Villa Astra: A bright and sunny two-story independent house with the fascination of the typical and ancient mediterranean houses, with Free WI-FI.

Villa Astra is a bright and sunny two-story independent house with the fascination of the typical and ancient mediterranean houses. It sleeps eight people. From Villa Astra you will enjoy a splendid view of the sea, of Praiano and the coast of Amalfi. Villa Astra is 150 square meters (1615 square feet). It features a private swimming pool, two spacious private terraces with a view of the sea, a private garden and WI-FI Internet access.
You will be at a short distance from the center of Praiano, where you will find restaurants, shops and public transportation. You will find the closest restaurant at 500 meters (550 yards), a grocery store a few meters (feet) away, the stop for the Flavio Gioia bus Positano - Praiano line at 20 meters (65 feet) and the closest beach (Marina di Praia Beach) at 1.5 km (roughly 1 mile). You will reach Villa Astra from the parking area going down a short walkway that includes approximately 35 stairway steps.
You will not need a car to stay at Villa Astra. If you do have one, you will be able to park it nearby, free of charge in a private parking lot. The parking space is suitable for at most one car.

Villa Astra is part of the historical center of Praiano, which consists of a cluster of white houses on the highest area of a steep slope of a hill overlooking the sea. The houses are nestled around the beautiful bell-tower and the eighteenth-century church of San Luca.


In this area of Praiano, almost all the houses date back to the eighteenth century. They feature white façades often decorated with stuccoes, patios below masonry arches sustaining terraces facing the sea, and sloping gardens filled with flowers and citrus trees around. To walk through such extraordinary village, declared World Heritage site by UNESCO, means climbing narrow stairways and pedestrian streets. The whole area is made for pedestrians, except for the only access street to the main square. Here you will not find streets packed with tourists; all you will see are the kind inhabitants of the place. And you will be able to experience the fascination and authentic beauty of the Amalfi Coast: one not changed by the actions of tourism!


Villa Astra is a few steps away from the main square, and it also features a private garage at the end of the pedestrian area. In order to arrive at the villa from the garage area, all you have to do is walk 30 meters (about 98 feet) along a footpath with no steps to climb.


The main square is a large terrace overlooking the coastal scenery. Next to the square you will find some shops.


Villa Astra is on the top floor of an age-old eighteenth-century building which comprises several floors built according to the sloping rocky terrain of the place. The house is two-storey high. From the road, once through a small gate, you will enter a little white courtyard embellished by ogres and red Bougainvillea facing the entrance of the house. Next to the courtyard you will find a private garden. It is airy, fresh, and shaded by the presence of tall trees. It is rich in flowers, and it overlooks the sea. From the entrance courtyard, an indoor staircase of about 10 steps will enable you to reach the living-room of the house. The kitchen is separated from the living-room by a large masonry arch. 


Villa Astra features very high vaulted ceilings, characteristic of buildings dating back to the eighteenth century in the Amalfi Coast. Such way of building houses, along with thick walls in stone, keeps the indoors naturally cool and fresh even when it is hot outside.


The most spacious and panoramic terrace of the villa is situated on the top floor, above the bedrooms. You can reach it by climbing a small outdoor staircase. The terrace is very spacious and sun-drenched from sunrise to sunset.


You will feast your eyes on a 360º panorama consisting of a vast sea skyline, the picturesque outline of the coast, and the top of the Lattari Mountains framing the landscape in the background of the little town of Praiano. You will find this terrace perfect for sunbaths and sunset watching. 


 
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is 2.5 meters (8 feet) large by 5 meters (16 feet) long, 1.7 meters (5.6 feet) deep. It has a whirlpool corner. From the swimming pool you will enjoy a characteristic view of the sea, of Praiano and the coast of Amalfi. The pool is open from mid-April until mid-October.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: electricity; linens, changed mid-week; towels, changed twice a week.Available upon request: parking; baby bed. To be paid at the property:final cleaning EUR 300.00.Available for a fee, if desired:heating (when needed);continental breakfast EUR 30.00/person per day;check-in after 8 pm EUR 80.00. Tourist tax, paid locally: From March 1 to November 3: EUR 3.00 per person per night for the first 7 nights. Guests aged under 10 are exempt. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 500 (it is returned to you at check-out).
Terrace 1
The first terrace is 50 square meters (540 square feet) large. You will be able to enter it from the along an external stairway, climbing 12 steps. It is equipped with a table, chairs, a sun umbrella, deck chairs and sun loungers. From the terrace you will enjoy an unobstructed view of the sea, of Praiano and the coast of Amalfi.
Garden
The garden is 100 square meters (1076 square feet). It is partly shaded by perfumed olive and lemon trees. You will be able to reach it from the main entrance hall. It is equipped with a table and chairs. Here you will also find a brickwork barbecue. From the garden you will enjoy an enchanting view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi.
Bottom FloorTerrace 2
The second terrace is 25 square meters (270 square feet) large. It is equipped with a small sofa and two armchairs, as well as with a table and chairs. From the terrace you will enjoy an enchanting view of the sea, of Praiano and the coast of Amalfi.
Living Room
The living room is paved with ancient terracotta tiles. The ceiling is vaulted. The furnishings are warm and welcoming, featuring some antique pieces, and include a sofa and armchairs. In this room you will find a television (local channels). From the living room you will be able to enter the second terrace with a view of the sea and of the coast of Amalfi through three French doors.
Kitchen
You will be able to enter the kitchen from the living room through an arched opening. It is spacious and comfortable, equipped with a five-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave oven and an Italian-style coffee-maker. There is a big fireplace made of bricks. The dining table can accommodate eight guests. The kitchen has a Juliet balcony with a view of the greenery and of the hills.
Bedroom 1
You will be able to enter the first bedroom from the living room through a corridor. The ceiling is high and vaulted. The furnishings are cozy and comfortable, and include some antique pieces. The room has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The furnishings include an armchair and a desk. The room has a window with a view of the garden and of the sea at a distance, and it's equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Bathroom
The bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the living room through a corridor.
Top FloorBedroom 2 - a pass-through room with en-suite bathroom
Important notice: members of your party will need to walk through this bedroom to reach the third bedroom. The ceiling of the second bedroom is high and vaulted. The furnishings are cozy and comfortable, 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 divan that unfolds into a double bed. In this room you will find a satellite television (local channels). From the bedroom you will be able to enter a small terrace with a view of the sea and of the coastline through a French door. The room has two small high arched windows, and it's equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, made of lucid majolica tiles and marble and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a bathtub with shower wand and a hairdryer.
Bedroom 3
You will be able to enter the third bedroom from the second bedroom. 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 furnishings include a sofa. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Other roomsLaundry room
In the laundry room you will find a washing machine, an iron and an ironing board at your disposal.  
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: electricity; linens, changed mid-week; towels, changed twice a week.Available upon request: parking; baby bed. To be paid at the property:final cleaning EUR 300.00.Available for a fee, if desired:heating (when needed);continental breakfast EUR 30.00/person per day;check-in after 8 pm EUR 80.00. Tourist tax, paid locally: From March 1 to November 3: EUR 3.00 per person per night for the first 7 nights. Guests aged under 10 are exempt. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 500 (it is returned to you at check-out).