La posizione la tranquillità del luogo la serietà la cordialità dei proprietari clima davvero familiare ottimo per trascorrere un periodo di vacanza o di svago 👍

Era tutto ok

Excellent apartment with everything you need to prepare your own meals, plus a lovely veranda where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful sea views and spectacular sunsets. Joe was a fantastic host. He kindly collected us from the train station in the heat of the day and gave us some great recommendations on what to see and do in the area. We had a lovely stay and would certainly consider staying here again if we return to Paola. Highly recommended!

The guy in charge, Joe, was more than amazing!!

Joe is a very nice host. He offered to pick us up from and drop us off at the railway station, which I really appreciated, as the location is not ideal — it’s difficult to reach on foot, with steep steps leading up the hill. Having this transport option made a big difference. The room is spacious, clean, and well equipped, with an iron and ironing board as well as a clothes airer, which is handy for drying beach towels and swimsuits.

Unfortunately, the location is the biggest drawback. The property is not right by the beach, as stated in the listing. There is a long flight of steps leading down to it, and while going down is manageable, the climb back up is a different story. Overall, the location is very poor, with not even a grocery shop nearby. Everything is a long way away. To reach the nearest restaurants, you either have to go down to the seafront promenade or walk a long way to the old town/centro storico, and the paths are not particularly pleasant. It was my own fault for not checking the terrain on the map beforehand. Another major downside is the lack of shutters or blinds. There are only curtains that let the light through, which is particularly annoying at night because there is a working lighthouse directly opposite the house, shining straight into the windows. The kitchenette also makes it difficult to use the apartment comfortably. The fridge is tiny, with very limited storage space, & it doesn't cool particularly well, so making ice is out of the question. Even preparing a simple breakfast is a challenge, let alone cooking a proper meal, as the hob only accommodates one pot or pan at a time. There is no dish-drying rack either, so there is nowhere to leave the dishes to dry. The wine glasses are made of plastic. The view from the balcony overlooks a rather run-down neighbourhood, with abandoned, derelict houses. This didn't bother me personally, as I didn't come to Calabria expecting nothing but picture-perfect postcard views. However, if that's what you're looking for, this property is not the right choice. In hindsight, if I had done a better job of researching the area, I would have booked accommodation closer to the railway station. That area has restaurants nearby, steps leading up to the old town, and, most importantly, direct access to the beach without having to climb any steps. It would have been a much more convenient location overall.