LOCATION

Villa Il Sogno is a fabulous property, set beautifully along the Amalfi Coast, about 1 km from the luxurious town of Positano. This exceptional villa is undoubtedly one of Positano’s most impressive private homes, perched in a prestigious position, emerged in the cliffs of the hillside high above the Mediterranean, surrounded by lush vegetation. Its peaceful and private position allows you to enjoy breathtaking views of Positano, the enchanting coastline, and the Mediterranean Sea, with the Li Galli islands and the island of Capri as your backgrounds.Villa Il Sogno will become known to its guests for its elegance, fantastic panoramic views, and stylish mixture of architectural elements and furnishings, which have all contributed to create a truly luxurious home in a very tasteful, Mediterranean style. All details have been cured and the property and surrounding gardens are constantly maintained and renovated.

HIGHLIGHTS & VILLA LAYOUT

Accommodating maximum 10 guests in 4 suites and 1 new adjoining self-contained apartment, there is a private wine cellar with high-quality wines. The villa offers a private sunbathing deck with direct access to the sea, an outdoor gym and professional massage area, a private diving and boat landing platform, outdoor shower and private bar area. Professionally staffed 6 days a week with a maid, chef and server.

Main building – Upper Level

• Main Entrance
• Bedroom 1: master king size bed, En-suite marble windowed bathroom with walk in shower. Private roof terrace with pergola and chaise lounges. Air-conditioned, heated and ceiling fan, En-suite closet area with wall safe, light-coloured marble floor.
• Bedroom 2: double bedroom with queen bed-size and ensuite bathroom with tub and shower.  Private roof terrace with pergola and chaises.Air-condition/heating, En-suite closet.
• Bedroom 3: queen bend-size, ensuite bathroom with shower. Air-conditioned, heated and ceiling fan. Small private balcony.

Main building, Lower level

• Bedroom 4: queen size-bed, Air-condition/heating and ceiling fan. Antique baldachin bed, En-suite closet “area”, En-suite windowed bathroom with tub-shower.
• Large living room with French doors to terrace
• Sitting room with large picture window and fireplace
• Dining room with “Pompeii style” marble table seating up to 12
• Half-bath
• Laundry room

Bedroom 5: 1 Self-Contained Adjoining room available on request, upper level:

• Contemporary Design
• Double bedroom
• Private terrace with lounge area
• Fully functioning private kitchen corner with kitchen table
• Private bathroom with shower
• Lounge area with spectacular views out to sea
• Private access

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Main terrace with comfortable canopied sitting area with wicker, cushioned furniture.
• Outdoor, “al fresco”, dining terrace (wing of main terrace) with lemon trees.
• Private sundeck at sea level with minibar Intercom to kitchen.
• Private dock and access to the sea (water taxi day & night, boat rental, water-ski easily arranged)
• Gym area
• Wine cellar

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Upper level:  The main entrance to the villa leads into a circular hallway with a ceramic tile floor and Venetian stucco decorated walls.This hallway leads to the sleeping area.On the left lies the enchanting master bedroom, furnished with a large wooden base double bed, ornamented by decorative columns.  The room has a light blue and white color and marble floor, interrupted only by a beautifully colorful oriental-inspired carpet. The room has two armchairs, 2 dowry seats and small table with mirror.  The room offers a spectacular sea view through large sliding doors that lead out onto a terrace with two lounge chairs. Dressing corner with wardrobe, large mirror, chair and dresser. The En-suite bathroom is delightful with marble tiles, two windows, a large wall mounted shower/tub decorated with mosaics, 2 sinks with mirror, chair, and hairdryer.The opposite side of the entrance hall leads to the second bedroom; a salmon-colored spectacle with tiled floors and wicker carpets. It enjoys a sliding door leading onto a small, shaded balcony, with a built-in bench for 1-2 people. The room is furnished with an iron cast double bed, a divider with mirror and two designer chairs. Dressing corner with wardrobe, dresser and intarsia wood divider; telephone. En-suite tiled bathroom with window and large shower box, mirror and hair dryer. The third bedroom is kept in a beautiful golden beige color with orange caftan tents and white tiled floors with floral decorations. Dressing corner separates to the sleeping area with a tent and furnished with wooden dresser, chair and large mirror. The room has a double bed, large wardrobe, small wooden desk, and a beautiful crystal lamp; telephone. A panoramic window offers spectacular sea views. En-suite bathroom with bathtub, sink with mirror, small table with stool and hairdryer.The master bedroom and the third double bedroom both share a wonderful rooftop terrace offering incredible views over the entire coastline. Each room, however, enjoys a small private enclave to the terrace, each with a pergola-shaded area furnished with elegant wooden sun lounge chairs. The terrace is entirely tiled with white tiles and set with large potted Mediterranean plants – a peaceful and panoramic spot, ideal for relaxing and sun bathing.

