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The Literary House, a charming retreat in the historic center, offers an inviting living room with kitchen and sunny terrace overlooking the alleys. Enjoy modern comforts like free Wi-Fi and SmartTV while exploring literary trails left behind by famous authors.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Literary House

Located in the heart of the historic center - a pedestrian area, three minutes away from the stunning beaches and the main square - , The Literary House is the perfect place for those who want to follow the trails left behind by famous authors, such as Torquato Tasso, Keats, Ibsen, Shelley and many others, in an evocative yet modern setting, luxuriously furnished and complete with every comfort.

The front door opens onto a spacious living room, which features a kitchen with induction cooker, coffee machine, SmartTV, free Wi-Fi, and a wide, sunny terrace overlooking the historic alleys, the typical citrus grove and an unforgettable sea view.

The two bedrooms - one of which with private bathroom and design day bed, the other one featured by a tailor-made wooden bookcase - have both a terrace, too, with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius; both have king size beds, open wardrobe and SmartTV.

Moreover, there are another bathroom and a utility room with washer/dryer.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT063080B4ZDXJGYUD

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Literary House Sorrento
The Literary House Private vacation home
The Literary House Private vacation home Sorrento

About the area

Located in Sorrento City Centre, a neighbourhood in Sorrento, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Sorrento Marina and Positano Ferry Landing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sorrento Beach and Gulf of Naples. Chiostro di San Francesco and Villa Fiorentino are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Sorrento travel guide
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Sorrento, Città Metropolitana di Napoli

What's nearby

  • Sorrento Cathedral
    Sorrento Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Low angle view of a clock tower, Piazza Tasso, Sorrento, Naples Province, Campania, Italy
    Piazza Tasso
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sorrento Lift
    Sorrento Lift
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Corso Italia
    Corso Italia
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sorrento Beach
    Sorrento Beach
    9 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Station
    10 min walk
  • Naples International Airport (NAP)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante The Garden "da Gennaro
    2 min walk
  • Bar Tasso
    1 min walk
  • Fuoro51
    2 min walk
  • Bar Veneruso
    3 min walk
  • Chaplin's Bar
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Literary House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Literary House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Literary House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Literary House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Literary House located?

Located in Sorrento City Centre, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea and Piazza Tasso. Corso Italia and Sorrento Beach are also within 15 minutes. Sorrento Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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The Literary House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean, great location and host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MKH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was Perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in the absolutely beautifully appointed Literary House. What a lovely place to experience Sorrento. The main city area is just a few steps away for the dining, shopping, and beach! Pier Luca was a wonderful host and helpful with suggestions (including an amazing cooking school which was a highlight for our family trip.) To stay here was one of the best choices of our Italy vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was absolutely beautiful and well maintained. The owner was extremely helpful and friendly. Location was perfect for experiencing the best part of Sorrento.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy guest

Great apartment in the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment!

We loved our time staying at this property. Everything was perfect. The apartment was spotless upon arrival and located in a great part of Sorrento, so close to everything. We’ll be back! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

richard g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Pierluca was an amazing host! Apartment was clean and modern. Sorrento was pleasant especially the “beach”. Clean and warm ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!

The Literary House is by far the best VRBO rental we have ever stayed at. The apartment is clean, well equipped, and exquisitely decorated. The host was always quick to communicate, was a wealth of information, and helped us tremendously with our excursions. I HIGHLY recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Communication was excellent. We arrived by car and parked in a parking lot recommended by the host. He met us there and helped us with my moms bags. The walk was flat (about .3m to apartment). The location of the apartment was in the middle of restaurants and shops, but still very quiet and peaceful in the evenings. There is a small shop downstairs to buy food and beverages that was very convenient. It was a 20 minute walk to the ferries which was also very convenient. The apartment was clean and well appointed. We highly recommend the Literary Apartment for your stay in Sorrento!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This apartment is really beautiful and comfortable, its decoration is superb and meaningful, and it is provided with up-to-date technology for a comfortable stay. It is well located in the center of Sorrento, close to restaurants and shops. Excellent service and communication with Pierluca. Absolutely a place to recommend for future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Ever Stay 10/10

My husband, our adult son and I stayed at this VRBO in Sorrento and LOVED it. Beautiful apartment in a perfect location. Views of the Bay of Naples from the balcony and an orchard of lemon and orange trees across the lane. Our host, Pierluca, could not have been more friendly or more helpful. Hated to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

Beautiful, well appointed apartment in the historic district of Sorrento, no cars allowed so quiet and peaceful. Pierluca was a great resource, arranged parking near the apartment for our rental car and provided great recommendation to local establishments. We used Sorrento as a base to explore Positano and Amalfi and had a blast driving on the Amalfi coast road, if you are from North America its a bucket list drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

We were so happy with this apartment. The location is great with a grocery and lots of restaurants and shops nearby. The apartment was spotless and had all the amenities we needed for three days. The washer and dryer were a godsend after traveling around Italy the week prior. Our checkin was seamless and the host checked in to make sure we didn’t need anything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central in Sorrento

This is a cute and clean apartment in the middle of Sorrento, but slightly away from the heavy traffic in a quiet place. The apartment was clean and bright and had a view of the bay, just as advertised. The host provided great communications throughout and helped us get into the apartment (cars can’t pull right up to the front). Thank you, Pierluca!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M.

