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Villa Raffaela - Stately home, independent, quiet, sunny, ideal for a relaxing holiday

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Marina
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Raffaela - Stately home, independent, quiet, sunny, ideal for a relaxing holiday

Villa Raffaela offers the opportunity to stay in comfortable dependance surrounded by a lush garden filled with palms, rare plants and vases filled with flowers. The dependence of about 100 mq spread over two floors: the ground propane is used as a living area with large living overlooking the garden, kitchen with balcony, bathroom, small laundry room; on upper floor with a pitched roof, is used as a sleeping area with two bedrooms, one with a balcony overlooking the garden, bathroom, shower area. You can enjoy the garden that has a grape arbor and equipped with chairs, tables, chairs, making it the ideal place for relaxation and leisure. Not far from the city of Napoli and the archaeological sites of Herculaneum, Pompei and Stabia, the Villa is an ideal place to spend a pleasant holiday base from which to explore places of great cultural and natural interest such as the Royal Palace of Portici with its magnificent park, the Vesuvian Villas, where in summer they organize shows, concerts and cultural events, natural Park of Vesuvius, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Also boat trips allow you to visit the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida".
Discounted price if staying only 2 people.
Short stays are possible from 2 days with breakfast.

Property manager

Sonia Testa

Languages

Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Exterior

In the drawing room of Naples

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
In the drawing room of Naples

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Ercolano

What's nearby

  • Herculaneum - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Via Toledo - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Piazza del Plebiscito - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Molo Beverello Port - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Port of Naples - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Pietrarsa San Giorgio a Cremano Station - 6 min drive
  • San Giorgio a Cremano Station - 17 min walk
  • Naples International Airport (NAP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazzari Felici - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Panilandia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pettisani - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zio Nick - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paninopolis - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Raffaela - Stately home, independent, quiet, sunny, ideal for a relaxing holiday pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Raffaela - Stately home, independent, quiet, sunny, ideal for a relaxing holiday?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Raffaela - Stately home, independent, quiet, sunny, ideal for a relaxing holiday?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Raffaela - Stately home, independent, quiet, sunny, ideal for a relaxing holiday located?

Situated in San Giorgio a Cremano, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Vesuvius National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mercato di Pugliano and Pietrarsa Railway Museum. Hospital del Mare and Gulf of Naples are also within 3 miles (5 km). San Giorgio a Cremano Station is 17 minutes by foot and Cavalli Di Bronzo Station is 17 minutes.

Villa Raffaela - Stately home, independent, quiet, sunny, ideal for a relaxing holiday Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Sonia was really nice. Good view of Vesuvius, secure location with electric gates
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful garden house
Lovely little house in the midst of a tranquil garden. Sonia our host was super helpful and friendly and provided us with additional adaptors when our standard EU ones wouldn't fit. The location is very calm and peaceful and the town with bars and restaurants is only around a 10 minute walk away. Very easy access to Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum and there is a large Deco supermarket around 5 mins drive up the hill. Overall a great location and we very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beautiful home
We loved this part of our trip. The hostess made us feel at home on her family estate. We marveled at the garden, terrace and patio areas and the amount of space( a very large living area, bedrooms and bathrooms. It was convenient for visiting Herculaneum or Pompeii.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teressa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Sonia was a wonderful host. The property and garden is beautiful. We stayed in the separate house with the balcony. The house was neat and clean and more than enough room. She was very helpful with telling us where we could shop for groceries and local restaurants. If we are in the area again, we will definitely stay at Villa Rafaela!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely building all to ourselves in Ercolano
Lodging is in a second building behind the main residence with patios all around and wonderful places to enjoy the outdoors. The beds are upstairs while there are 2 bathrooms both with showers - one upstairs and one down. The kitchen was well stocked and even supplied with coffee for the morning and a starter kit of breakfast. The Circumvesuviana train station was a 15 minute walk, not difficult, connecting us to everything we wanted. We were able to go to Paestum one day even (for Greek ruin variety from the Roman ruins in Pompeii and Herculaneum). Sonya shared the contact of her friend a taxi driver who took us places as well - he was great! Though neither Sonya nor her friend spoke much English, we used WhatsApp and translation apps to help us through. Our only potential difficulty was that the taxi drivers from Naples had a REALLY hard time locating the address. We had 2 different ones get lost coming from Naples. I found the VRBO directions most accurate, though the drivers really wanted to doubt them! But the place to stay was comfortable and adequate. We used the washer for one load but it leaked on the second load - but Sonya got it fixed while we were gone during the day (after asking if she could come in). The clothes were pretty slow to dry though so between how long the tiny washers in Italy take to wash and drying everything on a rack, we weren't able to get much laundry done there. We ended up going to the laundromat. Would recommend this place to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
Lovely hostess, beautiful garden, a suburb of Napoli’s. Quite a large cottage on a grand estate. A little hard to find but worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

