10/10 Excellent
Edward S.
17 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeds expectations, better than we hoped
The apartment is nicer and bigger than the pictures. The outdoor space is private and perfect for a quiet glass of wine in the evening. The kitchen has a full refrigerator and microwave which I mention because they are not in the pictures. Teresa and her family are wonderful. Whenever we needed something it arrived that day. We were lucky enough to have dinner with them. We will go back and hopefully see them again.
The town of Cava de' Tirreni is a great place to get to know true Italians. It is not a tourist location but is centrally located to Naples, Salerno, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. The town is lively, full of friendly, helpful people and good restaurants. Most people speak English and when they don’t they will find someone that does. Go to At Home (a bar) for an evening drink and then walk over to Vincent's for gelato. The plaza is lively from 7 PM to after midnight.
If you can, spend a couple of days in Sorrento. This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to and about an hour away. One of the big advantages of Cava de' Tirreni not being a tourist spot is everything is 25% to 35% less than Sorrento or Amalfi. Take the ferry from Salerno to Amalfi, great fun.
Pompeii is about 30 minutes by train and is fascinating. It is large and expect to spend a few hours and do a lot of walking but it is worth it.
Overall the stay was great. We have wanted to go to Italy for many years and built up our expectations. We are happy to say it exceeded our inflated expectations.
Edward S.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022