Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances
Location: Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy, Europe (Villetta Townhouse near Main Piazza & 1 km from Beach)
Accommodations: 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 3-5)
Keywords: Independent 2-Story Villa
Full Italian Immersion Experience Villa Rental
"You arrive at the door of the villa and step from a typ ical 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 - Canada.
This attractive Mediterranean Villa Vacation Rental in Gioia Tauro, Italy stands on Reggio Calabria's north shore. Whether you're after thrills and excitement or a relaxing break by the sea, you'll find it here at Villetta Mimma Vittoria.
Villetta Mimma Vittoria is SquareTrade Travel Verified 006701039639.
Villetta Mimma Vittoria was featured on Canada's [Globe & Mail - ROB - June/2004]
Words of Wisdom *** We at Villetta Mimma Vittoria understand that as Calabria begins to become a more popular travel destination, others will and have jumped on the bandwagon of the villa rental business to make a quick buck.
If you’re traveling on a budget and think to be getting a good deal elsewhere, (think again) you may end up finding that unscrupulous competitors in the region end up making up for the difference in savings by charging outrageously high HIDDEN FEES during check-out time.
This sly and underhanded practice is leaving a bad impression on those otherwise honest, good and hard working Villa owners.
We believe that competition is healthy for the market economy and the consumer, however at Villetta Mimma Vittoria we do not endorse this shady kind of business practice and we believe in stating everything upfront in our correspondence and rental agreement. In essence, we don’t like unpleasant surprises and treat others the way we want to be treated.
In conclusion, as you do your lodging research for your future travels to southern Italy…we hope to hear from you with any questions you may have, with the hopes you’ll want to stay at our villa while vacationing and exploring Calabria, Italy.
Visit our extensive photo gallery and take a tour of the villa and the surrounding area. Have you ever visited Tuscany, Umbria, and all the art cities? Did you notice that every other person you meet is either an expat or tourist?
Come spend a minimum of seven nights at Villetta Mimma Vittoria on the seaport village of Gioia Tauro, Reggio Calabria. To really get-away from it all, experience rural hospitality in the blissful Mediterranean... Italy: Still so much more to discover!
You are renting directly from the owner - there is no sales pitch, no meetings to attend, no timeshare trappings! You simply come, stay, relax, and enjoy your vacation! Upon your arrival at the Villetta, you will be given a tour of the well appointed town house - Villetta and all that it has to offer. A €500 Security / Breakage Deposit will required and returned to you at the end of your rental period if there is no damage.
Villetta Mimma Vittoria offers all the amenities you would expect from a modern Calabrian Villetta:
The closest airports are Reggio Calabria (50 kilometers away) or Lamezia Terme (70 kilometers away).
All this and the perfect location in Calabria's Costa Viola! Contact the owner for complete booking conditions and select your week(s) of choice.
- One 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 Reggio 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 Grimaldi 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 and diving or horse back riding at Palmi's 'la tunara' resort beach.
- If you love swordfish you must go swordfish 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.
- 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 8 AM to 1 PM.
