Reviews of Villa Penonia in Positano

The villa was exceptional!!

June 2023 - The views from the terrace were just incredible. We all said that our favorite part of every day in Positano was waking up and having our morning coffee on the terrace. We had complete unobstructed views of all of Positano. The rooms were all extremely spacious with true queen or king beds (not two fulls pushed together) and the 4 upstairs bedrooms all had their own en suite bathroom and private terrace. The bedroom off the living room was extremely spacious and the bathroom was just across the hall.

I could not recommend the local staff enough. Chiara was our contact person and she had porters waiting for us when we got there and arranged any type of taxi or reservation that we needed. She was available 24/7. The housekeeper, Teresa, came and cleaned the house every day and brought fresh towels which was great. I also reached out early about having some wine and snacks ready we got there and they had everything waiting for us.

I would stay here again and again. It was also a super quick and easy walk to Fornillo Beach which was so much nicer and much less crowded than the Spiaggia Grande.

Beautiful villa, incredible terrace

July 2022 - I cannot say enough about our wonderful stay at the Villa Penonia in Positano. We had to wait 2 years for the trip to happen because of the pandemic. It was definitely worth the wait!

The villa itself is beautiful, but the terrace was incredible. We would spend every evening on the terrace in awe of the spectacular view. We never tired of it!

The housekeeping staff did a great job everyday, and the manager was available to answer any questions we had about restaurants, transportation, etc.

Summer In Italy made our booking so easy. They answered all of our questions through email promptly. We had booked 2 years ago and they honored our booking with a voucher to be used when we could travel again. Luca was very professional and was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend bookings with Summer In Italy!

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Excellent

June 2022 - I thought it was a beautiful villa that had amazing views.

So happy that I found Summer In Italy and Villa Penonia in Positano.

Enjoyed this beautiful villa

August 2021 - Villa Penonia in Positano - is a beautiful villa - the terrace is spectacular and the views are incomparable. It was very clean and the the staffing was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Excellent

July 2021 - The most incredible vacation ❤️

We were treated with the very best communication. It will be a pleasure to visit again.

With gratitude, the Shoen Family!

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Perfect Villa

October 2019 - We had an amazing time!!

Beautiful Villa Penonia in Positano

October 2019 - From the moment we were met by Anna at the Grotto, then entered this fabulous villa, we were in awe. To wake up each morning to the phenomenal view, was beyond our expectations.

The villa itself was impeccable with all bedrooms well appointed with a view of the bay. Anna, the manager, and Melissa, the housekeeper took care of our every need. If you have trouble walking, this may not be for you as there is only one way to the villa and that is walking on a path that has quite a few steps up and down. We used a porter to take our luggage to and away from the villa.

We were a group of four couples. I would highly recommend this villa to any visitor to the Amalfi coast.

Clean with excellent views

October 2019 - Excellent views every room faced the water. Villa was very clean every room at its own bathroom. Housekeeping staff were great. Highly recommend this villa.

Great service would use SumerInItaly.com again.

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Beautifully appointed with spectacular views!

July 2019 - We had a fantastic stay at Villa Penonia in Positano. As a family of five, there was more than enough room for all of us. Each bedroom is beautifully appointed and has spectacular views!

Our location was fantastic. We were in an area where we could walk to wonderful restaurants and stores. It is also conveniently located right above the smaller beach, where we spent several days enjoying our time in the sun and sand.

Anna [the owner] couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. She had great restaurant suggestions and made reservations or arranged transportation as we needed.

We were so sad to leave!! Can’t wait to go back to Positano and we would definitely use Villa Penonia in Positano as our accommodations again!!

Perfect in every way

July 2019 - We thoroughly enjoyed Villa Penonia in Positano. The views were incredible, everything was nice and clean, and there was so much space. The bedrooms with en suite baths were perfect for our group. Having a house keeper was a really nice addition as well.

The location was great as you could walk to all the shops and restaurants. The only downside I guess is all the steps to Fornillo beach but it is Positano after all.

