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Olive Press Lodge – Home 108896 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
Olive Press Lodge – Home 108896
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Top Review
Villa / 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 6
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 2 km
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
The Olive Press Lodge, as its name suggests, is a renovated farm house where olive oil used to be made. The villa is situated on a gentle hill, about a 15-minute walk from the sea and the town centre. It is ideal for a relaxing holiday and offers a great opportunity to discover the Italian Riviera.Its surroundings are a typical Ligurian garden with olive and fruit trees. It offers the shared use of an outdoor pool, barbecue area and the boules areas (petanque).On the ground floor are the open-plan kitchen and living room with TV, stereo, DVD and internet connection. Its modern interior maintains the characteristics that once used to belong to the old country olive press. On this floor there is also a utility room with washing machine and ironing facility and a bathroom with shower. The kitchen includes dishwasher, smeg oven and hobs, electric grill, kettle, coffee maker, fridge, freezer and blender.On the upper floor there are 3 double bedrooms (one with two beds) and two spacious bathrooms
The Olive Press Lodge, as its name suggests, is a renovated farm house where olive oil used to be made. The villa is situated on a gentle hill, about a 15-minute walk from the sea and the town centre. It is ideal for a relaxing holiday and offers a great opportunity to discover the Italian Riviera.Its surroundings are a typical Ligurian garden with olive and fruit trees. It offers the shared use of an outdoor pool, barbecue area and the boules areas (petanque).On the ground floor are the open-plan kitchen and living room with TV, stereo, DVD and internet connection. Its modern interior maintains the characteristics that once used to belong to the old country olive press. On this floor there is also a utility room with washing machine and ironing facility and a bathroom with shower. The kitchen includes dishwasher, smeg oven and hobs, electric grill, kettle, coffee maker, fridge, freezer and blender.On the upper floor there are 3 double bedrooms (one with two beds) and two spacious bathrooms (one with bath and one with shower). The pool, the barbecue and the boules areas are easily accessible via a terrace from this level .The Olive Press Lodge also offers air conditioning and private parking.A cook and a cleaner can also be arranged for a nominal fee.You can enjoy a complementary bottle of our home-produced olive oil.
Further details indoors
Facilities : Air conditioning and central heating. Tv, stereo, dvd, internet Wi-Fi Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron . Dishwasher, cooker, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, mixer, blender. Linen and towels provided. Highchair and cot available on demand.
Location description from owner
The Italian Riviera region
Liguria is a beautiful region between the sea and the Apennines. The coastal side is the famous Italian Riviera, for years the haunt of the rich and famous including Portofino and the Cinque Terre. Liguria is rich in vegetation and has many spectacular vistas and natural itineraries in its regional parks and reserves. The area offers many areas for walking and hiking. The beautiful coastline provides many opportunities for horse- riding, cycling, and on-foot excursions. The Alta Via dei Monti Liguri stretches along 400km of mountains crossing a landscape typically characterized by lush vegetation and rugged cliffs. The sea is another great resource of this region, rich in marine life which includes tortoises and dolphins. These can be spotted in the sea mammal sanctuary established to protect this maritime area. The Tigullio bay, enclosed by the nature reserve of the mount of Portofino and the peninsula of Sestri Levante, offers splendid views of the Mediterranean.
Chiavari, which is situated in the centre of the bay, is a typical Ligurian town characterized by a historical centre with arches and shady, colonnaded streets. It is a small town which offers many elegant shops, good restaurants and an excellent opportunity to live life at a relaxed pace. We are on a small hill, surrounded by olive groves, close to all coastal amenities including beaches, marina and promenade restaurants, as well as to the centre of the town.
We aim to cater for your needs and offer three different properties for you to choose from:
Olive Press Lodge: a comfortable villa that sleeps 6 guests;
Garden Lodge: a smaller apartment that sleeps 4 guests;
Belvedere Lodge: ideal for a couple.
Our properties are all close to each other, making them ideal for groups of friends or families who wish to holiday together yet maintaining their own independence.
We have an outdoor pool, a barbecue area, outdoor dining areas and terraces. The properties are set in the olive groves, surrounded by fruit trees and lush vegetation. We are about a 15-minute walk from the promenade, the marina the railway station and the centre of town.
Florence, Milan and Turin are easily reached by train from Chiavari. Portofino and the Cinque Terre are about an hour away and are easily accessible by boat, car or train.
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- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- 3 Cots available
- High chair available
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Double Beds, 2 Sofa Beds, 2 Single Beds, 3 Cots available
- 3 Family bathrooms
- Wi-Fi available
- Air conditioning
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Shared garden
- Private garden
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair available
- Video player
- DVD player
- CD player
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- Check in time:14:00, Check out time:10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This owner does not use online booking. Please contact them and they will be able to offer you a secure way to pay for your stay. Never pay for your holiday rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
- Cancellation policy
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About the owner
Thomas C.
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Calendar updated::
- 17 Apr 2017
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian
This Villa has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 14 Dec 2009. Located in Italian Riviera, it has 18 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £1897.
The Owner has a response rate of 90% and the property's calendar was last updated on 17 Apr 2017.
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Guest reviews
– based on 18 reviews
18 reviews
- Excellent
- 17
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
"Amazing Stay"
The Olive Press Lodge was amazing, even better than the pictures. Thomas (host/owner) was so lovely and really went above and beyond for our stay. From here it is a short drive to most of the Italian Riviera and not too far to explore Cinque Terre. Great place with more space and mod cons then you would get staying in these areas and are just down the road. There are essentially 2 master bedrooms and another with single beds so is great for a small group travelling as well.
