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Reports are that the generals in Iraq want to "surge" forward and escalate the Iraq occupation by deploying as many as 20,000 new American combat forces to 150,000 bogged down there today. General John Abizaid, in charge of the US Central Command had reportedly resisted the introduction of new troops, but now it appears his exit will make way for a new commander who'll be on board with the growing consensus in the Bush regime to push forward to "win" the occupation.

Instead of laying the groundwork for an exit as the American public demanded in the last election as they took down the republican legislative majority, Bush is determined to push forward with his costly fiasco. After visiting the maimed soldiers in a cynical round of his cheerleading of his handiwork at Walter Reed days before Christmas, Bush will meet with his new defense chief, Gates, on Saturday, who will give him the news that he's got the generals in line to continue his dirty occupation.

As Bush thanks the troops this weekend, at Walter Reed and in his radio address, for enduring his crusades, his inner ego is busy crafting a cover story to allow him to slip more troops into Iraq. He'll tell us all, in a little while, how he and his handpicked generals know better than the American people about what our nation's priorities should be in Iraq and in the Mideast. This will be the same shuffle of losers who sold us this illegal and immoral invasion of Iraq, and the same bunch who have kept our soldiers bogged down there, fighting and dying against the very Iraqis Bush claims we are defending.

It's really no surprise that the generals opted for more forces to bolster the over-extended contingent left to survive Bush's mindless "ideological war," as they are strung-out and beleaguered defending the unpopular Iraqi regime they helped install. The almost 3,000 U.S. soldiers who've been killed in Iraq alone are testimony enough to the merit of a larger protection force, if just to defend themselves until Bush can be forced to bring them home. Five U.S. soldiers were killed just today in Iraq, seventy-six killed just this month alone. How many more will be sacrificed?

Unfortunately, outside of their provocative, muckraking raids where their missions invite confrontation, our troops are just targets for whatever reprisals result from their fighting on one side of the multi-fronted civil war. The steady influx of weapons and the proliferation of combatants into Iraq by the U.S. is fueling and encouraging the violence, rather than suppressing it as it is assumed whenever the generals mass their forces in one area or the other in Iraq. Wherever our troops are built-up, there is a predictable decrease in violence, but, there is an effect like water displaced - the combatants disperse and scatter, only to return when our forces leave.

Unless we are prepared to mother Iraq indefinitely, we will never be able to effectively contain the resisting citizens as they struggle for power, influence, and survival in their own country with our military. Our soldiers deserve better than to be used as pawns in this cynical game of dominance. We will never own Iraq, no matter how long Bush leaves our soldiers there to pretend.

"We owe them all we can give them, not only for when they're in harm's way, but when they come home to help them adjust if they have wounds, or help them adjust after their time in service," Bush said after his visit with the soldiers that he allowed to be maimed in Iraq.

"Every time I come to Walter Reed, I am moved by the courage and bravery of the people I meet," he said.

Heavens knows, these soldiers need all of the praise and encouragement they can get from our nation and its citizens. But, they don't need a patronizing bucking-up from a leader who has refused to listen to the voices of his constituents arguing for an end to the need for any further sacrifices in Iraq from these men and women who serve.

These soldiers are at the point of Bush's politics. They are the instruments of his militarism. But, they are meant to be the backbone of our nation's defenses, not Bush's personal mercenaries for him to flail around like there's no tomorrow. That's what makes the verdict of the last election so important as we watch Bush move forward in Iraq instead of reversing course as the American voters demanded. It's our choice, not Bush's alone, whether or not to have our soldiers stay and fight for Iraqis and their government. Americans couldn't have been more clear about that choice. They demanded a new course in Iraq, not a way forward as Bush is engineering.

No 'thinking tour'; no fact-finding farce; no shuffling of the generals in Iraq will be enough cover for Bush as he prepares to choose escalation over an exit. No window-dressing; no strategery; no presidential directive will be enough for Bush to hide from his flaunting of the will of the American people to posture behind the sacrifices of our soldiers in Iraq.

It would be better if none of our troops encouraged Bush to continue, but it happens. No one wants to be sent to fight and die for no purpose at all, with no expectation of achieving anything. Yet, that's what Bush has charged them with as he keeps them hunkered down in Iraq to deny the suspected terrorists (that he allowed to escape in Afghanistan) a parcel of the Iraqi sand. The terrorists are just fine where they are, directing and encouraging their own followers to throw themselves against the soldiers Bush is willing to catapult in their direction.

Bush calls his occupation of Iraq part of an "ideological war," as if our soldiers, themselves, had some zealous fervor driving them to convert Iraq and the region to their own ideal through the force of their arms and their humanity. You ask yourself, what fool wouldn't realize that you can't defeat an "ideology" with an army . . . especially not with soldiers bogged down in the middle of a civil war?

To our dismay, that fool is the very fellow planning to ask Congress for even more soldiers to fuel his unquenchable militarism. Our ideological warrior won't be finished in Iraq until he's forced by Congress to give it up and bring our troops home. In the meantime, with our new Democratic majority home for Christmas, Bush is free to shuffle his generals around, cajole our suffering soldiers, and dream of further conquests.

However, if the next strategy he comes up with after 'listening' and 'deciding' turns out to be more of the same, stay-the-course wrapped in a pretty bow, Bush and his regime should be forcefully reminded by our representatives precisely whose pleasure they serve under.

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According to James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution," if a President were to order or allow the "wanton removal of meritorious officers" such as US attorneys, such an action "would subject the President to impeachment and removal from his own high trust."

The issue of the firing of people within the Executive branch for political purposes came up during a debate in 1789 about how to create agencies within the Executive branch that would be consistent with Article II, Section 2 of the US Constitution, which says that the President can appoint people (like US Attorneys/prosecutors), but they couldn't take office unless the Senate votes to confirm each individual appointment:

He [the President] shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.

But if the President can nominate, and the Senate confirm somebody like a federal prosecutor, who can fire one? And what if they're fired for politcal purposes?

Madison's logic was straightforward, and came about in one of his first major speeches before the House of Representatives, on 17 June 1789, just a few months into his first term as a Congressman (he would later become Secretary of State and President). A bill was put forward to create what is today known as the State Department in a more formal fashion than had existed when George Washington had become the new nation's first President just three months before and appointed Thomas Jefferson as his Secretary of State Affairs.

As with other agencies brought into law by Congress, this new Department of Foreign Affairs being debated would have to exist under the oversight and supervision of the Executive Branch of government, led by the President. And, as such, how, Congress wanted to know, could they make sure that no President would ever allow good members of his various departments ("meritorious officers") to be fired for purely political purposes ("wanton removal")?

The Congressional Register from that day lays out Madison's entire speech. Because it's thorough and detailed, and offers a brilliant insight into the thinking of the most important of the Framers of our Constitution (Madison), I reproduce it in its entirety below. Because it's rather long, however, I've also bolded and italicized those parts that get right to the nub of the matter so you can skim it first, and then go back and read the entire thing in context.