We would definitely recommend this place and will come back again.

Summer in Italy was great. Made booking, check-in/out very easy. Anna was always there to assist and help recommend restaurants or activities and call ahead to make reservations. Would definitely recommend Summer in Italy to anyone.

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Excellent

October 2018 - We had a wonderful time. Loved Villa Penonia in Positano!

Summer In Italy was excellent! They provided great service, answered all my questions and made all the arrangements we needed.

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It was an amazing week at the villa, everyone simply loved it

September 2018 - It was an amazing week at the villa, everyone simply loved it. We all totally enjoyed sitting on the terrace in the evenings, and we really enjoyed getting our massages under the trees in the beautiful garden.

I would highly recommend Villa Penonia in Positano for any large group. There were 8 ladies on this trip and we all felt we had more than enough room for a comfortable stay. One more item I want to personally comment on is the extreme comfort of the beds. I cannot recommend this villa enough.

Our housekeeper was amazing, and she did a wonderful job. We all enjoyed her so much.

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Wow! This villa is fantastic

June 2018 - Wow! This villa is fantastic. You can't beat the view and the terrace and grounds are beautiful. Villa Penonia in Positano exceeded our expectations.

Additionally, Maria Anna [the owner] was wonderful to work with. We contacted her several times and she was very responsive. She even helped us book two excursions!

Summer In Italy is great. I booked through you based on reviews that I read. I would definitely book through Summer In Italy in the future!

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The terrace is where you'll spend all your time!

June 2018 - Our group of 8 thoroughly enjoyed Villa Penonia in Positano. The terrace is where you'll spend all your time! The views are stunning. Each of our 4 couples had their own private bedroom and bath. We didn't cook in but the kitchen has everything you need. Although the furnishings are somewhat dated, the villa met all of our needs. It was kept very clean with a housekeeper there each day.

The location is PERFECT. We were close to Fornillo Beach (our favorite), the bus stop and local shops. Overall, an excellent property!

The staff were all very responsive to our needs.

Summer In Italy was very responsive to all my emails filled with questions. I appreciated your quick answers.

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Simply perfect for our four couples

May 2018 - Villa Penonia in Positano was simply perfect for our four couples. The terrace is simply fantastic with views that are exactly as pictured in the description. The kitchen was huge where 5 or 6 people could work at once and not get in each other's way. The bedrooms were great with plenty of room. The bathrooms were very good with plenty of space, hot water and towels. Simply put, we loved it!!!!

The maid service was the best we have ever experienced. The maid cleaned the house for hours each day as if it was her own family.

Summer In Italy was great to work with - nothing to improve - I would gladly rent with Summer In Italy again!!!

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Villa Penonia in Positano was wonderful

April 2018 - Villa Penonia in Positano was wonderful, the host was an absolute pleasure as well. It was in a nice quiet area of Positano away from the crowds of the city center. The view was unparalleled.

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Everything was great

October 2017 - We were a group of 5 couples and we all loved Villa Penonia in Positano. Everything was great.

You guys were amazing - you responded promptly to all emails and everything was flawlessly - THANK YOU!

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We had a wonderful time

September 2017 - We had a wonderful time staying in Villa Penonia in Positano for our daughter's wedding in Positano. The weather was constantly in the mid 20's which enabled us to enjoy the stunning view from the terraces every day.

Rosa, the cleaner, was very hard-working and friendly and kept the villa immaculate for us.

I would recommend booking a villa via Summer In Italy. I had many questions before our stay and there was always an answer to my e-mails within a couple of hours. First-class service!

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Excellent

September 2017 - It was excellent for our family of 6, my husband and I and two adult kids with their partners.

Summer In Italy service was great - very responsive with any of our needs. Will definitely use your company again.

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We had such a nice time!

September 2017 - We had such a nice time at Villa Penonia in Positano! The house is so spacious and has amazing views! We spent most of our time out on the patio taking it all in. It's also convenient to the Via Fornillo bus stop which is great if you don't plan on bringing a car. And not too many steps to carry your luggage down! Really couldn't recommend it more.

