Reviews of Villa Marcella

Excellent location to set up for the Amalfi Coast adventure

November 2024 - Excellent location to set up for the Amalfi Coast adventure. Very spacious and accommodating.

Local bus transit a few steps away. Market Marcellino grocery store up the hill for provisions. Would definitely return.

All was great with Summer In Italy.

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Excellent

May 2024 - Amazing place to stay!

Excellent

October 2023 - It was the perfect location. A beautiful home.

This was a great experience with very responsive and attentive host! Elvira [the caretaker] was so great.

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Everything was excellent

September 2023 - The property has a beautiful view. 3 large bedrooms with queen sized beds. Additionally a bunk bed, tucked away off the side of the living room. Two bathrooms. The kitchen is large. The outdoor patio has two sitting areas and a view of the ocean or some houses, depending on where you sit. There was seven adults in total and it fit us comfortably.

If any or all seven of us find ourselves in Amalfi again, we would pick this villa for our stay. Everything was excellent.

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Great location, highly recommended

September 2023 - Amazing hospitality from Luca and Elvi [the caretaker]! Thank you very much for hosting us, we had a wonderful time at the villa.

Detailed instructions and assistance to get to the accommodation for both via private transfer and public transportation were provided. Recommendations for local areas were great.

It was only a 30 minute walk (down hill) to the city of Amalfi so great location. Not too many stairs considering the location to minimal issues with our luggage.

Would highly recommend. :)

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Highly recommended

July 2023 - Terrific villa with access to nearby beaches. Highly recommend.

Hosts were gracious and very responsive.

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We loved our stay here. The views spectacular!

July 2023 - We loved our stay here. The views spectacular! The outdoor areas are wonderful, we spent most of our time outside when home and had cocktails on the terrace nightly. The kitchen was nicely equipped for cooking. It was very comfortable size wise for the 5 of us. The beds were nice and rooms were spacious.

Elvira, the young lady who was our contact was so helpful and responsive. A very pleasant young lady who helped make our stay so enjoyable.

I saw the house and it caught my eye, I loved the outdoor areas. It checked all the boxes I was looking for. I would definitely rent it again.

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Enjoyed the terrace and the amazing views

June 2023 - Enjoyed staying at this villa. The location was perfect for taking the bus into town. The space was great for 6 adults. We enjoyed the terrace and the amazing views.

Our hosts were easy to communicate with.

Summer In Italy is a great management company and easy to communicate with.

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Made for the best possible experience of Amalfi and the surrounding area

August 2022 - The whole villa is incredible - from the bedrooms to the terrace, which has views onto the ocean and what can only be called Amalfitan natural countryside.

This villa made for the best possible experience of Amalfi and the surrounding area.

The property was excellent and we all really appreciated Mrs Carmela’s thoughtfulness throughout the stay!

The company all seems well organised, well advertised and have a legitimate image. The constant contact with me before the stay was appreciated, the booklet of info very helpful.

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Had a great time, highly recommended!

July 2022 - The home and its outdoor terrace areas were beautiful and clean like in the photos, and Carmela showed us how to use each electrical switch (some were for hot water or the refrigerator). We had a great time and highly recommend staying at their home!

Luca and Carmela were great and very kind! They were always available to help us with general information like transportation and Carmela even tried to find a taxi for us when we needed one and couldn’t find one ourselves. Carmela also gave us a recommendation to eat at Dongo’s Bar nearby, which didn’t show up on internet searches but had the best burgers in Italy (seriously)!

Calm and beautiful surroundings just outside of busy Amalfi

July 2022 - We had a wonderful vacation at Villa Marcella. Calm and beautiful surroundings just outside of busy Amalfi. Convenient with busses along the coast but also walking distance to/from Amalfi.

The view from the terrace as well as from the bedrooms is mesmerising! The house was also in great condition, super clean and very good communication with contact person(s).

The local market provides us with delicious groceries which we cooked for dinner and enjoyed on the terrace every night.

Can highly recommend Villa Marcella! We really enjoyed our stay and have great memories with us from our week in the villa.

Decided to stay with Summer In Italy based on reviews and trust worthy website with a wide variation of accommodations around Italy. Will definitely use again when travelling to Italy in the future.

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Excellent

July 2022 - This house was the perfect place to get a great taste of the Amalfi Coast. It is a bit of a hike from the town center, but the busses were easy to figure out. We liked the quietness and chance to get away from the crowds downtown at night. The house was charming and the view was beautiful.

Perfect stay, recommended

June 2022 - Very large and comfortable apartment (exactly as it is in the pictures). Equipped with every comfort. It was clean. The terrace with sea view was really beautiful. Located 3 kilometres from Amalfi you can reach the town by bus, the stop is right under the house, or by car.

Carmela very willing to help us in all our needs.

