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Reviews of Garden on the Sea

Via Satrulo, 14, 80069 Vico Equense, Italy

#8 of 64 B&Bs and Inns in Vico Equense

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Review score

Based on 55 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    A true bed and breakfast leaves a mark on your heart
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sound from the neighbors could wake you up if you are light sleeper. But nothing very distracting It would be nice to have a mirror in the room. With 2 girls in the room - we both were trying to use the mirror in the bathroom which is obviously a challenge ☺️ but am sure Alphonso will get that sorted soon.

    The most exceptional part about the property is definitely the hosts. They leave such an impact on your heart with their love and caring. Property is as mentioned. Hosts are attentive to detail . They were kind enough to pick and drop us at train station. They do not converse fully in English - but that does not stop them from helping you with anything . Alphonso is always responsive on texts as quickly as possible. He helped us with reservations to capri . Kind enough us to give us wine bcoz we arrived on Sunday and supermarkets were closed. You have the amazing view of the meta , capri and Vesuvius from the property . 10 to 15 mins to walk down to center and walk up is 20 mins , but not too bad if you are decently healthy. I wish we could speak Italian so that we could have more conversations with them , but at the end language doesn’t matter - heart matters .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Place to be if you prefer staying with locals instead of a less personal - more expensive - hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Minor points: Parking can be hell in the entire area from Naples to Salerno. Accomodation has (community)parking at 100m's distance which is okay if the parking metre would be more dependable. Adriano and Bianca - who cannot be blamed - do what they can... Inhabitants of the 2nd accomodation (double room for whole family) may cause some noise but Adriano and Bianca are most protective of their guests.

    Hosts were most welcoming and helpful. Location is wonderful between Naples and Amalfi with grand terrace overlooking Vico and the most beautiful view of the entire Bay and Vesuvius and sunset behind Ischia. Italy's grandest archeological sites Pompei, Ercolaneo and Paestum all within easy reach (1 to 1,5 hrs), same goes for Naples and Capri. Forget driving in Naples.. Excellent breakfast (Italian or intl.), good resto's in Vico at 1 km.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning view Helpful and very friendly host Alfonso who give us exact directions how to get to the apartment and how to travel through Amalfi coast Tasty breakfast Public parking near apartment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed was not so comfy.

    Alfonso and Bianca are lovely and attentive hosts who will immediately make you feel at home. Breakfast served on the terrace with sprawling vista over the gulf of Naples.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just perfect, thank you hosting us

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Amazing hilltop vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hill from town is a tough trek. It's a good 20 minutes from town or 35 from the beach and very steep. Although there is a public bus coordinating the timetable was near impossible we only managed it once. To our shame we really had too much on the generosity of our host for a lift from the train station or local marina. We didn't want to hire a car or motorcycle but it would have been much better for getting home if we had.

    This is a wonderful retro B&B with amazing hosts. The view from the terrace is really beautiful. The room is exactly as in the pictures and was both quiet and comfortable for our stay for a week. The value is great in comparison to nearby Sorrento. The owners are incredible and were so kind to us and insisted on collecting and dropping us to the train station several times. We could visit all the famous nearby attractions on day trips and were glad to return to the peace and quiet of "Garden on the Sea" every evening. The hosts organized pizza for us and the daily breakfast was fresh and plentiful. We also spent a day on the local beach which was very nice. Trains leave town very often and there is a bus from Naples airport.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    Amazing—I highly reccomend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Alfonso, the host, was incredible. The breakfast was delicious and Alfonso's hospitality was unmatched. Gorgeous view.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was very friendly, nice, and helpful. The location is truly amazing, as you expect after seeing the pictures. The breakfast was really good, homemade, the moment when we were ready for it, it was a great experience, thank you 🙏

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tutti perfetti

    Alfonso is the kindest and hospitable person. The view is amazing, very delicios breakfast, it was very quiet and calm, the room was great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Beautiful view of the sea with sunsets, very nice owners, great coffee.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to mention.