The essence of the debate is over whether Congress or the President would have the power to fire people employed below the level of a Cabinet officer in the George Washington and future administrations. The conclusion of the majority - and thus the way the law is today - is that Congress felt that the Senate's approval of the hiring of federal officers was critical (a power the Patriot Act took away, and the Senate voted last week to restore), and that when it comes to firing them, the President has the power. However, if the President were to abuse that power to fire federal officials through the "wanton removal of meritorious officers," he should be immediately impeached.

This was particularly relevant since, in 1789, there were no federal crimes that had yet been defined. So when the Constitution said that a President could be impeached for "High Crimes and Misdemeanors" there were none specified at the time. (The first federal crime was specified in 1790.) So Congress, at this point, was in the process of both creating new executive offices and of defining impeachable "crimes." They were establishing precedents, and this was a grave matter. It would echo forward for centuries.

The Congressional Register 17 June 1789

The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill for establishing the department of foreign affairs, and resumed the consideration of the clause "to be removable by the president."

Mr. Madison [is called upon to speak].

However various the opinions which exist upon the point now before us, it seems agreed on all sides, that it demands a careful investigation and full discussion. I feel the importance of the question, and know that our decision will involve the decision of all similar cases. The decision that is at this time made will become the permanent exposition of the constitution; and on a permanent exposition of the constitution will depend the genius and character of the whole government. It will depend, perhaps, on this decision, whether the government shall retain that equilibrium which the constitution intended, or take a direction toward aristocracy, or anarchy among the members of the government. Hence how careful ought we to be to give a true direction to a power so critically circumstanced. It is incumbent on us to weigh with particular attention the arguments which have been advanced in support of the various opinions with cautious deliberation.

I own to you, Mr. chairman, that I feel great anxiety upon this question; I feel an anxiety, because I am called upon to give a decision in a case that may affect the fundamental principles of the government under which we act, and liberty itself. But all that I can do on such an occasion is to weigh well every thing advanced on both sides, with the purest desire to find out the true meaning of the constitution, and to be guided by that, and an attachment to the true spirit of liberty, whose influence I believe strongly predominates here.

Several constructions have been put upon the constitution relative to the point in question. The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Sherman) has advanced a doctrine which was not touched upon before. He seems to think (if I understood him right), that the power of displacing from office is subject to legislative discretion; because it having a right to create, it may limit or modify as is thought proper. I shall not say but at first view this doctrine may seem to have some plausibility: But when I consider, that the constitution clearly intended to maintain a marked distinction between the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government; and when I consider, that if the legislature has a power, such as contended for, they may subject, and transfer at discretion, powers from one department of government to another; they may, on that principle, exclude the president altogether from exercising any authority in the removal of officers; they may give it to the senate alone, or the president and senate combined; they may vest it in the whole congress, or they may reserve it to be exercised by this house. When I consider the consequences of this doctrine, and compare them with the true principles of the constitution, I own that I cannot subscribe to it.

Another doctrine which has found very respectable friends, has been particularly advocated by the gentleman from South-Carolina (Mr. Smith). It is this; when an officer is appointed by the president and senate, he can only be displaced from malfeasance in his office by impeachment: I think this would give a stability to the executive department so far as it may be described by the heads of departments, which is more incompatible with the genius of republican governments in general, and this constitution in particular, than any doctrine which has yet been proposed. The danger to liberty, the danger of mal-administration has not yet been found to lay so much in the facility of introducing improper persons into office, as in the difficulty of displacing those who are unworthy of the public trust. If it is said that an officer once appointed shall not be displaced without the formality required by impeachment, I shall be glad to know what security we have for the faithful administration of the government. Every individual in the long chain which extends from the highest to the lowest link of the executive magistracy, would find a security in his situation which would relax his fidelity and promptitude in the discharge of his duty.

The doctrine, however, which seems to stand most in opposition to the principles I contend for, is that the power to annul an appointment is in the nature of things incidental to the power which makes the appointment [e.g. the President]. I agree that if nothing more was said in the constitution than that the president, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, should appoint to office, there would be great force in saying that the power of removal resulted by a natural implication from the power of appointing. But there is another part of the constitution no less explicit than the one on which the gentleman's doctrine is founded, it is that part which declares, that the executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States. The association of the senate with the president in exercising that particular function, is an exception to this general rule; and exceptions to general rules, I conceive, are ever to be taken strictly.

But there is another part of the constitution which inclines in my judgment, to favor the construction I put upon it; the president is required to take care that the laws be faithfully executed. If the duty to see the laws faithfully executed be required at the hands of the executive magistrate, it would seem that it was generally intended he should have that species of power which is necessary to accomplish that end. Now if the officer when once appointed, is not to depend upon the president for his official existence, but upon a distinct body (for where there are two negatives required either can prevent the removal), I confess I do not see how the president can take care that the laws be faithfully executed. It is true by a circuitous operation, he may obtain an impeachment, and even without this it is possible he may obtain the concurrence of the senate for the purpose of displacing an officer; but would this give that species of control to the executive magistrate which seems to be required by the constitution? I own if my opinion was not contrary to that entertained by what I suppose to be the minority on this question, I should be doubtful of being mistaken, when I discovered how inconsistent that construction would make the constitution with itself. I can hardly bring myself to imagine the wisdom of the convention who framed the constitution, contemplated such incongruity.

There is another maxim which ought to direct us in expounding the constitution, and is of great importance. It is laid down in most of the constitutions or bills of rights in the republics of America, it is to be found in the political writings of the most celebrated civilians, and is every where held as essential to the preservation of liberty, That the three great departments of government be kept separate and distinct; and if in any case they are blended, it is in order to admit a partial qualification in order more effectually to guard against an entire consolidation. I think, therefore, when we review the several parts of this constitution, when it says that the legislative powers shall be vested in a Congress of the United States under certain exceptions, and the executive power vested in the president with certain exceptions, we must suppose they were intended to be kept separate in all cases in which they are not blended, and ought consequently to expound the constitution so as to blend them as little as possible.

Every thing relative to the merits of the question as distinguished from a constitutional question, seems to turn on the danger of such a power vested in the president alone. But when I consider the checks under which he lies in the exercise of this power, I own to you I feel no apprehensions but what arise from the dangers incidental to the power itself; for dangers will be incidental to it, vest it where you please. I will not reiterate what was said before with respect to the mode of election, and the extreme improbability that any citizen will be selected from the mass of citizens who is not highly distinguished by his abilities and worth; in this alone we have no small security for the faithful exercise of this power. But, throwing that out of the question, let us consider the restraints he will feel after he is placed in that elevated station. It is to be remarked that the power in this case will not consist so much in continuing a bad man in office, as in the danger of displacing a good one.

