Current Issue
Nov. 4, 2009
Vol. 110, No. 4
Europe
PARIS ST GERMAIN & ISL - CALL TODAY! Superbly-restored centuries-old elegance in St. Germain 7th and Ile St Louis. Sunny. Fireplaces. Antiques. Latest bath, kitchen. Maid service. Discounts. Pleasant, attentive help from owner! 650-464-7222 www.passionateforparis.com
PROVENCE: Stunning, updated farmhouse, magnificent Mediterranean/mountain views. Antiques. Lovely kitchen, gardens, pool. 609-924-7520. gam1@comcast.net
FRANCE, PROVENCE: Hilltop villa, fully equipped, great views, private road, three double bedrooms, 3.5 baths, heated indoor-outdoor pool. $2,000/week, 2 week minimum. Website with photos: www.provencevilla.com Contact H. Wickett at 650-324-3226, fax: 650-323-9530.
LONDON: Superior apartments, short-term or vacation rental. www.consortestates.com 011-44-1923-257-535.
ROME: Bright, elegant apartment. Marvelous beamed ceilings. Antiques. Walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. 609-683-3813, jetas5@comcast.net
ITALY AND FRANCE: Fantasy villas and apartments, personally selected to make a dream vacation. Concierge services extended. 800-593-6350. www.villasandvines.com
ITALY/TUSCANY: Ancestral villa with sweeping views. Olive groves, vineyards, gardens. Antiques. Updated kitchen, baths. Pool. 609-683-3813, jetas5@comcast.net
PARIS, SW FRANCE, PROVENCE, ITALY. Comfortable apartments, homes, chateaux. 503-219-9190. www.FrenchHomeRentals.com
PARIS 6TH LEFT BANK overlooking Seine, Notre Dame, Louvre. Sunny, charming, furnished apartment. Fireplace, beamed ceiling. 212-988-0838.
PROVENCE. Delightful five-bedroom stone farmhouse, facing Roman theater. Pool, vineyard. 860-672-6607, www.frenchfarmhouse.com
SUPERB 200-YEAR-OLD FARMHOUSE one hour from Bordeaux. Gardens, pool, on 5 private acres overlooking Canal Lateral. Two-story beamed living room, 17c fireplace, study, 4 bedrooms, modern conveniences. Chiz Schultz ’54. www.maisonducanal.com 845-353-2016. Swisschiz@aol.com
Villa rentals by the week or longer in ITALY and GREAT BRITAIN. Idyllic countryside or city center. Named in 2006—2009 by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the BEST villa agents in the world. We have provided knowledgeable agents, caring owners and competitive rates since 1989. Catalogs for Britain, no charge. All Italy properties available online. Suzanne B. Cohen & Associates, Inc. 207-622-0743, www.villaeurope.com
FLORENCE COUNTRY house on 54 mountain acres. Fantastic views. $100/day. www.ganzitalianhouse.com E-mail:gganz@comcast.net
PARIS, LEFT BANK: Elegant apartment off Seine in 6th. Short walk to Louvre, Notre Dame. 609-924-7520, gam1@comcast.net
PARIS, MARAIS: Elegant, 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment, vibrant Pompidou museum/ sidewalk café quarter on 13c pedestrian street, full kitchen, w/d, AC, cable. desaix@verizon.net 212-473-9472.
FRANCE/PROVENCE: Charming hilltop village of Venasque near Avignon. Restored house with apartments. Courtyard and rooftop terraces. Sensational views. $675– $1,300 per week. See www.chezkubik.com, Padraic Spence, 413-298-4843.
ITALY: High quality villas, farmhouses, in several price ranges. Rome, Florence, Venice apartments. Personalized service from Italy specialists. Italian Vacation Villas, 202-333-6247; E-mail: info@villasitalia.com www.villasitalia.com
ROME AND FLORENCE APARTMENTS: Completely renovated, spacious, elegantly decorated. 2-4 bedrooms, by owner directly. www.romit.com, 503.227.1600.