alexis a.

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis
I did not put the address in correctly for my first night arrival and thought it was another location. This is very important, and PLEASE arrive during daylight hours! The property is GORGEOUS, the guest house (this listing) is wonderful. My ONLY complaint, and it wasn't a problem for me at all because I am 5' 4" tall (162.5 cm), is the top floor (bedrooms and one of the bathrooms) is the roof and the ceiling slants down significantly. You will hit your head at the sides of the house if you're not paying attention. A 6" tall person may have a little issue. But, overall, the gardens are gorgeous, the main house (the owner's home) is BEAUTIFUL. The property is secure (gated) and it's really lovely. We drove everywhere so I can't report about getting around via public transportation at all. The host was very communicative via VRBO message or better yet, texting via whatsapp. Highly recommend. (Shower's great -- good pressure and good heat.)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for us!
It was perfect location to stay while visiting family In Napoli and towns surrounding Vesuvius. Sonia and her family were very nice and accommodating. The home was a perfect size for the 4 of us. Grazie per tutto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara F., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Peaceful Stay
The place is exactly what we expected from the listing. The apartment is located in midst of a beautiful garden and in a gated space close to the main house. It is very spacious and very well equipped. There are 3 outdoor eating areas in this apartment which is a wonderful way to enjoy Sonia's flowers and unique garden treasures. Great proximity by car to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Naples. Sonia is a wonderful host and is very knowledgeable on the history of the area. Would definitely book this place again! Thank you Sonia, it was very nice to get to know you and your mom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

JIM R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Naples and Ercolano
Comfortable and self contained villa, a little further from Naples than I had first thought but only a short train ride away. Ready access to historic sites and shopping. Sonia was a lovely and helpful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

katie h.

It was outside of naples
Even though we had to take a taxi into Naples I couldn’t of asked for more of a helpful owner she brought us fresh oranges off her tree and drove me to the grocery store ordered pizza for me cause I only spoke english. She is an amazing hostess with a beautiful garden and a/ c in the house huge plus. Driving back in Naples was 50 times worse the New York so we went out on a Sunday we’re there was no one out! I would book excursions cause drinking the coast is even worse with no parking. Otherwise for a family there was plenty of room. Thank you again Sonia and her mom who were super kind and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

ALAN W.

8 days in May
Suited our needs quite well. 15 minutes walk to train station made everything accessible.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

A perfect oasis to sightsee from
A perfect place for us that met all our needs. Safe and secure, Very clean, beautiful and tranquil gardens and a great location from which to see all the surrounding sights. Excellent AC in all rooms and excellent wifi for multiple devices. Tv was a bit disappointing because there were only Italian channels and the place is a bit tricky to find initially but overall it is a fantastic place that we would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