Perhaps the great danger, as has been observed, of abuse in the executive power, lies in the improper continuance of bad men in office. But the power we contend for will not enable him to do this; for if an unworthy man be continued in office by an unworthy president, the house of representatives can at any time impeach him, and the senate can remove him, whether the president chuses or not.

The danger then consists merely in this, the president can displace from office a man whose merits require that he should be continued in it. What will be the motives which the president can feel for such abuse of his power, and the restraints that operate to prevent it? In the first place, he will be impeachable by this house, before the senate, for such an act of mal-administration; for I contend that the wanton removal of meritorious officers would subject him to impeachment and removal from his own high trust.

But what can be his motives for displacing a worthy man? It must be that he may fill the place with an unworthy creature of his own. Can he accomplish this end? No; he can place no man in the vacancy whom the senate shall not approve; and if he could fill the vacancy with the man he might chuse, I am sure he would have little inducement to make an improper removal.

Let us consider the consequences. The injured man will be supported by the popular opinion; the community will take side with him against the president; it will facilitate those combinations, and give success to those exertions which will be pursued to prevent his re-election. To displace a man of high merit, and who from his station may be supposed a man of extensive influence, are considerations which will excite serious reflections before hand in the mind of any man who may fill the presidential chair, the friends of those individuals, and the public sympathy will be against him.

If this should not produce his impeachment before the senate, it will amount to an impeachment before the community, who will have the power of punishment by refusing to re-elect him. But suppose this persecuted individual, cannot obtain revenge in this mode, there are other modes in which he could make the situation of the president very inconvenient, if you suppose him resolutely bent on executing the dictates of resentment. If he had not influence enough to direct the vengeance of the whole community, he may probably be able to obtain an appointment in one or other branch of the legislature; and being a man of weight, talents and influence in either case, he may prove to the president troublesome indeed.

We have seen examples in the history of other nations, which justifies the remark I now have made, though the prerogatives of the British king are great as his rank, and it is unquestionably known that he has a positive influence over both branches of the legislative body, yet there have been examples in which the appointment and removal of ministers has been found to be dictated by one or other of those branches.

Now if this is the case with an hereditary monarch, possessed of those high prerogatives and furnished with so many means of influence; can we suppose a president elected for four years only dependent upon the popular voice impeachable by the legislature? little if at all distinguished for wealth, personal talents, or influence from the head of the department himself; I say, will he bid defiance to all these considerations, and wantonly dismiss a meritorious and virtuous officer? Such abuse of power exceeds my conception: If any thing takes place in the ordinary course of business of this kind, my imagination cannot extend to it on any rational principle.

But let us not consider the question on one side only, there are dangers to be contemplated on the other. Vest this power in the senate jointly with the president, and you abolish at once that great principle of unity and responsibility in the executive department, which was intended for the security of liberty and the public good. If the president should possess alone the power of removal from office, those who are employed in the execution of the law will be in their proper situation, and the chain of dependence be preserved; the lowest officers, the middle grade, and the highest, will depend, as they ought, on the president, and the president on the community. The chain of dependence therefore terminates in the supreme body, namely, in the people; who will possess besides, in aid of their original power, the decisive engine of impeachment.

Shortly thereafter, Mr. Madison yielded the floor to Mr. Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts, who argued against impeaching a President for firing an honorable man. "It is said that the president will be subject to an impeachment for dismissing a good man," Gerry noted. "This in my mind involves an absurdity."

Gerry then went on to build a case that no President would do such a thing, because his new appointment would also be subject to confirmation by the Senate. When the Senate considered the new appointment, it would be able to ask what had happened to the last person, thus bringing accountability of the President into the picture.

Mr. Gerry, of course, had not foreseen a day when a certain Senator Specter would be forced by ideologues in the White House to hire a right-wing operative. He never imagined such an operative could then slip into law over Senator Specter's name (but, according to the good Senator, without his knowledge) a change in the Constitutional requirement of Senate confirmation of presidential appointments to the position of federal prosecutors known as US Attorneys. And Congressman Gerry (after whom Gerrymandering would later be named - no saint himself) would, no doubt, have been boggled at the idea that that same operative would then would himself end up as a federal prosecutor.

Madison was prescient. The remedy for this High Crime against American democracy is impeachment.

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Posted 9 years ago by Adam Gautsch

Evan put together this nice little digram on his thoughts on a how a web project should flow. I thought I'd share and see if anyone has any other thoughts or ideas on his digram.

Evan Tishuk ~ 9 years ago

Here's the updated full PDF version of the above graphic. I'd like to know if this resembles how other people think of web projects.

John Abercrombie ~ 9 years ago

I think 'presentation' could also be comfortably placed in the center somewhere near style as well. Being able to visually see how it's going to look and interact with the users helps me before I start I any PHP. Also, was there a reason you used the colors that you did?

Evan Tishuk ~ 9 years ago

I wish Bear would update his Flickr photo to reflect the more recent changes.

I think the former version is valid if you look at "presentation" as the main touch-point between the visitor and the site/application. But within the context of a process, it doesn't make as much sense.

Take a look at the PDF version I uploaded, and you'll see I moved it back into the spheres of style and development.

Brian ~ 9 years ago

Maybe I'm biased as someone who forsook a career as a web programmer, but I would make "development" circle smaller. I view technology as somewhat of a commodity (unless it is a prohibitively expensive one to implement, like building stealth fighter planes). I would argue that content and design, in that order, contribute more to the user experience than the platform or technology that the site is built upon.

(I just hope Jimmy C doesn't hunt me down, now...)

Evan Tishuk ~ 9 years ago

Perhaps I was being diplomatic with the area allotted for development. On the other hand, if you go by the proportion of dollars typically spent on development versus design, I think a couple things become apparent. Firstly, it seems as though clients feel more comfortable investing in nuts-and-bolts development work. Perhaps this is because it's viewed more as an asset, more concrete, more scalable. Secondly, there also seems to be a general proclivity amongst the uninitiated to developing first and "making it pretty" afterward. In other words, building without a blueprint because it's cheaper in the short term and can be improved later with a more significant re-investment. This approach is like nails on a chalkboard to me. But it demonstrates why the development circle is similar in size to design: many projects are not well-thought-out and hence require a lot of clean-up re-development on the back end. And we all know that clean-up projects (much like your local Superfund site) are ugly, expensive and not much fun to work on.

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I think this is a nice way to look at the overall project from a web developer point of view. But one thing that seems to be missing is what action(s) is the website looking for visitors to take?

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This may be covered in planning. But all the rest is just a method of achieving those goals. From the movie Ronin. "What's your favorite weapon? Its just a toolbox, pick the right tools for the job."

Evan Tishuk ~ 8 years ago

Good point. In my efforts to be general, I didn't give enough weight to the importance of setting goals. I will add something to the research / planning phases that addresses this. Or perhaps a broader arrow to illustrate how the process should flow on a stream of goal(s). What do you think?

