I have such great memories of this place, and hope to go back soon. My mom has known Celeste since she traveled to Italy after college, so we stay here whenever we get a chance to go to Italy. Casa Celeste is a classic and cute place to stay, with dozens of restaurants and shops within walking distance, the beach down a (very) long flight of stairs (that's just the way the city is built), a gorgeous little deck to eat breakfast on, and a great dinner place nearby owned by one of their family members.
Celeste and her family are so, so hospitable and kind, and the rooms and accommodations are great. One of the rooms has a window you can open to sit on the roof in the evenings, where my parents and I sat one night and watched a meteor shower. On the beach, you can rent reclining chairs to tan in or even a kayak to explore the seashore coves, and if you're lucky, you'll find some painted pottery pieces that were broken and discarded into the sea to become the Italian alternative to seashell collectibles.
The family also owns a beach bar run by Celeste's sons, and everything there is fresh and delicious, the ceviche, gelato, and salads being some of my favorites. If you're in Positano or the nearby Amalfi, make sure to stay here, visit their beach bar, or both. Great, great people! read more