La Casetta di Diogene - Holiday apartment at Conca dei Marini

Diogenes – it is the ancient Greek, pre-Socratic philosopher that the charming maisonette apartment with its typical, Amalfi-style cupola ceiling in the heart of Conca dei Marini is dedicated to. 

During your stay, you will 'meet' Diogenes more than once – in the books of renowned Italian author Luciano De Crescenzo. His daughter Paola and her husband Raffaele have not only turned once deserted Casetta di Diogene into a real gem, they have also furnished it with a lot of papa Luciano’s writings. 

So, settle back into the chair in the apartment’s gallery, enjoy the view of the deep blue in front of the window and dive into the life and teachings of Diogenes & Co.

It is truly a bella vista, a heavenly view, that awaits you a few steps below the apartment, in your private outdoor area with lots of green and lots of sea view. The lovely, partly roofed terrace is furnished with a table and chairs, sunbeds and outdoor shower. 

The inside of Casetta di Diogene can be described as small, fine and quite individual in design and layout. The gallery was installed to gain more space and to separate the sleeping and living areas. 

A narrow spiral staircase runs up to the gallery with double bed and air conditioning (warm/cold). Paola has also arranged a small reading corner with comfortable chair, book shelf and reading lamp up there. Linger there for a while and be it just for the beautiful view of the sea.   

The apartment’s living area has been designed with style and with a love for many a small detail. It is furnished with, amongst others, sofa bed, wardrobe, TV, WiFi, dining furniture and kitchenette. The kitchenette’s hand-crafted worktop and range hood made of a modern kind of cement contrast with the bright, high walls and catch your eye immediately. 

The kitchenette includes refrigerator, gas stove, small oven and, of course, crockery from Vietri sul Mare. The old wooden table fits well with the apartment’s modern ambience. Beautiful to behold right in the morning with your first cup of coffee – the view of the sea and of Conca’s church built onto a rock face. 

In the bathroom below the sleeping gallery, the recess in form of a pointed arch above WC and bidet and the striking tiles are quite remarkable. A masonry shower cabin and a washing machine have also been fitted into the small bathroom of Diogenes.    

Parking: Public parking is available along the road, ca. 100 m above the apartment. A long-term parking permit for public parking spaces is provided by the owners.

…is the title of one of De Crescenzo’s books. And, this could be the motto for your holidays at Casa di Diogene. Given the terrific coastal landscape between Positano and Vietri sul Mare,  moments of joy and of being wowed will be aplenty. 

They are convenient for some, physically challenging for others, the idyllic stepped paths (ca. 600 steps) you can walk along to the beach of Conca dei Marini.  

Should you want to make do (partly) without car, here is a tip: the scooter and bike rental in Via Roma. The vehicles can also be rented by the hour. The towns of Amalfi, Positano, Praiano, Ravello and Sorrento are easy to reach by public means of transportation.  

Nearest train station: Sorrento (ca. 29 km)

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