The Literary House

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A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a cityscape and the sea.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table, a bowl of fruit, and a glass cabinet with dishes.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a patterned wall. A kitchen area is visible in the background with a dining table and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a wooden panel wall, a neatly made bed with white linens, striped pillows, and a bedside table with a book and a lamp.
A room with a large bookshelf filled with books, a wooden desk, a chair, and a patterned floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Piazza Tasso

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Kitchenette
  • Housekeeping
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sorrento, Città Metropolitana di Napoli
  • Place, Piazza Tasso
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sorrento Lift
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Corso Italia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Naples (NAP-Naples Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1

1 King Bed

2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Sorrento

Located in Sorrento City Centre, a neighbourhood in Sorrento, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Sorrento Marina and Positano Ferry Landing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sorrento Beach and Gulf of Naples. Chiostro di San Francesco and Villa Fiorentino are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Sorrento, Città Metropolitana di Napoli

What's nearby

  • Sorrento Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza Tasso - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sorrento Lift - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Corso Italia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sorrento Beach - 9 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Station - 10 min walk
  • Naples International Airport (NAP) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuoro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Veneruso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Queen's Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salumeria Gambardella - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Literary House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Literary House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Literary House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Literary House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Literary House located?

Located in Sorrento City Centre, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea and Piazza Tasso. Corso Italia and Sorrento Beach are also within 15 minutes. Sorrento Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best apartments I have ever stayed in. It was super clean. The rooms and decor are beautiful. There are 2 lovely patios with a great view. The location is amazing. It is the heart of Sorrento. It also has an elevator and a supermarket right next door. It was absolutely wonderful and highly, highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean, great location and host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a two bedroom in Sorrento, this is your place! Pierluca and his apartment were both fantastic! The decor was neat, very clean, great view of the sea and spacious. The location was central to everything with a market and great restaurant right outside the door. Pierluca was very helpful with our luggage and checked on us several time to see if we needed anything. I can’t recommend this VRBO enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot to explore Sorrento.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Literary House in Sorrento. The apartment was exceptionally clean, spacious, and had everything our family of 5 needed for a comfortable stay. Our host was there to greet us upon arrival, making check-in easy and welcoming. The location couldn't have been better. Everything Sorrento has to offer is within walking distance, yet despite being in the heart of the city, the apartment was remarkably quiet. The two private terraces offered breathtaking views and were the perfect places to relax after a day of exploring. Having a convenience store and excellent restaurants located right downstairs was an added bonus and made our stay even more convenient. We would definitely stay at the Literary House again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sorrento!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment at the center of everything in Sorrento. Spotless clean and gracious host in Pierluca!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy guest

Great apartment in the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was absolutely beautiful and well maintained. The owner was extremely helpful and friendly. Location was perfect for experiencing the best part of Sorrento.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was Perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in the absolutely beautifully appointed Literary House. What a lovely place to experience Sorrento. The main city area is just a few steps away for the dining, shopping, and beach! Pier Luca was a wonderful host and helpful with suggestions (including an amazing cooking school which was a highlight for our family trip.) To stay here was one of the best choices of our Italy vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Accomidations

We spent 3 nights in this stylish and comfortable apartment. The decor was beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. We all slept well. The location was perfect. Communication with Pietrluca was very easy and he even met us at check in with great advice for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it!

Pierluca was an amazing host! Apartment was clean and modern. Sorrento was pleasant especially the “beach”. Clean and warm ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful apartment!

We loved our time staying at this property. Everything was perfect. The apartment was spotless upon arrival and located in a great part of Sorrento, so close to everything. We’ll be back! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This apartment is really beautiful and comfortable, its decoration is superb and meaningful, and it is provided with up-to-date technology for a comfortable stay. It is well located in the center of Sorrento, close to restaurants and shops. Excellent service and communication with Pierluca. Absolutely a place to recommend for future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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AMAZING!