FRANCE, DORDOGNE: Lovely 18th century manor house and/or cottage with private pool, tennis, trout stream, horse riding and cook. Tel: 011-33-553-227-608. www.dordognerental.com
FRANCE, PARIS-MARAIS: Exquisite, sunny, quiet one-bedroom apartment behind Place des Vosges. King size bed, full kitchen, washer/ dryer. $1,300 weekly. 301-654-7145. Louvet@jhu.edu
PARIS: Studio for two. Internet, TV, phone, quiet, gourmet/shopping near Champs Elysees, direct metro to Louvre. $850 per week (minimum) 609-430-9921. ideces@princeton.edu
TUSCANY. Historic villa overlooking Lucca valley. Pool. Easy daytrips. www.villabrancoli.com
PARIS: Elegant, spacious apartment. Lovely Left Bank location. $1,400/week. susanfri@usc.edu
DORDOGNE FRANCE: Lovely fully-equipped home with spacious rooms in countryside overlooking Vezere River valley one kilometer from village designated a most beautiful village in France. Private two acres, 3 double bedrooms, 3.5 baths, heated pool. For pictures, description, rates, contact owner 847-657-8144.
SAINT PETERSBURG: Elegant apartment golden triangle facing canal near Hermitage and fashionable Nevsky Blvd. Similar in Varna and Sofia Bulgaria. jta@gctrials.com
PARIS: ‘Chic, creative, and spacious.’ Luxury 2BD/2BA apartment 5 minutes by foot from the Louvre, Opéra, and the Palais Royal. Bright, sunny, and renovated by top Parisian designers. Sleeps 4. Ashley Maddox ’94, www.luxuryflatinparis.com
PARIS: Ile St. Louis, elegant top-floor apartment, elevator, updated, well-appointed, gorgeous view. Sleeps 4, maid 3x week. WiFi, TV etc. Inquiries triff@mindspring.com, 678-232-8444.
Caribbean
ST. BARTS - FINEST CARIBBEAN! Friendly, owner-direct service! Spacious private homes. Bedroom/bath suites. Comfortable decor, A/C, pool, deck & patio. White sand beaches. Finest dining & shopping. 650-464-7222 www.passionateforparis.com
WATER ISLAND: Private family compound. 2 to 20 guests. See www.water-island.com
ST. JOHN, USVI: 2 BR home, Lagoon Point. Sensational views. joan.valentine@mac.com, www.lagoonpointvi.com
MARBELLA CLUB, Palmas Del Mar Resort, Puerto Rico: Elegant, oceanfront, 4th floor, 3-bedroom/ 3-bath luxury villa. Privacy, concierge, stunning views. ’82 couple. www.marbellapr.com
ST. JOHN USVI: 3-bedroom exquisite villa on private beach with pool. www.fortscove.com
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, TORTOLA: Five bedroom beachside villa on 90 foot high promontory. www.aslantichouse.com, E-mail: info@aslantichouse.com, Telephone: 800-479-7904.
ANGUILLA, BWI: Private home (’67). Award-winning design featured on covers of magazines. Beach, lagoon-style pools, panoramic views, 24 hr concierge. Private chef and masseuse available. www.AnguillaBird.com, Email: AnguillaBird@yahoo.com, Telephone 414.791.9461.
ST. JOHN, USVI: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, waterfront villa, pool, total ac. www.villa-villekula.com, ’59.
PUERTO RICO VILLA: Romantic 3 bedroom with balcony, private pool, terrace, bar, mountain view. Close to everything: beaches, shopping, hiking, parks. ’97, ’98 couple. $1,249 weekly. leisurerental@yahoo.com 787-557-2548.
United States Northeast
STONE HARBOR, NJ: On beach, upscale. 570-287-7191. E-mail: radams150@aol.com
MADRIVER, SUGARBUSH AREA: Comfortable farmhouse for up to 20 skiers. $550 per day. William M. Iler ’51, 978-922-6903.
KATONAH, NY: Converted carriage house on 4 beautiful acres. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 WBF’s, EIK, large LR/DR combo, french doors to lovely patio. Separate studio with darkroom. Caretaker, gardener, housekeeper as needed. Large old trees, rolling lawn, mowed field. On quiet dirt road. Perfect weekend getaway or year-round house, 1 hour from NYC. Furnished or unfurnished. Rental price negotiable. p’96, p’01. E-mail jkidd@panix.com
SUGARBUSH/WARREN, VT: Recently renovated 3 BR/2.5 BA condo with fireplace minutes from ski area. Sleeps 8. Free shuttle bus service or short walk to ski-on access. 212-496-6528 or suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CHATHAM, CAPE COD: Wonderful 3 bedroom home, fully equipped, lovely yard, walk to town/beach. Weekends, weekly. Cathy Batcheller: 917-912-2361, Batcheller40@hotmail.com
MANHATTAN UWS: Studio apartment — West End Avenue/71st St. Beautiful pre-war co-op, doorman, elevator building, basement laundry, hardwood floors, 3 windows, a/c, recently renovated kitchenette, full bathroom. $1,600/month electricity included. No fee/ directly from owner. Long term only. 212-662-7030/ 646-761-1517.
