Casa Alessandra

Details of the Apartment

Casa Alessandra is a comfortable and luminous vacation rental located in a semi-detached building set on the edge of the historical center of Ravello, just few minutes easy walking from the main square Piazza Vescovado and all its facilities. Its secluded but conveniently located position makes the apartment the perfect place to spend a holiday away from the crowds and still be close to cultural highlights of Ravello , such us the new Oscar Niemeyer's Auditorium, the Cathedral, the Medieval Villa Rufolo , etc. One of the truly beautiful features of Casa Alessandra is 600 square meters of private and flat garden decorated with flowers and trees, outdoors dining and living area shaded by an American vine pergola, sun loungers and outdoor shower. Thanks to its hilltop position, it offers an amazing view that will capture your eyes enjoying a 180° view over the verdant, terraced lemon groves and vineyard cut into the rock which slope down to the coastline with Maiori bay below, the roofs of the houses and the square of Ravello in the distance and the pretty hamlet of Scala on the other side. There will be no surprises except for the fact that the view is even more breathtaking than you could imagine. The interior is simple but comfortable and well equipped for holiday use. It mixes some antique and modern pieces giving to the house a cozy atmosphere, becoming the ideal accommodation for a family who wants to enjoy the warmth and charm of this magical village. Staying at Casa Alessandra a car is not necessary because public transport is very good. There is a SITA bus stop with a regular service to Amalfi at about 700/800 meters away making easy and cheap to travel around the area. INTERNAL DESCRIPTION Accommodation ( approx. 95 sq. m. indoor + 600 sq. m. outdoor) : sleeps 4 From the main door of the apartment, a small corridor takes to - A twin bedroom (easily convertible into a double if necessary) with windows opening onto the garden, a wardrobe , a light blue chest of drawers and A/C unit - a master bedroom , fully of light and airy. It is tastefully furnished with some antique furniture (a wardrobe, 2 bedside tables and a dressing table), an air-conditioning/heating unit and a window opening onto the garden. - A spacious living/dining room , furnished with a wicker sofa and 2 armchairs around a fireplace, an air conditioning/heating unit, a square dining table for 4 people, a flat- screen TV and an antique cupboard in a corner. This room is very airy and full of light thanks to a window and a French door opening onto the private garden - A modern kitchen , equipped with a four-burners gas cooker, an electric oven, a medium size refrigerator with freezer, a cupboard, an Italian-style coffee-maker, a table seating 4 people and all the modern appliances. - A small bathroom equipped with a washbasin, a bidet , a toilet, an hair dryer and a window. - A fully equipped bathroom with a full stall shower, a washbasin, a bidet, a toilet, an hair dryer and a window. The garden, delimited by a hedge, is partly shaded by an American vine pergola and trees. It is equipped with outdoor dining area for 6 people, a wicker sofa and 2 armchairs around a coffee table, 4 sun loungers and cozy table seating 2 people for a romantic toast under the moonlight. On a side of the garden, in a secluded position, you will find the outdoor shower The laundry area with washing machine can be accessed from the common courtyard at the entrance. ACCESS From the tiny square of Piazza Lacco, the nearest point reachable by car, a typical narrow street of the pedestrian historical center with about 33 shallow stone steps takes to the main entrance of the semi-detached building which gives access onto a shared internal courtyard. DISTANCES The house is 1 km from the main square Piazza Vescovado but a short walk takes into the small Piazza Fontana which houses a bar, fine restaurants, a grocery - fruit shops for immediate provisions. Otherwise shops for every purpose, restaurants and pizzerias, etc are a further 5 minutes walking. Amalfi and the beaches are just a bus-ride away (20 min.). The blue SITA buses leaving every hour from the main square Piazza vescovado (5 minutes walking). Amalfi 7 Km , Minori 8 Km, Positano 24 Km , Salerno 29 Km, Sorrento 39 Km From Amalfi, boats and hydrofoils take to Positano, Sorrento, Capri and Salerno (only during the Summer season). Airport : Naples ( Capodichino) 65 Km, Rome ( Fiumicino) 320 Km. Train station : Salerno 29 Km.