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An Historic Treat
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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Historic Old Town Home -Sea View in Each Rm - Walk to Beach - Balcony & Terrace
Vacation home in Scalea with kitchen and balcony
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4538.2 sq ft
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Explore the area
Scalea, Provincia di Cosenza
- Place, Isola Pedonale Scalea2 min walk
- Place, Scalea Beach7 min walk
- Place, LAORAFT - Centro Lao Action Raft20 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Historic Old Town Home -Sea View in Each Rm - Walk to Beach - Balcony & Terrace
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Beach view
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Scalea
Located in Scalea, this vacation home is near the beach. Torre Talao Scalea and Sanctuary of S. Maria della Grotta are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Argentino River Valley Nature Reserve and Scalea Beach. Isola Pedonale Scalea and AquaFans Water Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Scalea, Provincia di Cosenza
What's nearby
- Isola Pedonale Scalea - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Scalea Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- LAORAFT - Centro Lao Action Raft - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Arco Magno Beach - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
- AquaFans Water Park - 23 min drive - 9.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Zia Carla - Rosticceria
- Mary Loù, Pasticceria - 11 min walk
- Ristorante Vigri - 10 min walk
- Gió Pub - 3 min walk
- Gelateria - Pizzeria De chiara
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About the host
Hosted by Christy
I love exploring the most beautiful and welcoming country in the world - Italy! (I also love my dog - Brutus.) I want everyone to experience the warmth and hospitality that is the heart of Calabria - Scalea.
Why they chose this property
Casa Cristina is the best of both worlds - modern and historical and on the Tyrrhenian Sea!
Casa Christina is in the heart of old town Scalea, which is several hundred years old. It is near an old Norman castle and Santa Maria D'Episcopio church. The old town of Scalea is vibrant mix of local inhabitants (my neighbors have been living there for over 50 years) and some tourists. (Most tourist are Italian.) The area is a maze of cobblestone stairs and winding alleys - with some amazing restaurants in the mix. You feel like you are in a small Italian village when you are walking around and exploring or dining in the nearby restaurants.
Casa Christina has been completely renovated. New kitchen, electrical, beds, bedding, etc. In addition - the high speed internet is perfect for zoom calls and streaming movies. The main pedestrian street in Scalea is a 10 minute walk (down a few flights of stairs). The main street has more great restaurants, shops, and most importantly - a Uniero! (Uniero is a very modern electronics/home shop - perfect for forgotten adaptors and power cords.) There are also several very modern grocery stores - in additional to local markets.
The beaches in Scalea are beautiful and clean. The water is an amazing blue and there is miles of coastline to explore. There are plenty of lido's on the beach serving amazing drinks and fresh sea food. It is also possible to rent bikes and scooters in order to explore the neighboring areas.
It is important to note that getting to/from the apartment will require being able to navigate several flights of stairs. (There are stairs required to get to Via Purgatoria, to get from the street (Via Purgatoria) to the actual apartment, and there is a spiral staircase that goes from the top floor to the master bedroom.)
Casa Christina is in the heart of old town Scalea, which is several hundred years old. It is near an old Norman castle and Santa Maria D'Episcopio church. The old town of Scalea is vibrant mix of local inhabitants (my neighbors have been living there for over 50 years) and some tourists. (Most tourist are Italian.) The area is a maze of cobblestone stairs and winding alleys - with some amazing restaurants in the mix. You feel like you are in a small Italian village when you are walking around and exploring or dining in the nearby restaurants.
Casa Christina has been completely renovated. New kitchen, electrical, beds, bedding, etc. In addition - the high speed internet is perfect for zoom calls and streaming movies. The main pedestrian street in Scalea is a 10 minute walk (down a few flights of stairs). The main street has more great restaurants, shops, and most importantly - a Uniero! (Uniero is a very modern electronics/home shop - perfect for forgotten adaptors and power cords.) There are also several very modern grocery stores - in additional to local markets.
The beaches in Scalea are beautiful and clean. The water is an amazing blue and there is miles of coastline to explore. There are plenty of lido's on the beach serving amazing drinks and fresh sea food. It is also possible to rent bikes and scooters in order to explore the neighboring areas.
It is important to note that getting to/from the apartment will require being able to navigate several flights of stairs. (There are stairs required to get to Via Purgatoria, to get from the street (Via Purgatoria) to the actual apartment, and there is a spiral staircase that goes from the top floor to the master bedroom.)
What makes this property unique
This property is true hidden gem in Scalea. When you open the iron gates from the street and see the stairs leading down, you don't know what to expect. However - once you open the door on the left, you come into a room filled with light and looking out at the amazing Tyrrhenian Sea. The rooms have literally been carved into the side of the cliff, so it is cooler in summer/warmer in winter. In addition, even though the apartment is one minute from the beautiful Santa Maria D'Episcopio church, it is very quite due to the insulation from the rock. The balcony - which can be seen from the beach - has enough room for two people to enjoy a morning coffee. However - the terrace is large enough for a family gathering and very private. (The terrace can't be seen from the beach.)
Languages:
English, Italian
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