"Gorgeous house and"
Absolutely amazing experience. We were two young couples and a baby staying in Thomas's Olive Lodge for 4 days and we truly enjoyed it. Thomas was very generous host and helped us in many ways, including finding a babysitter for our son. The Lodge is nicely decorated and very spacious, so it could easily accommodate 6 people. Highly recommend it!
"Excellent holiday home, beautiful gardens and lovely situation."
The house is nicely furnished, well equipped and very comfortable, ideal for self-catering. Six of us welcomed having 3 good bathrooms. Adriana and Thomas were very helpful and made our stay more enjoyable. We did not have a car and walked to local shops in 10 minutes, the town centre in 15 and the station in 25. Chiavari is less touristy and well stocked with shops, bars and restaurants and is an ideal as a base for exploring the Cinque Terre and Portofino penisula. The gardens are perfect for relaxing with views down over the town to the coast. Minor quibbles: the singe beds are quite narrow, the less fit will find the hill to the house steep and those with excellent hearing may hea rtraffic on the motorway. Don't let these put you off - this is a great place to stay.
"Beautiful property in fascinating surrounding area."
From the efficient booking process (which I did directly with the owner) to our greeting on arrival, Adriana was very friendly and welcoming.The Olive Press was a very special and relaxing place, exactly to our taste, with plenty of space and equipment for three couples, and in beautiful gardens. Everything in the accommodation was superb, with especially comfy beds.There was an easy walk into Chiavari, a very interesting, historic town, with busy antique, craft and general markets along its streets, covered arcades and in piazzas on three days while we were there. We loved exploring the area and could have spent longer than our week in October, as there was yet more to do. Highly recommended.
"Beautiful top quality property in interesting location"
Beautiful and top quality property and grounds in interesting location 20 minutes walk back from town centre/seafront of lively resort town. You can drive down too! Excellent both as a base for exploring the area or for relaxing in the villa and around the pool. Coastal train is the best way of getting along the coast either to Cinque Terra (East) or Genoa (West). Relaxed, friendly and helpful owning family live in adjacent main house (The Olive Press). You can hear traffic on the coastal autoroute further up the hill, but it's part of the character of this coast and it never bothered us. The many comments in the Visitor's Book are unanimously positive about all aspects of this special place, including those from several returnees from several continents.
"Ideal for a family holiday"
We were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Olive Press for a one week stay Delightful and friendly Adriana greeted us and escorted us to the 3 bedroom Villa This villa exceeded our expectations. The Facilities available such as car parking,swimming pool and garden settings were outstanding The location which is a 10 minute walk to the centre of Chiavari and another 5 minutes walk to the beach was very convenient We loved our stay there and would highly reccommended this location for any couple or family
"Lovely villa with good views and easy walking into town"
Lovely well equipped villa in a great setting on the edge of Chiavari, easy walking into town and local supermarket and a good location for the ligurian coast. Plenty to do, we did diving at portofino, some good restaurants locally. Roads are very busy but it was August! Enjoyed pool, it's not easy to find a villa near the coast and town with a pool.
"Super comfortable villa for a relaxing holiday"
Wonderful place , owner very welcoming, relaxing week with swimming pool and BBQ.
"A charming villa within easy reach of beaches and restaurants"
We had a fantastic holiday in this immaculately presented villa. It was a great base for trips along the Ligurian coast for spectacular scenery and pretty seaside towns. We enjoyed the pool in the early evening before strolling into Chiavari for dinner in one of the many excellent restaurants which serve real local food.
"Exactly as shown on the site - Spotlessly clean - central location"
Central location for Portofino and cinque terre. The apartment was spotlessly clean. Owners family helpfull, english speaking and left you alone to enjoy your holiday. Had a great time.
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|Reviews for After I seen you as friend I want more
| Kayla Belikova-Everlark-Odair chapter 10 . 7/2/2013
Please make another one
| Eden Di Angelo chapter 10 . 4/20/2013
I love this story! you should right more :) Kazune and Karin need to end up together! hahaha! .
| galaxxie chapter 10 . 4/3/2013
Its Getting Exciting! :D BTW .. I 3 ur fan fiction GJ! (Good Job)
| bakamonostalgic167 chapter 10 . 3/10/2013
Nice, I'm liking the plot of this... But there are just a few things i would like to point out.
First: There's too much dialogue, and the way you're listing things in dialogue only is kinda confusing(sorry..)
Second: Punctuation-you're gonna need to take 2 or three punctuation checks, I know that you know that you made some spelling errors and you will check it on your own time but it's essential that you fix everything before you publish the fan fiction. You also need to make the sentences more fluent and you need to describe the scenery as well as write some parts from a narrators point of view, just read the guidelines a bit more carefully.
Third( I'm so sorry..): Again, the way the dialogue is written is very confusing, so put something like 'Kazune said' or 'Karin shouted', ' She blushed' or something like that, Karin couldn't possibly fall for Jin that quickly, you need to give it more time and describe the moments between them more efficiently.
Finally, don't get me wrong, your story was nice, but I'm really gonna need you to follow up on my suggestions so your fanfic will be easier to read, kay;)?
| kazenostigmafan4ever chapter 2 . 2/10/2013
good chappy...but lots of spelling mistakes...anyways it is a good story so pls continue!
| jelly pie chapter 1 . 2/1/2013
mellitalove can please please please make a funny story
| jellypie chapter 1 . 1/27/2013
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| jellypie chapter 9 . 1/14/2013
hey mel sorry i did't make the senious because i am only 7 year's old i know i am little but soon i will be 8 year's old how old are you!