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Yea, that development bubble is going to vary A LOT based on the project. If a client is looking to use a website to automate most of their business process, then development is going to be 90% of the project (just because the project is going to grow a lot).

If you look at the cost saved in people that you don't have to hire anymore though, it usually pays for itself pretty quick.

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The room was great, you couldn't beat the location right in the heart of the town, and they had a very nice breakfast spread (with the attendant asking each guest if they would like a cappuccino or espresso). But what made the stay a really fantastic experience was the truly fantastic service of the staff. They were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately I have forgotten the name of the woman at the front desk who helped us, but we were in town for a few days for a wedding, and she literally called every taxi driver in the town to make sure we made it to where we needed to go.

It's a nice hotel for Cortona, but the AC in our room didn't work very well. The bed and pillows were not very comfortable.

This is an excellent hotel They are very helpful.

Staff helped with the car and luggage and was very hospitable and helpful. Small staff and small hotel with nice breakfast offerings (included). Location is great, just off main Piazza Repubblica in Cortona. Walk to everything you need for your visit including restaurants, enoteca, shopping and gelateria. Antique furnishings and a bathroom that was quite large by European standards. Satellite TV offered some English-language news and sports channels as well. I will definitely visit again and would recommend.

Via Guelfa 15 Cortona AR

Hotel highlights

  • Free hot/cold buffet breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Bar/lounge
  • Concierge services

Hotel San Michele places you next to Piazza della Repubblica and Casali Palace. This 42-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi. Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca and Palazzo Comunale are also a short walk from this Cortona hotel.

Start your day off right with a free hot/cold buffet breakfast. Order from 24-hour room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or make new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge.

All 42 air-conditioned rooms provide minibars, free newspapers, and desks. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and satellite TV. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bidets.

Property features

Hotel San Michele features free WiFi in public areas, spa treatment rooms, and coffee in a common area. If you drive, self parking is EUR 20.00 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 150 per vehicle one way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.

Room options

Superior Double Room

King 1 | Twin 2 | Sleeps 3

Standard Double or Twin Room

King 1 | Twin 2 | Sleeps 3

Triple Room

Full 1 | Twin 2 | Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room

Full 1 | Sleeps 5


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Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside

Bedrooms 2
Space 753 sq. ft.
Property type cottage
Minimum Stay 4 nights
Popular Features
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue
  • Washing Machine
  • Internet
  • Parking

About the property

2 bedroom cottage with all amenities

This five-hundred-year-old cottage was entirely renovated in 2014, while retaining many original features such as exposed roof-beams, some stone interior walls, eviers (old kitchen sinks - not now in use!), two cellars with bread ovens (not operational). There is a small garden and a small terrace leading off the main dining-room. Downstairs there is a large open-plan dining-room/kitchen, with an island unit containing two under-counter refrigerators. The gas hob and electric oven are in a former fireplace. There is a dishwasher in the kitchen and a washing-machine and freezer in one of the cellars. The kitchen window looks out onto a countryside view to the North of the town. The countryside to the North is less than 100m from the cottage. From the kitchen there are a few steps down to a separate living-room with two comfortable sofas and a fireplace with a wood-burner. From the kitchen area stairs lead up to the main bedroom on the left, which has a double bed and a window overlooking the garden. The ceiling is angled so the wardrobe is on the landing. The main bedroom and shower-room have sliding doors. The shower-room has a walk-in shower, wash-basin, mirror and toilet, and a Velux window. Past another small landing, separated from the rest of the upstairs by a door, is the second bedroom, which has a double bed and a small window looking out over the countryside. The hot-water system is an electric cylinder. All necessary crockery, cutlery, glassware, table-linen and small appliances such as kettle, toaster, blender are provided. In winter, heating is provided by individual programmable electric storage-type heaters in each room. (There will be an extra charge for this facility, if used.)

There is road access to the cottage for unloading purposes, but no dedicated parking. There is free, safe parking nearby (100m) on the main boulevard which encircles the old part of the town. Somewhat confusingly, this road has three different names in different sections.

For weekly lets, towels and sheets are provided. For longer lets, towels and sheets are provided, but tenants are expected to do their own laundry. A weekly cleaning and laundry service is available if required, at an extra charge.

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Sallie McArthur
Member since: 2014
Speaks English, French, Afrikaans
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Calendar last updated:
20 February, 2018

About Sallie McArthur

The owners, Sallie and Ian, have both retired, live nearby and have been resident in Gourdon for eight years.

Sallie McArthur purchased this cottage in 2012

Why Sallie McArthur chose Gourdon

The cottage was the former bakery for the chateau which was at the top of the central hill in Gourdon. Later it was used as a holiday cottage, but the general condition had deteriorated, making renovation essential. We bought the cottage partly as a 'project' and partly to provide additional income. We settled in Gourdon because it has all the amenities which one needs, nearly all of which are within walking distance.

What makes this cottage unique

The cottage has great character, while featuring modern comforts.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Gourdon in Lot

Property Type:
  • cottage
  • Self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 753 sq. ft.
House Rules:
  • Max. occupancy: 5
  • non smoking only
Location Type:
  • town
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Fireplace ...
  • Free Local Calls
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating ...
  • Internet ...
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room ...
  • Parking ...
  • Telephone ...
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Wood Stove ...
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
  • Dishwasher ...
  • Kitchen ...
  • Microwave ...
  • Oven ...
  • Pantry Items ...
  • Refrigerator ...
  • Hob ...
  • Toaster
  • Dining ...
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 4 people
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure , Handbasin with large mirror above
  • Walk-in shower, hand-basin and mirror, toilet, velux window. Electrical hot-water system. Heated towel rail.
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed , 1 Cot , 1 double bed; plenty of cupboard space
    Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed , View over garden
  • Bedroom 1 has a double bed, bedside tables with lamps, large chest of drawers, mirror, wardrobe on landing, sliding door, electric heating panel, window with view of garden. Bedroom 2 has a double bed, reading lamp, many sliding-door storage units, bookshelves, electric heating panel, window with view of countryside
  • Books
  • DVD Player ...
  • Television ...
  • Toys
  • Video Library
  • Bicycles ...
  • Terrace ...
  • Garden ...
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Barbecue ...
  • 2 bicycles
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • caves
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • festivals
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • restaurants
  • ruins
Leisure Activities:
  • horse riding
  • paddle boating
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • walking
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • fitness centre
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundrette - serviced
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cycling
  • equestrian events
  • fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • golf
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • tennis

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An outstanding property in a charming location.