Perfect stay. Recommended.

Amazing views and location

June 2022 - The views and location are amazing! Host and house manager were very responsive and helpful. Met us on day one and available through WhatsApp for questions throughout our stay.

Every room in the house had a window or door with a view. AC units in each of the 3 bedrooms. Kitchen had everything needed to cook meals and well stocked with blankets and towels. The house was clean and comfortable for a big family.

Location was close enough to the major cities for day and night trips (about 70 minute drive to Sorrento, 35 minutes to Positano, 15 minutes to Ravello and 20 minutes to Minori). The walk to the market (Market Marcellino) was about 10 minutes (about 200 stairs) and had all the necessities. The walk to the public beach took about 30 minutes and lots of stairs (through the town and public roads but we did it with two small children) and the beach was totally worth it (Spiaggia di Conca dei Marini) as it’s only accessible by walking or boat.

The bus stop was a minute walk from the apartment (although we did not use). We chose to just drive to eat. Overall I would stay again and recommend.

Thank you Summer In Italy so much for being so responsive and helpful! The location and property was great!

Spacious property with lovely terrace and view!

May 2022 - My friends and I had a lovely time staying here in Amalfi! The property is in a bit more of a residential area, but we loved that because it afforded a bit of distance from the busier areas of Amalfi, but we could still walk to the center in 25 minutes (with a beautiful view along the way). Bus stop is right near the property which is very convenient, and a supermarket is also close by.

Property is spacious, and the bedrooms have beautiful views. Lovely terrace and view!

Carmela was communicative and helpful, and checked us in and out easily.

Overall, we had a great time at this villa

September 2021 - It’s a very nice place where you feel yourself as a true local, spacious, clean, comfortable.

It’s was a real pleasure to deal with Salvatore [the caretaker] and his wife. They made everything to do with checking in and out very smooth and easy.

The location of the villa is something to mention since it’s up the many stairs and not for everyone.

Overall, we had a great time at this villa.

Summer In Italy goes above and beyond to accommodate your every need and answer any questions very promptly.

A perfect week

August 2021 - We had a perfect week in the house. The accommodation is a 5/10-min drive from Amalfi. The view is nice.

We would come back at any time!

We loved our stay at Villa Marcella and highly recommend it!

October 2019 - We loved our stay at Villa Marcella and highly recommend it! The house itself is beautiful, we loved the location, the ease of using the buses, all the rooms, and even the quality of the Wi-Fi Internet connection.

Summer In Italy couldn't have been any more helpful, responsive, professional, kind, or on top of things!

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Pictures do not do it justice

July 2019 - We had an amazing stay at this apartment. It is located in a small village with lemon plantations surrounding it, and with a beautiful view over the ocean. It has three big bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a well-equipped kitchen. The pictures do not do it justice - it looks even more incredible in real life.

The apartment is not in the centre of it all, but to us, the location was perfect. It was 10 minutes by bus to Amalfi, and about 35 minutes walking. We could reach the nearest beach - which also turned out to be our favorite in the area - by 15 minutes walking (and 500 or so steps). There is a supermarket five minutes of walking away. We liked that the apartment was not in the middle of a town centre, but others might want something closer to the Amalfi or one of the other towns.

Those with mobility issues should note that the area is very hilly with lots of stairs everywhere (as is most of the Amalfi coast).We did not rent a car, and did not feel like we needed to, but I think if you plan to do that then you might have some difficulty finding parking, as there are not many spaces around.

What a gorgeous view.

July 2019 - We enjoyed our time in Amalfi. The house has a gorgeous view, and the air conditioning was particularly helpful to help us get a good night's rest each night.

The house is also spacious and the beds comfortable. The kitchen is basic but well-appointed.

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Loved our stay

April 2019 - We loved our stay at Villa Marcella. The view is amazing, very calming and relaxing.

Salvatore and Carmela [the caretakers] were the loveliest of the hosts!!! One of the kids got ill and they took us to the doctor and assisted us in every way they could, thanks again!

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We loved Villa Marcella!

April 2019 - We loved Villa Marcella! If you can believe it, the pictures do not do it justice. I was in awe when we arrived. The terrace is huge and the bedrooms and large and comfortable. There is plenty of space for everyone to not feel cramped. Additionally, it is right by the main road to grab the Sita bus.

Using Summer In Italy was great because it was easy to interact and get all of my questions answered.

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We loved it!

August 2018 - We loved it! Property was perfect. The house was beautiful and spacious, views were spectacular, and we spent a lot of time on the terrace. The only drawback is it was difficult to get to with the terrain and steps.

I will use Summer In Italy again. I appreciated the responses to my questions.

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Spacious, with outstanding views

June 2018 - Very nice residence, spacious, and the terrace was very nice with outstanding views.

The only downside is no parking.

