The property is gorgeous with a beautiful balcony overlooking Mt Vesuvius. Definitely the best place for a view. Giovanna & Franco are absolutely wonderful. We booked the car through them for the day & it was a good deal.

WORK FROM HOME TRAVELERS, BE AWARE! No cell service & the WiFi DOES NOT WORK. Giulia was in charge of all communication and it was disappointing because she didn’t respond to us for weeks before the trip when we tried to book a boat trip through her which she initially offered. By the time she was responsive (after bugging her a few times) there were no more slots left which disrupted our planning as we were relying on her for that. And also it was annoying that she absolutely ignored the wifi problem. Never acknowledged it or tried to fix it either. Oh and breakfast is just a croissant & coffee. Nothing more.

The view is breathtaking, and the property is spacious, which makes for a wonderful stay. There is also a shop approximately 15 minutes walk uphill, which has the freshest produce, and the food from their was oddly a highlight from our trip.

During our stay, we had issues with public transportation, as a new bus schedule was implemented on the day of our arrival (so Google Maps was unreliable). If you do not have your own vehicle, it is very difficult to go anywhere, as walking to Vico Equense or the nearby train station is rather dangerous, as there are practically no side walks. Essentially, it took us at least 40 minutes to get anywhere, which we wished we knew prior to the stay. The villa offers transfers, but their price is per person and expensive, and arranging taxi on your own is difficult as well if you are not a local

The view of the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius was amazing. The room was spotless and comfortable. The common area garden, where breakfast was located, was so cool and relaxing. It was really handy to have a restaurant just a few steps away.

There was a slight delay at check-in. Because I was delayed due to traffic on the highway into Naples, I was about 45min late for my scheduled arrival time. So then I had to wait an hour for the host to arrive back. Just one of those things. Fortunately I was able to hang out in the restaurant which allowed me in 20 minutes before opening.

The hosts were amazing and so accommodating , would absolutely stay here again. The view was unreal.

While completely out of the hosts control, the EAV bus system we used was unreliable, but as there’s parking available I would recommend driving if possible. If you do have to bus the one to Vico Equense is reasonably on time usually but don’t bother waiting for buses to the hotel along the route, train to the Vico hub and bus from there.

To be able to sit on the balcony of your room and look across the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius is an obvious joy. To wake up with that same view and wander to the terrace for a fantastic breakfast makes for an experience that is hard to top. We stayed for three nights in Villa Mariagiovanna and it was an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. Our room was spacious and comfortable, Julia and Maria were delightful excellent hosts and of course the location was spectacular. A walk down the hill to Seiano brought us to a restaurant that was fancy, cheap, friendly, large and lively. A rare combination that added to the joy. We would highly recommend this place.

We travelled by public transport so walking along the roads were challenging at first but you did get used to it.

View from the window, superb!! The room and ensuite bathroom were clean, all very comfortable, hosts were very warm, friendly, and helpful. Would recommend it.

Vico Equense as a location is bit away from Sorrento, but we benifitted price wise, so all was great!!

The villas were exquisite. Each of the separate units were unique from the other, having been renovated from a very old stone castle type building. She modernized the rooms keeping the original roof lines and arches. The whole château was on the side of a mountain overlooking Mt. Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples. What a glorious experience it was to stay there and meet the woman that had the dream to create this unique place to stay. She made a delicious Italian style breakfast served at a time that good for us. She would also prepare dinners with ingredients from her private garden. Meals were served under a jasmine vine covered trellis with a clear 180 degree tranquil view.

It was perfect.

We stayed here a week and thought it was wonderful. The view of Mount Vesuvius was spectacular! A perfect for exploring the Amalfi Coast and Capri. The hosts were exceptionally delightful. I would recommend a week at Villa Mariagiovanna!

Owner was lovely, little to no english but super friendly and welcoming. Breakfasts were lovely and the view from the villa was like no other!

Location isnt the greatest if you are travelling without a car, and the bus timetables dont seem to be accurate. We hired a scooter which was a great idea, even to get to train stations.

Beautiful views and nice spacious room. Lovely breakfast and accommodating hosts.

Travelling around was difficult without a car due to the property’s location and the surrounding roads.