And please make a funny story please you did't tell meeee :)
| jellypie chapter 1 . 1/7/2013
hi mellitalove i loved your new story about karin she was a pop star and i don't no about kazune but i no that karin was a pop star your next story should be funny and can the next story be about karin getting more and more friends please because when i read your story only Kazune & micchi's name comes i hope this is the right story.
| jellypie chapter 1 . 1/4/2013
dear mellitalove your story was about this girl called karin and this boy called Kazune they both should be in love because they both start with a (K) and i think they have blond hair so ya that's it bye make more story's from jellypie
| candy love chapter 7 . 10/15/2012
love it but later on you should get a scene where they are alone and they confess. that would be soo romantic . but o well its ur choice happy b day
| mellitalove chapter 7 . 10/17/2012
thank you sooo much!
| MoonWatersLight chapter 7 . 10/14/2012
Happy Birthday! I this story is probably by far the best karinXkazune fan fiction! I can't wait to see what happens next! Update please! :D
| MoonWatersLight chapter 6 . 9/30/2012
Yes! Awesome story as always and already can't wait for more! :D
| mellitalove chapter 5 . 9/14/2012
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Ben Foster could easily be forgiven if he chose never to relive the moment Paul Robinson's 96-yard free-kick looped over his head to give Tottenham the lead against Watford on Saturday. But Foster is a goalkeeper who exudes positivity and by Sunday he was prepared to watch replays of his blunder in an effort to "bury the demon".
"I have watched it a few times," he admits. "I said I wouldn't watch Match of the Day and I didn't actually watch it when it was on but my dad recorded it for me. He records anything that comes on TV about me and I had to watch it to bury the demon - but as soon as I watched it I deleted it. A lot has been made of it, which you would expect when a keeper scores against another keeper. It's not a nice feeling, but I've just got to deal with it and move on. The mark of a great goalkeeper is how you deal with these things."
Certainly, during his two seasons on loan from Manchester United, Foster has shown all the signs of becoming a great goalkeeper. Adrian Boothroyd, the Watford manager, believes the 23-year-old is already better than United's Edwin Van der Sar and will go on to become the world's best in his position.
His 25 appearances have done enough to convince Steve McClaren, the England manager, of his capabilities and this summer he returns to Old Trafford aiming to displace Van der Sar as Sir Alex Ferguson's No1.
"I've had two seasons out on loan now, which is unheard of for players nowadays," he says. "When we played United in January I had a quick chat with him [Ferguson]. He told me what he wants from me next season and what he expects to happen. I'm definitely going to be up there because I've bought a house and want to settle down. It's going to be a difficult time getting Edwin out of the way - I think he is the No1 goalkeeper in the world.
"But if you are Manchester United's No1 everyone would expect you to be England's No1 as well. Robbo [Robinson] and Van der Sar are both massively respected goalkeepers and I don't think either of them are going to be easy to move out of the way at the moment."
Foster's patience is admirable. After being chosen ahead of Robinson for England's friendly against Spain last month he might well have expected to retain the jersey for Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier in Israel, but he is prepared to bide his time. "I know Robbo is No1 at the moment as he's a great goalkeeper," says Foster. "He's played many times for England and you can't buy experience. If things like an England call-up will come, then brilliant - but it's not a massive deal for me at the moment."
Understandably so. Little over two years ago Foster, then a Stoke City player, was sent out on loan to Kidderminster Harriers in the bottom tier of English football. Despite a £1m move to United in July 2005 and two subsequent seasons on loan at Vicarage Road, he remains unidentifiable to many.
"I never get recognised," he says. "Maybe a little bit around Watford but never around Manchester. When I first turned up with England everybody was like, 'who is he?' and that's the way it is at the moment. Hopefully I won't get recognised for making the error against Tottenham."
It was an error that, according to Foster, his role model would have declined to accept blame for. "Peter Schmeichel had a massive impact on me as a goalkeeper," he said. "He was very big and commanding, everyone respected him massively and when he made a mistake he'd blame someone else. I should have blamed Danny Shittu really, but it was massively my fault."
The ease with which Foster brushes aside Saturday's faux pas is indicative of his forward-thinking approach. It stems in part from the influence of Keith Mincher, Watford's psychologist, and his girlfriend Kate Smith, also a psychologist.
"It's good to have people like that around and to talk to," he adds. "Some footballers treat incidents a bit big-headedly and say that things don't bother them but sometimes you need to talk about it and get your feelings out. I think as the last line of defence keepers maybe need that more than other players.
"My girlfriend has had some good advice from Keith here and it's a great attribute to have. I know she is always there for me if I have had a bit of a bad game and need someone to talk to and help me through it," he continues. "When it's all going well it's fine but when something bad happens she's a great person to have around." It is likely Foster's team-mates feel similarly about him.


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RPI fell from 5.2 to 4.8 per cent in December and it's likely to fall further. Annual returns are based on March's RPI, which could mean getting a much lower rate than you expect.
The risk with the bonds is that returns fall as RPI falls and, as you have to lock your cash away for the whole term, there's nothing you can do about it. Would you be better in a standard account? Possibly. But at least with these deals you know your savings will grow in real terms, which they may not in standard accounts.
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Chapter Three [VII]
"How did today's expedition go, Aoife?" Sir Humphrey asked as Blaise, too, had trailed upstairs without so much as a half-hearted protest.
Aoife allowed her lips to relax into a resigned smile. She had known this would be coming. "Well, the first half was fine. But at around twelve-ish the fog came down, and it got quite hard going. We managed to get back to the Alpengasthaus, though, without losing ourselves, and the Kaiserschmarr'n picked us up no end."
"Really? I didn't see any fog at all. Maybe it was just up on the alms. Was Delia alright?" Delia was Sir Humphrey's inevitable first concern, and Aoife knew it.
