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Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano

Waterfront villa with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Positano Ferry Landing
  • Place, Spiaggia Grande
  • Place, Positano Tourist Office
  • Airport, Naples (NAP-Naples Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano

Typical vertical house. Ideal geographical context, quiet, terraces (about 100m2) with breathtaking, unforgettable views of the sea, Praiano, Torri di Positano, Isola dei Galli. Saracen style architecture. Floors: hand-cut "cotto napoletano", ancient Neapolitan ceramics. Elegant vintage furniture with all comforts. Three terraces furnished with tables (including a table for 10 people) and plants, flowers, pergolas, vases and antique jars. A balcony. All with 180 degree views of the sea. Upper floor: double bedroom (bed 1.6x2.0m) with balcony, AC and own bathroom; twin bedded room (0.9x2.0mt) with terrace (table with 4 chairs and deck chair), AC and own bathroom, possibility to join the two single beds to obtain a third double bed. Middle floor: double bedroom (bed 1.6x2.0m), air conditioning and its own bathroom; living room; the rooms access a large terrace with table with 5 chairs, 2 deck chairs, 2 sun loungers. Lower floor: living room, dining room, single bedroom (0.9x2m bed), bathroom, kitchen. All the rooms on the lower floor overlook a large terrace with table for 8-10 people, 2 deck chairs). The kitchen is equipped with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 60x90cm gas cooker with 5 burners and large electric oven. The rent includes sheets and towels (changed weekly), electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and final cleaning. Security deposit of 400 euros required upon arrival. From this will be deducted the costs municipal tourist tax (2024 amounts: 2.5euro / person per day, excluding children under 10 years) and possible damage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children admitted
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed

Important information

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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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT065100C2Z6X85QQ3

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Positano

Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Positano City Centre, a neighbourhood in Positano. Amalfi Cathedral and Pompeii Archaeological Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Amalfi Beach and Sorrento Beach. Villa Fiorentino and Valle dell'Orso are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Positano, Campania

What's nearby

  • Positano Ferry Landing - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiaggia Grande - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Positano Tourist Office - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palazzo Murat - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 4 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Vico Equense Seiano Station - 25 min drive
  • Castellammare di Stabia Station - 35 min drive
  • Naples International Airport (NAP) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collina Positano Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Sirenuse Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - Buca Di Bacco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Zagara - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa e Bottega - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Positano: Villa Ibiscus ancient villa at 50m on the sea in the heart of Positano located?

Located in Positano City Centre, this villa is steps away from MAR Positano Roman Villa, Positano Tourist Office and Positano Ferry Landing. Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Spiaggia Grande are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was great. Balconies on every floor with fantastic views. The owner and his team were helpful with all our questions and needs. The beds were very comfortable and rooms had ac and fans, which were much appreciated on several days. Apartment is not too many steps down from the main road through town. Kitchen had plenty of dishes, spices etc. A very pleasant place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and was exactly as described! Roberto and Maria were excellent to work with and very helpful and communicative. They went above and beyond to make it a lovely experience for our family. We would definitely stay here again, and hopefully one day we will!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking Retreat in Positano

My family of 6 stayed here for a week. It was breathtakingly beautiful; the villa & the town! The villa had plenty of room for all of us with an extra bedroom we didn’t use. The balconies are wonderful and lent themselves to many glasses of wine, card games and meals outside. The kitchen had what we needed for our visit. We cooked many nights. Warning that Positano has many, many steps!! You really need to be fit to navigate the town & the steps. I highly recommend this villa for families and small groups. Lots of air conditioning on all 3 levels too!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable views!

Our family of seven enjoyed our week at the villa. The entire villa was just beautiful and we never got sick of the sea views. The property is very comfortable for seven adults. We had plenty of space to have group time as well as privacy.The property caretakers Marco and Maria did so much to make our stay enjoyable and fun. We enjoyed getting to know them. Take Marco up on his offer to book some dinner reservations as we always received great service and food going with his choices. Maria also cooked an amazing meal for us at the villa one night.Best vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl J.

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Excellent

Wonderful place amazing staff
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

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Beautiful Villa!!

Property is perfect! We had a party of 7! Accommodations were great for all of us! Maria is delightful ❤️🇮🇹❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave b.

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We had a great time

The Villa was awesome !!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiya B.

