I highly recommend this property as a charming base for exploring the Sorrento peninsula, Naples, and environs.
Six family members -- two couples and two singles -- stayed here very comfortably for more than a week. The listing description was entirely accurate, and the friendly English-speaking owner (who lives in one of the two adjoining houses) was most helpful in answering questions and making sightseeing suggestions.
The Sorrento peninsula is generally very vertical, and this location is no exception. The steep side road up to the house (a driveway really, about 50 yards long) is daunting, especially after a heavy meal, but it should not discourage anyone with normal walking abilities. Two of our party were in their early 70s and, though winded, had no difficulties.
The reward at the top is a charming, well maintained, functional house set among lemon and olive groves. The broad terrace facing the sea has a beautiful view over the town of Massalubrense and the sea beyond to Ischia. Inside, lofty barrel-vaulted rooms formerly used for pressing grapes have been cleverly renovated into spacious and tastefully decorated living spaces. We cooked several dinners in the fully equipped kitchen and had a choice where to enjoy them -- there are dining tables and chairs for six both inside and on the terrace. The washing machine is small and takes forever but is easy to use. The internet connection is excellent.
If you have a car, I recommend parking on the main road at the foot of the driveway and walking up to the house. There is parking at the top, but the driveway is very narrow and is lined the entire distance with unforgiving stone walls.
The property is well located for sightseeing all over the Sorrento peninsula and vicinity, either by car or public transportation. The main square of Massalubrense town is no more than 8-12 minutes away on foot. From there, the bus takes you to Sorrento (20-25 minutes), the starting point for the Circumvesuviana, the commuter train to Naples (about 70 minutes), which makes stops at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and elsewhere along the way. In the other direction, Positano, Amalfi, etc. are also easily accessible by car or bus.