I hate writing this review because I want Villa Ibiscus to remain an undiscovered treasure. If you’ve seen the movie Enchanted April, it has that feel—with spectacular straight on views of the Bay of Positano from every room, multiple wide terraces and balconies filled with bougainvillea, hibiscus and jasmine. Sitting on the terrace in the morning with pastries from just up the hill, you ask yourself if this isn’t still a dream and if this is the most impossibly beautiful villa you’ve ever been lucky enough to rent.And in addition to the views and terrace, the rooms are large and airy and the bathrooms big with plenty of counters and big rainforest style showers. The bedrooms are separated out so that couples have privacy and the bottom level with the kitchen (and yes another terrace and sitting room) is perfect with a small bedroom for the moody teenager. Unquestionably big enough for 3 couples plus one. In summary, it’s a place with the fine pattina of an Italian painting, perfect for someone trying to escape an antiseptic modern Positano hotel with friends and family. As with anyplace in Positano, it requires being fit enough to manage some stairs and finding the place requires some early planning with Mr. Roberto the owner and the lovely Maria Dolores, the guest services manager.