Villa San Giacomo sits above Positano close to the lovely Palazzo Santa Croce, both terracotta coloured palazzos, but VSG is the larger of the pair, sleeping 16-20.

With literally a handful of truly exceptional villas available for rental on the Amalfi Coast, Villa San Giacomo is one of the best and one of the largest, with 8 bedrooms sleeping 16-20 guests. As a result, high season availability is always limited, so booking this luxury villa early is a pre-requisite. 

Villa San Giacomo makes the most of its privileged position above Positano, with numerous terraces to capture the truly stunning views. The pool and dining terraces are expansive and the sea-facing bedroom terraces are private and entrancing. Stairs lead to a lovely upper garden planted with olive, almond, lemon and mandarin trees.

With so much space to relax, this is a place to sit back and take in the views, while the private staff take care of your every whim. The villa is, of course, fully staffed with an excellent chef serving authentic southern Italian cuisine.

Bedrooms are quite beautiful, decorated in period style but with every modern amenity. Several have private terraces and all are finished with tiled floors, antiques, oil paintings and rich fabrics.

OUTDOORS

• Characteristic neighbourhood staircase leads to principal entrance on Garden level. Lower level also accessible directly from neighborhood stairs.
• Expansive main terrace runs the length of the Villa and is set with both dining and living areas, seating 16 at each.
• Grapevine pergola for shade.
• Panoramic view of Positano looking west towards Capri.
• Multiple double doors open to dining/kitchen area and principal living room.
• Adjacent terrace with infinity-edge pool (7 x 3.5 meters, 1.70 meters deep, ladder only) with sun beds, outdoor hot/cold shower.
• Guest bath on adjacent Main Terrace for convenience of those enjoying the pool.
• Stairs lead to upper garden, lawn planted with almond, olive, lemon and mandarin trees, independent access to gate and 100 meter walk to Palazzo Santa Croce

GARDEN LEVEL

• Double doors from main terrace lead to double-size, vaulted dining area (open to kitchen) with antique wood tables and sideboards.
• Seats up to 16 in various configurations for family-style dining with comfortable upholstered chairs. Indoors- Common AreasWell equipped open kitchen with professional appliances. Forno a legno for pizza nights and baking bread.
• Double living room reached directly from dining room or main terrace. Entertainment center with plasma TV (55 cm); three seating areas with seating for 16+; two double doors open to front terrace for seamless indoor/outdoor living Library with books in multiple languages.
• Desk with integrated office services. iPad for guests' use for email, taking/sending photos. iPod with Bluetooth enabled portable Bose stereo. Guest bathrooms.

UPPER LEVEL

• Main stairwell and landing opens to common terrace running the length of the house and giving direct access to all bedrooms. Large seating area juts out in front of 'Ravello'. Guest W.C. off Praiano.
• Capri; double bedroom (king/twins). Double doors to balcony shared with all upper level bedrooms; cafe table and chairs for relaxing alfresco. Day bed opens to full size bed for child. Ensuite bath (stall shower, enclosed)
• Ravello; double bedroom (king/twins) reached via double doors from shared terrace. West-facing standing balcony overlooks Positano. Daybed converts to full size bed for child. Ensuite bath (enclosed shower stall)
• Positano; double bedroom (king/twins). Day bed opens to full sizw bed for child. Double doors lead to shared terrace, ensuite bath (enclosed shower stall)
• Praiano; double bedroom (king/twins) reached via French doors from shared terrace. Day-bed converts to full-size single for child on request. Ensuite bath (enclosed shower stall)
• Stairs lead to upper floor 'mansarda' with laundry room (washing machine)

LOWER LEVEL

• Main stairwell to landing with guest bath. Opens to common terrace running the length of the house and giving direct access to all bedrooms.
• Upper sitting area in front of Napoli and Pompeii bedrooms. Stairs lead to pool area above. Lower sitting area in front of Amalfi and Sorrento bedrooms.
• Entrance from the staircase to Positano allows for direct entry/exit to the village. 
• 'Napoli'; double bedroom (king/twins) with double doors to shared straw-shaded terrace furnished for 5-6. Ensuite bath (enclosed shower stall)
• 'Pompeii'; double bedroom (king/twins) reached through double doors from shared terrace. Ensuite bath (enclosed stall shower). 
• 'Sorrento'; double bedroom (king/twins) with double doors to terrace. Ensuite bath (enclosed shower stall)
• 'Amalfi'; double bedroom (king/twins) reached from shared terrace via double doors. Ensuite bath (enclosed shower stall)