Everything about our stay was truly as the name suggests: enchanted. The house was clean, bright and airy. The pool was my daughters’ (age 8 and 11) favorite. We traveled as a 3-generation family of 6, and had the most wonderful stay. Praiano (or Vettica Maggiore, as this is actually located) is the perfect location: not a crowded tourist hub (like Praiano or Amalfi) but still with having everything you need: morning coffee and Bar de Sole, numerous excellent restaurants (many with rooftop or terrace views—others as casual as to have delicious take out pizza), a market to buy your needs to cook your own meals (which we did several times) and a tourist office and tobacco shop (from which to buy SITA bus tickets—bus stop 7 is right there). The sound of church bells gently fills the air...and the smell of jasmine lingers. The view is unbeatable, with a Positano and Capri right ahead of you from the pool or terrace.
Benedetta couldn’t have been a more gracious host. From the lovely basket awaiting us at check in, to the porters to carry our bags up and down and check in and check out, to the birthday gift she gave my daughters after learning it was my younger daughter’s 8th birthday when we were staying—everything was thought of. She also arranged our transportation to and from the airport, as well as to Pompeii and Capri (both are must-dos!)
We were steps away from the best beach in the area; La Gavitella. Yes, it was 200 steps but worth it. In fact, the only reason to not stay here would be if steps were difficult for you. (However if that’s the case, the entire Amalfi coast will prove difficult for you.)
In summary, if you’re traveling to the Amalfi coast, consider yourself lucky if you can stay at Casa Encanto. I know we did!