Villa Savina - Elegant Family Villa Overlooks Amalfi Coast | Villa in Agerola

9.8 (67 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Path of the Gods Villa | Villa Savina - Elegant Family Villa Overlooks Amalfi Coast

3 Bedroom Villa in Path of the Gods, Agerola

This villa, among the finest in the village of Nocelle, is not a typical tourist rental property.
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This is a beautifully designed house. Its owners have created comfortable and tasteful surroundings. Filled with light, it's rooms resonate with positive energy. It is elegant and spacious, with high quality material finishes.
The villa is a two-story structure. On the ground floor, there is a large, airy and luminous L-shaped living room/ dining room, sitting alcove, large, professional kitchen and a two-piece bathroom. A winding staircase leads up to the second floor, where are found three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a balcony overlooking the ground-floor terrace and the Mediterranean beyond.
The fully equipped kitchen has a large built-in electric oven, a six-element gas cooktop, double sinks and a full-size fridge/freezer combo. In this kitchen, the owner and her relatives prepare family meals for festive occasions, for as many as 30 people at a time. French doors lead directly from the kitchen onto the terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen, there is a laundry room with laundry sink, washing machine and two large folding clothes-drying racks.
Upstairs, are three bedrooms with three bathrooms. All three bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning. There is ample closet and storage space.
Each of the bedrooms has French doors opening onto the second floor balcony running the entire width of the house. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed (190cmX150cm) and an ensuite bathroom with hydro-massage tub. One of the additional bedrooms has a full bathroom with tub/shower, while the other has a full bathroom with shower. In addition, each of the 2 additional bedrooms has a queen-sized bed(190cm.X150 cm.) which can be separated into 2 beds with advanced notice.
Directly in front of the house, spanning the entire width of the property is the splendid terrace, consisting of two sections. The large main area, reached through French doors from either the kitchen or the living room offers a comfortable, shaded relaxation area and a central “alfresco” dining area. At the far end of the terrace is a smaller, more secluded area, beneath a fragrant orange tree.
The terrace furnishings include an attractive, cushioned rattan sofa and armchairs in the shaded area under the second floor balcony, as well as an outdoor dining table and 5 chairs. Other features include: Large sun umbrellas, sun-chairs. Magnificent, wide open view of the Mediterranean spread out below, all the way to the horizon. Traditional brick pizza oven.
Guest access:
The entire house and terraces are for the exclusive use of guests.
The Neighbourhood:
Immediate Surroundings
•The house is situated in the village of Nocelle, on a terraced hillside, 450 meters directly above Positano, with an awe-inspiring 180 degree unobstructed view of the sea, from Li Galli (the enfabled islands of the Sirens) on the north, to the village of Praiano below and the coastal mountains of a vast regional park to the south as far as Salerno.
•Perched on a rocky ledge at the end of winding road of incredible vistas, Nocelle is a centuries-old village, with 3 restaurants and a small grocery store. The village is part of a natural park reserve, the Regional Park of the Monti Lattari, encompassing the entire Sorrento-Amalfi peninsula. Laced with enchanting pathways through small villages, the park extends from Nocelle 19 km, as far as Amalfi. It is the starting point of the world famous Sentiero degli Dei (Walk of the Gods).
Access to the village and Villa Savina:
The road to Nocelle terminates at a parking lot (please see photos). From the parking lot, stairs descend 100 steps to the main walkway of the village. The villa is located approx. 150 meters from the parking lot along walkways with small sets of descending steps. Approx.8-10 minute walk.
Parking:
The road to Nocelle ends in a parking lot, at the entrance to the village. From there all access to and around the village is by steps and footpaths. There is some metered parking in the lot for visitors: 1.50 Euros/hour, between 8:00am and midnight. No charge between midnight and 8:00am. Most visitors and residents park along the road outside the village in designated areas, which are free.
•Between Nocelle and Positano(5km) below, is the village of Montepertuso (2km), with 1 grocery store, 1 cafe and 3 outstanding restaurants.
Getting around:
Nocelle is centrally located on the Amalfi Coast, enabling easy day trips to Sorrento(18.5 km), Ravello(28 km) , Pompei(36km), Capri(30 min. by ferry from Positano), Amalfi(22 km) and Paestum(90 km).
Taxi service, as well as the regular Sita bus service, is available for day trips.
Distances
5 km from Positano, via Montepertuso @ 2km.
(Regular bus service from Nocelle-stopping at Montepertuso-to Positano: 25 minutes).
Other things to note:
The Story of the Villa
Villa Savina was built by Maria Grazia Cinque and her husband Francesco, on land that had been in Maria Grazia's family for generations. Its name derives from a particularly large and robust juniper tree that grew on the approach to the property. According to local legend, a juniper has magical properties, offering protection against the evil eye. Small branches from this tree were tied between the horns of cows when taken out to pasture, in order to protect them from evil spirits.
The site was also the location of the family bread oven where Maria Grazia’s parents, Angela and Giuseppe, would bake bread for their large family, using 100 pounds of flour, and flavouring the bread with the seeds of the wild fennel that grows on the mountain side. The bread was dried after baking and kept for consumption for many weeks, sometimes months. For centuries, each family in the village had a huge bread oven of this kind, since the village was completely isolated from the outside world, being connected by road to Positano only in 2002.
Francesco's father, Giovanni, had emigrated to America in the 1920s. There he opened a store in the Bronx, selling fruit and vegetables. He was later joined by his 2 Sons, Francesco and Antonio, and all three of them continued to work in America for many years. At a certain point, they returned to Positano, where they purchased an18th-century villa and turned it into what is now one of the town's principal hotels.
In the years following Maria Grazia's and Francesco's marriage, they realized a dream by building their family home in the village of Nocelle, perched on the mountainside over the sea above Positano. This home is Villa Savina.

