In the heart of Sorrento, overlooking the coast of Marina Grande, there is a small oasis rich in history and charm.

We are talking about “La Minervetta” , the maison born in the 50s at the behest of Giovanni Cacace , a historic hotelier from Sorrento, and Wanda Schwartz , originally from Denmark but adopted by Sorrento. 

With the exception of a brief period, the business has always been run by the family. Marco De Luca , grandson of the founder Giovanni , is still at the helm today.

This is not just a simple accommodation facility, it is a home, but also a bazaar, an art gallery, which kindly welcomes all travelers with design objects, art, Vietri ceramics, books, but also family furnishings and souvenirs from Marco's regular trips around the world. 

Just one look is enough to be enchanted by the atmosphere that is simultaneously familiar and exotic.

The chosen colour range is very strong, with blue, white and red prevailing which, following a unique aesthetic line, blend perfectly with the vintage furnishings and breathtaking colours of the Sorrento peninsula.

Thirteen bedrooms, all overlooking the sea and Marina Grande, a living room, and small relaxation areas where you can read, enjoy a cup of tea or a babà, or simply daydream while gazing at the blue sky and sea. Then there's the kitchen, the beating heart of the home, where you can enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast every day, choosing from delicious traditional Neapolitan dishes.

A private staircase leads directly to the fishing village and the beach. Following it, you'll find a charming Mediterranean garden with a bathtub nestled between the greenery and Mount Vesuvius. 

"This place actually started out as a restaurant and also attracted large numbers of guests, mainly because it hosted parties, weddings, and events," says Marco De Luca, set and interior designer. "I was the one who transformed it into a charming accommodation, drawing inspiration from some hotels I discovered in South Africa, but I always thought of it as a private home. That's the secret."

Sorrento is a daydream, La Minervetta, a wonderful reality.