. One restaurant picked us up at the villa and brought us back and forth from our Villa Iside.
We had been on a tour for nearly 2 weeks. So, when we reached our villa, we mostly wanted peace, quiet, privacy & relaxation. We watched the boats float by and enjoyed the water.
Shaun A.
Malibu
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
June 2023 - Beautiful villa in the hills of Positano. Our family of 8 had a wonderful time and I would recommend Villa Iside to any family looking to enjoy the beauty of Positano.
Paola [the caretaker] was great in making all arrangements for us any time of day. Everything was great. We loved Paola she was very helpful.
Great service, I would recommend working with Summer In Italy to anyone who asked.
Travel tips
- Ask restaurants about their shuttle services. Some of them do pick up and drop off.
Kyle S.
Evanston, IL
United States
VERIFIED
Incredibly peaceful with stunning views
September 2022 - Villa Iside is incredibly peaceful and the views are stunning. There is a ton of room for several couples or a bigger family. We loved it.
The walk into town down the stairs was fine for us and if you're unable to handle a few hundred stairs there is easy access to taxis and and out of town. The bus is also very easy to use.
Summer in Italy couldn’t have been easier to deal with, nicer and more informative. I’d recommend them to anyone!
Travel tips
- We took the bus to sorrento to go to Pompeii and it was dramatically faster than taking connecting ferries (and way cheaper).
Diana M.
Lexington, Massachusetts
United States
VERIFIED
We had a wonderful time
August 2022 - Villa Iside was beautiful. We had a wonderful time. Proximity to Positano - it was great we could walk there.
The property manager was very accommodating as were the people of the staff.
I have rented from Summer In Italy in the past and have never had a problem. I trust what they say and feel confident when I rent from them.
Catherine E.
Jefferson, MA
United States
VERIFIED
Loved our stay
May 2022 - We loved our stay and if we return to Italy will certainly stay here again. The lovely terraces and amazing view are the properties best features. We found the living space was adequate but spent most of our time outside enjoying the views and abundant sunshine.
The property manager was extremely helpful, even stocking the unit with a few groceries for us in advance which was very much appreciated.
Booking with Summer In Italy was very smooth and easy and my contact, Anita, was very helpful.
Travel tips
- We loved that several restaurants would pick us up and then drop us off. These included Restaurant La Terra and Restaurant La Tagliata.
- If you want to head into Positano be prepared to descend many steps, but if you just need supplies there were excellent shops with 15 minutes walking distance.
- We used Limousine Sorrento Renato Cuomo for tours and transportation and their drivers were excellent.
- We also enjoyed a lovely private boat tour around Capri.
Mike A.
Lisbon, NH
United States
VERIFIED
A perfect place
April 2022 - Absolutely perfect place to relax and enjoy spending time with loved ones and friends. My blood pressure was 0 - for the entire stay.
Your service has been fantastic - all information and transactions were perfect - all recommendations you list on your site were very helpful - we can depend on you and your service
Travel tips
- Hire a driver. It is well worth the cost - just put it in your budget
- Make arrangements to have market deliver groceries ahead of time since you are a distance from food.
- Don't try to do too much, the villa is great - we did take out some days - we planed 5 day trips and did 3.
- A private boat ride along coast is well worth the $.
Alexis V.
Conroe, TX
United States
VERIFIED
Very good
Travel tips
- Restaurant La Tagliata -- best and most authentic restaurant in all of Positano. Restaurant Conca D'Oro has great food as well!
- Day trip to Pompeii and Cantina del Vesuvio was amazing!
Richard C.
Neston
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
June 2019 - Beautiful location just outside Positano Alto. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Getting to the local shops, which were excellent, involved walking along a busy road with no pavement. The other thing to bear in mind for guests is that the walk to Positano centre involved going down 500 steps or a longer walk using steps and roads. Going up 500 steps is a challenge! There is a bus service but they can be very busy.
Summer In Italy were very helpful and it was a good decision to book with you.
Travel tips
- You can take a water taxi to the site's beach and then use the lift and funicular to get to the villas. The beach restaurant was also excellent with great service, food and very helpful staff.
- We found the butcher and fishmonger to be also very good. These are located on the road going towards Positano.
