Il Nido

This delightful villa enjoys a very interesting layout, ideally situated high above the sea in a prestigious location on the steep mountain slopes on the edge of Positano.  It is located about ¾ km from the lively and charming center of Positano, where you can find all its excellent restaurants, elegant shops, delightful cafes, and sandy beaches.  Its private setting is very peaceful and some of Positano’s most exclusive neighbors are close by.  Its position offers enchanting views across the sweeping bay of Positano towards Punta Campanella and gives its guests a great opportunity to enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle.  Villa Niside offers plenty of opportunity to relax and sunbath by its lovely private pool or 120 steps off the main entrance down to the public beach, if you decide to desire a dip in the Mediterranean.

Il Nido’s interiors are elegantly furnished and highly refined, enriched with interesting objects of art, antiques, and sculptures, all providing a warm, inviting ambiance exuding the character and personal taste of the owner. The spacious terrace, with its garden and pool area, offers you an amazing oasis of relaxation and fine living.

The property’s entrance leads onto a large, spectacular garden terrace, surrounded by lush bougainvillea and scented orange trees.  The terrace is beautifully ornamented with potted plants and flowers and decorated with statues and bronze sculptures.  It has a covered, outside dining area, furnished with a marble topped, iron dining table and 8 chairs.  Large umbrellas create shaded areas throughout the garden where needed.  A built-in bench lines the terrace while small coffee tables and iron chairs allow for cocktail space and extra seating. 

The beautifully designed pool (10 x 5 meters) is set in the garden.  The poolside patio area is furnished with comfortable lounge chairs and small glass tables while the opposite side of the pool boasts lush vegetation with flowers, orange, trees and Bougainvillea entirely covering the rocky slopes.  A small, covered patio area has a built-in bench and coffee table allowing you to enjoy the views extending out towards Positano the Li Galli islands, and the Mediterranean.

Ground Floor:

Spacious and elegant living and dining room with high vaulted ceilings and terracotta paved floor, personalized with antique wooden furniture, bronze sculptures, art objects, and decorative lamps. Both areas have large, open fireplaces and French doors that open out onto the terrace.  The dining room is furnished with a wooden table and 8 chairs and both the dining room and terrace are ideal places to enjoy the superb meals provided by the cook.  The living room has a sofa, 2 small wooden tables, large armchairs, an antique writing desk, TV, DVD and Hi-Fi stereo.  The dining room leads to the large, modern kitchen with a dishwasher, 2 electric ovens, a 6-range stovetop, barbecue grill, blender, juicer, refrigerator with ice maker and freezer. Separate laundry room with washing machine.  The ground floor is completed with a private study with a library and twin beds, small wardrobe, and writing desk. Small external bathroom with bathtub.  There is also a bathroom with a shower for use for poolside guests.  The one bedroom annex is accessible from the terrace and boasts wrought iron twin beds, a wardrobe, bedside tables, and chairs, and a terracotta paved tile floor.  A window faces the garden area and a bathroom with small bathtub and window completes the annex.

First Floor:

27 steps lead up to two spacious, double bedrooms, each comfortably furnished with a queen-size bed, wooden wardrobe, open fireplace, and telephone. One room enjoys a TV, and chaise lounge/sofa chair and both boast a writing desk, functioning fireplace, and French doors extending out onto a partly covered, panoramic terrace, with breathtaking sea views.  The terrace comes with a glass-topped table, 4 chairs and two chaise lounges.  Two bathrooms, one with a bathtub and the second with a shower, lie adjacent to each bedroom. 

Access:  Accessible by a winding staircase of 130 steps leading from the main road down to the main entrance.          

Facilities:  Dishwasher, 2 electric ovens, 6-range stovetop, barbecue grill, refrigerator with ice maker and freezer, washing machine, air-conditioning (only in the bedrooms on the first floor), satellite TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, telephone/fax, central heating, swimming pool (10 x 5 meters).

Maid & Cook: A maid and cook take care of the villa 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, assuring guests the highest standards of housekeeping and cuisine. Gardener comes twice a week. Porter service available for no extra charge upon request.

Pool opening dates: The pool is open from early May until the end of October.

Il Nido is ideal for all vacationers, although it is necessary to point out the steps that lead up and down from the villa.  A local bus stop is situated at the entrance to the stairwell leading down to the villa off of the main road, which makes this property comfortable for those desirous of using public transportation.  Boat rentals are possible at the main beach right under the villa. The villa has central heating and log fireplaces, making it suitable for vacation any time of year.  The full time cook is on hand 5 days a week.