Villa La Gattaia: A characteristic two-story villa built sheer above the sea, with Free WI-FI.
Villa La Gattaia is a characteristic two-story villa built sheer above the sea. It sleeps eight people. From Villa La Gattaia you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi. Villa La Gattaia is 300 square meters (3230 square feet). It features two wide private terraces, a private garden, air conditioning (please read description below to check in which rooms the units are installed) and WI-FI Internet access. You will be roughly 1 km (0.6 miles) from Praiano, where you will find restaurants and shops. You will find the closest restaurant at 200 meters (660 feet), a grocery store at 200 meters (660 feet), the stop for the local bus and the SITA bus at 100 meters (330 feet) and the closest beach at roughly 1 km (0.6 miles). You will reach Villa La Gattaia from the street level going down a stairway which consists of approximately 70 steps. You will not need a car to stay at Villa La Gattaia. If you do have one, you will be able to park it on the premises, inside the entrance gate. The parking space is suitable for at most one small car (the size of a Fiat Punto or smaller). Please kindly note. The rental price includes: final cleaning; linens; towels; maid service from Monday to Saturday 2 hours each day.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:electricity according to consumption EUR 0.50/kWh.Available for a fee, if desired:check-in after 8 pm EUR 50.00. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 500 (it is returned to you at check-out). Top LevelTerrace 1 The first terrace is 60 square meters (645 square feet) large. You will be able to enter it from the first living room. It is partly shaded by a pergola with a bamboo roof. It is equipped with a sofa, as well as with a table, chairs and sun loungers. From the terrace you will enjoy an enchanting view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi. Living Room 1 The first living room is paved with handmade terracotta tiles. The ceiling is vaulted. The furnishings are warm and welcoming, featuring some antique pieces, and include two sofas and two armchairs. In this room you will find a satellite television (local channels). From the living room you will be able to enter the large terrace with a view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi through a French door. The room has a window with a view of the sea and of the coastline. It is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. Bedroom 1 You will be able to enter the first bedroom from the corridor. The furnishings are cozy and comfortable. The room has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The room has a large panoramic window with a view of the sea, and it's equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. Bedroom 2 You will be able to enter the second bedroom from the first living room. It has two French beds (120 cm/47 inches). The room has a window with a view of the sea, and it's equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. Bathroom 1 The first bathroom is spacious and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor. Middle LevelTerrace 2 The second terrace is 40 square meters (430 square feet) large. You will be able to enter it from the second living room. It is partly shaded by olive trees. It is equipped with a table and chairs. From the terrace you will enjoy a wonderful view of the sea. Living Room 2 You will be able to enter the second living room from the corridor along a stairway. The floor is paved with handmade terracotta tiles. The furnishings are warm and welcoming, and include a sofa, two armchairs and masonry benches. There is an age-old fireplace made of stone, for decorative purposes only. The dining table can accommodate ten guests. From the living room you will be able to enter the large terrace with a view of the sea and of the coastline through a French door. The room has three windows with a view of the sea. Kitchen You will be able to enter the kitchen from the second living room. It is equipped with a six-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a large refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave oven and an Italian-style coffee-maker. Here you will also find a washing machine, an iron and an ironing board. The dining table can accommodate six guests. From the kitchen a French door will take you to the garden. The room has a window with a view of the garden. Bathroom 2 The second bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a shower. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the second living room. Bottom LevelGarden The garden is 120 square meters (1290 square feet). It is partly shaded by tall trees. The garden is equipped with a small sofa and two armchairs. From the garden you will enjoy a spellbinding view of the sea and of the coastline. First Annex, Bottom LevelBedroom 3 with en-suite bathroom You will reach the third bedroom from the main building going down a route that cuts through the garden and includes approximately ten stairway steps. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed), that can be split into twins if requested (please contact our staff in advance to make arrangements). The room has a window with a view of the garden, and it's equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a bathtub with fixed shower head. Second Annex, Bottom LevelBedroom 4 with en-suite bathroom You will reach the fourth bedroom from the main building going down a route that cuts through the garden and includes approximately 18 stairway steps. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed), that can be split into twins if requested (please contact our staff in advance to make arrangements). The room has a window with a view of the garden, and it's equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a fully enclosed shower.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: final cleaning; linens; towels; maid service from Monday to Saturday 2 hours each day.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:electricity according to consumption EUR 0.50/kWh.Available for a fee, if desired:check-in after 8 pm EUR 50.00. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 500 (it is returned to you at check-out).
