Casa Patti was more beautiful than the pictures show.
Very comfortable, very airy, we never needed to turn on the AC.
The views from the balcony are spectacular and wherever you turn your head it was beautiful.
Eventhough there are so many steps to go to the beach, as it is the Amalfi coast, we really enjoyed it we did our daily workout, and could enjoy the delicious Italian cuisine without any worries.
The housekeeper was very good at recommending restaurants and activities in the area.
I would return to Patti house every summer if I could - it felt like home.
Rossana.

We stayed at Casa Patty for the last 2 week of October 2017. The villa was perfect. The location spectacular. It is 60 steps down from Via Pasitea, the main road in Positano. There is a small grocery 50 meters away on the road, where I went every morning for our breakfast supplies, fresh bread, fresh cheese, ham, turkey or prosciutto, and prosecco (for our mimosas). What a life.
There is a larger grocery on the main Amalfi Coast road which delivered supplies.
There are flat screen televisions in each bedroom and the living room. I was able to program them in English. There is a washing machine, which we used every day and a clothesline. The clothes all dried within a few hours.

There are numerous restaurants and shops nearby, even a barber shop just up the street, who gives the most fantastic haircuts. You can reach the center of town by walking a short distance on the road or going down to the beach and walking up to the center. The steps to the beach are easy to walk.

The villa itself was great. It has a gated entry and a beautiful short walk to the front door.

There are 2 double bedrooms, 1 with access to the balcony which also connects to the kitchen. There is a third smaller bedroom with a twin bed and a folded up twin. There are 2 bathrooms both with showers. The living room has a convertible sofa. There is a fireplace which adds to the charm. Each room has a heating/air conditioning unit, which works well. It does start to get chilly in the evenings at that time of year, but the days were warm and glorious.

The views are spectacular. From the sun terrace you have a 360 degree view of Positano, the mountains and the sea.

The arrangements to meet the key holder were easy. She met us at the villa since we knew where it was. But, she will meet you at a convenient location to show you the villa. If you have any questions or need she is only a phone call away.

We have rented villas in Positano before, but when we return to Positano, which is my favorite place, we will return to Casa Patty.

Rhonda & Bruce

Our trip was smooth and easy, thanks to the clear and accurate instructions you provided.
Prior to our arrival, I contacted the key holder and arranged for the garage and porters. Using the porters is a genius idea. The stairs leading to the villa are steep, narrow and there are 94 steps. We probably could have managed but for the cost, it is well worth it. The people at the garage were warm and inviting and always took great care of us.
Most days started with breakfast at home in the villa on the rooftop terrace which has a 360 degree view of the entire bay and city. That terrace sells the villa. The two rooms on the bottom level are large and roomy. One has a private balcony with an amazing view of the city and it is just above the iconic chapel which is beautifully adorned with blue and yellow ceramic tiles. The second room is at the front of the villa , it is at the common entries of the three villas. There is a large living room on that level with a sleeper sofa. the small breakfast table is in the kitchen which is adequate for a short stay. It shares the balcony with the first bedroom and there is a gorgeous ceramic glazed barbecue outside.
The third bedroom is small and has a single bed and a window. The one in the third bedroom is just the opposite.
The villa has a/c units in each room and the living room as well. We never used them because the doors have secure shutters that can be left open all night and no risk of break-in. there are screens on the doors as well to keep the bugs out.
The terrace on the rooftop is got a lot of use. We had long breakfast and dinner there each night. In the am we rose before the sun came up over the mountains and at night we were delighted with the stars and beautiful lights of the city.
The location of the villa could not have been better. The stairs lead right up to the main (and only) road that only travels in one direction. There are many great restaurants within minutes from the villa and a small but well stocked family owned market right by the entrance to the stairs to the villa.
There are two pedestrian routes to the beach from the villa. One which travels down through the neighboring homes and is about a ten minute walk to the beach. The other is up to the main road and down through the main shopping area and many more restaurants.
We loved the pace of life in Positano. Everyone is friendly and greats you as you approach. we went to the beach for a beach day only once. I am very fair skinned and sensitive to burns. However, I went in the sea and the water was amazing. The merchants are not pushy or aggressive. The give you space when you need it and go out of their way to help when asked. Since we were up early each morning, we were able to witness all the folks cleaning the walks and streets. There was never any litter, the landscaping was always well maintained and no one (including taxi drivers) was rude to pedestrians or fellow motorists.
Having rented a car, most days we took trips to the neighboring towns. The drive along the coast up towards the town of Amalfi is breathtaking. I caution those without the skills to navigate the sometimes hair raising curves and narrow roads. If that is your case, by all means hire a driver. I did the driving and I must say it was sometimes tricky. However, never and incidents.
The day before our sad departure I contacted the key holder to set a time to turn over the keys and return of our deposit. To our surprise the owner of the villa was the one that came (right on time). We sat with him and chatted about our trip and he asked if there was anything that he could do to make staying there better. I find that kind of attention remarkable. He returned our deposit and the porters arrived right on time.
I have to tell you that this has to be one of the best vacations I have ever taken. I have traveled a lot and I have been all over the world. It is not the place for those who want to visit 16 countries in 12 days. If you want to go to a beautiful place, with beautiful people and amazing food; Positano (and Casa Patti) is the place to go.

