Casa Osvalda, a very nice surprise
We are Lisa and Tom. We stayed at Casa Osvalda, at Nocelle, July 15-25, 2017. Nocelle is above, and slightly downcoast, from Positano. Where to start with this evaluation?
First, Luca, with Summer In Italy, was very helpful. We had some complicating elements with our planning, and Luca was there for us with every question, making it much easier. Happy with Luca, and happy with Summer In Italy.
Second, we were quite happy with Casa Osvalda. Its particular location makes it feel like we were all alone. Seldom did we hear anyone else; it was very quiet, peaceful and tranquil. The house was small with just one bedroom and one bathroom, yet perfect for the two of us.
Mrs. Connie, the owner of Casa Osvalda, was very nice, and very helpful to us. Once we came to understand that her preferred mode of communication is WhatsApp, we "talked" with each other, easily. By seeing what we needed in print, via WhatsApp, Connie was quickly able to read, translate, and reply to us, generally, quickly, and to our satisfaction. If you don't have this app, get it, and use it with Casa Osvalda, and Connie. It will be much easier.
There is a lovely little Mini-market, along the path to Casa Osvalda. We came to shop there most every day, and got to know proprietor Maria, and daughter-in-law, Stefania. For being small, and "away from the crowd," we were impressed with their inventory, and their service. We had excellent sliced ham, sliced smoked cheese, fresh watermelon, fresh bread, Nutella, popcorn (which we popped fresh), butter, eggs, mayonnaise, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. We did not do without. We thank them for being there and supplying the things we needed.
There is a nice bus that runs up and down the mountain, hourly, all day. Given the difficulty in getting a parking space near Nocelle, we parked our car, and used the bus, most days.
We did walk down the mountain into Positano, one day, which we enjoyed, very much.
Casa Osvalda was a very pleasant surprise for us. We liked it so much that we expect to return for an extended stay. We think of Connie as a friend.