Gioia Tauro
Luxury home
Rental in
Calabria
Italy
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Vacation Property number:
322
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Owner Name:
Michele
Castaldo
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Primary Phone:
+1 212 239 9596
Please mention Vacations-Abroad.com
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Daytime Phone:
+1 212 9477271
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Cell Phone:
+1 917 3307271
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Owner Country:
USA
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Gioia Tauro
Luxury home
Amenities
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Gioia Tauro
2
Bedroom
Luxury home,
2
Baths, Sleeps
4, Minimum nightly
rental -
1 week.
You arrive at the door of the villa and step from a typical Italian town into a contemporary New York loft
Amenities include:
2
TVs,
1
VCRs,
1
CD Players,
Views,
Linens Included,
Air - Conditioning,
Central Air,
Wood Fireplace,
Washing Machine Only,
DVD,
BBQ Grill,
Microwave,
Hair Dryer,
Toaster,
Coffee Pot,
Full Kitchen,
Alarm Clock,
Iron,
Parking Available.
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master bedroom
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2nd bedroom
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living room
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Queen Bed,
Shared Bath,
TV.
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Queen Bed,
Shared Bath.
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Sleeper Sofa - Twin,
Private Bath,
TV,
DVD,
VCR,
Fireplace.
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"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).
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.
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Gioia Tauro
Calabria
Local Attractions
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Why Stay in Gioia Tauro? 1 Week Sample Itinerary:
-You cannot miss the 'villetta of Palmi' a park promenade that over looks the Tryannian sea. It has views of the volcanic Eolian Islands to the west, the tip of Sicily to the south and Capo Vaticano to the north.
-You must explore Calabria Calabria. A most interesting place is the Lungomare Matteotti (the promenade), with its vegetation and several Greek and Roman remains, described by D'Annunzio as `the most beautiful kilometer in Italy'. Make your way, we guarantee that you won't regret it, to Cesare, for the best gelato in Italy.
-You have to take a guided tour around Gerace- on the Ionian coast - the Florence of Calabria and discover the history of this delightful city where the Palazzo Garmaldi and the 12th century Byzantine-Norman cathedral are located.
-One cannot miss having a picnic on the pebble beach at Gioia Tauro and watch the majestic ships make their way into the second largest port in Mediterranean.
-You must visit the local ceramic producers and artisans in Seminara and buy the 'mal occhio' masks (to ward of the evil eye).
-You'll enjoy learning about Calabrian olive oil at a private tasting given by the owners of Ponte Vecchio Olive orchards, one of the region's best producers, while sipping some strong homemade wine.
-If it's the last thing you do, you must visit scenic Tropea and Capo Vaticano in the province of Vibo Valentia.
-Have fun and go snorkeling /diving or horse back riding at Palmi's 'la tunara' resort beach.
-If you love swordfish you must go sword fish hunting or see how local tradesmen build and repair boats in scenic Scilla.
-You'll be in for an adventure when you go trekking/rock climbing in the Calabrian Aspromonte National Park.
-You'll be sorry if you miss visiting glorious Taormina, Sicily at the base of mount Etna. A simple ferry boat ride across the straight of Messina from Villa San Giovanni will get you there.
-Two of Europe's active volcano?s are a few hours from each other. You must take a ferry boat from Villa San Giovanni and explore the Eolian Islands of Vulcano and Stomboli.
-Try your street smarts and negotiating techniques through the Gioia Tauro street market on Viale Don Struzo every Monday from 8Am to 1PM.
-Impress your friends back home by take a cooking class in traditional Calabrian cuisine in Villetta Mimma Vittorias fully equipped kitchen.
-You must listen for and jump out of bed to buy the fresh catch of the day from the traveling Gioiatana Piscattara (fish lady) who yells out the fresh catch of the day in the Calabrian dialect as she travels from neighborhood to neighborhood. Similarly the fruit - veggie man and fresh ricotta man driving by in their 3 wheel 'ape' and megaphone in hand barking out the fresh merchandize of the day.
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Gioia Tauro
Area Activities
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Downhill Skiing
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Over 20 Miles
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Boating
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Under 1 Mile
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Swimming
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Under 1 Mile
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Hiking
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Nearby
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Biking
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Under 1 Mile
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Fishing - Other
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Under 1 Mile
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Golf
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Over 20 Miles
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Horseback Riding
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5-10 Miles
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Theaters
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Over 20 Miles
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Restaurants
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Under 1 Mile
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Nightlife
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5-10 Miles
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Museums
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Over 20 Miles
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Deep Sea Fishing
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1-5 Miles
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Sailing
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Under 1 Mile
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Hunting
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Over 20 Miles
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Tennis
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Under 1 Mile
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Beach
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Under 1 Mile
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Wineries
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5-10 Miles
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Art Galleries
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Over 20 Miles
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Mountain Climbing
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Over 20 Miles
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Scuba Diving
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5-10 Miles
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Gioia Tauro
Italy
Luxury home
Rates
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rates start from $1160 USD per week during low season and starting $2160 USD per week during High Season
Prices are quoted in
USD
Gioia Tauro
Luxury home
Rentals in
Calabria
Check in time:
4 PM
Check out time:
10 AM
Payment methods accepted:
American Express,
Visa,
Master Card,
Paypal,
Checks,
Cash,
Traveler's Checks.
Cancellation Policy:
inquiry with owner
Deposit Required:
500 Euro in cash payable to the keyholder upon arrival.
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