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Hilltop Private Gem w/ Big Garden, 360° View & Pool - 10 min. from Town & Beach

Escape to an authentic Greek haven where you can unwind amidst nature's beauty and enjoy breathtaking sunrises.

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Interior
Sun loungers
Interior
Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Hilltop Private Gem w/ Big Garden, 360° View & Pool - 10 min. from Town & Beach

Country Villa Kalimera is a newly restored traditional stone-built farmhouse with a cliff pool, jaw-dropping terrace views, tree-covered dining areas & a big garden. With breathtaking landscape and wide-open spaces, we are a place to explore safely.

The cottage is secluded & quiet, yet only an 8-min drive from Skopelos town & a 10-min drive from the closest beach. Country Villa Kalimera is ideal for people looking for a private and peaceful getaway in an authentic setting.

MAIN DESCRIPTION

The interior and surrounding property are perfect for families with children, couples looking for a romantic escape, or a group of friends getting together for a reunion.
The house is surrounded by a vast fenced garden that displays a 100-years-old BBQ, hammocks, sunbeds, and many chairs and tables to sit either in the sun or under the shade of an olive, fig, almond, pomegranate, or lemon tree.

The rural area around is scenic and ideal for long walks and mountain biking. Your own/rented vehicle is essential to move around the island. The closest beach is 10 min drive and the most iconic beaches are 15-20 min drive away. Close by, there are several ancestral mountain trails that lead to Skopelos town within a short walking distance downhill.

Outstanding Features:

➼ Home Office & Cinema Setups (Wi-Fi, 4k monitor, smart LG TV 44”, portable Home Theater Projector, sound system, USB chargers, adapters, big desk, ergonomic chair, etc.)

➼ Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, stove & oven, cookware & bakeware, espresso machine, complete utensils set, etc.)

➼ Electric appliances (A/C, washing machine, fridge & freezer, sandwich toaster, blender, hair dryer, etc.)

➼ Basic Home Gym Setup (yoga & aerobic accessories, body weight equipment, etc.)

➼ Private big garden & private pool

➼ Outdoor 100-years-old BBQ

➼ 360° mountain & sea views

➼ 100% Green Energy (solar water heater & green energy provider)

➼ Traditional-style Greek home

INDOOR

Upon entering the front door at Country Villa Kalimera, you immediately feel the country quality of the house. The stone-built fireplace dominates the living room, as does the lofty wood-beamed roof that houses a spacious loft area on one side.
The loft is reached by a steep spiral staircase and can sleep two persons on the double bed, although the best feature of the loft is the door leading to a roomy terrace/sunning area.

The views are lovely, facing east to the sea and the island of Alonissos and south toward the Stafilos Valley. This spot boasts the most stunning sunrises from which the house derives its name, Kalimera, meaning 'good morning' in Greek.

The loft and double bed area communicate visually with the living room underneath.

The living room is furnished with traditional built-in sofas (which can be used as two single beds) and a coffee table in front of the fireplace. It is open plan to the country-style kitchen, which has terracotta tiled flooring and pretty blue accents. A spacious wooden dining table sits in the middle of the room. On one side of the kitchen, there is a door to the master bedroom and on the other a door to the bathroom.

The spacious master bedroom is furnished with an antique wardrobe, double bed, and an en-suite w/c shower room.

The house offers all modern amenities respecting its traditional style.

We also offer our home for long-term rental – reach out for more information.

Property manager

Alessandro and Gabriella

Languages

English, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please supervise all children at the villa

