Villa Saracena is a remarkable three-story historical villa which faces the sun and the sea. It sleeps 12 people. From Villa Saracena you will enjoy a thrilling view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi. Villa Saracena is 400 square meters (4300 square feet). It features a private swimming pool, spacious private terraces with a view of the sea, air conditioning (please read description below to check in which rooms the units are installed) and WI-FI Internet access.
You will be roughly 4 km (2.5 miles) from Maiori, where you will find restaurants, shops, the beach and the tourist port. You will find the closest restaurant at 1 km (roughly 1100 yards) and the stop for the SITA bus Amalfi - Salerno line a few meters (feet) away. You will reach Villa Saracena from the parking area along a short private walkway that cuts through the garden and has no stairway steps.
You will not need a car to stay at Villa Saracena. If you do have one, you will be able to park it on the premises, free of charge inside the entrance gate.
Villa Saracena is situated on a rocky outcropping near a summit that overlooks the sea, and is surrounded by 30,000 square meters (325,000 square feet) of rocky land scattered with pine trees. Part of this land has been divided into different sized terraces. From each of the terraces you will enjoy a wonderful sea view and enchanting glimpses of the coast.
The main feature of the villa is an authentic circular tower built more than a thousand years ago, which was used to warn the local people when pirate ships were approaching. The tower was renovated at the beginning of the 1900s to create the villa, and other rooms were added later.
Now, there is a magnificent terrace at the top of the tower, linked to a smaller rounded terrace on top of a rocky ledge that juts out towards the sea. From up there you can see, in the distance, a stretch of the coast up to Amalfi and even as far as Capo di Conca dei Marini, which has a similar antique lookout tower. At closer range, you can see a promontory of white limestone covered in thick Mediterranean vegetation, with its steep cliffs overlooking the deep sea. Directly below you lies a little bay, where the shadows cast by the rocky sea bed cause the sea to change colour from deep blue to emerald green, and becoming white and transparent beside the shingled shore.
Behind the tower there is a green (though dry) mountainside covered with a very hardy type of pine tree that somehow manages to thrive with its roots well anchored into the cracks between the rocks. The only building visible is an ancient abbey dating back to the 14th century, which has a unique Moorish-Mediterranean style and is sheltered by a rocky outcropping. Even though the villa is near the road and not far from busy tourist centres, the only thing you can see is green vegetation, sky and sea—you are well concealed, with ample privacy. Whoever passes by will see only the main access to the house, which is a large gate with a long driveway ornamented with pots of flowers—who could imagine that up above there is a little paradise of a villa?
The land around the tower and the other buildings has been reshaped into large terraces located at different levels and linked to each other by stairs and paths. From all of these terraces you will be able to glimpse different parts of the local scenery which includes brightly-coloured flowers, palms, pergolas covered with bougainvillea, and lemon groves that also fill the air with their perfume.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is 3 meters (10 feet) large by 11 meters (36 feet) long. The area is equipped with a table, chairs, sun loungers and a swing. By the pool you will also find a bathroom which is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a shower. The swimming pool area is partly shaded by a pergola with a bamboo roof. From the swimming pool you will enjoy a wonderful view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi. The pool is open from the beginning of May until the end of October.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: linens; towels; maid service from Monday to Saturday 6 hours each day; electricity up to 10 kWh per day.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:electricity over 10 kWh per day according to consumption EUR 1.00/kWh.Available for a fee, if desired:heating (when needed). Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 1000 (it is returned to you at check-out).
Terrace 1
The first terrace is 200 square meters (2150 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by an elegant pergola with a bamboo roof. It is equipped with masonry benches, as well as with tables, chairs and sun loungers. From the terrace you will enjoy a splendid view of the sea and of the coastline.
Garden
In the garden you will find a children's playground.
Top LevelTerrace 2
The second terrace is 55 square meters (590 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by a characteristic pergola with a bamboo roof. It is equipped with wickerwork sofas and armchairs, as well as with a table and chairs. Here you will also find a portable barbecue. From the terrace you will enjoy a wonderful view of the sea, of Amalfi and the coast of Amalfi.