I would stay in Casa Patti again if I ever visited Positano again. The house was beautiful, and very spacious. Two bedrooms with double beds were large. The bedroom with two twins was small but perfect for two teenagers. The terrace view was breathtaking, all 360 degrees of the view.
A small grocery store was just uphill (80 steps up) that had everything from fresh produce to wine. We cooked several meals. A fresh fish market was down by the beach. The beach was a 15 minute, 300 step walk, or 30 minutes on foot by the road. An elderly person could not get to this house, nor someone with bad knees. But that assessment is for all of Positano, as steps are everywhere.
Stefania was helpful in arranging a day trip to Capri on a private boat that held 12 passengers. It was delightful, much better than the ferry ride with 100 people.
The house had wonderful, spacious bathrooms, very atypical of European bathrooms.
The house was in a very quiet location. Occasional fireworks at the beach at midnight were the only real noise. I'm sure the fireworks were heard by everyone in town, though.
The terrace was the best thing about the house. We had dinner most nights on the third floor terrace. It had spectacular views of the beach, sea, and all of Positano. It did not have any shade, however, for the daytime. If you liked sitting in the sun it is wonderful, but very hot midday. The only thing the house lacked was a shaded area in part of the terrace.
I would love to live in that house in Positano, it was that nice!
One other nice thing is the exceptional security, and privacy. A locked iron gate provided security to four residences. An intercom system allowed one to call the house, which could in turn open the gate remotely. The gate was keyed so it could be locked when leaving. We did not see too many houses or apartments with such security and privacy from the public.
As far as accessibility to town center, you have the 300 steps to negotiate. It is about 3/4th on the way down the hill to town center and the beach. In other words, about 3/4th of the houses are above it. It is close enough to walk, but high up enough for spectacular views. Any closer to town and the noise might be an issue from the nightlife. There is no parking near the house, so a car does no good for the town. Public parking, mostly by reservation, is too far to do any good for reaching town center. It is as far to walk to the one parking garage as it is to the town center. The bus stop for the local SITA bus to get to other Amalfi Coast towns is a 20 minute walk. We did not have a car for the week-long vacation. We used the bus system and boats for nearby towns, and a private driver for transport to Naples airport.
S.

I just wanted to say a massive thanks for organising our apartment. It was - quite simply - breath-taking. We couldn't get over the view from the roof terrace. Quite amazing!
It was a lovely home - and we met the owner too.
Most definitely one of the best holidays ever - and an incredible place to spend our Silver Wedding anniversary. So, thanks again

Thank you for all your assistance, we’re delighted all went so well.
Alan