  • 5 of 5

Having " Gited " in France for many years this must be one of the best! The quality of the building fabric and decoration is outstanding with all the equipment you could wish for. It was like being allowed to use a much loved and cared for home. The owners live locally and met us on arrival and were charming and very helpful.We found it easy to drive up to to unload but some might find the 2M wide road a challenge! That said there is plenty of free parking within 150m .The views are a treat and it was wonderful to see the countryside in different guises each day. It sits within the charming town and therefore it is easy to walk around without traffic problems. Gourdon is a very pleasant town , with plenty of resturants and shops but not overburdened with tourists, no Sarlat here! It's very easy to get around the area with plenty to see and do. There is a train station which will wisk you away to Toulouse ,Brieve, Cahors etc or even bring you in to holiday without a car. It was so enjoyable that we are going to try and visit again.

  • Review Submitted: 13-Oct-2017
  • Date of Stay: September 2017
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We loved the cottage and we loved Gourdon

  • 5 of 5

The cottage has everything you need to make your stay a comfortable and enjoyable one.

The position is great and there are loads of wonderful places to visit within a short drive.

The views from the property are wonderful and we also loved just walking around Gourdon itself.

There were all sorts of little touches that made our stay just that little bit nicer (like a selection of toiletries, basic groceries and things like salt and sugar already in the cottage).

Sally and Ian were lovely and very helpful.

I dont think anyone would be disappointed to stay here.

One word of warning (and its only because not everyone is OK on hills and steps) its on a very small lane with no parking, which would be very difficult to drive up. So its a short steep slope and steps from where you park the car. But its worth the little climb because its lovely.

  • Review Submitted: 27-Sep-2017
  • Date of Stay: September 2017
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A fantastic holiday.

  • 5 of 5

A fantastic cottage, perfect for the four of us. It is so ideally located in the gorgeous Gourdon and just what we needed. Within walking distance to a lovely selection of restaurants or BBQ's in the garden, what ever we wanted. We also took advantage of the train station, which was only a ten minute walk from the cottage and travelled to Cahors. A must see on market day. We enjoyed a stunning breakfast in the square, pastries from the boulangerie whilst enjoying our coffee's and watching the market come to life. The market itself is full of everything you could ever need and so exciting for us to experience.

  • Review Submitted: 20-Aug-2017
  • Date of Stay: July 2017
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Beautiful and well equipped gite

  • 5 of 5

Thank you to our hosts Ian and Sallie for their lovely welcome and for providing some much needed provisions on our late arrival. The gite is beautifully restored, very comfortable and well equipped. We loved sitting in the little garden reading our books and enjoying a glass of local wine. The gite has a very comfortable bed and super shower. It's location is fabulous with wonderful views from the kitchen and bathroom. We loved it!

  • Review Submitted: 24-Sep-2016
  • Date of Stay: September 2016
  • Source: HomeAway
Owner's Response: Thank you for your kind words and we're very glad you enjoyed your stay in Gourdon
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Location conforme à la description

  • 5 of 5

Charmante petite maison. Tout le confort. Pleins de petites attentions de la part des propriétaires. Le séjour prévu était court et c'est avec regret que nous sommes parties. Je recommande vraiment cette location, très bien située au coeur de la vieille ville.

  • Review Submitted: 06-Jun-2017
  • Date of Stay: June 2017
  • Source: Abritel, from HomeAway
Owner's Response: Merci, c'est tres gentil
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Eine sehr herzliche Aufnahme! ALLES war vorhanden, mehr als zugesagt

  • 5 of 5

Alles war da, Waschutensilien und Körpeepflege, Gewürze, Küche ohnehin, ein Empfang mit viel herzlichkeit und Vertrauen. Ein wunderbares Bett, breit, lang und beste Matratze. Nur: an sollte auch gut zu Fuß sein. Der Ort ist steil und nur durch sxhmale Gassen erschlossen. Sally weiß Tipps - aber parken vom Hazs geht nicht. Wir hatten sehr schöne Tage dort. Danke Sally!

  • Review Submitted: 07-Oct-2017
  • Date of Stay: September 2017
  • Source: Fewo Direkt, from HomeAway
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Nearest Airport
50 Kilometres
Brive-La Gaillarde
Nearest Barpub
300 Metres
Nearest Golf
40 Kilometres
Nearest Train
600 Metres
SNCF Gourdon
Nearest Motorway
20 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant
300 Metres
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Car: recommended

Gourdon is centrally placed for many Tourist destinations: Rocamadour; La Roque-Gageac; Beynac-Cazenac; Castelnaud military museum; Marqueyssac Gardens, Eyrignac Gardens; Sarlat-la-Caneda; Les Eyzies etc. It is on the SNCF train line from Paris to Toulouse, and has frequent trains to Brive, Cahors and Toulouse. Cahors is the main town in the Lot and has an interesting old section, the Pont Valentre, which is an old fortified bridge. There is kayaking on the nearby Dordogne river, and Hire of motor launches on a navigable stretch of the Lot river, from the hilltop village of St Cirq-Lapopie to Puy l'Eveque, which is in the wine-growing region of Cahors. Cahors and Gourdon have bustling weekly markets. Hot-air balloon trips over the Dordogne river valley are available in summer. Other airports used by local people are the Air France hub Toulouse-Blagnac (167km), as well as Bergerac and Rodez. Gourdon has a bathing lake and a fishing lake.

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Fees No additional mandatory fees

Long term renters welcome during winter months, price on application

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Detached House with shared pool just 1 minute from a beautiful beach in Mykonos

Bedrooms 2
Space 699 sq. ft.
Property type villa
Minimum Stay 0 - 4 nights
Popular Features
  • Wireless Internet
  • Washing Machine
  • Air Conditioning

About the property

2-Bed, 2-bath, 3-terraces, fully equipped kitchen

Detached house situated just one minute walk to beautiful Ornos Beach ideally suited for upto 4 adults plus 2 children.

Positioned in a well kept and pretty small complex of apartments with a shared swimming pool. Plenty of external space with two large terraces each having canvas covered pergolas plus a small terrace with pergola. Air-conditioned. High quality external construction and design. Mykonian architecture with high wooden logged ceilings. Marble floors and double glazed windows and doors. Fully fitted quality kitchen. Just a one Minute walk to the beach which has tavernas and bars. A few minutes to Ornos Village which has supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacy, greengrocers, fishmonger and ice cream parlour. A few minutes from transport services of water taxis to take to other beaches or buses to Mykonos town. Ornos Beach village has many facilities and the beachfront is particularly peaceful and romantic at night.

Getting to Mykonos: Fly DIRECT from Gatwick to Mykonos with Easyjet or London City with BA.