Living Room 1
The first living room is paved with lucid blue tiles. The furnishings are elegant and welcoming, and include some antique pieces. The furnishings include a wickerwork sofa. There is a nice fireplace made of bricks. The dining table can accommodate 12 guests. From the living room you will be able to enter the third terrace with a view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi through two French doors. The room is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. Here you will also find a mini refrigerator.
Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with a five-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, an Italian-style coffee-maker, a toaster and other small appliances. There is also a barbecue. The dining table can accommodate six guests. From the kitchen a French door will take you to the third terrace with a view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi. The room has a window with a view of the greenery and of the sea at a distance.
Half bath 1
The half-bath is spacious and equipped with a washbasin and a toilet. Here you will also find a washing machine, an iron and an ironing board. You will be able to enter it from the corridor.
Middle LevelBedroom 1 with en-suite bathroom
You will be able to enter the first bedroom from the second bedroom or from another independent entrance from the terrace. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The furnishings include an armchair. From the bedroom you will be able to enter an external stairway that leads to the second terrace with a view of the garden and partially of the sea at a distance through a French door. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, tiled with lucid yellow majolica tiles and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a shower.
Bedroom 2 - a pass-through room
Important notice: members of your party might need to walk through this bedroom to reach the first bedroom (going through this room can be avoided by entering from the terrace). You will be able to enter the second bedroom from the corridor. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Bedroom 3
You will be able to enter the third bedroom from the corridor. The furnishings are romantic and elegant, and include some antique pieces. The room has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The furnishings include a sofa, a bedroom chair and a desk. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit, and you will also find a ceiling fan.
Bathroom 1
The first bathroom is spacious and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a bathtub with shower wand and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor.
Bottom LevelTerrace 3
The third terrace is 80 square meters (860 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by perfumed lemon and grapevine pergolas. It is equipped with tables, chairs and a swing. From the terrace you will enjoy an enchanting view of the sea.
Living Room 2
The second living room is paved with lucid green tiles. The furnishings are elegant and welcoming, and include some antique pieces. The furnishings include three sofas and a desk. From the living room you will be able to enter the fourth terrace with a view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi through a French door. The room has a large panoramic window with a partial view of the sea. It is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Bedroom 4
You will be able to enter the fourth bedroom from the corridor. The furnishings are romantic and elegant, and include some antique pieces. The room has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The furnishings include a sofa and a desk. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Bathroom 2
The second bathroom is dug into the rock and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a shower. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor.
AnnexTerrace 4
The fourth terrace is 30 square meters (320 square feet) large. It is equipped with a table and chairs. From the terrace you will enjoy a spectacular view of the sea and of the coastline.
Living Room 3
The furnishings of the living room are elegant and bright, and include some antique pieces. The furnishings include three sofas and an armchair. In this room you will find a large satellite television (local channels), a DVD player and a CD player with FM radio. From the living room you will be able to enter a porch through a French door. The room is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Bedroom 5 with en-suite bathroom
You will be able to enter the fifth bedroom from the corridor. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The room has a window, and it's equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit, and you will also find a ceiling fan. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, tiled with lucid handmade majolica tiles and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a fully enclosed shower.
Bedroom 6
You will be able to enter the sixth bedroom from the corridor. It has two twin beds (80 cm/32 inches), that can be pushed together into a matrimonial bed if requested (please contact our staff in advance to make arrangements). The room has a window, and it's equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit, and you will also find a ceiling fan.
Bathroom 3
The third bathroom is tiled with lucid handmade majolica tiles and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor.
Half bath 2
The half-bath is equipped with a washbasin and a toilet. You will be able to enter it from the third living room.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: linens; towels; maid service from Monday to Saturday 6 hours each day; electricity up to 10 kWh per day.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:electricity over 10 kWh per day according to consumption EUR 1.00/kWh.Available for a fee, if desired:heating (when needed). Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 1000 (it is returned to you at check-out).