Villa Savina - Elegant Family Villa Overlooks Amalfi Coast is located in Path of the Gods. Villa Savina - Elegant Family Villa Overlooks Amalfi Coast provides accommodation, featuring TV, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Villa features TV, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Villa Savina - Elegant Family Villa Overlooks Amalfi Coast has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Path of the Gods has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Path of the Gods, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Guest Services
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: children must be either pre-walking, or over 10 yr
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number it065100c1e3ki9lsa safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
 
Agerola, 84017, Italy

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Jul 9, 2024 11:26:07 PM
Summary: The view is beautiful. Very quiet. Valentina is so responsive. She also helped us set up a taxi to and from villa for arrival and departure of stay. She even made us a delicious Lemon cake which we ate up! We traveled with 3 kids (11, 8, 6). It was a lot of walking, but they did great! Things to Note: This villa is very far away from things. It is a long walk down to get to Positano. Even when you get down the long steps you still have to hike to get to Positano (almost 2 miles). There is a bus but we did not take it. The Naples Train Station is 1 and 1/2 hours away. There are only 2 places to eat in Nocelle. You will need a porter to take your luggage from drop off point (parking lot) to Villa. Valentia arranged!
Ashley S. Ashley S.
Jun 22, 2024 01:02:01 AM
Summary: Villa Savina was fantastic! Valentina was wonderful! The house was sparkling clean when we arrived to a lovely welcome gift of champagne and lemon cake. The house has all the major amenities and small details needed for a comfortable stay. Towels and beach towels are provided in every room. Fresh soaps and other necessities are nicely presented like in a nice hotel. The views and ground are stunning!! It is a very relaxing place to arrive home to after a hot and busy day on the amalfi coast. As mentioned in the listing and other reviews, there is about a 6-7 minute walk to the house from the closest place a car can go. There are a decent number of stairs, but it turns out not to be as many as it seems the first time you walk it. There are a couple of very nice restaurants along that walk, and a small convenience store as well. It’s not for a full grocery shopping at all. Transportation down to positano is a bit tough. The bus is very hot and crowded, but doable if you need to. We did not have any trouble with the stairs or issues with bus sickness, so we would definitely stay here again! Thanks Valentina for all of your help arranging transportation, porters, and tours for us!
Megan M. Megan M.
Jun 16, 2024 05:56:23 AM
Summary: Extremely impressed with my stay. The post was accurate on all descriptions. The views were breathtaking. You do have to walk quite some way to get to the villa but we didn’t mind it at all. Valentina provided us with a porter to carry our bags for 15€ each which was a big help. The villa was very clean and Valentina went above and beyond with her communication. She was prompt and even booked us a car service to pick us up in Salerno and take us to positano. We arrived to a bottle of champagne and a lemon cake which was delicious. The beds were very comfortable the AC worked great and there were 3.5 bathrooms all very clean. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this stay. Also it’s right by the path of the gods. Great hike to take. Thank you for everything this villa was great.
Giselle R. Giselle R.
Jun 1, 2024 09:00:15 PM