"She got quite tired towards the end of the walk but she was fine after the sweet meal. I think she's fine – now."
"That's good. If I'd known I would have worried... Did you get very wet?"
"We wore our Macs."
"That was sensible of you, though of course I can always trust you to be sensible. Was it very thick?"
"It was worse than anything I've seen in England, to be truthful, Uncle Humph. On the other hand, it didn't settle, and was gone within the hour, and we were quite alright while we followed the path. I expect you could get a lot worse round here."
"Was the view good?"
"Amazing. I might as well say now that Blaise wants to know why the Sonnjoch doesn't look any closer at all there that here."
"Goodness. I don't have the faintest idea. Rob! Have you been listening? You're the scientist."
"Eh? Oh, I can't remember if I ever learnt that. It's probably just an illusion and there's no scientific explanation. All sorts of rubbish we did learn, though. And even if I had learnt it and did remember it, she'd never understand it. She's a bright enough kid, but I reckon A-level physics would be slightly beyond even her intellect."
"Brightest of the lot of you, I've always said," Sir Humphrey replied.
"Thank you, Dad, for the great confidence in us! Oh, I'm not contradicting you. Blaise is the only one of us likely to have anything in the way of a career. Everyone else takes what's left, or marries someone with an already budding business." Rob smiled at Lindy, who had been running a very successful garden centre in Pentingdon for the past four years, at first in partnership with a friend, now with her husband, who was truly invaluable when it came to the multitudes of lifting work at the prospering garden centre.
"What are we doing tomorrow?" Aoife asked her uncle.
"I thought we might go as a family up the Barenbad. We can take the cable-car up, walk to the alms and then I'll take the tired people down in the cable-car, and everyone else can walk the way down."
"Can't you walk, Uncle?" Aoife said eagerly. "Please do. The children would be delighted."
"I'll see how I am tomorrow. My knees aren't doing too well, you know, Aoife. I'm not sure if I can manage the walk down. Nathaniel and Serena can't for definite. And it's Lindy's birthday, you remember? She won't want to be walking. I'm told it's quite a long walk on short legs. A couple of hours, I'd give it, but packed with good views of the Tristenkopf. I don't know if Delia would be up to it."
Aoife frowned. "Uncle, please let her. She feels it strongly when she's left out. Unless she says quite distinctly she's tired, please let her come with us."
"No promises. If we get more fog, there's no way anyone will be walking down a mountain through a forest. Now; it's nearly ten, so I'm off to get a bit of sleep. Goodnight, Aoife, Rob, Lindy."
"Goodnight," they chorused.
Aoife followed him a couple of minutes later, and the other two weren't far behind. But that night Aoife herself slept little. She was haunted by dreams of blinding fog, voices in an unknown language, and the lonely terror of a lost soul, who was responsible, but has betrayed herself and her loved ones. She woke up heavy-eyed and drowsy, but soon revived after a cool shower and a breakfast made peaceful by the fact that the children were still in bed.


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Drunken Stupor
A poem... not sure what else to write here...
I am all alone,
and left to rust,
get out of this mess,
I know I must,
when the options come,
should I take or give,
I will ask myself,
is this how I want to live?
The night has come,
my will to live undone,
I sit as one,
waiting for the sun,
I want to die,
I need to cry,
in all these lies,
I stop to ask myself why?
You've gone and left and I'm in love,
with someone who doesn't quite exist,
are my feelings for you terminated,
or simply just blended in with the mist?
These eyes I see through,
are covered in tears and blood,
they fog my vision to finally know,
whether or not you are the one
I'm so intoxicated by fantasy,
that reality makes my hangover cruel,
so know I will perish quietly,
without an entirely epic duel,
and my gravestone carefully crafted,
from ceramic, sweat, and tears,
I used to cherish you; now I'm gone,
goodnight and goodbye my dear


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UT grad invents timesaver for yard work
University of Tennessee alumnus Mark Arnurius turned lessons learned in his engineering classes on The Hill into an invention that he says can trim hours off yard work for chore-weary homeowners.
Arnurius, a Bearden High School graduate who now lives near Johnson City, was exasperated with the amount of time it took him to remove trimmed limbs and branches from his vegetation-laden property.
Arnurius, who received an industrial engineering degree from UT in 2004, said the most time-consuming aspect of his yard work was raking and hauling off debris.
"I tried a wheelbarrow, but I broke it the first day," said Arnurius.
"I loaded it up and the whole plastic frame popped off the top."
Arnurius said his father suggested going the traditional route of sweeping the refuse onto a large plastic sheet and dragging it away.
"I thought 'this is killing me. There has to be a better way to do this,'"
That's when Arnurius had an epiphany for a device that he would eventually call Tarp Tow.
His invention is a sturdy metal bar made of heavy duty corrosive resistant steel that attaches to the back of a riding lawn mower.
Arnurius said it only takes about 15 minutes to permanently install Tarp Tow on a mower.
A standard inexpensive plastic sheet — much cheaper and durable than expensive tarps that are reinforced with grommets — then easily hooks onto Tarp Tow.
Debris either falls onto or is placed on the sheet, and the mower does the rest of the work as horsepower replaces manpower, pulling the pile away.
"What's awesome about it is (Tarp Tow) holds the plastic sheet in place. There are no grommets, chains or ropes — and there are no kickback issues."
Arnurius said Tarp Tow — which can also be used to haul things such as mulch and leaves — has allowed him to drastically cut down on his time working in the yard.
"You can put 25 wheelbarrow loads on one sheet. If I have three days work, I can get it down to one day by using Tarp Tow."
Arnurius said that another positive aspect of the Tarp Tow device is durability.
