Gioia Tauro Villa for rent
The Villetta in Gioia Tauro Calabria Italy

"You arrive at the door of the villa and step from a typical Italian town into a contemporary New York loft. Every amenity you could possibly require to make your stay an enjoyable experience is provided, down to the fabulous bathroom. After a busy day exploring Southern Italy the house is a welcome Spa like retreat. The owners treat you like a valued family friend and make sure your stay is "5 star". --- H Romain - Ontario, Canada
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION: A charming townhouse in the small seaside port village of Gioia Tauro (southern Italy -tip of the boot), the Villetta (1000 meters distant from the beach)features exposed beam ceilings and terra cotta floors. It is decorated in a tasteful, minimalist style and offers all modern amenities. A gated walkway outside the property is equipped with an outdoor shower, barbecue, and storage space for beach gear and rental bikes. Gioia Tauro has both a train station (500 m away at Piazza Marconi) and a bus station (1 km away). The nearest food shop (20m), supermarket (100m,) restaurant (300m), and Laundromat (400m) are within easy reach on foot. The nearest town is Palmi (7 km). Although there is no telephone at the property, cell phones which operate with a prepaid Telephone card are available for rental. Parking is available on the street in front of the property. The ground floor is handicap accessible (there is a full size sofa bed). The closest airports are Calabria Calabria (50 km a! way) or Lamezia Terme (70 km away).<br><br>INTERIOR DESCRIPTION: Two floors: Ground floor There is an open plan living room with double leather sofa bed, a dining room with wood burning Franklin fireplace, and an American-style kitchen. There is one bathroom with toilet, sink and handheld shower. A marble staircase leads to the first floor. First floor There is a large double bedroom queen-size bed with skylight, walk-in closet, and small balcony. There is a second, smaller bedroom queen-size bed with custom built-in closet. The bedrooms share one large bathroom with tub and shower head. All windows are equipped with screens. The amenities include air conditioning, barbecue, microwave, freezer, oven, full stereo system, TV, VCR, DVD, hair dryer, washing machine, and espresso /American coffee maker. Extra amenities at (an additional cost) include electric/heating, cook, maid service, and cell phone rentals 21 Euros per week plus the cost of a pre-paid Tel card, and extra linen changes.