Enzo and Maria [the caretakers] were so nice.

The staff at Summer In Italy were very very friendly and knowledgeable. Luca and Valeria were SO helpful with helping us plan our vacation. Would definitely book through them again.

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We had a WONDERFUL stay

August 2017 - We had a WONDERFUL stay at Villa Penonia in Positano and many great memories.

The team that helped us prepare for our trip was amazing and very responsive, and once we arrived, Enzo (the property manager) was super helpful to make our stay as comfortable as possible.

I truly appreciated the friendly, professional, and responsive team at Summer In Italy. They made planning our trip to the Amalfi Coast extremely easy and stress-free! Grazie mille to the team!

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Everything was exceptional

August 2017 - This is a fantastic property! Everything was exceptional. We actually lived on the terrace! What a view. This was a family vacation celebrating many things and it was a dream trip for all!

Rosa, our house cleaner, was so great and so sweet and Enzo the manager was very helpful. All wonderful! Thanks for letting us share your beautiful property!

Luca was a great help and very gracious. He was also available before our trip to answer questions. Everything was perfectly explained to us. Grazie!

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Outstanding property

July 2017 - We thought Villa Penonia in Positano was an outstanding property, managed brilliantly by Enzo and Rosa (we can't thank them enough for their help in arranging transfers). The location is a little challenging in getting luggage to the villa but that's Positano! Overall our stay at the villa was amazing.

Summer In Italy managed our booking very professionally - thank you.

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Loved it

June 2017 - We loved it and had a fantastic week in Positano. Thank you.

Your responses were quick, friendly and helpful. Thanks. I have recommended you and sent the link to the house to several of my collegues.

No where else will you find views like this from each bedroom

June 2017 - This was a beautiful villa. There were 9 adults on this week long holiday. No where else will you find views like this from each bedroom. The birds chirping in the morning and the soft church bells in the distance were a beautiful way to start out the mornings. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare all meals. We had trouble with the large vent over the cook top working and within the day the property manager had it fixed. We cooked every night in the villa except one night. You will not be spending time inside but if you do it is very comfortable. There are 4 bedrooms up stairs. One of the bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The other 3 bathrooms are directly across the hall from each bedroom. So not exactly en-suite but a none issue with our group. The downstairs bedroom uses a bathroom just off the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the linens crisp and fresh. The outdoor space: we ate every meal at the large outdoor table on the terrace. This could be amazing with several more seating spaces arranged (there are 4 collapsible canvas lounge chairs).

Rosa, the housekeeper was very sweet and was in and out in a flash.

Summer In Italy was by far the most amazing company I have ever used! They were attentive to every thing I needed and asked. Their response was always within 24 hours and most times within minutes. They go above and beyond the normal expectations. An example is, at the last minute one couple missed a flight and the driver needed to be notified. This was at 8:00 pm at night and we were out to dinner with friends. I didn't have my information on me but sent a quick note to Luca and they in turn notified the driver of the last minute change. Amazing! I will continue to use this company for any future travel and recommend them to all of my friends.

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Amazing views

May 2017 - We loved our stay at Villa Penonia in Positano.

Enzo [the caretaker] was so helpful to do some grocery shopping and have the villa stocked upon our arrival. He also helped us order (and have delivered) local buffalo mozzarella, limoncello and wine!

Rosa [the maid] was friendly, kind and even offered to help with our laundry. We felt very spoiled all week!

Our most favorite part of the villa was the terrace; we spent hours every day and night just enjoying the amazing view.

The booking process was straight-forward and easy. All of my questions and requests were answered and addressed quickly and professionally. I will not hesitate to use Summer in Italy the next time I'm booking a villa rental in Italy.

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Nothing but positive

April 2017 - Nothing but positive. Nice space for 10 people, superb view and very quiet.

Everything was perfect with Summer In Italy.

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Loved!