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Paid upon arrival: electricity according to consumption EUR 0.50/kWh
Available for a fee: check-in after 8 pm EUR 50.00
Refundable security deposit paid cash on arrival: EUR 500.
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Electricity fee: EUR 0.5 per kilowatt-hour
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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Property # 8756917
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Praiano
Praiano is home to this villa. Amalfi Cathedral and Villa Rufolo are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fiordo di Furore Beach and Amalfi Beach. Lift to the Sea and Chiostro di San Francesco are also worth visiting.
Is Villa La Gattaia: A characteristic two-story villa built sheer above the sea, with Free WI-FI. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa La Gattaia: A characteristic two-story villa built sheer above the sea, with Free WI-FI.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa La Gattaia: A characteristic two-story villa built sheer above the sea, with Free WI-FI.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa La Gattaia: A characteristic two-story villa built sheer above the sea, with Free WI-FI.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa La Gattaia: A characteristic two-story villa built sheer above the sea, with Free WI-FI. located?
Situated in Praiano, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of San Luca Evangelist Church and Church of San Gennaro. Marina di Praia and Gavitella beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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This villa was perfect for our group of 6 adults. We spent many evenings on the terrace enjoying the incredible view.
The kitchen was well-equipped for what we needed. Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and exactly as pictured.
Luca was very helpful and knowledgeable. Everything was very well-explained up front. No surprises. Highly recommend.
The villa met our needs and wants overall. 4 beds, 4 baths, great view of Amalfi coast, proximity to Praiano, parking place for 1 compact car. This is an old house, well lived in. The kitchen is functional though not attractive. The bathrooms were ok. The bedrooms were good. It was quiet and secluded. The property manager was accessible and helpful.
The villa is built into the coastal cliff, so there are many narrow steps down from the road to get to the entrance. This feature can be de rigeur for villas in this area, so this comment is just in the spirit of emphasis, not something surprising, but it is serious for anyone with leg problems.
The mosquitoes were serious in the middle of September and the anti-aircraft supplies were low on arrival, but Luca and crew were responsive. Bring repellent if you want to enjoy the magnificent view from the patios.
The distances to Praiano to the north and the closest beach are not long, walkable if you don’t mind Pamplona-esque running with the cars. We had hoped in mid-September that tourist season pressure would be lower, but it was full blast with packed Sita buses and fuhgeddaboutit taxi service.
We had a very enjoyable time. Luca was extremely helpful and went over and above to ensure we had a pleasant stay in Praiano. Highly recommend for families who desire space and a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
17 Sept, 2019
Loved our stay
Loved our stay... our property manager Luca was very helpful... we want to go back.
There was great communication all the way which is essential. Keep up the good work!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
8 Dec, 2018
The villa is amazing and in a fantastic location of Praiano
The villa is amazing and in a fantastic location of Praiano. Close to restaurants and market for food. The bus to get to other towns on the Amalfi Coast was just up the road.
Villa La Gattaia had private space for all four couples traveling. Two beautiful terraces to relax on and have dinners. The villa is old but has lots of character. I loved that we had a great place to stay in and it was not in the busy part of the Amalfi Coast like Positano or Amalfi.
Luca [the caretaker] was an amazing host and helped us organize a charter boat and recommended places to shop (he even did some shopping for us to get local chicken and beef).