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Incredible home I can not recommend enough

Roberto's home was nothing short of a dream during our stay in Positano. Of all our visits, this was the best place we stayed and we can't wait to return again! Beside the villa's historic charm, the location is hard to beat. I recommend this stay to anyone traveling either as a couple or with a bigger group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona W., Kailua-Kona

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Magical

We had a magical experience at this villa. The location was perfect, views extraordinary. Amenities were as described. Lots of privacy for our group and beautiful terraces with magical views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kurt j.

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Positano

Maria and Marco are very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D., Winchester, TN

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Perfection

My friends and I continue to rave about our visit and stay in Positano. The villa is wonderful. We cannot say enough about Maria and Marco's guidance, recommendation, and friendliness. We highly recommend staying at this villa if in Positano.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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Stunning Villa

We loved this villa so much - each bedroom has its own floor, patio, and bath. It's very private and all the views are breathtaking. The antique furnishings are gorgeous. The location is perfect - not far above the ferry and main beach. We hired Marco to give us a tour and it was one of the highlights of our trip. He had wonderful recommendations as well and helped us coordinate our transportation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elissa G.

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Villa Lauro

The Villa was beautiful. Very spacious with 3 floors. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. The terraces were breathtaking, worth the stay alone. Roberto and Maria were very helpful and made our stay a pleasant one. We truly enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri H., Milford, Michigan

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Wonderful Location

Perfect location. The villa worked very well for 2 couples! Loved all the terraces! Definitely not a place for anyone much over 70 unless you are physically fit (but that’s pretty much true of Positano in general). Maria did a great job promptly answering our questions and arranging our departure. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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Authentic Italian Casa

Although the VRBO pictures show this place with beautiful setting, it’s not until you first open the door do you realize how incredibly beautiful the setting is over looking the Mediterranean Sea. The location is perfect with restaurants above and below the location. Roberto’s place is just what you would imagine an Italian home to be. Maria was also very helpful setting up our day trip to Pompei. This was our first time to Italy and this place made our family experience perfect. Be sure to book early.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernice M.

The Villa was every bit as beautiful and more than the pictures depict! We LOVED our stay!

Roberto and his team of Maria and Marco are the perfect hosts. They worked hard to make our stay warm, inviting and as comfortable as home. They arranged for cars, porters and excursions as requested. The dream team! We loved our stay immensely and hope to be back soon! Grazie! 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Heather P., Lincolnton, NC

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Great Location

Loved the location and the amazing views. There was a lack of communication with Maria the manager and also Marco was supposed to come by and give us some ideas of what to do in the area but he never showed up. I just wish the communication was better.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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Perfect stay at villa Ibiscus! Great tour with local guide Marco! Close to beach and town. Perfecto!

Villa Ibiscus was terrific. Super close to 2 public beaches in town. And very close to shops and restaurants. Lovely view from all bedrooms and porches over the water . Enjoyed watching the yaughts and boats come into harbor from our deck. Big rooms , lovely kitchen, great common areas in the house. Maria set us up with Marco - as local guide and a smart man who took us for a day trip to explore Amalfi coasts best shops , Resturant’s and ceramic shops. Great communication with house manager and house owner. Lots of steps to get anywhere in Positano . To be expected. But all around a perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Great location and beautiful views!

We recently had the pleasure of staying at this villa and couldn't have made a better choice! The location of the villa was exactly where we wanted to be and the views of the sea from every patio were absolutely beautiful. The villa was very quaint and had everything we needed. Our trip was a last minute decision but Roberto was very helpful with planning transportation to and from the villa and was always quick to answer any questions. Marco and Maria were also both great and provided us with lots of useful information. We hope to visit again someday in the future! Mark and Karen June 2017
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Vicki B.