Mykonos is very well served from many European airports and ferry services from Athens, and the owner provides helpful website links to these routes on his own website: mykonosapartment.com

See Owners website for further details, Automated booking system, Layout, Location, Flight and ferry details to Mykonos, Terms & Conditions

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Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa in Mykonos in South Aegean

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)
  • Self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 699 sq. ft.
House Rules:
  • Check-in: 14:00
  • /
  • Check-out: 11:00
  • Max. occupancy: 5
  • Min. age of primary renter: 25
  • Children welcome ...
  • Parties/events not allowed
  • Pets not allowed
  • Non smoking only
Location Type:
  • beach
  • near the sea
  • village
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Sports & Activities
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Air Conditioning ...
  • Basic Soaps
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided ...
  • Living Room
  • Paper Towels
  • Parking On Street
  • Sofa Bed
  • Telephone
  • Toilet Paper
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Wireless Internet ...
  • Coffee Maker ...
  • Cooking Utensils ...
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen ...
  • Microwave
  • Oven ...
  • Pantry Items ...
  • Refrigerator ...
  • Hob ...
  • Toaster
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining ...
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
  • Main bathroom has a shower enclosure, sink and Toilet. Second bathroom is en-suite within the Master bedroom and consists of shower, sink and Toilet.
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed , On Mezzanine
    Living room - 1 Cot , 1 Sofa bed/Futon , Sofa bed has a trundle bed
  • There are two bedrooms; The Master bedroom is independent and the Second bedroom is built on an open plan Mezzanine over looking the living room. In the living room there is a double bed settee with a trundle bed. A cot is available for placing wherever suitable. The accommodation is ideal for up to 4 adults plus 2 children.
  • Books ...
  • Books - Fiction / Non-fiction
  • DVD Player
  • Games ...
  • MP3 Dock
  • Satellite / Cable ...
  • Television ...
  • Toys ...
  • Video Library ...
  • Terrace ...
  • Deck Furniture
  • Gated Community
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Water Sports Gear ...
  • 6 garden chairs
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa:
  • Communal Pool ...
  • bay
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • horse riding
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • walking
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • laundrette - serviced
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fishing
  • jet skiing
  • sailing
  • diving
  • swimming
  • water skiing
  • wind-surfing
Kitchen: Is a modern fully fitted kitchen with all fitments and contents for a party of up to 6 persons. There are 3 ground floor external Terraces with Pergolas totalling 80 m²: 1) A Breakfast terrace Pergola - At the back of the house is a large terrace facing East towards the pool. A large Pergola has protective sun protective canvas with climbing Bougainvillea . The view is to the pool. There are two loungers and a large oak table. 2) A Cocktail terrace Pergola - watch the sun go down - By the front door is a small terrace overlooking open fields and hillsides to the West and has a small table and chairs. 3) A Dinner terrace - At the front is a large private terrace with Mykonian seating and Pergola with sun protective canvas, cushioning and tables. Set the candles up and relax.

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  • 5 of 5

We are a family of 4 ladies and we have recently stayed for a week at Mimosa House. We had a fantastic time. Mimosa House is so beautiful and is exactly as the photographs, if not better!! Not only is the house absolutely stunning, you have different terraces on which to enjoy breakfast, or cocktails or dinner. It is so well equipped with everything you require it really is like being at home. You could not beat the location of this home away from home just a 1 minute walk to the Ornos beach with its many beach restaurants, we tried several and the food was consistently delicious and the service outstanding. We took the water taxi on a couple of occasions, for 7 euros return, to other beaches which is a great service. We also used the bus from Ornos to Mykonos Town, definitely worth a visit, a 10 minute journey which cost under 2 euros. A big thank you to Panelis and his team for looking after us so well, always smiling and helpful, they all work hard to ensure you have the best experience. 10/10 Ray, its a big thank you from us. Joy, Paula, Cleo and Deenie :)

  • Review Submitted: 11-Aug-2015
  • Date of Stay: August 2015
  • Source: HomeAway
Owner's Response: Joy, Paula, Cleo and Deenie I am so happy with your review of my place. To receive a review that has feeling, quality and substance is brilliant. I thank you for taking time to write this to homeaway and it is with pride that I will get it published.A voluntary unprompted review is amazing and I appreciate the time that you have taken to write this. I am very pleased that you ladies had a great time and that you were able to get that homely feeling at the house. Regards Ray Jones
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Location, location, location

  • 5 of 5

A wonderful property, a real home from home with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break in Mykonos.

We were a family group of females with a diverse age range from 15 to 78 years. We were in Mykonos for a family wedding and the location of Mimosa house was fantastic, close to the beach, shops, hairdresser, bars, restaurants and a regular bus service into Mykonos Town. The house was very well equipped and accurately matched the description on the website.

The house was very clean and well maintained, we could not find fault with anything.

The complex manager, Mikhalis, was very helpful organising airport collection and helped us with transport to the wedding party. He was always on hand and provided us with some helpful advice on where to eat etc. The restaurants on Ornos beach were excellent and very reasonably priced.

The pool area was clean and very quiet, with most people choosing to walk the 100metres or so to Ornos beach. Having visited Shirley Valentine and Psarou beach we can safely say that Ornos was our favourite.

The property owner Ray was very helpful when taking our booking and promptly refunded my security booking within 24 hours.

We will definitely visit again and would not hesitate to recommend Mimosa House to family and friends.

  • Review Submitted: 01-Jul-2014
  • Date of Stay: June 2014
  • Source: HomeAway
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Fantastic base from which to explore Mykonos

  • 5 of 5

Mimosa house is the perfect place from which to explore Mykonos.

The house is part of a picturesque complex centred around a pool and really is less than one minutes walk from the beautiful Ornos beach. In fact if you don't want to travel too far, everything you need is in Ornos for the perfect holiday; however Mykonos town and Elia beach shouldn't be missed.

The house is like home from home - traditional Mykonian on the outside, but all mod cons inside, and very well kitted-out for self catering. The spacious terraces front and back are ideal for eating al fresco or enjoying a drink while watching the sun set.

Fantastic holiday with fantastic weather (especially for April!)

Recommended for couples, families or groups of friends.

  • Review Submitted: 28-Apr-2013
  • Date of Stay: April 2013
  • Source: HomeAway
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Vienna, Austria

Great place!

  • 5 of 5

This house is a perfect place to stay in Mykonos. We (2 adults and 3 teenagers) spent four nights here in the high season but still found the complex to be quite quiet. The very nice sandy beach is really close by (1 minute!) where there are lots of restaurants and bars to choose from. The bus stop into town and a bakery and two supermarkets are all very close too, so there is no need for a car at all. Most of all, though, Mimosa House is very well laid out so there was plenty of space, indoors and outside. Just the shower in the master bedroom is a bit of a squash! The kitchen is extremely well equipped and Ray provides just absolutely everything you need. The two terraces are also perfect for relaxing as well as eating. The manager, Apollo, was also very friendly and helpful. We would thoroughly recommend this place.

  • Review Submitted: 07-Aug-2012
  • Date of Stay: July 2012
  • Source: HomeAway
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Stockholm, Sweden

Great stay in Mykonos

  • 5 of 5

This is a well planned house for 4-6 persons with all the facilities that you need. It's situated close to the beach where you can find good restaurants and tavernas. From the beach you can also take the taxi boats to other beaches. There is also a wonderful swimmin pool in the garden which we shared with some other guests.There is a couple of well equipped supermarkets, a bakery (24 hours open), pharmacy etc. There is a bus going to Mykonos town (10 minutes ride) where you can enjoy the night life if you like. We had an excellent customer service in Katrina who was available whenever you needed. Thanks a lot! Me and my family with two teenagers can highly recommend this property and will sure return ourselfs.

