Three studio apartments for rent overlooking the Grand Harbor in Malta’s capital city. The rooms are directly below the 17th century Upper Barrakka Gardens, built to provide a place of leisure for the Knights of the Order of Saint John. Each available for $85 per night in January through HomeAway…
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Beijing, China
House for rent in the Dongcheng District of Beijing’s Old City. An admonition to ALWAYS keep the front door locked is balanced with the presence of an emergency back door. The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are all nearby. Available for $57 per night in November through HomeAway…
Oleiros, Spain
7th floor apartment for rent on Galicia’s Atlantic Gulf. Located just outside of A Coruña, Spain, the near the apartment is the Roman Tower of Hercules (a 2nd century AD lighthouse and UNESCO World Heritage site). Available for $71 per night in November through HomeAway…
Koskinou, Greece
19th century stone house for rent on the island of Rhodes. Located in a small village known for its brightly colored, traditional cottages, the house is only 5 miles from Rhodes Town and 6 miles from the seaside resort of Faliraki. Available for $55 per night in November through HomeAway…
Koštabona, Slovenia
400 year old farmhouse for rent in Slovenia’s “Tuscany.” Located on a ridge overlooking the Dragonja River, the small village in which the house sits was home to an ancient temple dedicated to Bona Dea, the goddess of healing, fertility and maternity. Later, the site became the home of the Church of St. Cosmas and St. Damian. Available for $77 per night in November through HomeAway…
Lecce, Italy
Penthouse suite for rent overlooking the 2nd century Roman amphitheater in Lecce, Italy. Located in a former royal palace directly on Sant’Oronzo Square, the rooms are near the Santa Maria delle Grazie Cathedral and only 50 meters from the Castle of Charles V. Available for $73 per night in November through HomeAway…
Benaulim, India
Apartment for rent on the crossroads of a small Indian fishing village. Located on the south Goa coastline, Benaulim boasts a stunning, untouched beach. Also in the village are the ruins of Katyayani Baneshvar, an ancient temple dedicated to Shiva and Parvati. Available for $44 per night in April through HomeAway…
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