Ideally positioned in the Fornillo area of Positano, high enough to enjoy views, yet at a short distance from one of the nicest beaches, Villa Marea is a much loved and very charming 18th century family home, full of character and memories. The entrance door hides a terrace with a lemon grove which runs along the ground floor rooms. One level up is a large paved terrace, a real garden of delight adorned with classic style columns supporting a thick and vibrant bougainvillea and wisteria pergola. Large terracotta pots hold mature jasmine, palms and colourful geraniums, with views of Positano, the village of Fornillo and its “presepe” completing the picture of this historical house. The well maintained interiors, featuring high vaulted ceilings and terracotta tiles, are furnished with period pieces. Many original paintings and portraits, prints and ceramics give the house a very intimate feeling and an old world atmosphere. Built on three levels with a mezzanine in between, Villa Marea enjoys double access: from a typical stairway street and internally from a private garage, a real rarity in Positano. Accommodation: (150 square meters + 70 square meters terrace). Ground floor: Entrance from terrace into hall / sitting room. Twin bedroom opening to lemon garden terrace. Shower room. Large master bedroom and en suite bathroom with tub, with double opening to same terrace. Internal steps to first floor or: Entrance from lower terrace through external steps into living room, featuring sofas and large fire place adorned with ceramic tiles. Well equipped in built kitchen, covered with handmade reproductions of antique tiles, opening to small utility terrace facing street. Steps to mezzanine floor: Dining corner for 7, with window and door opening to the upper terrace, furnished with outdoor table and chairs, granite and wrought iron benches, sun loungers. Thirteen steps to second floor: Double bedroom with matrimonial gondola style bed and in built safe, opening to small balcony with views. Single bedroom suitable for a child with window sharing same view. Shower room. Access: 22 Steps from road level to entrance or 25 internal steps from garage leading directly into the house. Facilities: Cordless telephone, washing machine, TV (Italian channels), private garage (6 meters length x 5 meters width x 2,5 meters height), ironing facilities and hairdryer. Maid service: 2 hours, 2 days a week. Change of linen on Saturdays. Distances Service - Beach: 1 Km. (Walking distance) - Restaurant & bar: 20 m. - Bus Stop: 20 m. (INTERNO POSITANO) & 250 m. (Main line SITA). - Food shop: 250 m. - Motorway: 36 Km. Cites - Positano centre: 1 Km. - Ravello: 23 Km. - Amalfi: 16 Km. - Sorrento: 18 Km. - Salerno: 41 Km. - Napoli: 59 Km. - Roma: 275 Km. Attractions - Pompei Excavations: 37 Km. - Paestum Excavations: 85 Km. - Vesuvius Crater: 59 Km. - Capri Island: daily connections from Positano tourist port at 1 Km. Airports - Naples Capodichino: 61 Km. - Roma Leonardo da Vinci: 290 Km. - Roma Ciampino: 264 Km. - Bari: 302 Km. Railway Stations - Salerno: 41 Km. - Sorrento: 18 Km. Check-in procedure Check-in time is between 4,00 and 8,00 p.m., from Monday to Saturday. You will be met and taken to the booked accommodation, asked for a photo copy of your Id or passport, any extras and the Breakage deposit (in cash only in any currencies) € 500,00 – this is refunded on your departure day, less any breakages. We strongly recommend contacting our land agents the day before or early morning of your arrival day, to let them know how you intend getting to the resort and approximate arrival time, they will in this occasion be able to advise of any local fiestas, roads closed etc... Check-out time is between 07:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., from Monday to Saturday. On departure the property has to be left tidy, with the kitchen clean and free from trash. Should these conditions not be respected, there will a deduction from the deposit - amount corresponding to the extra cleaning time. Arrival and departure times can be arranged outside these times or Sunday, for this service a supplement of € 55,00 is applied. Local Supplements Household linen and service: Mandatory, € 200,00 per week, payable locally in cash. Electricity: Mandatory, € 0,42 per Kw. payable locally in cash. City tax: Mandatory, is € 2.00 / € 4.00 (depends on the season) per person, per day, payable locally in cash. Extra Services if required - advance notice may be required: Baby Cot and Highchair (with linen) € 55,00 per week payable locally. NOTES Services Included : English speaking manager on call. Gas, water. Bedroom and bathroom linen. Parking (1 car).