"They should last 10 to 15 years. The only way you can hurt it is if you run it into a tree with the mower wide open."
Arnurius, who recently received a utility patent for Tarp Tow, is in the beginning stages of selling and marketing the device on his website at http://tarptow.com.
Depending on the type of mower, Arnurius said that Tarp Tow units sell for between $179 and $249.
The 42-year-old Arnurius, who attended night school for eight years before earning his engineering degree, said his experience at UT was instrumental in giving him direction.
"I modified everything for Tarp Tow in 3D on my computer software. I'm really blessed that I learned to draw designs at UT. UT definitely gave me the confidence to do this. Now, I wonder what else I can do."


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Collins' inspired, clever progressions and patterns were a vital part of such records as "Get Up, I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine." The group became the House Guests after departing the JB's, until Collins joined Clinton's Parliament/Funkadelic empire in 1971. He co-wrote "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker" with Clinton and Jerome Brailey and established himself so effectively that Clinton urged him to form his own band. Bootsy's Rubber Band emerged in 1976, a spirited ensemble that included Collins' brother Phelps ("Catfish"), as well as fellow James Brown bandmembers Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker, Joel Johnson, Gary Cooper, Rick Gardner, and Richard Griffiths. (Collins also featured his alter egos "Bootzilla" and "Casper, the Friendly Ghost" as part of the stage act.)
Their debut LP, Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band, and their second release, Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! equalled anything issued during Clinton's peak period for idiomatic diversity, clever, bizarre humor, and outrageous lyrics. Both Ahh... and the third LP, Bootsy? Player of the Year, earned gold records and made it into the Top 20 on the pop charts. The single "Bootzilla" was his lone R&B chart topper in 1978, although "The Pinocchio Theory" also made the Top Ten.
Collins recorded as both a solo artist and with the Rubber Band in the '80s. He also did some special projects, such as a 1984 collaboration with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads -- using the name Bonzo Goes to Washington -- that produced "5 Minutes (C-C-C-Club Mix)," featuring Ronald Reagan declaring nuclear war on the Soviet Union over a skittering rhythm track. In 1988, he returned on Columbia with the appropriately named What's Bootsy Doin'? In 1989, Bootsy was a member of the Bootzilla Orchestra on Malcolm McLaren's album Waltz Dancing. One year later, he became a featured guitarist and bassist with the dance music trio Deee-Lite, signed with 4th and Broadway, and also toured England with a group co-led by Parker and Wesley.
Bootsy's New Rubber Band released Blasters of the Universe in 1994, and Fresh Outta 'P' University followed four years later. Numerous Collins live shows and reissues appeared as the 21st century opened, and in 2006, the bassist actually released a Christmas album, Christmas Is 4 Ever, on Shout Records. In 2011, a conceptual album, The Funk Capital of the World, landed, featuring everyone from Ice Cube to Samuel L. Jackson on the guest list. ~ Ron Wynn
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Track List: Don't Take My Funk (Radio Single)
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Track List: Tha Funk Capitol Of The World
Track List: Original Album Series (5 Disc Set)
Track List: Party Lick-A-Ble's (Single)
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Track List: Back In The Day: The Best Of Bootsy
Track List: What's Bootsy Doin'?
Track List: The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away (Remastered Version)
Track List: Ultra Wave
Track List: This Boot Is Made For Fonk-N
Track List: Bootsy? Player Of The Year
Track List: Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!
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Best of Miami 2010: Best Public Art
In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.
Photo by Michael McElroy
Primary Flight
Wynwood, from NW 20th to 38th streets between NW Seventh and North Miami avenues
The streets of Wynwood are one big outdoor museum. There's no entrance fee, the art is world-caliber, you can stay as long as you like, and (almost) no one will get mad if you piss in the bushes. Take that, MOMA! It's mostly all thanks to the folks behind the world's largest site-specific street-level mural installation project. Every year, some of the best street painters in the world converge for Art Basel week. Since 2006, a guy named Books IIII has corralled the talent, mediums, and paint for a creative explosion called Primary Flight. If the names London Police, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Dolla, El Mac, Retna, and Typoe (to name a few) mean anything to you, you already know. If they don't, you need to examine the acres worth of fantastic, bold, and vibrant imagery that adorn wall surfaces all over this hood.
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|Nov 15, 2005
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|Michael L Rudd, Jerlyn R Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Brian J. Brown, James C Albritton-McDonald
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The present disclosure relates to a system and method for personalizing an electrical device. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a system and method with which a user interface and/or operation of an electrical device can be changed to suit one's own personal preferences or needs.
Consumer product manufacturers have historically provided the customer with various options for the look and feel of consumer products to allow the customer to purchase a product which meets his or her own sense of style. Under such circumstances, the consumer product, although functioning in substantially the same way for all persons, can be personalized to some degree to suit the customer's tastes.
Recently, this type of personalization has begun to be offered to purchasers of computers and other electronic devices. By way of example, several mobile telephone manufacturers provide a variety of different colored faceplates that can be removably snapped onto the purchased mobile telephone so that the customer can personalize the look of his or her telephone. To cite another example, the iMac™ computer produced by Apple Computer, Inc. is available in various different colors which the user may choose.
Although permitting customers to personalize their devices to some degree, such personalization, where available, is minor. Therefore, each unit of a particular device (e.g., mobile telephone) is nearly identical to all others with the exception of a minor superficial difference such as the color. Accordingly, with the exception of minor aesthetic variation, such devices are capable of only limited personalization. This is unfortunate in view of the importance that device personalization can have to the customer. Specifically, many customers see such devices as an expression of their individuality and the availability of personalization can therefore significantly influence a purchasing decision.
