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Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Positano, Campania
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Positano Ferry Landing
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Spiaggia Grande
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sorrento (RRO-Sorrento Heliport)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano

Typical vertical house. Ideal geographical context, quiet, terraces (about 100m2) with breathtaking, unforgettable views of the sea, Praiano, Torri di Positano, Isola dei Galli. Saracen style architecture. Floors: hand-cut "cotto napoletano", ancient Neapolitan ceramics. Elegant vintage furniture with all comforts. Three terraces furnished with tables (including a table for 10 people) and plants, flowers, pergolas, vases and antique jars. A balcony. All with 180 degree views of the sea. Upper floor: double bedroom (bed 1.6x2.0m) with balcony, AC and own bathroom; twin bedded room (0.9x2.0mt) with terrace (table with 4 chairs and deck chair), AC and own bathroom, possibility to join the two single beds to obtain a third double bed. Middle floor: double bedroom (bed 1.6x2.0m), air conditioning and its own bathroom; living room; the rooms access a large terrace with table with 5 chairs, 2 deck chairs, 2 sun loungers. Lower floor: living room, dining room, single bedroom (0.9x2m bed), bathroom, kitchen. All the rooms on the lower floor overlook a large terrace with table for 8-10 people, 2 deck chairs). The kitchen is equipped with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 60x90cm gas cooker with 5 burners and large electric oven. The rent includes sheets and towels (changed weekly), electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and final cleaning. Security deposit of 400 euros required upon arrival. From this will be deducted the costs municipal tourist tax (2024 amounts: 2.5euro / person per day, excluding children under 10 years) and possible damage.

Property manager

Roberto Gualtieri
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children admitted
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT065100C2Z6X85QQ3

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Positano

Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Positano City Centre, a neighbourhood in Positano. Amalfi Cathedral and Pompeii Archaeological Park 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 Villa Fiorentino are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Positano, Campania

What's nearby

  • Palazzo Murat - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Positano Ferry Landing - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Positano Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spiaggia Grande - 11 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Vico Equense Seiano Station - 25 min drive
  • Castellammare di Stabia Station - 35 min drive
  • Naples International Airport (NAP) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collina Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buca di Bacco SRL - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Sirenuse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Black - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa e Bottega - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano located?

Located in Positano City Centre, this villa is steps away from MAR Positano Roman Villa and Positano Ferry Landing. Positano Tourist Office and Church of Santa Maria Assunta are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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Rooms With a View

Villa Ibiscus is a fantastic property. It is exactly as pictured in the listing. There are fabulous views of the harbor and sea from various rooms and all terraces. There are many stairs to navigate; but the members of our 70+ group managed them well. (With a bit of huffing and puffing.) Maria and Marco, the property managers were most accommodating. They prepared dinner for us on the first night, as it was raining; and we were jet lagged. If you want genuine local cuisine, they are the ones to book. Roberto, the owner of the villa, visited us one morning, with pastries from Naples in hand. We enjoyed meeting him, and hearing about the history of his family's home. Marco was our guide for a behind the scenes tour in Capri, helping us avoid the tourist crowds. The day was complete with lunch at the only organic farm on the island. One day was spent in Pompeii, with the best ever guide arranged by Marco. He, also, arranged for Teo to drive us there and then onto lunch in Sorrento. Again, knowing where to go and who to take you there, Marco arranged for a boat day trip along the beautiful coastline from Positano to Amalfi. Ciro was the Captain of our boat and a great guide. A grand time was had by all during our stay in Positano, in such a beautiful part of the world. Thank you, Roberto, Maria, and Marco.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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Amazing property and hosts!

Our experience in this Villa was beyond what we could have imagined. We are a group of 7 and included our three adult children and partners. Positano was a fantastic home base. The dock is small so ferries may be cancelled but you can ferry everywhere when available. We have stayed in Positano twice and this was the first time we had multiple ferries cancelled due to an unusual amount of rain. Marco, one of our hosts, was so personal and responsive. He was able to organize multiple drivers for us at a moments notice. The apartment is beautifully located close to everything but away from the tourists. The multiple levels give you a lot of options to spread out. Marco and Maria Dolores made dinner for our group chat be evening and it was fantastic! We all felt like we made two new lifelong friends. If you get an opportunity to stay here you will not be disappointed ❤️🇮🇹
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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Fabulous!

The villa has 4 bedrooms each with a separate bathroom and balcony. The views from The balconies were worth it! The Villa hosts Maria and Marco were fantastic and gave us many recommendations for restaurants and excursions. They also helped coordinate private transfers to and from The Naples airport as well as additional Excursions. We had the most amazing time! The villa is 264 steps to the main beach in Positano. Be aware of the steps. Maria arranged for a luggage porter that cost $10 a bag! Well Worth it. You do have to pay for electricity in the villa for your stay. We stayed in August when it was super hot! We used AC at night. Our electricity bill for 9 days was $86z Overall, we would go back and stay in this villa in a second. Gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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Perfect stay at villa Ibiscus! Great tour with local guide Marco! Close to beach and town. Perfecto!