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Pleasure to be there

The apartment was presented beautifully, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Recently refurbished, all conveniences, plumbing, a/c etc were in excellent working condition. The host was superb, starting with loading our many bags into the Bambina to save us dragging them 200m over cobbled streets. He responded to our every request, arranging transport and excursions, and made excellent suggestions to help us enjoy our stay. The apartment is as represented on the website. The vast eclectic library scattered throughout adds to the funky vibe, while the view to the Med makes being there a pleasure. For two adult couples, it was an excellent choice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break in Sorrento

How to sum our experience at The Literary House? Perfect. The property checked all of our needs and was ideally located in the historic section of town. Quiet, spacious, and bright, with large doors that open to a lovely balcony, it’s the perfect spot to soak in the gorgeous surroundings when you wake up or return home after a day out. Enjoy sunsets with a beautiful bottle of wine and some mortadella and cheese from a nearby salumeria. It’s amazing, trust me. The view from the apartment is stunning, looking out to the Gulf of Naples. Pierluca, the owner, made us feel like family during our stay, in addition to arranging private transfers as needed during our stay. He was quick to respond to messages and provided great information regarding restaurants and the various happenings in Sorrento during our stay. His knowledge gave us greater insight into optimizing our stay in town.This truly is a remarkable property, and made our time in Sorrento that much more enjoyable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment at the center of everything in Sorrento. Spotless clean and gracious host in Pierluca!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot to explore Sorrento.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Accomidations

We spent 3 nights in this stylish and comfortable apartment. The decor was beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. We all slept well. The location was perfect. Communication with Pietrluca was very easy and he even met us at check in with great advice for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Central location

Pierluca proved a very gracious host for a property that is perfectly located among all the shops restaurants & harbor/marina. Everything easily walkable. Highly recommend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A treasured stay!

The Literary House was the best decision we made on our trip to Sorrento. From the moment we booked to the second we left, Pierluca was a gem - always available and beyond helpful. The location is perfection. Right in the middle of town close to many restaurants and shops. The property itself is delightful. We were there with our 18 year old nephew and it was important for us to have two king beds and two separate bathrooms, which is very hard to find in Italy. The apartment was perfect for us and allowed us to enjoy coffee on the terrace, movies in the living room, and plenty of space for us to enjoy our trip together. I can’t say enough amazing things about our stay. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to Stay

Our entire family loved this apartment. The location was amazing it has amazing restaurants right out it’s gates. It is close to everything you want to do or pick up locations. The apartment itself looked exactly like the pictures and was light and spacious, and the views we wonderful! It was hot when we went so the AC’s were a lifesaver. The apartment had the perfect extras like good coffee and a clothes steamer. Then owner was amazing and extremely responsive to the couple of questions we had. We would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place!!

We loved our stay at the Literary House. Was immaculate when we arrived. Our host can us great directions on where to be dropped off and greeted us there. Short walk and a very brief tour of the place and we were left to see what the place had to offer. The view of the water is beautiful. It was nice to sit on the patio or living room and just look at it. We were given fresh fruit on our arrival and was great to have with our morning coffee. The place and area in general is very quite. There is a small grocery store on the ground floor near the building entry/exit. We were 3-4 blocks from the Main Street and then another couple blocks from the main square. Getting a taxi or meeting drives for tours was never an issue. The place at night was quite and we slept very well. Each room and bathroom were very clean. Checkout process was easy. There is a small elevator that was great in moving our luggage when checking in and out. I usually just took the stairs otherwise. Great place and host. We had no issues and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The start of our Dream Vacation

Perfect location. Clean and attractive apartment, wrap-around balconies with views of the Gulf of Naples. Responsive and welcoming hosts, Pierluca & Francesca answered all of our questions and needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Stylish, and Perfectly Located!

I can't get over how absolutely beautiful this apartment was. Every inch of the interior was thoughtfully designed. The spacious balconies offered a stunning view and the beds were so comfortable. No detail was overlooked! Pierluca was great and met us at the car park, helped us with our bags, and was so helpful before and during our stay. I can't wait to go back and book this apartment again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

I traveled to the Amalfi Coast with my wife and mother-in-law, with the intention of visiting several cities and islands in the area. Not being sure what city to have our apartment in, we decided on Sorrento. Not only was this the best decision from a logistical standpoint, the Literary House was one of the highlights of our vacation. Our host, Pierluca, has an attention to detail beyond measure, and was extemely helpful all throughout our stay. The Literary House is breath-taking, and is a destination in itself. The day we return to Sorrento, we plan on reserving the exact same apartment.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021