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 0756Κ92000440001

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

About the neighborhood

Map
skopelos, Thessaly

What's nearby

  • Port of Skopelos - 4 min drive
  • Photo Centre of Skopelos - 5 min drive
  • Agios Konstantinos Beach - 6 min drive
  • Agnontas Beach - 19 min drive
  • Kastani Beach - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Στου Δημητρακη - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Άνεμος Espresso Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skopelos Cafe Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Πλατεία - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swell Bar/cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilltop Private Gem w/ Big Garden, 360° View & Pool - 10 min. from Town & Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hilltop Private Gem w/ Big Garden, 360° View & Pool - 10 min. from Town & Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Private Gem w/ Big Garden, 360° View & Pool - 10 min. from Town & Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Private Gem w/ Big Garden, 360° View & Pool - 10 min. from Town & Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Private Gem w/ Big Garden, 360° View & Pool - 10 min. from Town & Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Venetian Castle, The church of the Virgin Mary, and Museum of Photography. Port of Skopelos and Agios Konstantinos Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hilltop Private Gem w/ Big Garden, 360° View & Pool - 10 min. from Town & Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison pleine de charme
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille avec deux « grands enfants » majeurs a Skopelos. L’un a dormi dans la chambre en mezzanine, l’autre sur l’un des canapés du salon qui fait un très bon lit. La maison est pleine de charme et reste fraiche en journée. Le jardin, avec ses espaces ombragés et ses nombreuses essences qui embaument (figuier, Oliviers, sauge, basilic, etc) est un véritable atout. La localisation, a 10 minutes de Skopelos est tres pratique pour faire des courses ou aller dîner et permet d’accéder en 20 minutes maximum a de tres nombreuses plages et villages. La cuisine est bien équipée en ustensiles de cuisines et verres. Quelques assiettes a dessert supplémentaires seraient bienvenues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria v., Weert - Limburg

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
De locatie is buiten heel sfeervol met verschillende zitjes. Uitzicht is mooi met heerlijk zeembad.
De woning is qua inrichting gedateerd en niet helemaal proper. De tweede slaapkamer bevindt zich op een vide waardoor de privacy daar wat minder is.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannes K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Ausblick, Alleinlage und toller Pool
Sehr schönes älteres Haus mit tollem Ausblick auf Skopelos Stadt und den Hafen und das Meer. Highlight ist der Pool und die Dachterrasse. Sehr netter Vermieter, der sich um alles gekümmert hat und uns sogar, weil wir ungeplant einen Tag früher abreisen mussten, kulanterweise eine Nacht erstattet hat. Danke Alessandro, es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cadre superbe! Calme, ressourçant! Nos enfants aussi ont adoré
L’endroit est magnifique, assez proche de la ville tout en étant au calme sur les hauteurs! Une belle terrasse, un intérieur frais et une jolie piscine entourée d’oliviers, c’était parfait!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo Enrique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful traditional house
Villa Kalimera is a really authentic house, as charming as the island. I would highlight its great outdoor areas (porch, pool, terrace). The beauty of the view and the garden is much greater than the photos. Gabriella's and Alessandro's family were very kind and hospitable. Communication was great. I would highly recommend this place. We are looking forward to stay in again.

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa on stunning island
As beautiful as in the pictures. We are a family of 5 with 2 teenagers and a 21-year old but still had plenty of room. Very hot but always somewhere to sit in the shade with fantastic views. Insects not a problem. Friendly black and white cat joined us for the last few days (sad to leave her!). Pool was great - large enough to swim in. Bottle of water & wine in fridge on arrival was a nice touch. Cannot fault the villa but should point out that the drive up from Skopelos is very steep with hairpin bends & requires a confident driver (not for the faint- hearted!). Loved this villa - a memorable holida.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Luciana G.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prezzo/qualità scadente
La casa è ubicata a 5Km dal paese su una strada con pendenze da "fuoristrada". Non si tratta di una villa, come indicato sulla presentazione, ma di un casolare di campagna molto piccolo, pieno di oggetti di famiglia e sprovvisto di adeguati spazi per ospiti e bagagli. La seconda camera non è indipendente, bensì collocata su un soppalco sopra la cucina, con un semplice materasso a terra. I bagni sono microscopici, con lavabo piccolo come un lavamani, e doccia inadeguata. Positivi gli spazi esterni con barbecue e piscina. L'accoglienza è stata delegata solo ad un custode greco (che non parla inglese), senza indicazioni di tipo turistico sulla località.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goat bells and olive trees
This is a beautiful home in countryside and we were greeted with such genuine hospitality. We loved the view, the peace and quiet, and the traditional character of the property. The road from town is very steep but after doing it a couple times we felt comfortable with the drive. Relaxing by the pool after a day of exploring Skopelos, napping in the hammock, and star gazing and sunrise watching from the amazing roof top terrace were all memorable! We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

daniela r.

Beautiful vacation!!
Our stay at this villa was just marvelous! The place is very quiet and relaxing. It's amazing for people who want to feel close to nature and like authentic traditional scenery of the Greek country side. We loved the house so much! All the furniture and vintage decoration give it a lot of character. We also enjoyed the garden because it's very shaded and comfortable with cute tables and chairs under olive trees. We spent a lot of time relaxing on hammocks and the swimming pool and we got a beautiful view of the sea and green hills. But our favorite place was the balcony from where we could watch the sea and the port. It was so romantic to have a glass of wine there under the starry sky. I absolutely recommend this place and I hope to return soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Erika K.