The Literary House is by far the best VRBO rental we have ever stayed at. The apartment is clean, well equipped, and exquisitely decorated. The host was always quick to communicate, was a wealth of information, and helped us tremendously with our excursions. I HIGHLY recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Central location

Pierluca proved a very gracious host for a property that is perfectly located among all the shops restaurants & harbor/marina. Everything easily walkable. Highly recommend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Ever Stay 10/10

My husband, our adult son and I stayed at this VRBO in Sorrento and LOVED it. Beautiful apartment in a perfect location. Views of the Bay of Naples from the balcony and an orchard of lemon and orange trees across the lane. Our host, Pierluca, could not have been more friendly or more helpful. Hated to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an exceptional stay in Pierluca's apartment in Sorrento. If I could rate our host over five stars on communication, I would! We had our flight cancelled to Naples (Sorrento) after we had already boarded on the plane and "on our way." So, we were not able to stay at the apartment as planned for our first night. Pierluca was very accommodating and generous and we split the cost of our first night there. It was not necessary for him to offer us this discount and we appreciated it. The whole time we were working out the details of our travel, he kept in good touch with us. Once we got to Sorrento the next day, Pierluca continued to be a wonderful host. The apartment is charming, well stocked and well located. There are so many restaurants close-by and as guests we felt part of the community. Sorrento is wonderful and so was our stay. We caught the NLG ferry for a day in Amalfi and Positano. Another afternoon, we used the local 008 bus to visit a swimming grotto. We would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

Beautiful, well appointed apartment in the historic district of Sorrento, no cars allowed so quiet and peaceful. Pierluca was a great resource, arranged parking near the apartment for our rental car and provided great recommendation to local establishments. We used Sorrento as a base to explore Positano and Amalfi and had a blast driving on the Amalfi coast road, if you are from North America its a bucket list drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic!

We were so happy with this apartment. The location is great with a grocery and lots of restaurants and shops nearby. The apartment was spotless and had all the amenities we needed for three days. The washer and dryer were a godsend after traveling around Italy the week prior. Our checkin was seamless and the host checked in to make sure we didn’t need anything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A treasured stay!

The Literary House was the best decision we made on our trip to Sorrento. From the moment we booked to the second we left, Pierluca was a gem - always available and beyond helpful. The location is perfection. Right in the middle of town close to many restaurants and shops. The property itself is delightful. We were there with our 18 year old nephew and it was important for us to have two king beds and two separate bathrooms, which is very hard to find in Italy. The apartment was perfect for us and allowed us to enjoy coffee on the terrace, movies in the living room, and plenty of space for us to enjoy our trip together. I can’t say enough amazing things about our stay. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Place to Stay

Our entire family loved this apartment. The location was amazing it has amazing restaurants right out it’s gates. It is close to everything you want to do or pick up locations. The apartment itself looked exactly like the pictures and was light and spacious, and the views we wonderful! It was hot when we went so the AC’s were a lifesaver. The apartment had the perfect extras like good coffee and a clothes steamer. Then owner was amazing and extremely responsive to the couple of questions we had. We would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central in Sorrento

This is a cute and clean apartment in the middle of Sorrento, but slightly away from the heavy traffic in a quiet place. The apartment was clean and bright and had a view of the bay, just as advertised. The host provided great communications throughout and helped us get into the apartment (cars can’t pull right up to the front). Thank you, Pierluca!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Communication was excellent. We arrived by car and parked in a parking lot recommended by the host. He met us there and helped us with my moms bags. The walk was flat (about .3m to apartment). The location of the apartment was in the middle of restaurants and shops, but still very quiet and peaceful in the evenings. There is a small shop downstairs to buy food and beverages that was very convenient. It was a 20 minute walk to the ferries which was also very convenient. The apartment was clean and well appointed. We highly recommend the Literary Apartment for your stay in Sorrento!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Pleasure to be there

The apartment was presented beautifully, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Recently refurbished, all conveniences, plumbing, a/c etc were in excellent working condition. The host was superb, starting with loading our many bags into the Bambina to save us dragging them 200m over cobbled streets. He responded to our every request, arranging transport and excursions, and made excellent suggestions to help us enjoy our stay. The apartment is as represented on the website. The vast eclectic library scattered throughout adds to the funky vibe, while the view to the Med makes being there a pleasure. For two adult couples, it was an excellent choice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break in Sorrento

How to sum our experience at The Literary House? Perfect. The property checked all of our needs and was ideally located in the historic section of town. Quiet, spacious, and bright, with large doors that open to a lovely balcony, it’s the perfect spot to soak in the gorgeous surroundings when you wake up or return home after a day out. Enjoy sunsets with a beautiful bottle of wine and some mortadella and cheese from a nearby salumeria. It’s amazing, trust me. The view from the apartment is stunning, looking out to the Gulf of Naples. Pierluca, the owner, made us feel like family during our stay, in addition to arranging private transfers as needed during our stay. He was quick to respond to messages and provided great information regarding restaurants and the various happenings in Sorrento during our stay. His knowledge gave us greater insight into optimizing our stay in town.This truly is a remarkable property, and made our time in Sorrento that much more enjoyable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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