About this property
Situated just outside the pretty harbour town of Maiori, home to the largest beach on the Amalfi Coast, the spectacular Villa Il Faro welcomes up to twelve guests for a unique and unforgettable experience. With six bedrooms across the tower and its four annexes, along with a swimming pool, immaculate gardens and private sea access, this remarkable property also sits in an ideal location for those keen to explore the other major towns along the Amalfi Coast.
The main villa itself is one of several examples of Saracenic watchtowers that occasionally decorate this section of the Amalfi Coast. Built in the fourteenth century to provide early warning of pirate attacks, in the 1960s, a prominent Italian designer reimagined the interior.
The lounge on the ground floor is exquisite, while the adjacent dining room is simply breathtaking from top to bottom. Huge plate glass windows sit on either side of a stunning repurposed fireplace, bathing this exquisite room in natural light and opening to a magnificent Tyrrhenian seascape. These windows slide back to allow access to the tower’s lower terrace, with wrought iron tables and chairs – just the most incredible place to enjoy your morning coffee.
The tower's top floor comprises the first of six exceptionally furnished bedrooms at Villa Il Faro, an air-conditioned double bedroom with a suitably stylish bathroom along the corridor. Continue to find access to the tower’s second terrace and the solarium, where a delightful outdoor lounge and dining space await. Recline with a lemon granita on a sun lounger, take an afternoon snooze in a hammock or gather for lunch at the dining table.
Four individually designed annexes house four double bedrooms and a twin room. In keeping with the tower, these are all air-conditioned and finished to a superior standard. Each annexe has its own unique character, however, with characteristics such as a lava stone headboard in one bedroom, antique furniture, art installations and sea view terraces.
In addition to the terraces that descend from the tower's roof, surrounded by the Amalfi Coast’s famous lemon trees, the outdoor spaces here immerse you in the region's natural beauty. A winding path leads below the tower to a private cove and sunbathing platform. Between May and October, visitors to Villa Il Faro also enjoy exclusive use of a dual-level swimming pool, surrounded by a small garden with sun loungers and a hammock.
Just ten minutes from Villa Il Faro, the charming seaside town of Maiori offers the largest beach on the Amalfi Coast, a picturesque harbour filled with fishing boats and yachts, and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. With excellent restaurants, boutique shops, and a vibrant nightlife, Maiori is ideal for beach lovers and families. Its flat streets make it easy to explore on foot — a welcome contrast to the region’s steeper cliffside towns.
A short drive away, Amalfi enchants visitors with its striking promenade, bustling harbour, and whitewashed buildings cascading down the hills. The magnificent Cathedral of Sant’Andrea dominates the main square, while nearby cafés and seafood restaurants serve some of the freshest cuisine on the coast.
Just thirty minutes inland lies Ravello, the “Balcony of the Amalfi Coast.” Famous for its sweeping views, elegant villas, and summer Ravello Festival, this artistic town brims with charm. Michelin-starred restaurants and artisanal boutiques add to its allure.
Shopping along the coast is a delight, with pastel-hued streets lined with stores selling handmade ceramics, Italian leather goods, and Limoncello made from fragrant Sorrento lemons. Weekly markets — in Amalfi on Thursdays and Maiori on Fridays — are perfect for browsing local crafts and produce.
For day trips, take a boat cruise to Capri, renowned for its blue grottos, or drive less than an hour to Pompeii, where ancient Roman ruins await. Villa Il Faro’s location places all the beauty, history, and flavours of the Amalfi Coast right on your doorstep.
Accommodation
The Villa (250 sqm)
Ground floor
- Entryway
- Living room with sofas, armchairs and terrace access
- Dining room with round table
- Corridor with bar
- Professional kitchen with five-burner stovetop, oven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, toaster
First floor (accessible via external staircase)
- Living room with fireplace, sofas, TV and decorative well
- Guest WC
Second floor (accessible via a small staircase)
- Bedroom with double bed, seating area and minibar
- Bathroom with shower
- Access to private terrace with solarium and outdoor shower
Annexe 1 (by the pool)
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bathroom with glassed-in shower views straight out to sea (accessible via stairs)
Annexe 2
- Living room with terrace access
- Bedroom with double bed, fireplace, studio and wardrobe
- Bathroom with shower
Annexe 3 (next to Annexe 4)
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bathroom with shower
Annexe 4 (next to Annexe 3)
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bathroom with shower
Outside grounds (800 sqm)
- Dual-level swimming pool (3x6m), open from approximately May to October
- Private sea access with sunbathing platform and shower
- Outdoor shower
- Alfresco Dining table
- Sunbeds
- Hammocks
- Parking for two cars (shared with neighbouring property)
- Garden
- Farmhouse with animals (shared with neighbouring property)
- Barbecue area with pizza oven
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Meeting room (shared with neighbouring property)
- Gym (shared with neighbouring property)