- Finally we took a taxi to a superb restaurant called Casa Mele. Well worth a visit again great imaginative menu.
Michelle S.
Santa Rosa, CA
United States
VERIFIED
Wonderful Villa Iside
May 2019 - Perfect Positano vacation, the villa was wonderful.
Ground were beautiful, pool was breathtaking, patios expansive with amazing views.
You were wonderful.
Travel tips
- Advise for future guests, do not hesitate book this villa.
- Dinner at Rimessa (down on the beach) was absolutely delicious (pricey) but who gets to walk thru a cavetunnel out onto the sea and dine?
- Another favorite, La Terra up in the mountain. We walked down after lunch, use the bus to get around.
- Delightful grocery store within walking distance.
- Bring good book and read on the terrace.
Richard D.
Marlton, New Jersey
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
September 2018 - Could not be more pleased with Villa Iside.
The huge terrace provided fantastic views of Positano. One evening we sat on the terrace and listened to the opera being presented on the town beach.
Staff were very friendly, everyone we encountered was friendly and polite. They also suggested good restaurants that were a short walk downhill and offered a ride back to the villa.
Villa Iside is superb, we enjoyed our stay and would gladly return. Thank you for a great vacation.
This was our first time using Summer In Italy and I would recommend them for future vacation plans/reservations. The information they provided in their emails was accurate and helpful. We followed their instructions/recommendations and encountered no difficulties or issues with our reservation.
Travel tips
- Several restaurants near Villa Iside offer a ride back to the villa after your meal, most in the center of town do not.
- Plenty of taxi service is well worth the fare. For 6 people it was 30 euro from the center square to Villa Iside.
- Restaurant Le Tre Sorelle on the beach is the best.
John W.
Upwey
Australia
VERIFIED
Very good
June 2018 - Villa Iside is magnificent.
Its location with spectacular views could not be better. The terrace/outdoor area is very large and well maintained and the pool is maintained on a daily basis.
Three of the four bedrooms are quite small, but most of your time is spent outside.
If there were 8 adults there, the kitchen/dining/lounge area would also be small/tight.
Travel tips
- Be aware that air conditioning is an extra cost.
Carl P.
Niskayuna, NY
United States
VERIFIED
Very good
May 2018 - We had a wonderful time at Villa Iside. The outdoor terraces and pool were amazing, the bathrooms/bedrooms were small.
You were most responsive and were great to deal with... excellent job!
Travel tips
- Hand off your luggage to the hired help once the boat docks... avoid the 1000 steps! Instead, walk to center of town and cab up to the villa.
Jane E.
St. Georges
Australia
VERIFIED
Excellent
July 2017 - We loved Villa Iside. Truly amazing view. Very comfortable. Air conditioning and cleaning rather expensive though! We had a wonderful time.
Travel tips
- Bar Internazionale a wonderful find.
- Amazing trip to Restaurant Da Adolfo for a beautiful lunch.
Mariano R.
Lima
Peru
VERIFIED
Fantastic
September 2016 - Villa Iside is the perfect place to enjoy a wonderful vacation in the Amalfi coast. Words cannot describe it. Everything went according to our expectations and we highly recommend it.
Annette E.
Willoughby
Australia
VERIFIED
Very good
Travel tips
- The supermarket down the road does free delivery and the owner Giovanni is very helpful and speaks English.
- Some restaurants will pick you up and drop you back home.
Charles I.
Glastonbury, CT
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
March 2016 - We very much enjoyed our stay at Villa Iside. The views are fantastic. The staff was very attentive.
The villa was clean.
Good experience with Summer in Italy.
Travel tips
- Be aware that the pool and beach are not open until mid-April or May.
- Use of the elevator to exit the Villa undergoes maintenance in late March so exiting the complex can be delayed while you wait for the elevator [an alternative route using the stairs is avaiable].
Julie R.
Radway
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
Excellent
September 2015 - We loved Villa Iside. Especially the enormous terrace, fantastic views and the sitting area outside the front door where we had breakfast every day.
Staff were very helpful and replied quickly. We would book with you again and look forward to our next stay in Italy.