“Wonderful soothing home in beautiful garden”
“Wonderful soothing home in beautiful garden” We stayed for a week in the Villa Kalimera with 2 adults and 4 teenagers, and enjoyed it very much. There is one separate bedroom with (small) bathroom with a king size bed, and access to a terrace. In the kitchen/living room there are two couches opposite of each other that you can use as beds. Also a modest bathroom. And then on the second floor, it is like an inside balcony, there is a futon for two persons. This persons have access to the wonderfull terrace on the roof! Everything is personally decorated with some antique tools and handcrafts from local objects out of nature. It is very cosy. The kitchen contains everything you might possibly need, so you can perfectly prepare meals yourself. And then you can enjoy this meals on one of the very nice terraces in the garden. In that beautiful garden with large trees that provide a lot of shade there are three terraces, some in the shade, some in the sun. One nice round one, some bigger in front of the house and one in the middle of the garden between house and pool. The latest you can't fully use when the figs are ripe, because they fall constantly and drip. But you have al lot of alternatives. At last there is a terrace on the second floor with a stunning view on the Aegean Sea. You can see the boats enter the harbour. Very nice to sit there in the late afternoon. The pool was very nice, especially for the kids, but is also large and deep enough to exercise a bit. Around the pool there are sunbeds. The view from that side is magnificent. The house and pool where all very clean. And during the week we had some new linen and cleaning. The only thing some people might not like is that you have to wipe de terraces every morning with broom and water during the time when de figs are ripe and falling. Takes about 30 minutes, but we had no problem with that. And will only be in time that the figs are falling down, and I think this year was a very good fig year... There were also some wasps, but hardly a problem. The environment is very quiet. The street near the house has hardly any traffic. The owner keeps in contact with you far before your trip and provides in everything you need or want to know. Also during your stay you can reach him bij whats app and he quickly responds. Thank you very much Alessandro for your hospitality. It was a magnificent stay in Villa Kalimera.

10/10 Excellent

RIZZOTTO F.

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Wonderful stay and view, nice place and strategic position for our one week Skopelos experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Tom T.

Not what we had expected for the price
This was our 10th visit to the Greek Islands and our 4th to Skopelos so we know the lie of the land and we have always rented villas. Whilst the property was clean, it is cheaply equipped, shabby and our experience was not consistent with all the other glowing reviews. Firstly, the location of the property was far from peaceful. We were woken up every other night and early morning by barking dogs on 2 sides of the property. Furthermore, the early exodus of quads and motor bikes made sure that we were up for early morning tea. The house is very close to the road and despite it's "rural" situation has a lot of traffic. Secondly, the bathrooms (of which there are no photos on the web site) are cramped, poorly fitted out and not consistent with the price of the property - you literally can't swing a cat. Both bathrooms have shower curtains and so the whole room is wet after a shower. The "master bedroom" (which has the washing machine an arm's length from the bed) on the ground floor smelt of damp and drain during the entire holiday so we slept on the mezzanine above the kitchen. The bed on the mezzanine does not have a sprung mattress but something more akin to a futon. It was so hard that we were forced to drag the mattresses from the master bedroom up the spiral staircase and put them on top of the pallet bed so that we could sleep. At least the owner provided two synthetic pillows when we complained about the hardness of the pillows. It should be clear from the description of the property that with 6 people in the property, 4 people are, for all intents and purposes, sleeping in the kitchen .... 2 above it and 2 adjacent to it. We cooked at the property only once as there is nothing to stop the cooking smell going straight up to the mezzanine. Twice we had no water and once during the rain we had water coming in through the roof. We had no problems with the wasps but once the figs are ripe then the entire terrace area outside the main door will need to swept and cleaned every day unless, of course, you like wasps. We did not have a happy time here, and frankly, it was the worst villa experience we have had on Skopelos. Unfortunately we left it late and the good ones had gone. The owner made lots of sympathetic noises but of course would not give us a refund when we told him we wanted to leave and book into a hotel.

8/10 Good

Polly T.

