Epavli Sofia is a two floors traditional house of the early 20th century that is fully renovated and equipped with modern comforts and amenities. Epavli Sofia is in the seaside zone of Horto, at the distance of 30m from the beach (5min walk). The 1st floor apartment is a spacious 86m2, independent, self-contained apartment with its own entrance by the outer marble staircase, suitable for a 4 persons family or group. The courtyard and the garden covered with artificial lawn is wide, 308m2. The apartment provides hot water from its own solar heater, constant limitless wifi internet and HD smart tv. There are two bedrooms with built-in closet, a large living room with lunch table of 4 persons, 3 desks for the guests' tasks, bookcase with foreign & greek books & board games, a modern kitchen with full cooking equipment and a table for two persons, a bathroom with shower stall and washing machine for guests' washing. No air condition because of the thickness of the stone walls (1m), but there are fans in the rooms and furthermore many doors and windows keep the apartment airy, fresh and bright. The first floor apartment has 4 balconys with view over the sea, the mountain, the garden of the house and the close-by leafy orchard. The apartment is for rent throughout the year. The minimum of stay is 5 nights, in July and August minimum stay 7 nights and in winter period (December-February) the minimum of stay is 90 nights, at a reduced price, utility bills and woods for the energy fireplace not included. Heating is provided by energy fireplace and radiators in the rooms. Long term stay is welcome. The apartment is rented for a self-service use and care, because guests have the exclusive use, they stay alone & undisturbed tele-working via limitless wifi internet, relaxing on sofa watching HD smart tv, cooking and eating according to their schedule inside & outside in the garden, washing their clothes and linen in the washer etc. The paved courtyard & the covered with artificial lawn garden with the two dining tables & BBQS ensure privacy and relax in a quiet place by the front of the sea. Guests have to keep the place neat & clean, to take away the daily garbage & they have to leave the apartment neat without trush at check out. No cleaning service is provided during their stay. They are responsible for any damage or loss, so they pay a damage deposit of 200 euros in cash on arrival refundable at check out. Guests also have to supply their needs in toiletries (soap, toilet paper, shampoo, detergent etc) and food before arrival, because these items are not provided. The host is off, but guests have help in emergency. All guests must show their ID/ passports on arrival and display an e-mail and a mobile number for the communication with the host. Free parking in the central square and elsewhere in the village. The apartment is ideal for a long term stay in a nice, verdant and quiet environment next to the sea and for family holiday because of the calm and child friendly waters of Pagasitikos gulf. The neighborhood is quiet, there are only cottages, no shops and no cars on the alley. Horto is a picturesque seaside village far away from mass tourism, commercial & vehicles hustle and bustle. The name of the village is originated from the latin word hortus= garden due to the verdure. The house is ideal for family vacations, particularly for children, offers to tele- working persons the sea and mountain leisure break, privacy and tranquility in a verdant & quiet place by the sea. Guests drive to many nearby villages of Pelion, famous for the traditional architecture and the squares with the enormous centuries-old plane trees, hike on “calderimia”, traditional paved paths into the lush vegetation and running waters and swim in the wavy but clear as a crystal Aegean sea or sunbath on the long sandy beaches there. They visit also the antiquities in the surroundings of the city of Volos and the famous tsipouradika, taverns serving tsipouro, a kind of ouzo, with sausage and sea food. In Horto and in the nearby villages the seaside taverns and restaurants serve fresh fish and local meals. In August & September concerts & dances take place in the cosy outdoor theater of the village and at the fests of nearby villages. Horto is connected to the villages and to the city of Volos by public transport and is served by taxidrivers.
