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Name: Michele Castaldo |
Phone 1: 19173307271 |
Fax: 12122394932 |
Phone 2: 12129477271 |
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| Location: |
Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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| Property Type: |
Rentals Home or Villa |
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| Bedroom(s): |
2 |
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| Bathroom(s): |
2 |
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| Sleeps: |
4-6 |
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| Lot/Acres: |
16x40 |
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| Sq.Footage: |
1200 |
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| Handicap Accessible: |
Yes |
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| Smoking: |
No |
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| Pets: |
No |
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| Contact Owner: |
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Executive Summary -
Born and raised in Reggio Calabria until he was 3, the property owner and his family emigrated to North America in the early 60s. Now an award winning music producer/composer, the owner decided to make his small, but hopefully lasting, contribution to Calabria’s tourism by rebuilding the family villa.
The Academy of Calabria Rome-Toronto honored the owner in 1996, for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the Calabrian community in Canada. The Center for Art & Culture “Bruzio” of Gioia Tauro Awarded the “Calabria America” 2000 to the owner as a composer/producer.
Honored with the above awards and acting as an ambassador of Calabria, the owner was inspired to rebuild his parents’ old and abandoned town house in Gioia Tauro making it available to his family and friends as well as opening it up as a rental to anyone ready for a Calabrian adventure.
The Vacation Rental - Villetta Mimma Vittoria
(A new town house… 100 Meters from the town Piazza and 1000 Meters to the sandy beaches).
Villetta Mimma Vittoria - peaceful pleasures and nourishment for the body and spirit.
Villetta Mimma Vittoria town house - Italian elegance combined with New York’s Soho Chic. This newly constructed - earthquake resistant - townhouse is on the vibrant Via Messina in the Villa Ponze district of Gioia Tauro, province of Reggio Calabria. Modern design has been plumping up the pillows on sensual content lately, which has broadened its appeal. Villetta Mimma Vittoria is not about cottage coziness and certainly not of clutter, but of peaceful pleasures, clean lines and nourishment for the body and spirit. This phenomenon seems particularly true in southern Italy, giving “Southern hospitality” a whole new meaning.
Villetta Mimma Vittoria town house has been completely rebuilt and renovated with extreme attention to details and comfort. Professionally restored, this Villetta town house offers splendid, high quality rooms to the discerning traveler and tourist.
Villetta Mimma Vittoria has 2 beautiful, practical and charming bedrooms that can accommodate a family of 4 to 6. Ground floor is one huge loft like space which includes the Living Room with leather sleep sofa, Dining Room and open (American style) stainless steel/marble kitchen. The second floor has 2 bedrooms, a comfortable and luxurious bathroom and large walk in closet. The master bedroom has a high design Albers bed and the balcony has an eye view of the main street -Via Roma.
This "Great Town House of Gioia Tauro" property offers such amenities as private bath with a 10’’ ‘rain’ shower head, washing machine, microwave, wood burning Franklin fireplace, outdoor shower, skylights in the large bedroom and hallway, window screens, 2 TV sets , stereo, candelabras, security alarm, and light dimmers to create a relaxing ambiance. Stay in touch with the world – cell phones available for weekly rental. All one has to do is buy a prepaid phone card.
Villetta Mimma Vittoria is walking distance near food shops, supermarket, high scale boutiques, train station, cafes, park and sandy beach. Parking on the street in front of house is permitted. A few steps from the town house brings you to a little park (villa) that has a panoramic view of the Tryannian sea coast, where one can view Gioia Tauro marina and the volcanic island of Stromboli.
Staying in Gioia Tauro means you are more centrally located and can get to many more areas of interest in a shorter period of time. |
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".