Lower level: 24 steps lead from the main entrance hall down to an area with antique wooden furniture that leads into the living areas, the kitchen and a bedroom.  A crystal lamp ornaments a double bed bedroom painted in a warm beige color, with tile floors. The room has an antique baldachin bed and wooden furniture, armchair, small table, and bedside tables.  Dressing corner with large wardrobe, dresser, mirror, and chair.Spacious En-suite tiled bathroom bathtub and shower, furnished with a glass-topped desk with a large mirror, sink, hairdryer, and window.The living areas are the centre of the house and are divided into a living room, lounge, and dining area.  The living areas are covered in wall-to wall carpet; enjoy light colors and nice furnishing and paintings.  The lounge area, to one side, is painted in a light green color, with a wicker sofa, 2 comfortable wicker chairs with cushions, armchairs, small wooden tables, and a chess set. The lounge also boasts a gas fireplace and has a Satellite TV, DVD, and VHR. The main living room – divided by the lounge only through an archway – is furnished with large sofas, a chaise lounge, 2 armchairs, and a wicker chair. The living room has large lamps, silverware, and other cozy belongings making the ambience intimate. 2 sliding doors lead out onto the furnished terrace.To the left of the main living room sits a wonderful dining room in Pompeian style, painted in a warm orange color with niches in the walls hosting antique terracotta statues and vases.  Terracotta tiled floors and dark, red tents complete the furnishings.  The dining room is furnished with a large marble table, small service tables, and leather chairs.  French doors lead out onto the terrace, on one side, and into the kitchen, on the other.

A super-panoramic terrace runs the length of the house. It boasts a very comfortable and inviting outdoor lounge covered with bamboo drapes for creating shade and lined by Mediterranean vegetation. The lounge area is furnished with 2 sofas, 4 arm chairs a small wooden table and carpet. It features a stunning sea view extending towards the entire coastline – absolutely spectacular especially in the evening, when the coastline and the town of Positano are both lit up while the days small fishing boats slowly pass by.  The outdoor dining area is accessible from the kitchen and is also shaded by bamboo drapes and a huge lemon tree.  The dining area is furnished with a large wooden table and wicker chairs. A built-in bench seating 2 and a marble-serving table complete the furnishing. Another small corner of the terrace enjoys a small table and two chairs.

The spacious kitchen is styled with a beautiful Mediterranean ambiance and terracotta tile floors. It is fully equipped with 3 refrigerators (1 with an ice-maker), two freezers, 4-range stovetop, oven, microwave, espresso and electric coffee machines, and dishwasher. Laundry room with washing machine ironing facilities. The kitchen provides access to the terraces’ dining area. A small single bedroom, designed in a light-yellow color with white tiled floors, is accessible from the terrace.  The single bedroom is furnished with a wardrobe, wicker armchairs, bedside table, small desk with mirror, and built-in bed with baldachin. En-suite bathroom with shower box, marble sink with mirror, and hairdryer.

A courtyard, shaded by a canvas roof and furnished with a large glass-topped iron table, 4 iron chairs and a small bench, completes the lower level floor, providing it with yet another area for relaxing or enjoying breakfast outside and professional massage table beautifully decorated with niches and antique statues.   A masseuse is available upon request. The property has also the private Wine Cellar with wide range selection of high quality wines. The guest can buy directly some bottle of excellent wine.

Bedroom 5: 1 Self-Contained Adjoining room available on request, upper level: Villa Il Sogno has an annex apartment, which is independent; consisting in a living room with a soft sofa on the right-hand side, a writing desk on the left under a large panoramic window with sea view. Behind a curtain, there is a double bedroom with the ensuite bathroom with shower. The apartment has also a private Sea faced terrace; relax area is ready to host you and give the most special sunset on Positano.