In addition to providing only minor differences for the customer, mere cosmetic personalization such as that described above does nothing to personalize the operation of the device. Therefore, instead of being able to personalize the operation of the device to suit one's personal preferences or needs, the purchaser must conform to the static modes of operation chosen by the manufacturer for the device. This is unfortunate for the purchaser in that, were great personalization available, the ease of use of the device could be greatly improved.
From the foregoing, it can be appreciated that it would be desirable to have a system and method for personalizing an electrical device such that a greater and more meaningful degree of personalization can be obtained.
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for personalizing an electrical device.
In one arrangement, the system comprises an electrical device having a plurality of button openings that are adapted to receive buttons that control operation of the electrical device, and a plurality of removable buttons that can be interchangeably disposed within the button openings of the electrical device, the buttons being provided with a variety of discrete features so as to be selectable by a user for provision on the electrical device in an arrangement chosen by the user to personalize the device as desired by the user.
In one arrangement, the method comprises the steps of receiving selection of a particular device functionality to be associated with a particular encoded button, and assigning the selected device functionality to the encoded button such that when the encoded button is disposed within a button opening of the electrical device and depressed, the selected functionality will be performed by the electrical device.
Other systems, methods, features, and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following specification, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
The invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present invention.
As noted above, typically only superficial personalization is currently available for electrical devices. Accordingly, presently contemplated are highly personalizable electrical devices with which the user can customize his or her user experience. As is discussed in greater detail below, this personalization can range from merely changing the aesthetics of the user interface to altering operation of the electrical device.
An example system for personalizing an electrical device will first be described with reference to the figures. Although this system is described in detail, it will be appreciated that this system is provided for purposes of illustration only and that various modifications are feasible without departing from the inventive concept. After the example system has been described, examples of operation of the system will be provided to explain the manners in which personalization can be achieved.
Referring now in more detail to the drawings, in which like numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views,
In addition to the electrical device 102, the system 100 can include one or more computing devices 104. The computing devices 104 comprise substantially any device that is capable of use with the electrical device 102 and, more particularly, which is capable of communicating with the electrical device by transmitting data to and/or receiving data from the electrical device. By way of example, the computing devices 104 comprise personal computers (PCs). Although PCs are identified in FIG. 1 and discussed herein, it will be appreciated any one of the computing devices 104 could, alternatively, comprise another type of computing device. Moreover, it is to be understood that the electrical device could operate in a "stand alone" capacity, in which no connected computing device 104 is needed (e.g., facsimile functionality).
As is further identified in
The device operation hardware 204 comprises the components with which the electrical device 102 operates to satisfy its intended functionalities. As will be appreciated by persons having ordinary skill in the art, the nature of the device operation hardware 204 depends upon these functionalities. For example, where the electrical device 102 comprises a scanner, the device operation hardware 204 typically includes a light source (e.g., fluorescent light), focusing elements (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and displaceable carriage), and one or more light sensing devices (e.g., charge-coupled devices (CCDs)).
The one or more user interface devices 206 typically comprise interface tools with which the device settings can be changed and through which the user can communicate commands to the electrical device 102. By way of example, the user interface devices 206 comprise one or more function keys and/or buttons or separate keyboard with which the operation of the electrical device 102 can be controlled, and a display, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), with which information can be visually communicated to the user and, where the display comprises a touch-sensitive screen, commands can be entered. Typically, the user interface, and in some cases the functioning of the electrical device 102, can be changed by the user to personalize the look, feel, and operation of the device. In some arrangements, this adjustability can be provided for removable and/or interchangeable buttons of the electrical device user interface.
Inside the button openings 302 are button receiving members 306 to which the buttons 304 can be connected so that, when the button is depressed, a predetermined command is communicated to the electrical device 102. In particular, the button receiving members 306 are configured to receive the mounting portions 308 of the buttons 304. To aid the user in mounting the button 304 on a particular button receiving member 306 in the correct orientation, the mounting portion 308 of the button can be provided with a key 310 and the receiving member 306 can be provided with a keyslot 312 adapted to receive the key. Where provided, the key 310 and keyslot 312 ensure that the button 304 can only be mounted in one orientation. Although the key 310 has been described as being provided on the button 302 and the keyslot 312 as being provide on the button receiving member 306, it will be appreciated by persons having ordinary skill in the art that the locations of the key and keyslot could be reversed, if desired, to achieve the same result. In addition, it will be understood that various other keyed configurations could be used to ensure the correct orientation of the buttons 304 in the button openings 302.
In some arrangements, the buttons 304 are encoded so as to be configured to communicate a particular functionality to the electrical device 102. In these arrangements, the button receiving members 306 can be provided with functionality sensing elements described below. The button encoding can either be mechanical or electrical in nature. For example, the button 304 can be mechanically encoded with one or more nonconductive pins 314 that extend outwardly from the inside of the button. When such a pin 314 is provided, the button receiving members 306 can include several pin openings 316 that are adapted for receipt of the pins. Arranged in this manner, a particular functionality of the button 304 can be communicated to the electrical device 102 by the location of the pin 314, i.e. by the pin opening 316 in which the pin 314 is disposed. The location of the pin 314 can be detected through various different methods. Typically, however, the pin 314 depresses an sensing member (not shown) within each of the pin openings 316 which can complete an internal electrical circuit such that the location of the pin can be determined by the device 102. Although a pin and pin opening arrangement is shown and described, it will be understood that alternative mechanical encoding is feasible and may even be preferable.
Electrical encoding can be alternatively or additionally provided. For instance, one or more of the buttons 304 can comprise an electrically conductive pin 314 that is adapted to contact a spring contact 318 disposed in each of the pin openings. To complete a circuit, the button 304 can be provided with a first conductor 320 that is adopted to mate with a second conductor 322 provided on the button receiving member 306. Although such an electrical encoding arrangement has been shown, persons having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that manifold alternative arrangements are feasible.