  • Review Submitted: 06-Sep-2010
  • Date of Stay: July 2010
  • Source: HomeAway
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Ray Jones
Member since: 2008
Speaks English
Response time:
Within a few days
Response rate:
Calendar last updated:
19 February, 2018

About Ray Jones

I live in London and love to get away to my little dream place in Mykonos, although work restricts me to a few holidays a year. I have been going to Mykonos for 20 years.

Ray Jones purchased this villa in 2008

Why Ray Jones chose Mykonos

I wanted a place close to the beach and I am lucky that Mimosa House is only a 1 minute walk! Ornos beach is on the south side of the island and does not get hit by the prevailing northerly winds.

What makes this villa unique

The house has outside terraces for eating and drinking, and a great shared pool plus a brilliant beach within a one minute walk. I want anyone visiting to have a brilliant time and this includes family, friends and of course you!!

Nearest Airport
2 Kilometres
Mykonos Airport
Nearest Ferry
2 Kilometres
Mykonos Old Port
Nearest Restaurant
100 Metres
100m - Tavernas
Nearest Beach
100 Metres
Car: not necessary

One minute to beautiful Ornos Beach where the tables and chairs of each Taverna are set out on the sand. Ornos Beach is family oriented and all other South coast beaches can be reached by water taxi or bus or car rental all available from Ornos Beach. Ornos village is a few minutes walk and has everything that you need for a self catering holiday such as Supermarkets, Pharmacy, Bakery, Butcher, ATM and car rental. Mykonos Town is a 10 minute bus ride and has many restaurants and a confusing maze of streets where you will literally get lost!

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Prices for this holiday villa in Mykonos, Europe

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Rental Period Minimum Price Additional Nights Weekend Night Weekly Monthly Event Price
Early Season
1 Apr 2018 - 31 May 2018
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
Low Season
1 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Mid Season
1 Jul 2018 - 25 Jul 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
High Season
26 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2018
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
Mid Season
1 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Late Season
1 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights

Additional pricing information

Fees No additional mandatory fees

Owner's Cancellation Policy

  • 100% refund for cancellations more than 60 days before check-in date.
  • Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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2BR Super Condo near Ben Thanh market

Bedrooms 2
Space 1,076 sq. ft.
Property type condo
Minimum Stay 2 nights
Popular Features
  • Washing Machine
  • Hot Tub
  • Air Conditioning
  • Internet
  • Parking

About the property

The aparment is ours, accomodate up to 5 guests. We are experienting short term sharing like Airbnb and we have been hosting over 100 guests from Australia, USA, England, Germany, Thailand, Myanamar, Austria, India, Canada, France, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Arab Saudia, Taiwan, Korea, China. We love the feeling that our place keep guests happy and comfortable when visiting our beaufiful city.

The location is probably the best in Saigon. It takes 5 min walking to the Ben Thanh market (Ben Thanh market is about 150 m from the building, and we have direct view of the market from all windows). Many guests love walking around the city center to the fine art museum (5 min), the war museum (30 min), the reunification palace (20 min), the bustling backpacker street (Bui Vien, 10 min).

We are next to a very large park and it is excellent place to see local people. I love jogging in the park in the morning.

There are several popular restaurants, fast food and cafes around. I strongly recommend Tous Les Jours for a warm coffee and cakes in the morning. There are plenty of seats on the 1st floor. Di Mai restaurant in our building is good for traditional cuisines from the central Vietnam.

Some guests concern about security which is not an issue in our building because we have several bank branches on the ground floor, and it is generally safe in District 1.

The location is excellent. The facilities in the apartment is just like what you have at home, large TV, hot bath, full kitchen, sound system.

You will love our apartment and we look forward to meeting you soon.

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Accommodation and facilities for this holiday condo in Nguyễn Thái Bình in Bến Thành

Property Type:
  • condo
  • floor 18
Building Type:
  • building
  • Self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 1076 sq. ft.
House Rules:
  • Check-in: 13:00 / Check-out: Flexible
  • Max. occupancy: 5
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • Budget
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Air Conditioning
  • Lift
  • Fitness Room / Equipment
  • Garage
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet ...
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Pantry Items
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 5 people
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
  • hot bath
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Stereo
  • Television ...
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • limited accessibility
Pool / Spa:
  • Communal Pool ...
  • Hot Tub

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Very pleasant space in a perfect location

  • 5 of 5

My wife and I were so impressed with every aspect of our stay. Phuong communicated very clearly in advance of our arrival and offered to help with any questions we had. Upon arrival we were so pleased with a beautiful spacious unit, and with amazing attention to detail. We had everything we needed - not just coffe maker and tea kettle, but also coffe and tea provided, not just a large refrigerator but water and beer to get us started. There was shampoo and conditioner, dish soap, laundry soap, a SIM card for local phone service and internet on my phone, even a small power pack to charge our phones on the go if needed. We were pleased to find a Tous les Jours bakers just around the corner where we bought fresh bread every day! Thank you Phuong for providing everything we needed to have a great stay in Saigon!

  • Review Submitted: 17-Dec-2016
  • Date of Stay: December 2016
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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The apartment & the location was ideal for my business traveling .

  • 5 of 5

My Phuong was a fantastic host ! When I arrived HCM , he was in the lobby to greeet me and show me his place . I felt as I was at home spending 12 days working around HCM visiting customers .

Good security of the building with 24/24 hours security staff greeting you at your arrival no matter what time of the day .

I will definitely return to this appartment if it is availabe for my next traveling business plans to Ho Chi Minh .

From Sept.23rd-Oct4th

  • Review Submitted: 05-Oct-2016
  • Date of Stay: September 2016
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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Do Xuan Phuong
Member since: 2016
Speaks English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Greek, Czech, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Hungarian, Arabic, Finnish, Turkish, Mandarin
Response time:
Within a few hours
Response rate:
Calendar last updated:
15 November, 2017

About Do Xuan Phuong

My wife and I lived and studied abroad (USA, Canada, England, Australia) so we love travelling and meeting people from all over the world.

We have 2 kids 7 yo and 3 months. We are planning our trip to Eastern Canana and USA for this winter. My kids will love the snow and will try skiing for the first time.

Do Xuan Phuong purchased this condo in 2011

Why Do Xuan Phuong chose Nguyễn Thái Bình

Unique features of this apartment are the balcony with beautiful view of the city center and the hot bath.

You will also save a lot of time and money because the building is very very convenient in city center and you can visits many places by foot and enjoy the night life without worrying how to get home.

What makes this condo unique

free swimming pool and gyms for guests.

we also provide free SIM card and complimentary tea, coffee, beverage.

