We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Villa Maestrale, Marco and Donatella's beautiful villa on the Amalfi coast. The pictures on the web don't do it justice. The villa is clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated with lots of nice touches. There was plenty of room for our party of six (two parents and four adult children), with four bedrooms, a well-appointed kitchen, and a lovely, light-filled living room. The villa sits overlooking the water, approximately five minutes walk from Minori and down the hill from Ravello. Both towns are beautiful, with many lovely shops and restaurants. If you are traveling in late November as we did, just know that there are fewer restaurants open, but there was plenty to do and see.
Marco and his family were warm, gracious, communicative hosts before, during, and after our stay. With little advance notice, Marco arranged transportation for the six of us to Pompeii for the day. Filippo, our driver, was a great guide to the region, with excellent information and conversation, and flexible with our changing schedule.
While at Villa Maestrale, we walked the "Path of the Lemons" to Maiori, hiked up the hill to Ravello, and explored Minori with lovely local encounters all-around. We also spent plenty of time enjoying the villa, relaxing in the massage chair and hot tub, reading on the gorgeous terrace, and watching the moon rise over the Mediterranean. All in all a relaxing stay with warm hosts at a beautiful villa in a stunning location.