Villa Mare

Welcome to the Amalfi villa of your dreams. With views of Capri, access to the sea, and air conditioning this is the dreamed experience.

Adjoining Villa Sole Sleeps 11 + 1. With advance planning these two apartments can host up to 18 people.

Location

South of Naples, the Massa Lubrense promontory forms the southern arm of the beautiful bay of Naples. Across the bay from Naples is the town of Sorrento. Between the two, along the bay, are the towns under the volcano Vesuvius that the ancient Romans chose for their vacation homes: Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Stabiae. Since the 1800s, Sorrento has been a vacation choice for the rich and famous. It sits on a cliff so there are few sandy beaches. Villa Mare is on the Massa Lubrense promontory. Breathtaking Mediterranean views encompass a prized perspective on the fabled Isle of Capri.

To arrive at Villa Mare, you drive 2.5 miles (4k) past Sorrento. It is 13 miles to Positano and 37 miles to Naples.

A curving road leads down from the Amalfi Coast road past a number of villas. Villa Sole is at the end of the road, as close to the sea as one can get here.

It is 80 steps down to the water where there is a sun bathing platform, toilet, shower and a ladder down into the clear, blue-green water.

There are sea walls to calm the waters close to shore and a jetty where you can bring in a boat. You may hire a boat to take you out on the water and to the islands of Capri and Ischia.

We really enjoy the short walk to Marina della Lobra along the sea-side path. It is the charming nearby fishing village with several casual restaurants and dock where you may rent boat service.

Exterior

Villa Mare has a large terrace overlooking the sea. Maintenance is meticulous and weekdays a housekeeper tends to the grounds, sets out lounge chairs at the beach.

Villa Mare is one level above the street level where you may park one car.

Above and set back from Villa Mare is Sole, a six bedroom villa.

Interior

You can enter onto the terrace next to the villa entrance and immediately being to enjoy the spectacular view of the Mediterranean sea. On the left is a platform with the large outside dining table that seats eight. The terrace has areas that are open to the sun and others that have rush sun shades.

The living room furniture faces the television. Across the room a fireplace for cozy winter enjoyment. There is a sofa and four arm chairs. The dining area is open to the living room. Cool white walls and chair covers offset pretty turquoise tile and mosaic floors.

The living room and the master bedroom are air-conditioned. 

The kitchen continues with the same turquoise tiles as in the dining room. It has everything a cook needs with large (for Italy) refrigerator/freezer, microwave, four burner stove top and dishwasher.

There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Included in the price is daily one-and-a-half hour of housekeeping for care of the villa. One set of linens is included in the price. Additional linen changes available for a fee.

Things To Note

Neighborhood: Sorrento

Size: 1600 sq ft, 150 m2

Accessibility/Security: About 20 steps from street level to the apartment and 80 steps to the water's edge.

Shorter Stays: High and Mid-season rentals are Saturday to Saturday. Shorter stays may be possible upon request for other seasons.

Payment: Upon reserving, 30% of the total is non refundable.

Utilities/Taxes: Heat & air conditioning paid locally.

Other: Final cleaning €350 & €150 mid-stay cleaning deducted from €450 paid cash on arrival.

Room Details

Bathroom

• Hairdryer

Connectivity/Entertainment

• WiFi
• TV - Limited English Programs

Heating/Cooling

• Heating
• A/C-Partial

Kitchen

• Fully Equipped
• Coffee Maker
• Dishwasher
• Italian-Style Espresso Pot
• Microwave
• Oven
• Stovetop
• Refrigerator
• No Dishwasher

Accessibility

• Elevator
• Parking

Kid/Family Friendly

• Travel Crib

Laundry

• Drying Rack
• Iron & Board
• Washer

Outdoor

• Terrace

Special Features

• Balcony/Terrace

Amenities

• Elevator
• Air Conditioning

Things to See & Do

Marina della Lobra (10 minute walk)
Fishing village with restaurants and marina
Sorrento (15 mins Driving)
Gorgeous views of Capri, Naples and Vesuvius from a fine town with all the amenities, shops and restaurants. Take the hydrofoil to Capri with its famous Piazzetta and Blue Grotto.
Positano (30 mins Driving)
Romantic beach town on the Amalfi coast with pastel house tumbling down to the sea. Good restaurants and the must sip local beverage Limoncello.
Amalfi (44 mins Driving)
Iconic town along the Amalfi Coast south of Naples with its breath-taking views from the vertical terrain. And of course homes of the rich and famous since Roman times.
Naples Airport (55 mins Driving)
International airport that serves Naples and the region. Code:NAP