VILLA Porta Donica Ravello great views swimming pool gardens and garage

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9.9Outstanding
(53 Ratings)
Fabulous hosts, spectacular villa with breathtaking views, convenient location, great amenities, helpful property manager, lovely gardens and outdoor spaces.
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(53 Ratings)

Villa in Ravello

11 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this villa rental

Modern comforts in the exclusive charme of a period villa with breathtaking views, swimming pool, gardens, terraces and spacious garage.


“PORTA DONICA”, nestled on the beautiful Amalfi Coast, is an elegant private villa which blends the magic atmospheres of the lovingly preserved ancient structure with all the amenities of a modern renovation. Relax by the swimming pool, the ancient belvedere, the plentiful lemon trees and enjoy the efficient lodging and open air reception facilities.


Origins: Origins: the current villa rose in the early 20th century around the ancient tower dating back to the 11th century. This tower, opening the way to the flight of steps that to this day leads with a ten minute walk to the Duomo, was the main gateway to the then flourishing city of Ravello. It was Porta Dominica and its name underwent successive alterations first changing to Porta Domnica and finally to Porta Donica, eventually lending its name to the flight of stairs and the entire district. This historically rich landmark is now conveniently accessible by road and is halfway between the contemporary beauty of the newly constructed auditorium (a design donated to the city by Oscar Neimeyer) and the famous SS. Cosma e Damiano sanctuary.

The Villa: The villa: from the road you access the property through the garage (which houses up to 3 cars) and make your way to the higher floors either by taking advantage of the internal elevator, or by climbing the indoor stairs framed by the scenographic backdrop of the exposed rock formations that constitute the building’s foundation. The unique architectural structure of the villa houses 5 bedrooms (for a total capacity of 10 individuals), each with its own independent bathroom, a great living room with a large fireplace, an elegant colonnade patio, steeping agricultural terraces and outdoor dining area with verandas and well equipped indoor and outdoor kitchen areas. Other convenience features include central heating, air conditioning, telephone land line, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi DSL connectivity.

Outdoors: as convenient as the indoor quarters are, you will mostly enjoy the elegance and relax of open air living by the garden and dining areas overlooking the outdoor swimming pool and the breathtaking view of the coast. A small kitchen, BBQ, pizza oven and toilette serve the area and the lawns, terraces and walkways shaded by lemon trees offer variety and privacy. The orchard will delight you with fresh salad, vegetables and fruit.

Events: the structure is well equipped with ideal areas to host private banquets and receptions. Both of the owners’ sons tested and perfected these facilities by hosting their wedding receptions in the villa.

Rent: the villa is available for rent on a weekly basis to private clients, either families or small groups of friends.

Amenities at VILLA Porta Donica Ravello great views swimming pool gardens and garage

Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Ravello


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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.9 / 10.0
    Outstanding(53 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Fabulous hosts, spectacular villa with breathtaking views, convenient location, great amenities, helpful property manager, lovely gardens and outdoor spaces.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    Beautiful villa with amazing views. Very clean with maid service every other day. Stairs are a somewhat challenging for older guests, easier once you get used to the setup of this house built into the side of the mountain. There is a convenient bus to Ravello that stops directly out front and a short walk to a coffee bar or pizza ristorante. Amazing vacation!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Not a typical home. Strange room layout on 3 or 4 floors, 3 kitchens, cave/garage, great pool and lots of quirky charm. Good walking access to Ravello, Minori, Villa Cimbrone, and (maybe) the Amalfi ferry.Lots of space to entertain.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Although a lot of steps internally, the quirkyness of the property wins out. Couldn’t eat outside due to European wasps but the pool is fantastic with the best view you could ever ask for
    10.0 / 10.0
    Gaetano and Giuseppe were fabulous hosts! Both were invaluable with coordinating transportation, activities and reservations. The Villa itself was spectacular and views were even better than the listing advertised. Location could not have been better. The walkway up into the heart of Ravello was right outside our door. There was a great little am cafe a very short walk to the right and a delicious pizza place just to the left. Turns out Marco owns both and he was another gracious host. Bring your walking shoes as that is the best way to get around the area, and the enormous multi level villa. It is all best enjoyed by fit people, as most all Italians seem to be! Thank you for a great trip!
    8.0 / 10.0
    the house has million dollar views and accomodation. it is built into the mountain so thgere are lots of stairs , so not for anyone feeble or has trouble walking or is out of shape, its 187 steps below the square so you will need a car or walk to everything.
    10.0 / 10.0
    A family group of 11 stayed at Villa Porta Donica for 6 days/5 nights. Although very quirky in layout (with many levels of stairs ensuring lots of exercise) because it is built into a cliff, it worked perfectly for us. We cooked and ate most meals there (dinners always at the outdoor dining and seating area) sometimes supplemented with Amalfi lemons growing on beautiful property, walked up to nearby Ravello and down to Amalfi (took taxi back), and when there hung out around the pool or in the living room. The property manager and wife were most helpful arranging a chef for a special dinner, giving us contacts as needed for taxis, and suggesting where to shop for various items needed, and helping us figure out where to park cars ... The only problem was there are no directions at all in the house, which made it difficult to use the appliances or even to know initially which way to walk to town! As for Ravello, it is quieter than the more popular Amalfi coast towns, which was to our liking.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Very easy check in and check out
    10.0 / 10.0
    Loved Ravello and the Villa Porta Donica
    Loved Ravello and the Villa Porta Donica
    Everyone in our group was thrilled with my choice of Villa Porta Donica. This villa is spectacular! The view is breathtaking. There are so many lovely balconies, patios, and outdoor areas on many levels. The pool was cleaned daily. Someone also came to clean the villa and change bedding and towels. The water pressure is excellent. There are indoor and outdoor kitchens, so if you can't find something you need in one, look in the other. My grandson picked lemons, and we made lemonade. There are many steps inside, and there are many steps to get into the town of Ravello and to the beaches. It is a bit of a challenge for the elderly with regard to the steps, but that was expected when we booked. We were sorry about an unfortunate delay at the airport that caused us to arrive in the middle of the night, which was not ideal for our host. When you book drivers or tours in Ravello, do so through the host. The host booked a ride for us from the airport to the villa, and I had booked a tour for the next day that caused some confusion. I think all of the local drivers must work for the same company. It all worked out fine in the end. It would have been helpful to have a welcome packet or booklet with information about the area with directions and contact information for private rides, a bus schedule (bus stop right in front of the villa), restaurants, groceries, etc. However, we managed to explore the area, and we found our way around for what we needed and wanted to see. We were all happy that we chose the magical town of Ravello and Villa Porta Donica for our trip to the Amalfi Coast.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this villa?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at VILLA Porta Donica Ravello great views swimming pool gardens and garage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this villa?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is VILLA Porta Donica Ravello great views swimming pool gardens and garage pet friendly?

    Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at VILLA Porta Donica Ravello great views swimming pool gardens and garage?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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