- Impress your friends back home by take a cooking class.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Cell Phone
- Other Amenities
- Climate Control Air Conditioning & Radiator Heating, landline telephone/fax Coffee Maker, Antique Armoire, Beach Umbrella, Beach Towels, Folding Beach Chairs & Cooler, Candelabras & Plenty of Candles, Dimmer & Ambient Lighting, Entertainment Center with TV, VCR & Hi-Fi Stereo with Cassette & Speaker Stands, Espresso Coffee Maker, Featherbed Mattress Pads, Games, Hair Dryer, Ice Cube Trays, Iron & Ironing Board, Large 80 Liter Hot Water Tank, Washer & Wicker Basket, Leather Sleeper Sofabed, Mini-Clothes Line, North American Spa-Style Bathroom, Exciting Rain Shower Head, Enclosed Bathtub, North American Style Kitchen, Oscillating Pedestal Fan, Gated Private Ally Way, Outdoor Shower, BBQ, Potpourri, Retractable Skylights, Security Alarm, Window Screens, Shoji Screen, Step Ladder, Teapot & Kettle, Umbrellas, Vacuum Cleaner, Dust Buster, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator & Freezer, Woodburning Franklin-Style Fireplace, Zen Like - Pocket Sliding Doors, full mirror
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Whether you're after thrills and excitement or a relaxing break by the sea, you'll find it here, Amenities in the vicinity include tennis courts, sailboats, cycling, children's activities, fitness club, and soccer, In addition, there is a well-stocked grocery store 20 meters around the corner and various shopping boutiques just up the street on the main street (Via Roma), On Via Messina you'll find The Sole Spa, which offers a variety of services including, beauty salon, as well as facial and body treatments and massages, A 15 minute stroll takes you to Gioia Tauro's Beach! There are six lidos/restaurants to feed you and a few bars to quench your thirst, Should you want to venture out and explore Calabria, the owners can help you plan your day trip excursions to Tropea, Capo Vaticano, Scilla, Reggio Calabria, Taormina (in Sicily) and the Lipari Islands, All this and the perfect location in Calabria's Costa Viola!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
From $1160 USD per week during the low season
Based on 4 person occupancy per night. A fantastic value for the astute traveler
Ground floor is wheelchair accessable!
Arrival times for this villa is: Saturday 4 pm to 8 pm. departure time 9AM
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Award-winning songwriter/producer and recording artist has added the New York City Olive Oil Coop,
the rebuilding of his family villa in Calabria, and La Dolce Vita Foundation to his growing list of
entrepreneurial accomplishments.
Do you need an Italian music fix? The taste of exquisite olive oil? A week in Calabria? michéal
CASTALDO an Italian-born Canadian, now New York City resident offers up all these things
and more. As he says, “Life is not a cup to be drained, but a measure to be filled.”
CASTALDO’s cup has filled several times over, each time bringing him closer to his roots in
southern Italy. “All roads lead back to Calabria for me,” CASTALDO says. “That’s where I
was born and where I spent the first three years of my life. And it’s where I learned everything
I love.”
Everything michéal CASTALDO loves includes sharing the very best Italian music, the
freshest olive oil from his family’s groves, a stay at his family’s enchanting villa, Villetta Mimma
Vittoria, named for michéal’s mother. To spend time with michéal is to drink in all the things
that go with “La Dolce Vita,” the sweetest life imaginable.
Why the Owner Chose Gioia Tauro
The owner, micheal CASTALDO, was born in this villa. It's been in his family for generations. After a successful career as a musician and producer, micheal decided to completely renovate it in 2000. Since 2003 micheal has proudly hosted over 400+ satisfied rental guests.
The Unique Benefits of this
Whether you're after thrills and excitement or a relaxing break by the sea, you'll find it here, Amenities in the vicinity include tennis courts, sailboats, cycling, children's activities, fitness club, and soccer, In addition, there is a well-stocked grocery store 20 meters around the corner and various shopping boutiques just up the street on the main street (Via Roma), On Via Messina you'll find The Sole Spa, which offers a variety of services including, beauty salon, as well as facial and body treatments and massages, A 15 minute stroll takes you to Gioia Tauro's Beach! There are six lidos/restaurants to feed you and a few bars to quench your thirst, Should you want to venture out and explore Calabria, the owners can help you plan your day trip excursions to Tropea, Capo Vaticano, Scilla, Reggio Calabria, Taormina (in Sicily) and the Lipari Islands, All this and the perfect location in Calabria's Costa Viola!
Property Photos
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- Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances - Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy Holiday Rental
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- Master bathroom with double crystal sinks, bathtub and 10 inch rain shower head - Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy Holiday Rental
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- Zen like & peaceful master bedroom with 600 thread count luxury linen - Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy Holiday Rental
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