Great service from Summer In Italy. They were really responsive in answering my questions. Also the links for transportation were great as well. I would highly recommend using Summer In Italy to book places in Italy.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Jun, 2018
Our family very much enjoyed staying at Villa La Gattaia
Our family very much enjoyed staying at Villa La Gattaia. The outside space was superb and we spent all the time we were at the villa in the fresh air. We didn't really use the inside areas as the weather was so good the whole of the holiday. We all thought the bathrooms could do with a little upgrading but they were all usable.
I felt the booking process through to arrival were excellent and I was always kept informed.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun, 2018
Villa La Gattaia is a beautiful villa with fantastic views and lots of space for family and friends
Villa La Gattaia is a beautiful villa with fantastic views and lots of space for family and friends.
Being located in Praiano, it is away from the full tourist rush of the Amalfi Coast.
The friendly support offered by Luca [the caretaker] was excellent.
Highly recommend.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun, 2018
Villa La Gattaia is an amazing villa furnished with beautiful old artifacts and art
Villa La Gattaia is an amazing villa furnished with beautiful old artifacts and art. The views are absolutely amazing and we are so please you recommend Praiano to us as this is a beautiful little village set apart from bustling tourist towns of Amalfi and Positano. The local restaurants are amazing and although many steps we embraced the exercise and were thoroughly delighted with our villa.
Don't change anything, Villa La Gattaia is just perfect. Thanks for organizing our Capri boat trip and delivering our cold beer placing it in the fridge.
Thank you so much Luca for your great advice on Villa La Gattaia and staying in Praiano, we are so glad we weren't in the middle of the bustling towns. Everything was just as you promised and we had a fabulous stay, many thanks.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Jun, 2018
We had a great stay at Villa La Gattaia
We had a great stay at Villa La Gattaia.
It had plenty of room inside and out and all the facilities we needed. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time there and spent most of our time sightseeing .
The staff I dealt with at Summer In Italy were fantastic! Very informative and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun, 2018
We loved staying at Villa La Gattaia
We loved staying at Villa La Gattaia!
Summer In Italy is a very helpful company with great online chat option. Very happy with the whole experience.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Jun, 2018
Really great villa with a lot of character
Really great villa with a lot of character. It was a fun place to stay!
Pros: great view, a lot of space, nice terrace. The air-conditioned rooms were very pleasant. The young people who stayed in the non-AC rooms didn’t mind, but it would be good to make sure everyone is comfortable with the arrangement in advance. Cons: the buses were so full we couldn't get to Ravello! And we had dinner reservations/tickets to a concert. The two downstairs rooms feel very separated from the rest of the house.
The booking agents were excellent, I really appreciated all your help in finding the place! I will highly recommend you.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun, 2018
We enjoyed our stay at the villa
We enjoyed our stay at the villa. It was beautifully furnished and had a lovely garden and stunning views.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Jun, 2018
Perfect location, not so many steps
Perfect location, not so many steps.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Jun, 2018
Villa La Gattaia is in an excellent location with outstanding views and outside terraces, which we s
Villa La Gattaia is in an excellent location with outstanding views and outside terraces, which we spent the majority of our time. A restaurant and the bus stop were very close by too! I would recommend Villa La Gattaia!
Luca, the caretaker met us and was helpful in acclimating us with the villa and surroundings. He directed us to the nearest grocery store, and even drive our groceries to the villa!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Jun, 2018
My family of 4 had a wonderful stay at Villa La Gattaia in July 2013
My family of 4 had a wonderful stay at Villa La Gattaia in July 2013. It could easily accommodate twice that many comfortably and was more room than we needed, but we like to spread out and location is important to us.
The villa is nicely situated about halfway between Praiano and the marina at La Praia. It has spectacular 360° views looking out toward La Praia.
The upper terrace is a lovely spot to sit and read or enjoy breakfast.
Luca [the caretaker] was an excellent host from the time we arrived to the time we left. He gave us many excellent restaurant suggestions and was helpful with excursions.
The staff at Summer In Italy were perfect. Everyone was very helpful and accommodating.
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