Villa Ibiscus was terrific. Super close to 2 public beaches in town. And very close to shops and restaurants. Lovely view from all bedrooms and porches over the water . Enjoyed watching the yaughts and boats come into harbor from our deck. Big rooms , lovely kitchen, great common areas in the house. Maria set us up with Marco - as local guide and a smart man who took us for a day trip to explore Amalfi coasts best shops , Resturant’s and ceramic shops. Great communication with house manager and house owner. Lots of steps to get anywhere in Positano . To be expected. But all around a perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian K.

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Beautiful view and perfect location

Roberto’s home is just wonderful! It’s just like the photos and perfectly located.the rooms and beds were comfortable and house was very clean and kitchen has everything you need. It sounds like a lot of steps in description but not really. It is positano after all ( maybe do some stair workouts before you go!)and you’re very close to a lot of restaurants and bakeries ,ice cream, pharmacy etc. we did a wonderful cooking class in Montepurtoso and beach clubs and Roberto’s recommendation of da Adalfo beach club was the best of all . So authentic it was actually my favorite memory of our trip ! Roberto was an amazing host … he was responsive and helped with dinner reservations when we couldn’t get ahold of the restaurant he recommended. He helped us with questions about buses and transportation. We were There during the full moon and it was absolutely breathtaking! Maria Dolores was helpful and always responsive if we had a question. Highly recommend and would love to return one day soon. Thank you Roberto! Wonderful memories for myself and my daughter!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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Perfect Positano Villa!

This Villa is nothing short of magnificent! We arrived by ferry and were met by the luggage porters as well as Marco, who greeted us and showed us the way to our Villa. Along the way he pointed out “must see” spots as well as recommendations of where to shop and eat. Maria was waiting at the Villa ready to explain all that we needed to know to ensure our stay was nothing short of perfection. She even worked hard to make sure our Villa was ready for an early check in, since we arrived earlier than expected by ferry. Marco also spent at least 30 minutes sharing about local traditions, including the organic lemon he brought us from his garden. Marco also made us exclusive reservations at local places so we could enjoy wonderful meals without a wait. On the last night before checking out, he came to the villa to make sure we were ready for check-out and ended up making us a reservation at the most wonderful restaurant, Luna, located high up in Positano with the most spectacular sunset views. The Villa itself is amazing! The pictures do not even compare to what you see once you walk inside. Each of the 3 floors of the Villa has a large terrace that overlooks the sea where boats come and go throughout the day and night. Watching the boat activity was one of our favorite activities. Although there are a lot of stairs, the location is worth it! I can't recommend this place highly enough! Thank you all for the most amazing vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

wes K.

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very nice

Just returned home from Italy vacation and our say here was very nice. The property was perfect for our family, each member having the own space with that incredible view. The host was very helpful for all our special request and even arranged porters to handle our luggage. In addition, his assistance Marco and Maria were very helpful as well. On our last night, we arranged for them to prepare a home cooked meal for us, and it was amazing. The only issue was our request for a special celebration with this meal, and it was not handled. Upon selecting the menu, it was suggested that if we wanted anything extra to make the meal special to let them know. We request and confirmed extras for a couple birthday celebrations and even confirmed our wishes after arrival. to our disappointment, it never happened and was not arranged. Nothing was even mentioned. we would recommend this property for anyone visiting Positano.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

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Beautiful Villa!!

Property is perfect! We had a party of 7! Accommodations were great for all of us! Maria is delightful ❤️🇮🇹❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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Authentic Italian Casa

Although the VRBO pictures show this place with beautiful setting, it’s not until you first open the door do you realize how incredibly beautiful the setting is over looking the Mediterranean Sea. The location is perfect with restaurants above and below the location. Roberto’s place is just what you would imagine an Italian home to be. Maria was also very helpful setting up our day trip to Pompei. This was our first time to Italy and this place made our family experience perfect. Be sure to book early.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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Positano gem

Stayed for a week with a total of 5 ladies for a girls trip. There was more than enough room for all. The views are breathtaking. The stairs to and from the villa are a challenge but the sane was true to the entire vertical city. Come prepared. The villa was very clean and kitchen modern and stocked with convenient touches. The best part of the villa are the property managers Maria and Marco. They helped arrange transportation from Naples airport, porters to carry the luggage up and down the stairs and cooked us dinner after a day tour to Pompeii. Marco also did a private tour for us in Capri and Sorrento which were just what we wanted! I highly suggest you contact him before your stay to arrange something! cannot say enough about how lovely our stay was. Thank you Roberto for sharing your lovely villa with us! Ciao!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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Stunning Villa

We loved this villa so much - each bedroom has its own floor, patio, and bath. It's very private and all the views are breathtaking. The antique furnishings are gorgeous. The location is perfect - not far above the ferry and main beach. We hired Marco to give us a tour and it was one of the highlights of our trip. He had wonderful recommendations as well and helped us coordinate our transportation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri H., Milford, Michigan

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Wonderful Location

Perfect location. The villa worked very well for 2 couples! Loved all the terraces! Definitely not a place for anyone much over 70 unless you are physically fit (but that’s pretty much true of Positano in general). Maria did a great job promptly answering our questions and arranging our departure. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona W., Kailua-Kona

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Magical

We had a magical experience at this villa. The location was perfect, views extraordinary. Amenities were as described. Lots of privacy for our group and beautiful terraces with magical views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kurt j.

