Casa de Porteno y Bailarin 2023
You have found a special place to spend a lovely moment. Where things happen which enhance your BA experience. As a tango retreat home you will be welcomed by a dedicated and passionate milonguero, Carlos Stasi and myself, Joan Vitale, who offer you a full tango adventure: tango lessons, ideas to enhance your time in Argentina and Tango musings to expand your exper
ience. While your nights may be full of tango we guarantee quiet mornings, as you will likely dance ‘til 3. A good coffee and perhaps a fresh medialuna will be ready for you when you rise, as you prefer. Even as the pandemic is getting behind us we continue to remain careful in receiving guests. Carlos and I want our guests to be comfortable knowing that there is concern for everyones health. We suggest a Rapid Covid-19 test prior to coming to Argentina. protocols can change with what occurs at the time of your visit. Our fees and services are listed below.
-Room rate is currently $40 - $55 per night.
-guest assistance - luggage held, as necessary no charge (perhpas you take a side trip)
-Tango lessons with us are available at $80 per lesson, couple $130 per lesson when a gueet in our home.
-Tango Expansion - Interested in the history of tango, its music, its lyrics? One hour sessions are offered, providing translations, exploring tango history, composers and authors $15 an hour per person
-Those staying at Casa de Porteno y Bailarin may enjoy their evening meal with us for an additional cost of $20 US dollars to include wine. (Notification to join us is requested by 4pm.)
-Clothes washed, $/E 5.00 or peso equivalent per load
We are an active household. Frequently friends join us for dinner, sometimes for Asado, an Argentine barbecue. And always there are milongas to attend
Policies and Information at Casa de Porteno y Bailarin
Reservation fees 50% paid when reservation is confirmed. Balance upon arrival, Cash - USA Dollars or Euro, Zelle preferred, PayPal +5% PayPal fee. minimum stay 2 night, including split reservations. Cancellation 2 week notice for full reimbursement. 50% 1 week prior, 0% less than 7 days
To take care of your Needs:
-Rooms - independently controlled for heat and Air Conditioning
-WiFi - Internet Service
-Cable TV
-Bathroom is shared, if our second room has a guest.
-Hairdryer
-House Key provided for 24 hour access
-kitchenette with Microwave, electric potable stove top, refrigerator
-Utensils, plates, glass, flatware available
-Public Transportation card 'SUBE' - provided (500 pesos or current cost of card for using public transportation)
-Transportation - car service from and to airport if desired (at current rate from EZE -around $35 )
-Room Cost via Zelle - direct deposit into my USA account or PayPal – with 5%PayPal fee
Additional information:
-no smoking
-no pets
-host kitchen is private, but always welcomed to come in and share. Other services:
-ability to join in an 'Asado' with friends of your hosts
-attend house events free or cost of attending entertainer
-option: full breakfast $8 choice, yogurt, eggs, croissant with ham, oatmeal…
always available: fresh coffee or tea
-reservations for milongas,
-ability to join Carlos and Joan to milongas
-wish a special private dinner: appetizer, entree, dessert/w coffee or tea, prepared for 1- 4 guests with bottle of select wine, $50 per person
-information and some personal recommendations to places to eat, shop, attend church, hospital (1 block from our home), dentist recommended, park, small fresh vegetable markets and large market
We hope your questions are answered here. We look forward to hearing from you! Joan and Carlos