With the control panel 300, the user has the option to change the buttons 304 of the electrical device 102 to suit his or her personal aesthetic tastes. In addition, as is discussed in greater detail below, the buttons 304 may be selected to generate interest in particular users (e.g., children) or to improve usability for particular users (e.g., visually impaired persons). Where the buttons 304 are encoded and the button receiving members 306 adapted to read this encoding, the user can further change the locations of particular buttons (e.g., send button) and can even change the various functionalities of the electrical device 102 in accordance with the particular buttons that the user chooses to provide on the device. Such personalization of the electrical device 102 through use of the buttons 304 is discussed in greater detail below.
Returning to
The memory 202 includes various software (e.g., firmware) programs including an operating system 212, device operation module 214, and a personalization module 216. The operating system 212 contains the various commands used to control the general operation of the electrical device 102. The device operation module 214 comprises commands that control the operation of the basic device operation hardware 204 so that the device can execute its intended, basic functionalities (e.g. copying, scanning, faxing, etc.). The personalization module 216 comprises commands (firmware) that enable personalization of the operation of the electrical device 102 in relation to the user interface devices 206. Accordingly, the personalization module 216 is configured to permit customization of the user interface so that the use of the electrical device 102 can be personalized to suit the user. The operation of the personalization module 216 is described in greater detail below. In addition, the memory 202 can include a database 218 that is used to store various personalization information.
The one or more user interface devices 404 comprise those components with which the user can interact with the computing device 104. By way of example, these components comprise those typically used in conjunction with a PC such as a keyboard and mouse. Similarly, the display 406 can comprise a display typically used in conjunction with a PC such as a computer monitor. The one or more I/O devices 408, like I/O devices 210, comprise components that facilitate connection to the network 110 and/or direct connection to another device, such as the electrical device 102.
The memory 402 normally comprises an operating system 412 and a device personalization module 414. The operating system 412 controls the execution of other software and provides scheduling, input-output control, file and data management, memory management, and communication control and related services. The device personalization module 414 comprises software that is used to remotely control the personalization of the electrical device 102. Operation of the device personalization module 414 is described in detail below with reference to FIG. 5. In addition, the memory 402 can include a database 416 that, like database 218, can be used to store various personalization information.
Various software and/or firmware programs have been described herein. It is to be understood that these programs can be stored on any computer readable medium for use by or in connection with any computer related system or method. In the context of this document, a computer readable medium is an electronic, magnetic, optical, or other physical device or means that can contain or store a computer program for use by or in connection with a computer related system or method. These programs can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device, such as a computer-based system, processor-containing system, or other system that can fetch the instructions from the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device and execute the instructions. In the context of this document, a "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can store, communicate, propagate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.
The computer readable medium can be, for example but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, device, or propagation medium. More specific examples (a nonexhaustive list) of the computer-readable medium include an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM, EEPROM, or Flash memory), an optical fiber, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM). Note that the computer-readable medium can even be paper or another suitable medium upon which a program is printed, as the program can be electronically captured, via for instance optical scanning of the paper or other medium, then compiled, interpreted or otherwise processed in a suitable manner if necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.
An example system 100 having been described above, operation of the system will now be discussed. In the discussion that follows, flow diagrams are provided. It is to be understood that any process steps or blocks in these flow diagrams represent modules, segments, or portions of code that include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process. It will be appreciated that, although particular example process steps are described, alternative implementations are feasible. Moreover, steps may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved.
In a first manner of personalization, the user can change the buttons 304 provided on the electrical device 102 for aesthetic purposes. For example, the user can select buttons 304 that have different colors, icons, textures, shapes, tactile qualities, etc. Such removable buttons 304 could be provided along with the electrical device 102 upon purchase, or could be made available to the user as independent items that can be purchased separately from the device. In addition, the buttons 304 could be sold in sets of buttons directed to certain types of use. For example, where the user foresees the electrical device 102 being used by children, a children's set of buttons 304 may be purchased. Such a set could include various styles of buttons 304 which children might enjoy. By way of example, the buttons 304 could have vibrant colors, fanciful shapes, fanciful icons (e.g., spider web to indicate the World Wide Web) provided on the finger pads, unusual (e.g., squishy) tactile properties, etc.
In addition to mere aesthetic appeal, the button sets can be adapted to increase ease of use of the computing device 102. For instance, where the user is visually impaired, the visual icons normally found on or around device buttons 304 are of little use. If, however, a set of Braille-coded buttons 304 were made available, visually impaired persons could then use the electrical device 102 without the aid of another person.
Other manners of personalization are feasible with the above-described system 100. For example, in addition to choosing the look and feel of the user interface buttons 304, the user can further modify the placement of the buttons. If, for instance, the electrical device 102 is a scanner, the device may include a "scan" button, a "print" button, a "fax" button, an "email" button, an "archive" button, etc. each initially located in a particular position on the control panel 300 of the electrical device. Where each of these buttons 304 is removable and encoded, the user could rearrange the location of the buttons to suit his or her personal tastes. Therefore, the user could, for example, place the most frequently used buttons 304 nearest the user's computing device 104 to make it easier to control the operation of the electrical device 102. Such rearrangement of the buttons 304 is detected by the personalization module 216 through the functionality sensing elements and appropriate adjustments made in accordance with the user's selections. In addition, particular sounds (e.g., audible descriptions of the associated functions) could be associated with the encoded buttons 304 and be emitted when the buttons are depressed.