September 2016 - We loved Villa Penonia in Positano! The house was well equipped, clean and perfect for our group of 4 couples. The outdoor space was everything and more than the pictures portray. The views were stunning and you could spend your entire vacation on the terrace and be perfectly content. The villa is on the Fornillo Beach side of Positano so it's a bit of a walk (and a lot of stairs) to get to the Spiaggia Grande and the ferry, but we loved the villa and would definitely stay there again.

The caretaker, Enzo, was very friendly and helpful. Rosa, the housekeeper, was wonderful and so nice.

I was very happy with Summer In Italy. The house was just as portrayed and communication with the company was excellent. Thank you!

Beautiful

September 2016 - Villa Penonia in Positano is beautiful. Spacious and well equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed and the washing machine was an added bonus. The views are spectacular and can be enjoyed from numerous terraces.

Working with Summer In Italy was a pleasure. I used online chat and email to communicate and your responses were fast, friendly, and professional. Questions were answered quickly. And while at the villa you helped with communication between us and the owner when we had an issue with the Wi-Fi. We ultimately booked through your company because the communication was so good prior to making our reservation.

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Sensational villa

September 2016 - We were Aussie couples at Amalfi Coast for the first time. Choosing Positano and Villa Penonia in Positano was the best thing we did! Sensational villa. Great, great balcony - so big, with bonus garden below. And the view from each bedroom was even more wonderful. It is in a terrific location, all the nearby restaurants were lovely. Villa Penonia in Positano was in a lovely condition and we had maid service during our stay. Couldn't choose a better villa in Positano for a large group.

Your villa has everything you could wish for, no improvements necessary!

Would definitely use Summer In Italy again. Very easy to deal with and great service. Villa Penonia in Positano was all the web site promised and more.

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Fantastic villa!

July 2016 - Fantastic villa, one of the best views in Positano! If you enjoy cooking, one of the best professional kitchens we have used. The ice machine is a great addition. We enjoyed our gin and tonic on the balcony every afternoon. The only down was the stairs to the beach but we where all very fit after a week.

Having a maid cleanup was a real treat. Nothing was too difficult for Rosa.

Summer In Italy service and follow up was great. Keep up the good work.

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We had everything we needed and more

July 2016 - We enjoyed Villa Penonia in Positano very much. The villa is exactly as you see it on the web site. Spacious and airy and has everything you need. The terrace is where we spent most of our time - the garden is beautiful and well looked after. The views are spectacular. I would highly recommend it. The ice machine was very welcome!

Thank you for everything, Villa Penonia in Positano is amazing. We had everything we needed and more. If my legs allow it, I would love to visit again!

Thank you Summer In Italy - I have nothing but good things to say about the professional, friendly and very satisfactory way in which you handled our booking. There is nothing negative about your service. Well done to all of you in the team. Keep up the good work!

Awesome place

July 2016 - Awesome place for large groups.

You are awesome. Thank you for always answering my questions promptly. I hope to work with you again.

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Like living a dream!

July 2016 - We loved our stay at Villa Penonia in Positano, and hope to return. The views is dreamy and it's really big! Our group was 3 couples and a single - we each had our own bedroom and bathroom, with one of each to spare. The beds were comfortable and water hot. Not all rooms have showers, but plenty of them do. The kitchen was easy to use, and the chef we brought in one night liked it a lot. We liked the common spaces and were also able to have our own space if we wanted. Having the clothes washer was terrific, as we were all going on to a week + more of travel, and clean clothes was nice. The terrace and garden are wonderful to hang out in - better than most restaurants. Coffee every morning on the terrace looking over the bay of Positano and the Villa Penonia in Positano gardens was a special part of our trip. Pictures are accurate - it's a beautifully decorated place with space for all. I highly recommend Villa Penonia in Positano with it's fabulous views - lovely! It was like living a dream.

Management is wonderful. Once we arrived, Enzo, the property manager availed himself to us and was helpful in getting us what we needed. A broken coffee carafe was replaced in less than a day (just an example). Also, the friendly lady who cleaned every day was cheery and took great care of us and keeps the house perfect.