TD Canada Trust Bank Executive - H. Romaine, Toronto, Canada
Air Conditioning – Climate Control cool/heating
All New Appliances
American Coffee Maker - 4 Cup - Bring Your Own Coffee
Antique Armoire Entertainment Center
Balcony From Master Bedroom With Eye View Of Main Street (Via Roma)
Beach Umbrella, Beach Towels, Folding Beach Chairs & Cooler
Built-In Closet In 2nd Bedroom
Candelabras & Plenty Of Candles
Cell Phones Avail To Rent (Client Must Purchase Prepaid Phone Card)
Cool Terra Cotta Floors
Dimmer/Ambient Lighting
Elegantly Designed
Entertainment Center With TV, DVD, VCR & Hi-Fi Stereo w/ cassette & Speaker Stands
Espresso Coffee Maker - 2 Cup
Fax
Featherbed Mattress Pads
Fitness Bike
Games (Monopoly, Checkers & Playing Cards)
Hair Dryer
Ice Cube Trays
Internet Connection
Iron And Ironing Board
Large 80 Liter Hot Water Tank
Laundry Room - Washer & Wicker Basket
Leather Sleeper Sofa Bed Sleeps 2 More (At Add' Cost)
Microwave
Mini Clothes Line
Modern North American Spa-Style Bathroom With 10 Inch Exciting Rain Shower Head And Enclosed Bathtub
Modern North American Style Kitchen
Oscillating Pedestal Fan
Patio - Gated Private Ally Way - Vico With Outdoor Shower & BBQ
Potpourri
Retractable Skylights With Screens
Security Alarm
Screens On All Windows
Shoji Screen
Step Ladder - To Store Your Luggage Out Of The Way
Stylishly Furnished
Teapot & Kettle
Telephone/fax
Umbrellas - Doorman Type - For Those Raining Days
Vacuum Cleaner W/ Various Nozzles And Dust Buster
Walk-In Closet In Master Bedroom
Welcome Basket With Calabrian Homemade Products For First Time Renters
With Gas Range, Oven, Fridge And Freezer - Great For Cooking Class
Wood Burning Franklin Style Fireplace
Wooden Beam Vaulted Ceilings
Zen Like - Pocket Sliding Doors |
…If you're looking for a laid-back vacation with several different beautiful towns within easy traveling distance, this rental is outstanding… D. Chiappetta CT, USA
A3 Highway Exit/Entrance 2 KM
Airport Lamezia Terme (SUF) 70 KM
Airport Reggio Calabria (REG) 50 KM
Auto Rental at Airport LAMEZIA TERME 70 KM
Auto Rental at RC Airport 50 KM
Café Bar 100 M
Basket Ball Courts 500 M
Bowling 1 KM
Butcher Shop 100 M
Bus Terminal - Lirosi 1 KM
Cinema 500 M
City of Naples 443 KM
City of Messina - Sicily 55KM
City of Palermo - Sicily 282 KM
City of Reggio Calabria 50 KM
City of Rome 633 KM
Dance Club 2 KM
Diving 7 KM
Fish Market 1 KM
Fishing 1 KM
Fitness Club 100 M
Fruit Market 10 M
Gas Station 500 M
Garbage Bin 30 M
Gioia Tauro Train Station 500 M
Historical Town Center 500 M
Horse Back Riding 2 KM
Hospital 1 KM
Ice Cream Parlor 100 M
Ionian Coast of Calabria 45 KM
Length of Beach Boardwalk - 2 KM
Length of Public Beach 3 KM
Library 500 M
Main Cathedral - Duomo 200 M
Main Street –Via Roma 100 M
Museum in Palmi 7 KM
Museum in Reggio Calabria 50 KM
Outdoor Bazaar Market 800 M
Park - Promenade 40 M
Parking 0 M
Pastry Shop 100 M
Pharmacy 100 M
Piazza Del’Incontro 100 M
Play Ground 500 M
Police Station 300 M
Pool Hall 800 M
Port 3 KM
Post Office 500 M
Public Beach 1 KM
Public Telephones 300 M
Pub-Pizzeria 500 M
Recycling Bins 1 KM
Restaurant 300 M
Rotisserie 500 M
Shopping Arcade 100 M
Shopping Center- 'Anuziata' 2 KM
Soccer Field 500 M
Spa – Beauty –Nail Salon 50 M
Sport-Fitness Club Center – 7 KM
Sport Stadium 2 KM
Sundry Shop 100 M
Super Market 350 M
Swimming Pool 7 KM
Taxi Stand 500 M
Tennis Courts 1.5 KM
Theatre 500 M
Theme Park - Water Park 50 KM
Town Hall 300 M
Town of Gioia Tauro Marina 45 M
Town of Scilla 30 KM
Town of Tropea 50 KM
Town of Villa San Giovanni 40 KM
Town of Capo Vaticano 50 KM
Video/DVD Rental 300 M
Yacht Club – 3 KM
Yogurt café 130 M
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| Security deposit: due 3 weeks prior to arrival to the owner, clients will be asked to leave a 500 Euro as a security deposit for any eventual damage or breakage, extra telephone charges which may occur during the stay. This will be returned within 21 days after departure unless it has to be used partly or fully for any damage. The security deposit will be paid in the manner required by the owner or his representative, and it will generally be paid in local currency. |
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Cancellation by the client: The following rates will apply:
-30% of the total deposit up to 3 months (90 days) before the date of arrival;
-50% as from the 59th day before the date of arrival;
-100% as from the 30th day before the date of arrival.
Should another client be found for the rental property for the cancelled period, an appropriate refund will be made. The booking fee will be refunded only at the discretion of the owner, and cancellations must be made in writing. |
Rates: These are per week and include gas, wood, candles and water unless otherwise indicated in the description of the property. A fee for the final cleaning is required. Extra charges are for electricity, extra mid-week linen change, telephone and heating, if required.
Payment: 50% of the rent is to be paid at the time of booking, unless otherwise indicated on the property description. The remaining sum is due 60 days prior to the beginning of the rental.
Number of beds: The number of persons staying in a house/apartment cannot be higher than the number of beds stated in the description of the property.