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Superb view

August 2017 - Superb view, spectacular terrace especially in the summer.

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A lovely quiet location with splendid views

August 2017 - We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Marcella. The house itself was situated in a lovely quiet location with splendid views to greet you every morning, one not to be missed for sure!! Nothing more relaxing to spend you evening sitting on the terrace. Villa Marcella was very spacious with 3 very decent sized bedrooms.

Very convenient bus stop by the road about a 3-4 min walk from the villa but do beware there are around 40 steps to the main road. Market near by which sold many things but again quite a walk up the steps to get there, ideal way to burn off any calories that you may put on!!

Carmela [the caretaker] was very helpful on the day we arrived and helped us with information on buses and the food market in particular.

Summer In Italy were very helpful before our stay and answered any questions we may of had. Good job by Summer In Italy and will use them again on our next visit.

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We would all come back!

June 2017 - We had an amazing stay at Villa Marcella. Grandma, three adults and two teens stayed in this wonderful home in this most amazing location. Grandma had a little trouble with the steps but, she loved it all. We would all come back!

We would all recommend Villa Marcella and the host. We had a wonderful experience.

Summer In Italy service was wonderful. Prompt, accurate, informative and helpful to our stay. Thank you so much!

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Very good

September 2016 - Sublimely wonderful views especially from bedrooms and terrace, which I think are the main reason to choose Villa Marcella.

Spacious accommodation and reasonably comfortable. Kitchen and living room rather dated and basic. Electrics needed repeated re-setting, and there was a plumbing problem which should have been fixed before our arrival. It's reasonably inexpensive, and you get what you pay for I suppose.

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Very good

September 2016 - We all loved Villa Marcella. Spacious and tranquil, lovely views out over the coast.

The villa is just perfect, thank you. We will be back!

Fantastic service from all of the team at Summer In Italy. Very helpful and friendly at every step of booking and before our arrival. First class!

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Excellent

July 2016 - We thoroughly enjoyed Villa Marcella on the Amalfi Coast. Fantastic view, great accommodation.

It is close to the main road - about forty steps, and the bus stop to Amalfi is just once you come down the steps from the villa.

Summer In Italy, you are doing a terrific job! Whenever I had a question Andrea and Luca responded in a heartbeat - promptly, accurately, with loads of useful information. Thank you! As soon as I decide on my next Italian vacation, I will contact you, for sure.

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Excellent

December 2015 - We enjoyed our stay at Villa Marcella very much. Everything was clean and comfortable.

The managers, Carmela and Salvatore, were very friendly and helpful, always available when we had questions.

We were very happy with the whole process with Summer In Italy. We will recommend Summer in Italy to anyone looking for a similar experience as ours.

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Excellent

September 2015 - Beautiful place! Huge, spacious and clean!!

We chose to walk to and from Amalfi everyday, which took about 45 min and was approx 3 km (keep in mind the way home is all uphill!)

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Fantastic

September 2015 - Villa Marcella excelled my expectations.

The views and location were superb, and though we didn't really have much time for eating at home the kitchen was well prepared. Pretty much all the bedrooms have exceptional views, and the bathrooms were clean, with good showers. The terrace was lovely, the pictures on the website are no exaggeration.

We were a party of six, and the villa is spacious enough to allow everyone to have a bit of private space if they so desire. Of course, being dog owners, we were particularly happy to be able to bring our dog with us, with no problem.

Highly recommended.

Honestly, the entire experience of dealing with Summer In Italy was flawless. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone who was thinking of planning a trip.

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Very good

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Fantastic

July 2015 - Beautiful villa with amazing view. A little bit far from Amalfi (20-25 min walk) but for us it was nice because we prefer to be far from "touristic centers".

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Excellent

July 2015 - We absolutely loved Villa Marcella. It is in a great location with amazing views.

We loved sitting on the terrace for breakfast and dinner as we looked over the sea. The villa had everything we needed and was very nicely decorated and clean. It fit all seven of us very comfortably.

I booked with Summer in Italy based on the recommendation of an acquaintance who booked through you last year. I so appreciate that you were able to find us a home on short notice for a short stay. Salvatore the manager was terrific, he gave great recommendations and took good care of us. Both he and his wife Carmela could not have been nicer. Everything exceeded my expectations.

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Good

July 2015 - Very enjoyable! We would stay there again!

Very good service. Outstanding!!

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Fantastic

June 2015 - Villa Marcella far exceeded our expectations. Light and spacious rooms with amazing views.

Summer in Italy provided us with detailed information on getting to the villa etc. and were prompt in answering any queries we had. The website was also very informative.

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Fantastic

October 2014 - Villa Marcella was spacious, cool and spotless. We loved sitting out on the terrace in the evening and eating meals.