richard g., pomfret center

Bella, Bella, Bellisima!
Villa Raffaella is a beautiful little house behind a private area of a family home (una villa grande). The separate residence was not an apartment, but it's own domicile (gated) with private access to the front door by car and taxi in beautiful Ercolano (near San Giorgio a Cremano). Sonia the wonderful daughter and her regal family live on the premises. She gave us every help and direction we needed including the number of Ciro OUR taxi driver. Ciro picked us up and dropped us off right at our door for all our trips a Napoli, to Pompeii, to the train station....tutti (and always at a very fair price). He gave us a personal tour explaining everything as he drove us everywhere. In Pompeii he even secured a wonderful tour for us on site, dropped us off and pick us up later. What a gift...grazie Sonia for Ciro and for everything. Staying at Villa Rafaella felt like we were con famiglia and we came to Ercolano to visit our own family (who still live in San Giorgio a Cremano). Every morning I would walk downtown. The people, il caffe', the food, and the churches...to me it was like una fetta di paradiso! My family came from Naples and all this was possible because of Sonia and her bella famiglia. I cannot imagine staying in a better place. Bravo Ercolano! Brava Villa Rafaela! Brava Sonia (e bravo a "da famous" Ciro" PS Gentile Sonia, Puoi condividere questo con "il famoso Ciro"? Grazie, Ricardo, Janet, e Susanna
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

6/10 Okay

Graham W.

Mixed experience - part good, part bad
Quiet property. Photos misleading - accommodation is in garden annex, not main building. Upper floor has low ceilings (bang heads) and one bedroom only has curtain door. Kitchen poorly equipped - blunt cutlery and no microwave. Poor value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

James W.

A garden of calm on the slopes of Vesuvio
Four of us stayed in the coach house of Villa Raffaella on the outskirts of Ercolano for 3 nights; it was a perfect base for exploring Mount Vesuvio and the ruins of Ercolano, the Oplontis Villa, Pompeii and provided secure parking overnight. The coach house is situated in a private garden close to the main villa, and very quiet. in the evening. The owner Sonia lives in the main villa and she was extremely helpful in giving us directions for all of the main sights; there is a good restaurant within walking distance of the house, and a large modern supermarket and shopping complex within a few minutes drive.

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie ruime woning met veel privacy!!!!!
Vriendelijke eigenaresse die alleen Italiaans spreekt. Adres van de woning is Via Farina 41 , Ercolano!!!!!!!!! Inchecken ging moezaam omdat de eigenaresse ons had medegedeeld dat het adres van de woning Via Farina 2 was!!! Hetgeen niet correct is!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une hôte merveilleuse
La maison était impeccable. Nous avons beaucoup aimé la terrasse pour l’apéro et les repas en rentrant de nos journées. Sonia est une hôte exceptionnelle et très serviable. Elle nous a organisé, à notre arrivée,un transport en taxi de la gare de Naples à la location. Le chauffeur Cero fut disponible pour nous tout au long de notre séjour
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lieu impeccable
Logement bien équipé et très propre. Lieu vraiment privilégié aux environs d Ercolano, du Vesuvio et de Pompei. Une bonne adresse !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

vincent s.

Liked: Cleanliness
proche des sites archéologiques
très bon accueil de l'hôtesse, dont la gentillesse a été particulièrement appréciée.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for Naples ans coast visits
Thank you Sonya, ze had a great holidays in you house :) Grazie!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurore P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Logement conforme a la description. Sonia est très gentille et discrète et s est gentiment adaptée a une personne supplémentaire de dernière minute. Merci
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

georges D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour chez sonia
Hôte très sympathique et serviable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sylvie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jolie maison dans une grande propriété
Location proche de Naples accessible en 15 mn de train et 15 mn de marche pour atteindre la gare (sinon parking pour voiture juste à côté). maison spacieuse entourée d'un très beau jardin (on peut y garer sa voiture). Très bon accueil de Sonia, disponible et accueillante.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARTINE P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Merci beaucoup Sonia!
Après avoir visité plusieurs villes de l'Italie, nous sommes arrivé à la magnifique Villa Rafaella! Pour un séjour tranquille à l'abri des foules, un superbe moment pour recharger nos batteries. Un site magnifique, une superbe énergie entoure ce lieu, notre maison était parfaite et ultra propre, confortable et spacieuse à souhait pour notre famille de 4! Nous vous recommandons chaudement cet endroit! Ciao Sonia, Gratzie Mille ++ and ciao a tua Mama! Martina
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023