Travel Cancellation Insurance: Clients are very strongly urged to purchase trip cancellation insurance at the time of booking. Clients are free to purchase such insurance from any company they choose.
Arrival: Arrival is between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the date of the start of the rental, unless other arrangements have been made. It is the responsibility of the client to advise the owner or his representative of a late arrival. (If a client is able to provide this notification prior to his/her departure from the United States/Canada, this notification may be done through Villetta Mimma Vittoria’s US agent.)
Departure: Departure is by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the end of the rental.
Responsibility: The client signing the contract is responsible for the appropriate behavior of the members of his/her party. Should the client and his/her party behave in a manner that is not appropriate, the owner or his representative may ask the client and his/her party to vacate the property.
Unanticipated Events: If, as the result of unanticipated events outside the control of Villetta Mimma Vittoria and the owners/managers of the individual property, the booked accommodation shall no longer be available, the client will be notified immediately. The client will have the option of receiving a full refund or applying it to a later rental period at such time that is mutually agreeable prior to the end of the following calendar year.
Clients are urged to read these conditions carefully prior to signing the Villetta Mimma Vittoria Booking Form. |
"We booked the villa on the internet fairly late (as we often do) because we wanted to tour the lower part of Italy for a change last summer. Michael was so helpful in all of the information that he supplied and before we set foot on the plane we felt really prepared. The villa was just as described and beautifully decorated and maintained. Gioia Tauro is a typical real Italian town with a typical laid back Italian atmosphere. However, in saying that, the people were extremely friendly and there was definitely a warm feeling there. If only the local council did more to advertise their virtues! Our family of 6 toured the area extensively, thanks once again to Michael and his family for providing valuable information, and what a fabulous area! We liked it so much that we are seriously considering relocating ourselves to this part of the world permanently! Need I say more? We still play Michaels CD on a regular basis to remind ourselves of a wonderful holiday. You've done a great job, Michael. Keep it up and thank you ever so much for all your help, even while we were in your house, you still kept in touch to make sure that everything was ok. If ever your singing career flounders, and I can't imagine that it would, you ought to take up PR!" Andrew and Audrey Monk - Somerset. UK
“We are sure to be back in Gioia Tauro! This is probably the best vacation we’ve had in years.” S. & I. Renolen, Oslo – Norway
“If you're looking for a laid-back vacation with several different beautiful towns within easy traveling distance… this rental is outstanding” D. Chiappetta, CT - USA
“We managed to find a delightful, very comfortable, affordable, and wonderfully furnished villetta in Gioia Tauro.” S. Beninati, NY - USA
“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. and B.Romain, Ontario - Canada
“Beautiful Villa in a rustic setting with a wonderful host and so much to see & do” M. Miller, PA - USA
“The house is very spacious and a treat to come home to after a long day exploring or a day on the beach. Parking on the street was never a problem and we walked everywhere once we got home to the house.
I would go back in a minute. … I will have to stay for three weeks minimum
next time. I love the house, the area and especially the people.”J. Miller, Ontario – Canada
“…Your house was so gorgeous and sparkling clean. I've never been in a rental with so many amenities, the marble stairway and the great cooks kitchen, even the bathrooms were amazing…” S. Webb, NY - USA
…“We so enjoyed the lovely and comfortable villetta! It met all our
expectations. Gioia Tauro was convenient to many interesting side trips. We appreciated the convenient market ( hi to Rocco) and the closeness of the beach. Please thank Pietro for his patience with us. He was most helpful.
Mario appreciated the opportunity to converse in Italian. And of course having Pina prepare supper was a delight! Please tell her how much we enjoyed sharing that time with her and Vincenzo. Lots of stories about Uncle Mike!! … Calabria is truly an intriguing region with many beautiful faces: the spectacular sunsets off the violet coast were the best! At these times, we forgot all about her imperfections. Our three weeks in Italy were truly an adventure!”... – Monique & Mario C. - Saskatchewan, Canada - (9/25/2004)
…“We had a wonderful time. Everything was great and the house was beautiful…We had a great time at the beach, exploring the area and cooking dinner at the house. Pietro was great. We really appreciated the 4am ride to the airport.” Phuong T. - Philadelphia, USA - (10/2/2004)
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The above prices include all extras, normally charged by other rental properties:
Cooking services and daily maid services are available on request at an additional fee.
Check-in: 4 pm - 8 pm (50 Euro fee - paid locally will apply if arriving later than this time)
Checkout: 9 am
Reservation Form:
Please note that you must pay 50% of the Villa rental to secure your booking. The balance is due 60 days before your rental starts. The reservation will be confirmed by e-mail or fax, with a voucher package that you must present when you check in.
Payment and credit card charges:
You can pay by wire bank transfer, Paypal MasterCard/Visa credit card or by check. Payments by Paypal are subject to 4% commission charge. |
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