    Best view I could imagine - open view of the sea, Vico Equense below, the gulf of Napoli and Ischia. Very spacious and airy terrace with seating. Most beautiful sunsets to watch! The owners are very nice, friendly and attentive. Excellent strong coffee and nice breakfast. Quiet at night for good sleep.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Fantastic hospitality in Vico Equense
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is very little to dislike, but the price of the fantastic view is the elevation. There is a decent climb up to the guesthouse, but Adolofo very generously gave us a lift. The address is also served by local bus.

    It was a genuine pleasure to meet someone with a genuine pride and passion for their home and city. Adolfo and Bianca are proper ambassadors for Vico Equense. Their home has traditional warmth and hospitality, and a sensational panorma.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    10
    Confortable and safe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything, what’s more I felt at home and the owners were very friendly and attentive.

    Excellent an incredible view and a very quiet and safe neighborhood.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Many thanks to the nicest host's Bianca and Alfonso for the wonderful holidays at Amalfi cost. Alfonso gave us a lot of tips and basically helped us to plan the whole trip. Apartment is clean and comfy, the terrace with breath taking lake view to have breakfast on it or late evening wine bottle. Thanks to Bianca for home made treats. Location is convinient to travel by car or train, little uphill walk though

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Legendary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing host. Amazing food. Amazing location. Above and beyond all around. Absolutely coming back!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    10
    Incredible time staying at this property. Quiter village with only 10mins train to Sorrento. Best host I’ve ever had, pi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Beautiful views and great host

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Alfonso and Bianca are very polite, human, gentle people, ready to help you in everything you need! Not just the typical. The view was excellent, great breakfast, cvery clean, good wifi. I would defenetly stay again!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    A beautiful quiet and relaxing place with extremely lovely hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hosts are beautiful, warm and welcoming. The view is outstanding and such a wonderful place to take it all in

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    10
    Amazing cozy and warm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Alfonso and Bianca are two amazing souls, everything was spot on, the room was clean, big and very comfy. The porch had an amazing view. Perfect.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    Excellent B&B run by 2 wonderful hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the premises is on a hill and hence the great views but the negative was climbing to get to it and generally there are quite a few gradients, which requires fitness. We did not rent a car for our holiday but used a public bus to get back to the premises instead of climbing.

    View of the Bay of Naples and of the mount Vsuvious was excellent from the terrace and breakfast was good but basically the same for the seven days and cleanliness was very good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant and great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    walking up the hill to the property from town in summer is hard work! and near impossible with luggage - Bianca kindly picked us up from the train station.

    loved our stay here! Alfonso and Bianca were the kindest and most attentive hosts. The view is stunning and our stay here felt more homely and comfortable than most hotels. Vico Equense is a gorgeous town and we preferred it over Sorrento.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great views, kind host, and every thing is perfect.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    Alfonso and Bianca are very nice people doing the extra mile to help their guests. Thank you so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The continental breakfast was very good and Alfonso and Bianca made extra effort to provide us with gluten-free and lactose-free food that was very important for us. The sunset view at the terrace is magnificent, a great place to relax. Vico Equense train station is just 20 minutes walk to the B&B and the area along the way is safe and quiet. Its a good location going to napoli, pompei,amalfi coast and capri. The hosts Alonso and Bianca are very accomodating and very helpful, Alonso picked us up from the train station and giving us tips around the area. Bianca made a very good surprise cake . They are great ☺️

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two bedroom apartment with two double beds. Clean ans spacious. Excellent for a family. The view is amazing!!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    10
    home away from home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish we lived in Vico Equense so we could see the lovely Alfonso and Bianca everyday!

    My partner and I visited more than six locations whilst in Italy but the stay with Alfonso and Bianca, hands down, without a doubt MADE the trip for us. You would be hard pressed (I’d even go as far as saying it would be impossible) to find a stay like this one along the Amalfi coast without having to pay well into three figures a night. The hospitality from the hosts is second to none, the view is beautiful and this place really feels like home. If you’re after a cold and clinical hotel experience, this probably isn’t the best for you, but if you want an authentic Italian experience with two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, then what are you waiting for? The fact that the lowest reviews on here are 7’s talking about ‘creaking beds’ should really tell you everything you need to know about this place - you really need to go out of your way to find things to complain about. Can’t wait to come back!

    Stayed in October 2022

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