Summary: First, the property photos are absolutely accurate; the views are even better in person. Second, I cannot say enough good things about our hostess Valentina. The ultimate concierge, she communicated promptly and frequently from January through our stay in May with patient answers to our many questions. The dinners, private car services, porter for luggage, excursions/tours, and beach reservations were all phenomenal. The Villa itself is comfortable and well appointed. We made breakfast in the ample kitchen, using ingredients purchased at the market in Nocelle (cash only) which has the basics. As for transportation between Nocelle and Positano, if you are in excellent shape, you can take 1,800 steps down within 45 minutes. Walking back up is a bigger commitment, and most prefer to take the bus or taxi. The bus is 2 euros each way, but getting a spot, even standing room, requires arriving the bus stop early; the trip is 25 minutes. A taxi is 60 euros each way. Note that even with transportation addressed, you will still need to walk about 100 steps between bus stop and villa, walk various declines/inclines, as Nocelle is built into the side of a mountain. Walking, bus, taxi… we employed all 3, and stayed in great shape while enjoying the culinary indulgences of Amalfi Coast! Bottom line, the peace and beauty away from crowds is well worth addressing transportation. For us, getting off the beaten path for a truly authentic and unique experience at Villa Savina was perfect!
Kim S. Kim S.
Oct 25, 2023 11:00:16 AM
Summary: This property was outstanding. It is out of the way from crowds and sits above Positano village on a very winding road. You do not want to drive your own car as there is not a lot of parking and the road is very narrow. The host Valentina was awesome at arranging for a car service to get us where we needed to go. You can expect approximately a 50.00 cab ride charge down into Positano. There is a bus which we opted to not ride into town. A lot of steps (160) from drop off to the villa but they do arrange a Porter to help with bags. I would not recommend families with small children.
Cheryl D. Cheryl D.
Oct 17, 2023 11:00:21 AM
Summary: Villa Sabina was absolutely a gorgeous vacation spot. We loved the villa and there are no words for the spectacular views.
Susan K. Susan K.
Oct 14, 2023 11:00:45 AM
Summary: Valentina was exceptionally helpful. Transportation to and from can be a challenge. The bus to and from Positano was extremely crowded and and times our group didn’t get on. The Villa was perfect and the two restaurants available were excellent.
Matthew F. Matthew F.
Jul 3, 2023 11:02:09 AM
Summary: We enjoyed our stay and Valentina was very helpful setting up excursions. “Town” is quant and views are beautiful. The “Croce” restaurant in town was very good and reasonable. Make sure to have Marie Angela teach you how to cook a few local dishes.
Jacquie W. Jacquie W.
Jun 11, 2023 11:00:48 AM
Summary: We can’t use enough superlatives for our stay in Villa Savina. The villa was beautiful and clean and was exactly as advertised. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Literally steps away from the Path of the Gods and the steps to Positano, but still quiet, secluded, and peaceful. Valentina was an amazing host, arranging out transport, a day outing, and a cooking lesson for us. Our transport driver was so personable and a real professional. And the Italian cooking lesson was so much fun! We would come back in a heartbeat. Grazie mille!
Jennifer L. Jennifer L.
May 16, 2023 12:01:39 PM
Summary: Couldn't be better.
Joseph B. Joseph B.

FAQ's

Is this Path of the Gods villa pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Path of the Gods villa have a swimming pool?

No, this Path of the Gods villa does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Path of the Gods villa?

Best-rates for the Path of the Gods villa starts from $637 per night with includes Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Security/Safety, Internet, Laundry, TV, Balcony/Terrace StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Path of the Gods villa a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this villa Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Path of the Gods villa wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Path of the Gods villa has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Path of the Gods villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Path of the Gods villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Path of the Gods villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Path of the Gods villa are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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