Garden areas, dock, and waterfront level:  The garden area is accessible from both the terrace and directly from the main entrance to the villa.  67 stairs lead from the main house down to a first garden level where you can relax and enjoy the views on a small iron bench; the garden level is ‘roofed’ entirely by flowers and plants. 36 steps further down lead to the second garden area, planted with grass, trees, and perfumed rosemary.The garden has a small pavilion furnished with a small table and iron stools. The beautiful violet Hibiscus leads all the way down to the sea. 63 steps lead down to the paved terrace and garden area where a pin-pong (table tennis), barbecue, and bar with small refrigerator and sink can be stocked for guests’ disposal. The area is shaded by a bamboo drapes. There is also a half-bath where the barbeque is located. They gym corner comes equipped with an electronic exercise bike, weight bench with weights, step machine.

Direct Access to the Sea: (from the main terrace reachable by walking down 240 steps) 54 steps further take you down you down to the sunbathing platform, located right above the sea, and furnished with lounge chairs; 8 steps lead down to the lower level sunbathing platform furnished with an iron table and 6 chairs and 4 more steps lead to a partly shaded area with some more lounge chairs.  From the sundeck, the property’s last 40 steps take you down to the dock, at sea level, wherefrom a wooden set of stairs allows you to dive directly into the blue waters of the sparkling Mediterranean.  The entire pathway from the villa to the dock at sea level is lit and there is an intercom on the sunbathing deck that calls directly to the villa (for domestic assistance or other necessities).  Any private boat rented during the week can pick guests up directly at the dock.

Access & Parking: There are two separate private entrances situated leading off the Positano/Amalfi main road; one by a private staircase (190 steps), and the other by a pathway with 30 steps along a pathway down (or from the sea level; the villa is reachable by walking up 270 steps, through a hibiscus-shaded pathway). You will not need a car to stay at Villa Il Sogno. If you do have one, you will be able to park it along the public roads (the actual distance might vary depending on the availability of parking spaces) or in a private parking lot downtown Positano, about 1 km from the luxurious town.

How to arrive: Ask us to arrange your private car transfers with English speaking drivers from anywhere in Italy. Private boat transfers can also be arranged from anywhere along the Amalfi Coast.

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Toiletries
• Hair Dryers
• Satellite TV
• Sound System
• WI-FI
• AC Throughout the House
• Cold water nebulizer system on terraces
• VHS
• Phone & Fax with private line for Guests
• Porterage
• Internet Wi Fi connection
• 3 refrigerators (1 with ice-maker)
• oven
• microwave,
• dishwasher,
• washing machine and ironing facilities.
• Electric coffee and espresso machine.
• Safety box in the master bedroom.
• Covered gym (with electronic exercise bike, weight bench with weights, and step machine).
• Bar with refrigerator,
• table tennis,
• outdoor hammock barbecue,
• outdoor shower
• diving platform, and boat landing
• 4 Bedrooms (1 suite, 3 double) 4 Bathrooms, 1 Further suite with bathroom available on request.
• Terraces with outdoor furnishing for “al fresco” dinner and lounger area
• Direct access to the sea
• Solarium with sun-deck and sun umbrellas.
• Porter service, (note: will deliver the luggage from the main street to the entrance of the Villa only the arrival and departure. This applies for only 1 piece of luggage per person per week. To use this service, please contact the Villa Manager at least 1 hour in advance.

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE)

• Continental Buffet Breakfast (8am to 10am) – Food and Beverage expenses not included, excluding maid day off (during the week)
• Lunch and Dinner (dinner service ends at 10pm) – Food and Beverage expenses not included, excluding chef’s day off on Sunday
• All Utilities (electricity, air conditioning, heating, gas and water)
• Wi Fi Internet Connection
• Towels are changed every day and bed linen twice a week
• Beach towels will be changed every 3 days
• Final cleaning
• Private sea access
• Outdoor Gym
• Porter Service: A porter will deliver the luggage from the main street to the entrance of the Villa on arrival and on departure. This applies for only 1 piece of luggage per person per week (10 bags in total). To use this service, please contact the Owner at least 1 hour in advance.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE, ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES (TO BE PAID IN EUROS DIRECT ON THE PREMISES) AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, IF DESIRED