During the many months between booking and vacation, Summer In Italy was always quick to respond with answers and helpful suggestions. Everything was great. I really appreciate all the links on your site. I also appreciate all the round the clock answers and suggestions - thanks for helping make our vacation wonderful. I did a lot of research to find a really nice, big villa at a reasonable price. Your assortment was good. Then, you were attentive and responsive as we were making our choices. Your safe payment methods were important to us, and obviously legitimate. Your site is good. All the photos are very important, as are the descriptions. This is a big decision, and you have an excellent site. Again, I have to come back to Alfano and Luca and Andrea for all the help.

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Lovely quiet villa overlooking the sea

June 2016 - We enjoyed Villa Penonia in Positano with our grown children and their spouses, a lovely quiet villa overlooking the sea. We really enjoyed the outdoor tented terrace. The outdoor spaces are spectacular and very private. The four younger couples each had a bedroom upstairs with their own bath and balcony. We took the first floor bedroom that did not have a private bath, so we used the bathroom off the kitchen. The villa was a good value for the price we paid.

Rosa the maid was there daily and was such a pleasure! Very friendly and helpful.

Summer In Italy did a great job for us. Very professional.

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Would highly recommend!!!

June 2016 - Best experience ever. Villa Penonia in Positano has the old Italy charm we were looking for and the caretakers were very hospitable. The villa was very clean and we had maid service everyday. Would highly recommend!!!

Keep the old charm, love the home you grew up in Enzo[the caretaker]!!!

Summer In Italy was very helpful and gave me quick feedback.

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Heaven on earth!

May 2016 - Spending a week at Villa Penonia in Positano was like spending a week in heaven on earth! The home, the views, the location and every person connected with the villa was fantastic! Six of us stayed in Villa Penonia in Positano and six of us felt this was the most incredible vacation we've ever had. The only negative thing I could say is that we had to leave.

An enormous "Thank You!"

Everything was fantastic with Summer In Italy. Communication was wonderful; suggestions were great; it was the best experience from start to finish!

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Incredible!

May 2016 - Villa Penonia in Positano is incredible. We loved how much space we had inside as well as outside. The garden space is hard to come by in Positano. We spent hours on the terrace just enjoying the view. The location is great and within walking distance to many great restaurants, markets, and shops. The kitchen was really big and well equipped too.

It's very well cared for and we enjoyed the caretakers hospitality! Especially Rosa!

I will highly reccomend Summer In Italy. I had a very easy time planning our trip with your help.

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Excellent

October 2015 - Villa Penonia in Positano was everything we expected and more. We enjoyed our stay. The villa was huge with so much room and comfort. We lived on the terrace.

Enzo and Rosa [the caretakers] were a joy to us. Very helpful and kind.

Keep doing what you do because you do it beautifully, thank you Summer In Italy! Arrivederci!

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Excellent

October 2015 - We had the most magnificent time... could have spent the whole week on the terrace but forced ourselves to walk, walk and walk to discover all the joys of Positano!

Enzo and Rosa [the caretakers] were so attentive and dealt with all our queries with humour and integrity. Being in the middle of other homes down quaint cobbled streets was enchanting and we would highly recommend this spot to anyone.

Summerinitaly is a great company to deal with, always willing to go the extra mile and leaving no stone unturned in an effort to sort out any problems. Thank you... we will be back!

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Excellent

June 2015 - Villa Penonia in Positano is a wonderful villa for a larger group.

We all had a fabulous time there. Many thanks.

Excellent

May 2015 - This place was amazing. Everything about the villa was perfect and we can't wait to return.

Mr Enzo was so lovely and helpful. He gave us lots of useful tips and advice in terms restaurants and how to get about. We were really grateful that he was so accommodating.

The Summer in Italy team were so helpful right from the outset and I immediately liked their professional approach. There was always someone on hand at any time to answer my questions. I would definitely book with Summer in Italy again. 5 service. Thank you!

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