Luxury villa for rent in Amalfi Coast luxury seaside for 12 people

This is a unique sea-side residence enjoying a splendid location at the edge of Positano, one of the most picturesque beach resorts on the Amalfi Coast. This villa is doubtless one of the most prestigious homes in the whole Amalfi Coast, this due to its unique position, architecture and history. A master piece framed by the charming village of Positano on one side and a real breathtaking view east to west on to the open sea on the other. Private access to public beach partially used by others. Excellent for a group that wants some privacy and also the chance to be together in one place. Its history dates back to the early 13th century, when the Normans, built over this stunning promontory a guardian tower, to protect the coast from the attack of the Saracens army. At the beginning of the last century (1909), the artistic sensibility of a futurist architect and writer, Gilbert Clavel, overwhelmed by the beauty of the site and its surroundings, encouraged him to begin the renewal, under the guidance of his artistic taste, which took form into a unique architectural structure and a specially designed interior as the wooden furniture built with the help of the artisan and friends Enrico Lietz. Gilbert Clavel entertained many famous guest in his villa, such as Cocteau, Depero and Pablo Picasso, who met his future wife Olga Kaklowa here. The result is an awe-inspiring pentagonal residence of four levels, with a subterranean level built right into the rock. The interiors are characterised by a fascinating variety of shapes and furnished with a delightful simplicity. The structure in fact spreads over a number of levels and separated areas all connected by different pathways, passages, corridors and hallways in a perfect balance with the natural environment which hosts the house. This allows a large group of people to enjoy both secluded and shared spaces, leaving to its guests the choice to use their own private spaces (kitchen, lounge room etc.) or gather to embrace together that typically « Dolce Vita » lifestyle perfect incarnated by this sensational property. The complete symbiosis between the architectural structure and its environment, where each one enhance the other, is not only expressed in the layout of this unique property, but as well in the choice of materials, colours and light where every detail is essential to this harmony. The appealing decor and unique layout, with its many corridors, stairs and terraces, is most suitable for those looking for an authentic Italian holiday. An exceptional staff whose love and dedication to this property will make them en essential part to your perfect holiday completes the picture. You can arrive at the property by water taxi directly from the main beach, or on foot, crossing the beach at Fornillo and taking the staircase to the private entrance gate and path. There are three principal terraces plus a private descent on a characteristic narrow staircase to the sunny beach. This villa is one of the most particular and elegant residence in the whole Amalfi coast as it truly represents the definition of class: elegance without ostentation.