• Grocery delivery fee + cost of food
• Food and Beverage expenses
• Butler and cook extra hours
• Telephone & Fax services
• All additional change in bed / bath linen will be done at an extra charge to be paid to the housekeeper every end of each week
• Personal Chef / Waiter service / Cooking class
• Extra cleaning service, Laundry/ironing service
• Taxi Transfers
• Extra bed linen/bath towels
• Tourist City tax
• Late check-in /out fee
• Food, Drinks & Groceries
• Extra luggage costs Euro 10,00 per bag (medium size).
• Pizza Party
• Excursions, boat trips, transfers, dinner reservations, wine tasting and Eno-gastronomic tours.
• Cocktail on request – excluding Sunday; On request the Villa’s professional sommelier is at disposal to give assistance to choose the best wines and champagnes.

VILLA POLICIES

• Maximum 10 guests
• Children Policy: Children, will be counted as a full charging guest. The entire Villa and specifically the terraces and the roof terraces are not suitable for children. However, children between 12 and 18 years old are welcome, but the owner has to be advised before confirming the booking. Children under 12 years old, can only be accommodated on request, and are subject to the Owner’s approval before confirming the booking. In case of acceptance, the party shall come over with their personal babysitter for the full stay, who will be counted as a full charging guest. In case of the arrival of children of which the owner has not be informed about, there will be a charge of Euro 500,00 per week / per child plus babysitting costs. The Villa’s owner and its employees, in all legal respects, assume no responsibility or liability for any claims arising from injury or accident for children.
• Check in time: 5pm to 8.30pm
• Check out time: before 10am
• Non-smoking villa
• Pets are not allowed
• Children welcome
• City tax per person per night to be paid cash on site upon arrival
• Security deposit to be paid cash on site. Any damage to the property or its contents must be reported to a member of staff as soon as possible. Damage will be evaluated by the owner and charged accordingly.
• Guests must provide a Food and Beverage list (incl. wine, etc.) to the cook before their arrival so that the cook can insure the kitchen and bar service as soon as the guests arrive
• The cook will advance the expense for food and beverage purchasing for the arrival day
• Allergies to certain food must be very clearly mentioned well in advance before food purchase.
• All detailed accounting of the food and beverage expenses will be given to the guests at their arrival and follow up for these expenses will be done at the end of each week
• Copy of passport and permanent home address of each guests to be provided prior to check in. The passport numbers of all of your party must be supplied for police registration purposes.
• Cellphone signal may be intermittent as the property is located in a remote area
• Only authorized staff and personnel are permitted to be onsite. This includes but is not limited to chefs, cooks, housekeepers etc. Talk to you Villa Specialist today for more details.
• Water and electricity in Italy are precious resources. Please use them sparingly.
• OWNER’S LIABILITY: The owner of the property and the staff are not responsible in any way for any personal injury incurred by anyone in your party within the property or its grounds. This includes the use of the pool. The owner is not responsible for any loss or damage to the guests’ valuables or personal items.
• Keys & Security: Upon arrival a representative of the Villa will provide you with 2 sets of keys. It is not permitted to make copies of these keys or hand the keys to visitors or friends who are not included in the party.
• SAFETY: The damage or loss of any item belonging to the property must be immediately reported to the owner or villa staff. In the event that some of the House items are lost or damaged, the owner will charge the Guest the cost for repairing or substituting such items.
• The doors & gates must be kept closed when no one is in the Villa. In case of doors & gates left open, Guests will be responsible for the loss or damage of their personal items and the House items. In order to avoid the presence of small animals please keep the doors onto the terraces closed. When using Air-conditioning please close doors and terrace doors to avoid the system breakage. Electronic applications should not be used simultaneously, as this may cause electronic interruptions. The kitchen and laundry appliances are to be used only by the staff. Toilets can be used for the disposal of toilet paper only. The disposal of other items may cause the blockage of the sewage system with long repair times and all costs will be charged to the Guests.

EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST (ADVANCE NOTICE MAY BE REQUIRED)

Note: The following services can also be arranged, on request, if not already included in the cost of the rental. Additional services such as airport transfers, excursions, cooking classes, guided tours, and the like can be arranged. Please enquire about the vast tour options we can suggest for your villa stay. Costs for additional services can be quoted based on the service requested.

• Airport transfer
• Activities and excursions
• Chef / Cooking class
• Boat tour
• Airport transfer
• Activities and excursions