The best Airbnbs in Positano

Location: Amalfi Drive

You’re on the Amalfi Coast! It’s time to live it up! The best way to live la dolce vita is to take in as much vitamin D as you can - ideally with a gorgeous view and an Aperol Spritz in hand. Hence why we chose this insane villa with a sprawling terraced balcony you can lounge all day on. There’s four massive bedrooms and bathrooms to seamlessly cater to your crew. The showstopper is the pool overlooking the cliff, which makes you feel suspended between the sky and the sea.

Time Out says: Take your gang to Ristorante Bruno to dine on the edge of the cliff with a plate of sea urchin pasta

Sleeps: Eight people. Four bedrooms

Price: From €1,160 per night

Location: 10 minute drive to Positano centre

If you’re travelling as a group, skip the cramped hotels and book this huge multi-storey Airbnb instead. And really, we do mean huge. Built over three levels, including a solarium and garden, it features four spacious master suites and a grand jacuzzi with natural mineral salts. There’s a terraced balcony with sea views and a sparkling swimming pool you can dive right in to. Stroll through rows of lemon and orange trees in your very own private garden before slurping a steaming bowl of spaghetti prepared by the villa’s Chef Luigi. Need we say more?

Time Out says: The Path of the Gods trailhead is just a five-minute walk from the villa gates. And did you know you can sail to the famous island of Capri from the main beach in Positano?

Sleeps: Eight people. Four bedrooms

Price: From €2,300 per night

Location: Chiesa Nuova

Kick back in this oasis of tranquility that puts you right among the locals. This palatial villa has been renovated with regional ceramics and vaulted ceilings, but the highlight is the large covered terrace and its private pool (open April to September) that looks over the sea. It comfortably sleeps six, making it a rare find for big groups that doesn’t compromise on Positano’s cliff-side views. P.S. Take advantage of the host’s luggage assistance service (€15 per suitcase) upon arrival to save your arms and legs on the area’s famous, and at times gruelling, staircases.

Time Out says: Want to drink like an Italian? Go to Bar Internazionale for a morning espresso before heading down to Fornillo Beach 

Sleeps: Six people. Two bedrooms

Price: From €1,060 per night

Location: Li Parlati district

Part of a prestigious complex, this apartment offers maximum privacy and next level views from the extraordinary 40-square-metre panoramic terrace. You’ll have access to the shared infinity pools that look out over the Li Galli islands. Breakfast is served daily in your suite, so you don’t have to leave bed until you’ve had your morning coffee. Located in the Li Parlati district, you’ll be just a five-minute walk from the large beach but tucked away from the main tourist noise.

Time Out says: Feeling romantic? With that view, of course you are. Go to Chez Black for their famous heart-shaped pizza on the seafront

Sleeps: Four people. Two bedrooms

Price: From €2,100 per night

Location: Arienzo

This is one of the most exclusive and luxurious listings on our list. As well as having its own pool, this villa has a private staircase leading directly down to a secluded rocky cove. There’s three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private courtyard and furnished patio too. The location is ideal for exploring the area and will give you some much-needed peace and quiet. You’re at the top of Positano, away from the hubub of tourists. The beaches of Fornillo and Spiaggia Grande, as well as the town centre, can be reached in less than 15 minutes on foot via scenic walks through the city.

Time Out says: Stop by Arienzo Beach Club and take their orange-and-white boat from the main pier for a day of sun and seafood

Sleeps: Eight people. Three bedrooms

Price: From €2,200 per night

Location: 10-minute walk to centre of Positano

Dating back to the late 1700s, this ultra-luxurious, five-bedroom villa provides complete seclusion but is still only a a ten-minute walk to Positano town centre. Surrounded by untouched Mediterranean flora, the estate features both an outdoor pool set in lush gardens and a dedicated indoor pool room. Guests enjoy rare luxe perks, including direct access to a beach beneath the property and an optional private chef. Boat charters can be arranged straight from the shore.

Time Out says: Pack your swimmers and a good book and head to Il Fornillo for a quieter, more authentic beach experience away from the Spiaggia Grande crowds

Sleeps: 10 people. Five bedrooms

Price: From €3,500 per night

Location: Nocelle, above Positano

This Airbnb has a lovely interior, but really it’s all about the outdoor space. The terrace is larger than the apartment itself, featuring a swimming pool, outdoor shower, dining table and sun loungers that look directly down at the famous colourful houses of Positano. Each bedroom has its own balcony too. Nocelle is perched up high above the town centre, and staying here guarantees a peaceful, car-free sanctuary away from the main tourist bustle. Walk right out the front door to finish or start the famous Path of the Gods trail, or catch the local village shuttle bus that runs regularly down the winding mountain road directly into central Positano.

Time Out says: Looking to dine at La Sponda at Le Sirenuse? Make sure book well in advance for a dinner lit by 400 candles

Sleeps: Ten people. Five bedrooms

Price: From €1,190 per night

Location: Fornillo

This cliffside Airbnb with a private pool, hot tub and more balconies than bedrooms is the ideal spot away from the hubbub of Positano centre. Restyled with traditional Neapolitan terracotta tiles and crisp white-and-blue coastal decor, it’s a sanctuary built for slowing down. The kitchen is chef-ready, though you’ll likely spend all your time on the terrace watching the ferries trace lines across the blue horizon.

Time Out says: The nearby Laurito beach is home to two swanky beach clubs, rentable sun loungers and plenty of bars

Sleeps: Eight guests. Four bedrooms

Price: From €1,500 per night (7 night minimum)

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