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Positano

Maria and Marco are very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D., Winchester, TN

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Perfection

My friends and I continue to rave about our visit and stay in Positano. The villa is wonderful. We cannot say enough about Maria and Marco's guidance, recommendation, and friendliness. We highly recommend staying at this villa if in Positano.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather P., Lincolnton, NC

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Great Location

Loved the location and the amazing views. There was a lack of communication with Maria the manager and also Marco was supposed to come by and give us some ideas of what to do in the area but he never showed up. I just wish the communication was better.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Earl J.

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Excellent

Wonderful place amazing staff
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elissa G.

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Villa Lauro

The Villa was beautiful. Very spacious with 3 floors. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. The terraces were breathtaking, worth the stay alone. Roberto and Maria were very helpful and made our stay a pleasant one. We truly enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiya B.

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Incredible home I can not recommend enough

Roberto's home was nothing short of a dream during our stay in Positano. Of all our visits, this was the best place we stayed and we can't wait to return again! Beside the villa's historic charm, the location is hard to beat. I recommend this stay to anyone traveling either as a couple or with a bigger group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki B.

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Vicki

We loved the location…. Beautiful views. The shower was a bit intermittent between hot and cold …. Otherwise everything was great. We had to pay quite a bit for electricity which we haven’t had before It has all been included elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will K.

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Magical views, Quintessential Positano

The views here are amazing, and it really feels like the quintessential Positano property. Every room has a view and a balcony, plus there's a kitchen with most things you'd need and a well sized living / dining area. Being Positano there are a lot of stairs, both inside and around the property which is laid out on 3 levels. And as the stairs inside are steep and rock hard, with very low balustrades, I wouldn't recommend it for families with young kids. Our youngest was nine and we were always nervous of him getting up during the night (the kids bedroom as at the top of the stairs). But I acknowledge that that's Positano and presume most places are similar. The town itself is really nice but very touristy. And there are lots, I mean lots of steps (which is fine if you're fit!). The check in process was great, and the hosts were always responsive to messages. Beware that you'll be charged for electricity consumption but I assume that's the norm in this area. Overall we loved our time here and would definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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Wonderful Sea View Villa with even Better Hospitality

We had the best time at this property. The location is fantastic, steps below the main road. As others have mentioned, there are a good amount of steps to get to the beach, but it is so worth the trip, and the views both going up and down are worth every step. My wife was 5 months pregnant during our stay and she was able to do it no problem. Roberto was friendly and responsive weeks leading up to the trip, and even arranged a private car to and from the Villa from Naples where we flew in from. Maria met us in person when we arrived and gave us a detailed walkthrough of the home and its amenities, as well as recommendations of things to do and places to eat during our stay. The views from the Villa are outstanding. Each of the three patios have breathtaking views of the sea and Praiano; the soft city lights at night were just as amazing as the sun in the morning. I highly recommend this home for your next stay in Positano, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda D., Where do you live?

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Wonderful Stay in Positano

Villa Ibiscus is a great place to stay in Positano. Breathtaking views from every level.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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Great experience!

The property location is just a short 90 steps below the main road and only 300 additional down to the beach. Sounds crazy I know but, we were guests ages 68-72 and navigated with no problem. GREAT LOCATION! Check in was smooth with Maria meeting us at the road. Marco came to talk with us about what we wanted to experience while in Positano and was so very helpful. He arranged a boat for a half day, gave us good insight for out hike on The Path of the Gods, accompanied us on a day trip to Capri and he and Maria came and made dinner for us on our last night in town. It was yummy and very much appreciated since our ride was coming to get us at 3:00AM. The patios outside the Villa are wonderful. They provide a great view of boat action and teal blue of the water is mesmerizing. We loved everything about the Villa and Positano. Ruth
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avril L.

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Unreal views from a beautiful villa!

Our group of 3 couples loved this villa, beautiful inside with antique furniture and tiles, lots of space for gathering or privacy. We loved sitting on the balconies watching the water. The location is close to beaches, shopping and restaurants, expect everything to be up or down cobble stone steps.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Roberto Gualtieri

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I'm a scientist and work at the Dept of Biology, University of Naples Federico II

Why they chose this property

This holiday home is my family home at least from three generations. It is the home of the wonderful town and the sea where I spent my childhood. It is a part of my heart, or better, my DNA. In 1996 I decided to rent my house weekly to keep it in good conditions for me and my family. I do that through several agencies and under different names for commercial reasons.
My greatest desire is to let my guests feel at least some of the love I have for my home and for Positano

What makes this property unique

Special features of my villa are: the spectacular 180° views from a height of 50m on the sea. It feels like you are on the deck of a ship. The ceramic floors and handmade terracotta. The tranquility and privacy. The furniture that is not that of a normal holiday home but that of a house that has been furnished by the owner family to live in. The vaulted ceilings Saracen style.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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