Happy holiday!
We had a lovely stay in Kalimera .. the house was lovely and full of character and the garden and views were beautiful. There was a lot of nature and would suit people who are not worried by this. It was a very peaceful place and it was particularly nice to sit on the roof terrace in the evening watching the stars come out. The drive down to skopelos town is steep but ok ... although we didn’t often go out because after a day on the beach we just wanted to relax at home and enjoy the environment. We enjoyed having a barbecue and in the end we never did make it into town for dinner because we preferred to be at Kalimera. It was a special place to wake up in and go outside to sit in the shade of the fig tree watching swallows dipping into the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sophie b.

A beautiful and peaceful place to stay
Alessandro has been absolutely great, throughout the whole process, and made the whole trip very smooth. The villa itself is stunning, as you can see from the photos, and I can only echo what others have said about it. The pool is well maintained and a good size, the roof terrace was lovely, amazing views - and there is a sense of space and tranquility throughout the villa and garden. A lovely authentic Greek villa. There were occasional wasps outside, as we expected - specially if you eat outside - but we got used to them and worked around them, and no one got stung. We were grateful for the ceiling fans plus additional fan as it was mid August and hot at night! Easy access to Skopelos town, and also lots of lovely beaches, but our two teenagers probably would have been happy staying in the villa as it had everything they needed. It's worth exploring the island more widely, and we found some amazing spots including monasteries and ancient burial sites - if you do this just make sure your rental car is up to the steep hills! All thanks to Alessandro, and we would highly recommend this gorgeous villa.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Farniente sous le figuier...
Accrochée à flanc de colline au dessus du port de Skopelos, cette maison est l'endroit parfait pour décompresser et profiter des charmes de la superbe île de Skopelos. Aux heures les plus chaudes de la journée ses nombreuses terrasses ombragées et sa piscine donnant sur des panoramas superbes sont des plus appréciables. Bref un très bel endroit avec un accueil très pro d'Alessandro et de Christos.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pierr s.

Séjour agréable
Hôte très hospitalier. Maison de caractère, beaucoup d'ombrage et de délicieuses figues. Avec la piscine on n'a presque plus envie de bouger.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LAURENT T.

Au calme dans un grand espace de caractère
Super séjour dans une grande propriété. Deco très cosy, propreté, bouteille et petit bouquet de serpolet d accueil Au calme sur les hauteurs de Skopelos Alessandro avait prévu notre accueil sur le port avec notre voiture ( belle surprise) et s'est assuré régulièrement que tout allait bien. C'est avec plaisir que nous reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrés B.

Amazing countryside greek relaxation!
We had a really nice time in Alessandro's place. It's a real greek country house, full of interesting objects they have collected through the years. The pool is great of course, excellent way to get refreshed and enjoy the amazing view of the island and the sea. Skopelos is a truly enjoyable island, with amazing food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Completely recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

WOW
An amazing place to stay, a bit remote for the teenagers in our family. Bur perfect for real family time. Sitting on the balcony at night watching shooting stars. Swimming in the pool with the best ever view. Watching the sunrise from our bed every morning. I want to go back again & again. The only reason I ve not give it 4 stars is because of the wasps.... my son is allergic to wasp stings & so they made it hard to eat outside.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philippa Howell

Perfect relaxation in a stunning setting
Alessandro was very helpful, even sending us ferry times and arranging car hire. The house is full of character and the garden area beautiful: especially the hammock under the olive trees with the amazing view past the pool to forested hills and the sea beyond! It is secluded and we truly relaxed, in fact we loved it so much we extended our stay by 2 days! I have been to 26 Greek islands and Skopelos has to be one of the best, possibly THE best. We shall be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stefanie m.

We love this place
The Kalimera Villa is a rustic romantic and peaceful place with an outstanding view . Skopelos town and all beautiful beaches and places to visit can be easily reached by car. We spent a wonderful relaxing time with our 2 kids (10 and 13) who loved the place as well (pool and big garden). One of our favourite places was on top - the terrace with view to the sea. Alessandro was very helpful and accommodating and helped us to organize a rental car. Communication before the booking and during our stay was really good. We hope to come back. We had great holidays.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mihai m.

Peacefull,relaxing place
Excellent location,far from city turmoil but still in close driving range for shops,restaurants, etc. Perfect place, full of character country style villa, good to spend some quality time with friends or family. Nice beaches around in max 10-15 min driving time. Will consider it for future vacations also.