The user could further change the available functionalities, and therefore operation, of the electrical device 102 through button 304 selection. In particular, the electrical device 102 can be sold with a plurality of different buttons 304, each having a different functionality associated with it which the device is capable of performing. Notably, where new buttons, and therefore new functionalities, are purchased after manufacture of the device 102, the device could, optionally, determine these functionalities by accessing a remote database via the network 106. Moreover, new software (e.g., firmware) could be downloaded where the device 102 is not presently configured for the functionality associated with the button 304. In such an arrangement, the user could select the various buttons 304 that would provide the various functionalities the user desires from the electrical device 102. This manner of personalization further permits the user to control use of the device 102. For example, if the electrical device 102 includes a scanner and the user is a parent that does not wish his or her children to fax images with the device, the user could simply remove a facsimile button from the electrical device, thereby disabling the fax functionality.
Operation of the user electrical device 102 can also be controlled by directly accessing the personalization module 216 of the electrical device 102, or the device personalization module 414 of the computing device 104. In particular, the electrical device 102 can be programmed with the personalization modules 216, 414 so that particular buttons are assigned particular, desired functionalities.
In any case, once the personalization module 216, 414 has been activated, a graphical user interface (GUI) can be presented to the user, as indicated in block 502, which presents various options to the user. For example, one of these options can be used to configure the assigned functionality of the available device buttons 304. Where this option is provided, it can then be determined whether the user would like to configure the assigned functionalities, as indicated in decision element 504. If not, flow for button configuration is terminated. If the user would like to configure the button functionalities, however, flow continues to block 506 at which the personalization module 216, 414 prompts the user to select button functionality. The user can be prompted for this information in a variety of ways. By way of example, the user can be presented with two lists, one containing all available buttons 304 (e.g., numbered 1-n) and the other containing all functionalities for which the electrical device 102 is configured. Where the electrical device 102 comprises a scanner, these functionalities may include, for example, scan, copy, print, scan to a facsimile application, scan to a word processing application, scan to an image editor, scan to a website, etc.
The personalization module 216, 414 can then receive the user's selections, as indicated in block 508. By way of example, these selections can be registered by matching particular buttons 304 identified in the button list with particular functionalities identified in the functionalities list. At this point, the personalization module 216, 414 stores the selections (e.g., in database 218, 416), as indicated in block 510, and facilitates reconfiguration of the button/functionality association of the electrical device 102, as indicated in block 512. Where personalization module 414 is being used, this facilitation can comprise transmission of the various selections to the personalization module 216 of the electrical device 102. Where, on the other hand, the personalization module 216 is being accessed directly at the device 102, this facilitation typically comprises storage of the new association in the database 218. At this point, flow can return to decision element 504.
The functionality of the buttons 304 can be changed in other ways. For example, the electrical device 102 can be operated in a learning mode in which the user can program a particular button to be associated with one or more device functionalities. An example of operation in the learning mode for the personalization module 216 is illustrated in FIG. 6. As identified in block 600, the personalization module 216 is activated in the manner described above in relation to FIG. 5. Once activated, the personalization module 216 can be placed in the learning mode by, for example, detecting the selection of a "record" button provided on the device control panel 300, as indicated in block 602. Once placed in the learning mode, the personalization module 216 can be configured to, for example, receive an identification of which button 304 is going to be programmed and then "record" each button selected after the button to be programmed has been selected. In this manner, the personalization module 216 can associate two or more different functions with one selected button.
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In addition to changing the functionalities associated with the buttons 304, the user can also associate various sounds with the buttons such that a selected sound is emitted when the button is depressed. Such a feature can both make use of the electrical device more appealing to some users (e.g., children) and improve the ease of use for others (e.g., visually and/or hearing impaired persons). Typically, such associations can be made by the user in similar manner to the association of particular functionalities with the buttons 304 described above in relation to FIG. 5. Accordingly, the user may select from a list of available sounds to correlate with various buttons 304. In some embodiments, the electrical device 102 can further be adapted to receive the user's recorded sounds such that those sounds are added to the list of sounds from which to choose. Operating in this manner, the electrical device 102 can be personalized to the extent that the device operation is unique from all other such devices. Again, such operation can be facilitated by the personalization module 216, 414, which is responsible for creating the various button associations.
Variations and modifications of the invention are feasible. For example, the personalization described herein can be provided on a user-by-user basis. In such an arrangement, the electrical device 102 is configured to recognize the particular user e.g., through user log in with the computing device 104 or by selection of a user designation button provided on the device 102, and to adjust operation of the device in accordance with that user's selections.
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Hacienda Mariposa Boutique Hotel places you next to Riviera Art Gallery and within a 5-minute walk of Quinta Alegria. This 22-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk. It's in central Playa del Carmen and also a short walk from Mamitas Beach Club and Pier Navega.
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All of Hacienda Mariposa Boutique Hotel's 22 rooms are individually decorated and have an array of amenities, including minibars, safes, and phones. For entertainment, guests can enjoy cable TV. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. In-room massages are available.
Hacienda Mariposa Boutique Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and coffee in a common area. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee (available on request). The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
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- Free WiFi in public areas
- Onsite dining
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport shuttle (fees apply)
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Playa del Carmen hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area.
- Total number of rooms - 22
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
- Number of floors - 3
- Multilingual staff
- Bar/lounge
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Year Built 1990
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
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Room Amenities
Hacienda Mariposa Boutique Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free toiletries
- Air conditioning
- Access via exterior corridors
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- In-room massage available
- Shower only
- Cable TV service
- Hair dryer
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Where to Eat
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Ambascita D Italia - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
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- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
- No onsite parking is available.
No elevators
No rollaway/extra beds available
No pets or service animals allowed
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 8 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.