The managers of the property, Salvatore and his wife were lovely. Towels were plentiful and we appreciated that. We also appreciated the washing machine.

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Fantastic

September 2014 - Villa Marcella was a great little villa in a great location. Great service. Thanks again.

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Fantastic

August 2014 - Villa Marcella is a lovely place to stay, with stunning views, comfortable rooms and everything you need for self-catered accommodation, I would definitely recommend it!

I would also like to commend the staff at at Summer in Italy who were very helpful and welcoming.

Excellent

August 2014 - Indeed we enjoyed Villa Marcella. There is much space and a great view.

All was perfect. We really appreciated that you answered our questions very quickly.

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Excellent

October 2013 - Totally enjoyed Villa Marcella and thanks to Carmela (seemingly known as Mella judging by the shouts of people passing by) and Salvatore [the caretakers] who went above and beyond in helping us. Great views, fantastic interior and courtyard.

Slight problem with leaking main bathroom roof the night it rained heavily and flooded the bathroom, but did not spoil our stay. The sofa was old and pretty much unusable, but again in such a large villa, just a tiny blemish not worth noticing.

Fantastic holiday, would come back again!

P.S. Check out the tips, advice for future guests.

It was a great experience and I would book with you again! Good price, great interaction via email all helped make the choice for us.

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Excellent

August 2013 - We had an amazing time. We felt that we were truly enjoying la bella vita of Amalfi!

Excellent

July 2013 - I loved the Villa and really enjoyed my stay. The walk to the beach was a bit hard but felt good to get a bit of exercise.

I would go back :)

I found you on the internet and think your service has been great. Next time I'll go to Italy I will make sure to contact you.

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Excellent

July 2013 - Villa Marcella is a lovely and spacious home.

The two bathrooms were large, modern and beautifully tiled.

It was nice knowing we had the option of air conditioning but it was not necessary during our stay. We especially enjoyed the outdoor spaces and view as well as being in a non-tourist area.

A good experience with your company, we would do it again.

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Excellent

June 2013 - We stayed in Villa Marcella for two weeks at the end of June 2013. A very, very good accommodation for 6 grown ups. Three big bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen and a lovely terrace with a view of Mediterranean Sea, mountains and lemon trees and much more.

Mrs Carmela and Salvatore [the caretakers] were very good. Always to our help if we had questions, good advice and tips about restaurants and other places. The restaurant in Conca dei Marini with transport service was great.

If you come with car like us, use Massimo's Park service. He takes care of your car and was always happy and helpful. It is not recommended to park in the street close to the villa.

We can highly recommend Villa Marcella to everybody but think of the stairs from street, approximately 50 steps.

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Excellent

June 2013 - I loved it if you want to relax and enjoy the landscape this is the place to go.

Excellent

May 2013 - Loved Villa Marcella, very relaxing and peaceful.

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Excellent

May 2013 - We very much enjoyed our stay at the Villa Marcella.

The fact that the bus stop was near by made it super convenient to getting across all of Amalfi. Much, much better than attempting to drive and find parking.

The washing machine, however, really wasn't practical for taking care of a week-long's pile of clothing for 6 people. However, the laundry service in Amalfi took care of that for us.

Overall, this is a key location for ease of getting around the Amalfi coast. Much better in retrospect than some of the other villas we were considering. It was perfect for our needs.

We highly recommend staying here.

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Excellent

July 2012 - It was a pleasant stay.

Excellent

January 2012 - We enjoyed Villa Marcella very much.

It is a very nice house and has an excellent price.

We were very pleased with your services. I am sure we will arrange future trips with your company.

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Excellent

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Excellent

April 2011 - We stayed at Villa Marcella in April 2011 as a party of eight, two families with two teenagers each!!! It was awesome to be able to get up in the morning and look out the window at the beautiful Mediterranean sea.

The location is fabulous, just remember it is quite a trek either up or down, we were well prepared for walking and really no matter what or where you go in Italy you will do a lot of walking and a lot of stairs.

The kitchen was well enough equipped for us to prepare meals for our group. The beds/pillows were a little on the hard side but that is what we came to expect in Italy. There was not a lot of hot water, but also what we came to expect for Italy, and we never actually had cold showers, just not real hot. Check in and out was smooth and easy, everything went as indicated in our rental agreement.

The apartment was clean. There is a small washer (no dryer but a line outside the living room to hang and not as humid as Rome so clothes actually dried :D )

The best part was sitting out on the terrace enjoying coffee or wine and the view.

I would definitely stay here again!!!

I have to admit I was a little trepid about the whole rental thing, after all we were 8 people who would have been in a real bind without accommodations. But everything was very smooth, emails were handled quickly and the occasional language mixup was always clarified. I would not hesitate to deal with Summer in Italy again.... in fact I hope to return to Italy and give them more business!! Soon!!

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