Travel tips
- Be prepared for other people coming on to the terrace thinking it is for public use because it is SO large!! This was not really a problem as most people were very apologetic.
- We loved the day trip to Capri.
Sondra D.
Weatherford, OK
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
April 2015 - Villa Iside was wonderful! The view from the outdoor living areas were spectacular! It was our favorite place to stay on our entire trip.
The accommodations are clean. The kitchen has all of the basic needs.
There is an elevator on site. One morning it was broken and we walked the steps. You would want to be able to walk the steps if necessary. It is a wonderful place.
Travel tips
- The nearby restaurant was delicious.
- The town had many other great restaurants and stores also.
Carole B.
Walpole, Massachusetts
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
October 2014 - We enjoyed Villa Iside very much. The views were exceptional. The outdoor living space and furnishings were also exceptional.
The bathroom in one of the bedrooms was adequate, however the shower did not drain well.
Lovely experience. Well done.
Travel tips
- Walking to the village is really not an option unless you are accustomed to many stairs, however transportation to town is readily available and inexpensive.
Norm G.
Toronto
Canada
VERIFIED
Excellent
September 2014 - A fantastic experience. The view, the location and the facility far exceeded our expectations. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Summer in Italy did a great job. we'd definitely like to return to the villa and use Summer in Italy again!
We loved Villa Iside!!
Donald E.
Flemington, NJ
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
September 2014 - We did enjoy Villa Iside. Noisy neighbors the second week.
Kitchen a little small. Bathrooms typical European.
Patio huge but of little use.
Need to work on attitude of beach attendants.
It is a beautiful spot, the staff is extremely friendly.
Francois V.
Levis
Canada
VERIFIED
Excellent
July 2014 - It was perfect. The villa, the view, the pool.
We would recommend it. We appreciate the decks outside. The managers were kind and gave us lot of information, so we had a nice week in Amalfi Coast.
Deborah A.
London
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
Excellent
July 2014 - This is a perfect villa for a family holiday.
It was lovely and peaceful and the pool was an essential feature.
I think it is quite far out of town if you want to go to town everyday without your own transport - you can't rely on the buses!
The manager of the property was very helpful and attended to all our needs.
The service from Summer in Italy was outstanding! It was very nice to have someone to ask all the questions. The pictures of the Villa on line do not do the Villa justice - it was better than the pictures!
Travel tips
- The closest supermarket is 500 metres away and they do home deliveries. There is also a great Pizza Take away restaurant along the way.
- The water taxi's are the best way to travel into Positano from the villa.
Timothy T.
Eastchester, NY
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
July 2014 - The Villa was just perfect. It was everything we were hoping it would be and more.
The view was outstanding. We really enjoyed the pool this villa had to offer.
Travel tips
- The villa was a little father from town than we thought it would be. We did not walk into town but found transportation. The view from the villa made staying there well worth it.
Susan B.
Cincinnati, OH
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
June 2014 - The setting is spectacular and the terraces are wonderful. The views are great in all directions.
Getting into Positano wasn't as easy as we thought it would be. Bus was limited in times. Walk was long... there may be shortcuts with stairs but we were uncertain.
Summer In Italy was an excellent source. Very helpful in finding the right properties for us. You have a great variety of properties , particularly on the Amalfi coast. We were pleased that both villas we rented were exactly as advertised and pictured on your website. Also, appreciate that you found us an apartment in Srrento when we were only staying there 2 nights.
Travel tips
- Day trip to Capri and Anacapri lift were wonderful.
Beatrice C.
Batchmere
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
Excellent
May 2014 - Our stay at Villa Iside was brilliant, we can only recommend it.
The location is great and we will probably book it again next year.
Diane D.
Montreal
Canada
VERIFIED
Excellent
October 2013 - We thoroughly enjoyed Villa Iside - it was exactly as advertised!
The views were extraordinary; location was perfect (outside of town, but easily accessible); some bedrooms/bathrooms were small, but everything very clean; kitchen clean and serviceable.
All in all a beautiful, peaceful villa in a spectacular location.
Travel tips
- Explore all the surrounding towns - delightful!
- Take the ferries or buses.
- Don't miss reserving a day at Mamma Agata's cooking class in Ravello.
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