Villa Rafael - A Romantic Retreat In The Heart Of Amalfi Coast

This was a lovely place to stay in Maiori. The manager was excellent at quick communication and the place had a lovely yard to make it a home away from home.

Great place. Outdoor spaces are great. Gian Luca met us their and gave us the tour. Showed us the coffee machine and a stock of coffee. Maiori location easy to get to port, beach, restaurants, groceries without going up and down steep hills. Very clean.

Villa Rafael was easily the best part of our vacation experience. We split our week between Naples and Maiori, but after staying here, I wish we’d spent the whole week in Maiori. The property manager, Gian Luca, has thoughtfully arranged for every modern comfort while making it feel rustic and rural. He met us with a bottle of wine, gave us a tour, and made himself available for any questions we may have. The property was immaculate, water pressure in the shower was perfect, bed comfortable. The hot tub and outdoor space are really where this property shines. Relaxing in the lemon grove, in the hammock, or in the hot tub were moments that felt so serene! There is a 100 Euro fee for using the hot tub, but this is not unreasonable considering the extra electricity and maintenance time it requires. The other incredible thing about Villa Rafael is that while everything about it and its outdoor areas feel so secluded and private, you are also just steps away from a wonderful cafe, grocery stores, restaurants, and most importantly—the beach! It is the best of both worlds here. I’m hesitant to tell you how incredible it is because that will make it more challenging for me to book again in the future, but Gian Luca and the owners have put so much love and care into this property that it ought to be known. If you want to relax properly without a care and know that everything you could want is still just a 5 minute walk away, Villa Rafael is the place for you.

The villa was the perfect home away from home. My son and I recently stayed here and it was lovely. Gian Luca was so wonderful with communication and very kind and helpful with anything we needed. It was very private, the garden and terrace were beautiful and spacious. It is in a graat location, So easy to get to restaurants, shops the ferry and the beach and playground were mins away. Thanks for making our first time to Italy so memorable!

This was my third year staying at the house in Maiori. It is the best place to stay in my opinion. The house is a short walk to the beach, restaurants and the ferry. Check in is very easy - Gian Luca met us at the door. I also loved the new addition of the jacuzzi! Will be back next year.

Clean quiet VRBO. Lots of great restaurants and services and beach all within walking distance.

I stay here every year. Every summer. It is truly a magical experience. Check in is very easy with Giovanna. She is brilliant and warm. And Giuseppe is a kind man. The lemon tree gardens outside are gorgeous. I encourage everyone to rent this house. It will change your life.

This property is in a great location. Very close to the 2 main streets in Maiori. Easy access to Bus stop so you can easily do day trips up and down the coast. Good restaurants very close by. Great communication with the hosts. Just an FYI there’s only a little space heater but there is air conditioning.

I was beyond sad to leave this charming house and its three levels of lemon tree gardens. The location was perfect and often, I did not want to leave the house to explore--it was so beautiful. The hosts and property manager Guiseppe and Giovanna showed me more kindness than I can ever explain. When I got sick, Giovanna kindly walked me to the doctor and translated for me. Please stay here if you have the chance. An amazing experience!

Lovely secluded oasis right near the beach in Maiori! This apartment is clean and beautifully designed and the garden setting is serene. Both the manager, Maria, and the owner were welcoming and attentive to our needs. It was easy to visit the more touristy towns of Amalfi and Postiano from Maiori, but we were happy to be able to escape the sea of crowds. We spent two wonderful days at the beach which is a short walk from the apartment. Or only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer.

Perfect place to stay especially for those looking for long term! The place is down the road from the waterfront and the perfect place to choose to stay in the amalfi area! It has more locals than tourists and is pretty flat for amalfi area, no need to climb any steps or stairs. The villa is very cute one bedroom and spacious outdoor area. We didn’t use the outdoor space much but for longer stay would. We had a bit of trouble figuring out the wash and a blimp with the Wi-Fi but Giovanna was super quick to respond and come over so quickly to fix any issues we had!