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Villa Athina

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sport court

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 9400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Athina

Hellenic tourism organisation license MHTE 0415K91000447901
AMA 00000750064

The Villa is located on the Western side of Peloponnese and more specifically in the Prefecture of “Ilia”, 30 kilometres away from ancient Olympia, where the beauty of the landscape as well as the great sea, justify why the ancients chose this enchanting region to organize the Olympic Games.
The sandy beach of “Agia Marina” is accessible from the Villa in walking distance and in a 10-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of “Kourouta” and “Skafidia” (marked with blue flag), the medieval castle in “Kyllini”, of great interest, the protected Natura “Kaiafa Lake "and in 40 minutes distance by car, the tourist port of “Katakolo”. In the village of “Douneika” going on foot in 10 minutes, the visitor can obtain food supplies from the mini market for the everyday needs and fresh fragrant bread from the bakery and In the case of a need for medication, a drug store is available in the village. Within 10 to 15 minutes by car to “Amaliada” and “Pyrgos” direction, one can find many supermarkets, shops, restaurants, taverns and hospitals.
The Villa is surrounded by a garden 35000m2, was built in 1893 and has been declared a historic monument by the Ministry of culture. On 2004 ended the building restoration with all modern standards. The building consists of two floors. The first floor has an office whose windows come in a very large terrace overlooking the sea and around the garden, two bedrooms one of which has a balcony with views of the sea and the other window with views of the sea. These rooms share a bathroom. The master bedroom with a balcony overlooking the garden and the mountains, and the bathroom that comes out to the terrace.
The ground floor consists of two bedrooms with French windows with access directly into the garden and pool view, two bathrooms, living room with double sided fireplace with living room in front of each side, dining room and a corner office. There is also a kitchen fully equipped, that communicates with an extra dining and living space (a covered patio), with panoramic views of the garden and the pool.
The garden is so designed as to provide security for residents. The land is fenced everywhere and furthermore covered by plants and trees around guaranteeing full privacy from neighbors. The home embraced by 9000m2 lawn with flower beds full of flowers and plants and the combination of blue water of the swimming pool, the green grasses and the smells of flowers give the impression to the visitor that he is in Heavenly environment. The Orchard, a few counts more away, causes to try seasonal fruits, and if feeling tired may rest for a while under the shadow of towering trees, can also if need to meditate to visit the picturesque Chapel of “Agios Fanourios”. If you still want to take care of the physical training health, in addition to the 18m length pool and 3m depth, near the diving board, there is also the tennis and the basketball court, where can be practised which hour of the day you like, even at night under the headlights. Before swimming in the pool, and afterwards, one can take a shower using either one of the two bathrooms located in the space next to the garage and near to the stadium. You may also visit the vineyards and taste the delicious wine of the estate besides the wonderful oil of premium quality, produced from the olive groves of the estate. The resident will become even more comfortable with the care and help of the staff living discretely in a separate house nearby. The evenings can be enjoyed under the starlit sky-lit pool next to a fabulous meal with baked in BQ and then have a drink before sleeping in a cool gazebo. If there are privately owned or rented cars the garage provides two secure parking locations. In the case of more cars, there are shady spots for parking in specific parts of the garden.

Property manager

MAIRY SKYLAKAKI

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4306 sq ft (400 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00000750064

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious Neoclassical Villa Agia Marina Ilia douneika
Luxurious Neoclassical Villa Agia Marina Ilia
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Luxurious Neoclassical Agia Marina Ilia
Luxurious Neoclassical Villa in Agia Marina Ilia
Luxury Elegant Villa Landscaped Large Plot Panoramic View
Luxury Elegant Landscaped Large Plot Panoramic View douneika
Luxury Elegant Landscaped Large Plot Panoramic View
Luxury Elegant Villa in a Landscaped Large Plot

About the neighborhood

Map
douneika

What's nearby

  • Agia Marina Beach - 10 min walk
  • Skafidia Monastery - 10 min drive
  • Palouki Beach - 10 min drive
  • Kourouta Beach - 14 min drive
  • Port of Katakolo - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Zakynthos (ZTH-Zakynthos Intl.) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cabana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Φώτης ο Άγριος - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ονειροπαγίδα - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sol Y Mare - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Athina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Athina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Athina?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Athina?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Villa Athina located?

This family-friendly Ilida villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Agia Marina Beach and Ionian Sea. Palouki Beach and Kourouta Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Villa Athina Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

A fantastic country house with extensive gardens and a fabulous pool
We had a wonderful stay in this spacious country house with large gardens and the most wonderful pool. The house is close to lots of beaches and supermarkets and the children spent hours in the best pool we have ever used. The on site housekeepers are super helpful and kept the house spotlessly clean and helped with any issues we had. The air conditioning was a blessing at night in the warm summer heat. We would definitely recommend this villa to any family looking to explore this quieter part of the Peloponnese. A wonderful 2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday
Thank you Mary and Georgia for this amazing holiday in your Villa! The Villa looks exactly like on the photos, Everything was clean (Mrs. Christina and her husband looks after us, cleaned the pool and tidied up the trash) we ate the fresh fruits from the garden end absolutely enjoyed the weather at the pool! We can absolutely recommend the accommodation to others. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ralf S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doris P.

Awesome luxury villa with style
The most luxurious holiday home we have ever rented. Built in 1893, the villa is spacious, impeccably renovated, air-conditioned, and furnished with style; the adjacent pool house is cozy, the giant pool just wonderful even with natural shade for the sunbeds around noon. Several terraces for different views and hours (sea view above the trees; incredible sunsets!). The underground garage keeps your car quite cool even during the heat of the day. Pick your own fresh fruit from the orchard for breakfast, enjoy the vast carefully manicured green garden, play tennis or Basketball at night (floodlight) or simply relax. The caretakers living on the premises in a separate building do an excellent job with the garden, pool and house and are very helpful with everything (thank you Katja!). It makes you feel like a landlord on your stately estate - "Otium" like an aristocrat at your villa in the countryside in ancient Roman times. Situated in a rural quiet area with mostly local Greek summer tourists, it´s only a short drive or walk (less than 1km) to a choice of marvellous not overcrowded fine sandy beaches (our favourite: Belvedere) and many cozy Greek tavernas, but you might also prepare dinner in the villa yourself. For the cultural minded, nearby ancient Olympia and the medieval crusader´s castle Chlemoutsi will be a must-see; the Kyllini peninsula is a very scenic hilly area; even a day trip to the islands of Zakynthos or Kefallonia is an option. The owner Mairy, a decent elegant lady from Athens, is professional and fair (rental Agreement), polite, friendly and accomodating, welcomed us in person upon arrival, explained everything and kept in touch as needed for making our stay so enjoyable. Just awesome - unforgettable, thank you so much!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017