Villa La Fiorita

Features

• Stunning views overlooking the village of Positano, the ocean and cliffs
• Several terraces with many places for relaxing and eating under pergolas
• Air conditioned bedrooms
• All bedrooms open directly to a shared terrace, screens on doors and windows
• Elegantly furnished with antiques
• Walk to restaurants and boutiques, boats to Capri, Sorrento or Naples
• Combines with Villa La Fiorita Penthouse and Il Pettirosso for up to 14 people
• Services of a Homebase Abroad Concierge available for the duration of your stay
• Customized transportation, excursions and events arranged on request

Overview

Villa La Fiorita is the in-town, seaside home of a family with deep roots in the community of Positano. Very well-tended and lovingly furnished, this private home offers an exceptional base for exploring the sun-drenched, dramatic coastline of the Amalfi Peninsula. The Villa easily combines with the Penthouse for a group of ten. Add the adjacent Il Pettirosso and you can accommodate 14. Positano sits along the south-facing Amalfi Coast, one of a string of villages which includes Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano and eventually Salerno. The easternmost town along the peninsula's southern coast, Positano enjoys a convenient location just 30 minutes from Sorrento and 4 hours by car from Rome. Frequent boat service from Positano and Sorrento enable the visitor to explore by sea as well as by car, spending days taking in the breathtaking vistas, dramatic light and glinting ocean views.

Villa La Fiorita enjoys a convenient position in the village of Positano. From here, it is an easy 20 minute walk downhill to the town center, and 25 minutes to the beach. The return is uphill, on charming staircases or the winding road (longer but easier on the legs) and is a perfect time to window-shop. There are both taxi and bus services for moving around town, or to other points of interest along the peninsula. There are more than enough boutiques, restaurants and services to meet your needs. An accessible public parking lot is just yards down the street. Even in season the rates are reasonable.

Built in the 18th century, the Villa is the ancestral home of a family with a long and colorful history in Positano. The Villa's architecture is typical of the region, with arching, high-ceilinged rooms, whitewashed walls and colorful, patterned tiled floors typical of the region. Carved out of the tufa hillside, all the principal rooms open to the south, with a commanding view of sea below and rugged hillside above. The entrance on the street leads to an internal staircase and the first floor, where you can step out immediately onto a broad terrace running the length of the Villa. The terrace is beautifully planted with bougainvillea, lemon and mandarin orange trees, roses, and other flowering plants overflowing their tall cotta pots. There are several choices for sitting out, including a large dining area shaded by trees. (The terrace continues past the Villa to outdoor stairs leading to Villa La Fiorita Penthouse and Il Pettirosso. The Penthouse and Il Pettirosso may also be rented separately, in which case they use private entrances.)

Layout

GROUNDS

• Lovely in-town position with easy access to everything
• Expansive outside terrace with comfortable seating
• Outdoor dining area overlooking Positano, accommodates up to 12
• Upper terrace off bedrooms

FIRST FLOOR

• Living room with working fireplace and comfortable seating for seven. Double doors open to terrace.
• Sitting room with working fireplace accommodates five. Double doors open to terrace.
• Dining room with fireplace and seating for eight. Doors open to terrace.
• Kitchen (4-gas, 2-electric burner stove, oven, microwave, small fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and double sinks, American coffee maker) with TV and Tape player/radio. Door opens to terrace. Separate pantry (fridge).
• Full bath (open shower with curtain).

SECOND FLOOR

• Library with desk, two sitting areas and satellite TV (SKY). Doors onto terrace.
• Double bedroom (twins can combine to form king) with AC. Glass doors (with screens) open on to terrace.
• Full bath (enclosed shower stall with curtain).
• Double bedroom (twins can combine to form king) with AC. Glass doors (with screens) open on to terrace.
• Full bath (enclosed shower stall with wall-mounted and hand-held shower).
• Double bedroom (twins can combine to form king) with AC. Glass doors (with screens) open on to terrace.

PENTHOUSE - Optional additional accommodation, please inquire

GARDEN LEVEL

• Living room,working fireplace,TV with satellite & CD/Tape player. Folding table for four.
• Kitchen (4-burner gas stove,oven,dishwasher, American coffee maker, toaster, juicer)
• Walk-in pantry (fridge, freezer, washing machine and additional supplies).
• Full bathroom (enclosed shower stall).

UPPER LEVEL

• Hall with walk-in closet
• Double bedroom (king can separate into twins) with AC
• Full bathroom (enclosed shower stall).
• Double bedroom (king can separate into twins) with AC.

IL PETTIROSSO - Optional additional accommodation, please inquire

TERRACE LEVEL

• Large terrace off living /dining Room - glass top table for 6 for dining al fresco; washing machine
• Good size living/dining Room; glass wall,side chairs and couch. TV w/satellite, CD/Tape player. Table for four,corner fireplace, sideboard
• Kitchen (4-burner gas stove, oven, small fridge, small dishwasher, small American coffee maker)
• Double bedroom (twin beds can combine to form king)
• Private bath (shower stall with curtain)
• Double bedroom (king). Ensuite bath

Rental Notes

• Saturday - Saturday rentals only.
• Cleaning included 3 hrs/day, 6 days/wk. Additional cleaning available by separate payment at E. 11.00/hr.
• Welcome dinner with wine included. Additional cooking services may be arranged directly with staff after arrival.
• Advance shopping available at E. 11.00/hr. (plus cost of food and beverages).
• Fax machine.
• Air conditioning in bedrooms.
• Hairdryers in all bathrooms.
• Central heating makes this home suitable for off-season rental as well.
• Children over 12 years of age are welcome.
• Parking available at public garage nearby; E. 15.00 - 20.00/day depending on vehicle.
• Village noises will be heard, particularly with the windows open, and continue fairly late into the evening.
• The Villa can combine with the Penthouse and Il Pettirosso for a group of up to 14; please inquire.

Points of Interest

• Shops, beaches and restaurants of Positano: 2-15 mins. on foot
• Sorrento, Praiano: 20 mins. by car or boat
• Capri: 30 mins. by boat from Positano or 20 mins. from Sorrento
• Amalfi, Maiori: 40 mins by car or boat
• Ravello: 1 hr. by car (or boat and car)
• Naples, Pompeii: 1 hr. by car
• Rome/Rome Airport: 4 hrs. by car

Price

Price information available upon request.

Extras

• Heat
• Telephone/fax/internet
• Shopping and additional cooking services
• Additional cleaning
• Food, beverages and consumables
• Parking
• Refundable security deposit ($700)

Contact Information

Homebase Abroad, Ltd.
Two Hooper Street
Marblehead, MA 01945

Phone: (781) 639-4040
UK: +44-20-7084-6374
Fax: (781) 639-3050

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