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Vicki

We loved the location…. Beautiful views. The shower was a bit intermittent between hot and cold …. Otherwise everything was great. We had to pay quite a bit for electricity which we haven’t had before It has all been included elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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Positano is a one-off place, extraordinary and beautiful. The villa has wonderful views over the village and the sea from three balconies. It is well equipped, spacious and the air con is very effective. The owner was outstandingly helpful, giving excellent recommendations and advice. Also the arrival person Maria Delores was very helpful and kind too. It was a special birthday, and we all had the most wonderful celebration - couldn't recommend it more highly - just be aware this is a vertical property in a famously vertical town, so clearly you need a degree of fitness and good mobility to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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Outstanding Views and Location

Roberto’s place in Positano is perfectly located, near the beach, ferry port, 100’ from the waterfront - you can literally hear the water lapping against the boats anchored in the bay, and it is steps away from multiple outstanding restaurants, retail shops, and markets. The view from every rooms balcony is absolutely spectacular. Roberto made pre-check in very easy and timely. Everything just works.Yes, it is up some steps, about 200 but EVERYTHING is, the climb is simply unavoidable in this city and this region of Italy in general. There is a route that is significantly easier on your heartbeat using the road, however it takes 15min vs 8 mins using the steps. Overall, in comparison to other Positano STR locations in this price range, it is arguably the best choice as it is closer to everything and literally a stone’s throw from the shoreline. The home is historic and unique, but roomy enough for a family of 6 to fit comfortably, we even cooked a meal one night and enjoyed eating in, the kitchen has everything you’d ever need to prepare a large meal.Maria, the house manager meets you at checkin to explain everything about the home and make sure you are well informed. She is incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and welcoming.Book with confidence, this place is a gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Attilio D.

"We (5 persons) have stay...

"We (5 persons) have stayed a week in November 2006 in this villa. Villa Ibiscus and the village of Positano were both picture perfect. You want to stay forever . We liked the layout with the three floors. The kitchen, baths, bedrooms and other living areas were  well above adequate. The views from all of the balconies were the most impressive part of the Villa. The furnishings were really elegant and antique. The weather in November was amazingly perfect. We truly enjoyed a day trip to Ravello . . . an extraordinarily beautiful town. Pompei was also a worthy day trip, and crowds were low in off season.  We wish to thank our cousin Attilio for choosing this wonderful place for our vacations and the owner Roberto for his kindness and responsiveness.  We loved the villa and would return in a minute " "

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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Amazing property and hosts!

Our experience in this Villa was beyond what we could have imagined. We are a group of 7 and included our three adult children and partners. Positano was a fantastic home base. The dock is small so ferries may be cancelled but you can ferry everywhere when available. We have stayed in Positano twice and this was the first time we had multiple ferries cancelled due to an unusual amount of rain. Marco, one of our hosts, was so personal and responsive. He was able to organize multiple drivers for us at a moments notice. The apartment is beautifully located close to everything but away from the tourists. The multiple levels give you a lot of options to spread out. Marco and Maria Dolores made dinner for our group chat be evening and it was fantastic! We all felt like we made two new lifelong friends. If you get an opportunity to stay here you will not be disappointed ❤️🇮🇹
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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Wonderful Sea View Villa with even Better Hospitality

We had the best time at this property. The location is fantastic, steps below the main road. As others have mentioned, there are a good amount of steps to get to the beach, but it is so worth the trip, and the views both going up and down are worth every step. My wife was 5 months pregnant during our stay and she was able to do it no problem. Roberto was friendly and responsive weeks leading up to the trip, and even arranged a private car to and from the Villa from Naples where we flew in from. Maria met us in person when we arrived and gave us a detailed walkthrough of the home and its amenities, as well as recommendations of things to do and places to eat during our stay. The views from the Villa are outstanding. Each of the three patios have breathtaking views of the sea and Praiano; the soft city lights at night were just as amazing as the sun in the morning. I highly recommend this home for your next stay in Positano, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Roberto Gualtieri

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I'm a scientist and work at the Dept of Biology, University of Naples Federico II

Why they chose this property

This holiday home is my family home at least from three generations. It is the home of the wonderful town and the sea where I spent my childhood. It is a part of my heart, or better, my DNA. In 1996 I decided to rent my house weekly to keep it in good conditions for me and my family. I do that through several agencies and under different names for commercial reasons.
My greatest desire is to let my guests feel at least some of the love I have for my home and for Positano

What makes this property unique

Special features of my villa are: the spectacular 180° views from a height of 50m on the sea. It feels like you are on the deck of a ship. The ceramic floors and handmade terracotta. The tranquility and privacy. The furniture that is not that of a normal holiday home but that of a house that has been furnished by the owner family to live in. The vaulted ceilings Saracen style.

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English, French, Italian

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