United States Southeast
VERO BEACH, FL: Large rustic elevated oceanfront beach house; sleeps 12-16; full amenities; ’41. www.roefamilybeachhouse.com
BOCA GRANDE: Gulffront townhouse, 3BR, 3BA, pool, tennis. Week minimum, $2,252–4,870; discount monthly. 860-535-1153, owner, ’57.
HIGHLANDS/CASHIERS, NC: Spectacular mountain home on Sagee Mountain. Best views in the Southeast! Three bedrooms, three baths, newly decorated, comfortable, glamorous living. $2,300 per week or by month if desired. Photos at www.vrbo.com/208334. Contact Joanne, p’89, jhsl@aol.com or 713-859-8946.
NAPLES, FLORIDA: Glorious top-floor gulf and sunset views on Gulfshore Boulevard. Two bedrooms/two baths. Tropical ambiance! $3,500/month. Minimum 2 months. ’69. 703-838-1650. stoddardbc@gmail.com
SIESTA KEY: Bayside, gulf beach, pool, tennis. 2BR, 2BA. Wheelchair accessible. $165–265, daily. 860-535-1153, owner, ’57.
United States West
SNOWMASS HOUSE AVAILABLE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, hot tub. Snowmass, CO. Owner, Geer ’61. Contact Susan Whitney, 970-925-3530.
BIG SKY, MONTANA: Charming 4 BR log home on 20 acres, beautifully furnished, spectacular views, Big Sky sunsets, skiing, hiking, fishing and golfing within 5 minutes. Close to Yellowstone National Park and Bozeman. Enjoyment all 4 seasons. 610-225-3286. jgriffi644@aol.com
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: Beautiful, remodeled Western style two story townhome, fully equipped and furnished. Views! Quiet! Pool and Spa. Walk to Plaza. www.santafetownhouse.com, 310-541-3757 or gordonschaye@cox.net, ’59.
LUXURY BEACHFRONT RENTAL, KoOlina Hawaii: www.koolinaluxurybeachrentals.com
NEW MEXICO, TAOS: Two bedroom, two bath condominium overlooking Kit Carson Park. $150-$200/night. www.taosparksidecondo.com 505-758-7575.
PHOTO SAFARIS: custom and small group — to Africa, Southeast Asia, Texas and Alaska with professional travel and nature photographer David Cardinal ’81. 650-851-8350, cardinalphoto.com
TRAVEL WITH DISTINCTION: InternationalNest.com
PRIVATECOMMUNITIES.COM Take a self-guided tour of the top vacation, retirement and golf communities. Visit: www.PrivateCommunities.com
ARIZONA: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and Carefree. Houses, condos and lots. Rox Stewart ‘63, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. 602-316-6504. E-mail: rox.stewart@russlyon.com
WWW.THEREALESTATEHOMEGUIDE.COM: Find the best coastal, mountain, waterfront, lakefront, and golf Communities in the U.S.
SARASOTA, FLORIDA—FORECLOSURES: Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Mainland. Condos & homes. Email or call Steve Del Viscio ’73, Key Realty. 941-313-1314 or steve@sarasotacondosandhomes.com, or visit www.sarasotacondosandhomes.com
MEXICO: Offering magnificent mountaintop for your Mexican dream house, overlooking San Miguel de Allende and Atontonilco on 22 acres. Extensive stables reminiscent of Luis Baragon's architecture with cobblestone roads, water and electricity developed. 14 kilometers from San Miguel de Allende. $700,000. Eric Altree ’54. edaltree@prodigy.net
YOUR MEMOIR, BY A NOVELIST. Author of four novels in print here and across Europe will write your memoir after conducting a series of interviews. Be sure your loved ones, and the ones to follow, understand who you are and where they come from. See samples at www.danielevanweiss.com
COLLEGE/GRADUATE SCHOOL CONSULTANT AND WRITING SPECIALIST. Guidance throughout the college and graduate school admissions process. Teaching in general writing skills (7th grade and up). Contact Allison Baer, Ph.D. (Princeton ’96, Columbia *03) at 212-877-9346 or visit www.allisonbaerconsulting.com
KEEPSAKE VIDEOS: Experienced journalists/ filmmakers will capture your family stories for future generations. www.yourstory-takeone.com; 877-284-0066.
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