We were a group of 6, in Praiano during the off season, in February. While the weather was not ideal, 4 of our group were outdoor enthusiasts doing rock climbing and hiking and Praiano was an ideal base for those activities. We drove them to Positano for rock climbing, and they were able to access the Path of the Gods from the apartment (after climbing 1900 steps to get to the path) for hiking. We used the apartment as a base for day trips to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Paestum, all of which we drove to. The downside of renting in the off season is that many businesses were closed for the season. We only found 1 restaurant that was open, so most meals were cooked in the apartment, which was adequately stocked with pots, pans, and cooking utensils. And there was no shortage of food options, from the small grocery downstairs from the apartment, to a larger grocery down the hill, and a butcher shop and fish store further down in the town.
The 3-bedroom, 2 bath arrangement was perfect for 3 couples. There was no shortage of hot water for showers. The seating was comfortable and there was adequate heat for the slightly chilly temperatures. The view from the apartment was great, and had we been there during a different time of the year, we would have enjoyed the front patio and the patio off one of the upstairs bedrooms. The wi-fi was good.
Communication and coordination with management was good, using e-mail, WhatsApp, and the phone. Domenico, Luisa, and Teresa were all very helpful and responsive. We were met at the apartment by Teresa, who guided us to the apartment and toured the apartment with us. We had a rental car, but there isn't really anyplace to park near the apartment. Teresa guided us to available free parking on a street higher up in the town and we were always able to secure a free parking space, although it should be noted that it was a 5-minute uphill walk to get to the parked car from the apartment, so you need to be willing, able, and prepared to do that. One of us went up to get the car and bring it down to pick up the rest.
If you have mobility issues, this is probably not the place for you. There are a lot of stairs from the street to the apartment, and Praiano is a hill town...you're going to be climbing a lot of stairs and doing a lot of uphill walking. There is, however, a local bus that does stop by the apartment regularly.