Prices & Availability

Prices for this holiday condo in Nguyễn Thái Bình, Asia

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2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add £14 per night, per additional guest

Additional pricing information

Refundable Damage Deposit £143.78

Owner's Cancellation Policy

  • 50% refund for cancellations more than 7 days before check-in date.
  • 100% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date.
  • Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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Oxigen offer a range of quality waste handling equipment including compactors and compactor bins, balers and other large bins.

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Portable Compactor – Portable compactors suitable for all waste types and applications ranging in capacity from 14 cubic yard to 35 cubic yard.

Static Compactor – Stationary onsite compaction unit available with or without bin lift including demountable bins. Suitable for customers with high volumes of waste requiring quick service turnaround times. All compactor units tailored to customer requirements such as access and location.

Balers – Oxigen have a variety of balers available tailored to customer requirements suitable for cardboard, plastics and metals. Balers range in size from small manually handled bales to mill size bales.

Large Skips

Large Skips

Oxigen have a variety of large bins to cater for any type of commercial or industrial wastes.

12 Cubic Yard Closed – Ideal for awkward commercial/industrial waste by preventing odour nuisance and vermin access.

35 Cubic Yard, 40 Cubic Yard and 50 Cubic Yard Bins – Perfect for high volume bulky wastes or segregated recyclables at commercial and industrial premises such as factories


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Why You Should Go to the Louvre in Paris

louvre-pyramid.jpgDon’t take my word for it. The Smithsonian will tell you. It lists the Louvre Museum as one of the top 28 places in the world you need to go before you die (Smithsonian Magazine, January 2008).

Would people still go to the Louvre Museum – if the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samathrace and the Venus de Milo did not reside there? It would still be a great museum, but not quite as great.

Movie stars, singers, and a myriad of celebrities come and go. Our concept of talent and beauty tend to be as fickle as lap dancers, but Mona stays. So, this is why you must go to see Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa – at least once, in person. You may be disappointed. You may find her to be unattractive, but the old gal has staying power. She’s been around since the 1500s and that’s a hell of a track record. Of all his paintings, Leonardo chose to lug Mona along with him from Italy to King Francois I’s French court. Francois obviously liked the painting and kept it as the centerpiece of his collection. She’s been here ever since (except for one brief interlude of liberation when she was stolen not for money, but for love).

So, if you ever need any convincing about the importance of going to the Louvre, I hope this settles the issue. But there’s more, about 35,000 more reasons to visit the Louvre. This is the approximate number of works of art and artifacts that can be seen at the Louvre (the entire collection holds over 300,000 individual pieces) and its treasures are not limited to Western civilizations alone. You’ll find towering legacies to kingdoms long forgotten by Hollywood – the sculptures and freizework of ancient Assyria, Ninevah, Sargon and Khorsabah. Here is where you’ll find Hammarabi’s code (1792-1750 B.C.), and from Egypt, the Grand Sphinx.

Parisgirl’s Louvre Tips

If you haven’t yet read Rick Steve’s section on the Louvre in his Paris 2007 guidebook, I would definitely recommend it for a very informative and highly readable introduction to the Louvre. Even though I’ve visited the Louvre a number of times, I’ve learned a great deal from his descriptions (particularly regarding the museum’s sculpture department). ‘Experts’ may scoff, but I’m not an art expert so I appreciate Rick’s simple but amusing descriptions and illustrations.

Tip #1 Remember the closed day is Tuesday.

Tip #2 Buy your ticket online through FNAC or Ticketnet or buy your ticket from any of the automated ticket machines in the main lobby under the pyramid.

Tip #3 Go for free on the first Sunday of the month and on July 14th, Bastille Day. Or go for a reduced evening rate on Wednesday and Friday nights.

Tip #4 Make sure that the department you plan to visit will be open because some departments such as the French paintings collection is closed on certain days of the week.

Tip #5 Check out the various entrances to the museum to find the quickest access. (The main entrance through the glass pyramid is the most spectacular, but also the most crowded. You can gain access from beneath the Carrousel arch (at the entrance to the Tuileries gardens), underground from the Metro stop: Palais Royal, from the Lion’s entrance (in the wing which borders the Seine River

Tip #6 Visit the museum during evening hours (Wednesday and Friday nights) thus saving your days for outdoor activities (make sure that the wings you want to visit are open during evening hours).

Planning your visit

Tip #1 Pace yourself. The path to three ‘biggies’ Venus de Milo, the Mona Lisa, and Victory at Samathrace is well indicated. Nevertheless the Louvre is huge. The Grand Gallery (where you’ll find Mona Lisa) is almost equal in length to three football fields lined up end to end. If you stop at every painting before you get to the Mona Lisa – well – you get the picture. Grab the ball and run.

Tip #2 Take some time to visit the Louvre website and get familiar with the layout of the museum. Do you have a favorite painting or favorite artist? Check to see if his or her work is included in the vast collection. You’ll want to note the name of the wing i.e. Denon is the ‘Mona Lisa’ wing, Richelieu, etc. and the Floor.

Even after you’ve carefully, noted all this information, you may still get lost – or sometimes the work of art gets temporarily lost. In June, 2007, the Venus de Milo had been moved to the the Sully wing, room 7 ground floor. Those of us who saw Venus languishing in her temporary quarters – we shared her pain. Hopefully, at this writing, she is sitting pretty again.

Tip #3 Take a flashlight (or torch). You’ll need this for the Egyptian wing. I’m not kidding. And I’m not kidding that there’s pickpockets lurking in dimly lit corners.

Tip #5 Make your way to the upper level dining area of the Richelieu wing for a snack or lunch break.

Tip #6 DO NOT TRY TO SEE IT ALL. This is impossible. You will never see it all. Better to spend your morning or afternoon in the company of one or two works of art. You don’t make a work of art your own by acquiring it. No one really can own art. Spend enough time with one painting and it will be yours forever.

So, please, do this for me if you go to the Louvre. Find one painting, one sculpture, one art object – and make it yours. Better yet, share your choice and comments with other Parislogue readers.

>> For more information, see this article about how to visit the Louvre – including open hours, admission prices, how to get there, what’s on display, a little history, and valuable visitor’s tips.

Photo at the top by Chris Card Fuller ©2007


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    Genuine W0133-1741732
    Fan Shroud
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    Our List Price: $86.48
    (29) In Stock
    Part Number: W0133-1741732
    Notes: Auxiliary Fan
    • OES Quality
    • Direct replacement for a proper fit every time
    • Quality tested to ensure trouble-free installation and performance
    Condition: New

    Shipping Options:
    Ground, Overnight, 2 Day
    This Part Fits: Catalog: A
    Vehicle Sub Model Body Engine
    1993 Toyota 4Runner 4WD  VZN13  3.0L V6
    1993 Toyota 4Runner RWD  VZN12  3.0L V6

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