The Red Lily ticked all the boxes for us in terms of location and facilities. Maria was there when we arrived to welcome us, and let us leave our suitcases early so that we could explore without them. A ten minute walk from the port, it is a great base for getting around the city, but very peaceful. We loved the beautiful furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and most of all the terrace; and it was spotlessly clean. A range of breakfast items, and limoncello, were all provided for us, and we found all that we needed to self-cater in the local shops. On our first day we enjoyed a ride on the funicular to Castel St Elmo and Certosa di Sant Martino, with great 360 views of the bay. The next day was a visit by train to Mt Vesuvius, and the following one a ferry trip to Ischia, where we walked to Castello Araganese. The Palazzo Real was our destination on our last day. We will definitely stay again when we return to Naples.