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Peace, privacy, sea views and sunsets: Lephteris House with pool at Koukounaries

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Interior
Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

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Karavotsakisma House, Skiathos, Magnisia, 370 02
  • Agia Eleni Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Little Banana Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Koukounaries Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Skiathos (JSI-Skiathos Island National)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Peace, privacy, sea views and sunsets: Lephteris House with pool at Koukounaries

Peace, privacy, magnificent sea views, glorious sunsets, lush mature gardens, a swimming pool, a high standard of comfort and service; all contribute to making Karavotsakisma one of the most enchanting places on Skiathos. This secluded retreat is two minutes drive from excellent sandy beaches (Elias, Koukounaries, Banana, Ag. Eleni, Agistro Mandraki, Kriffi, Maratha) and the facilities of tavernas, bars, supermarkets, horse riding and water-sports (the Salto Watersports at Koukounaires offers our guests a 20% discount) .
LEPHTERIS HOUSE
Lephteris House with two bedrooms is situated
in the garden below Karavotsakisma House. It has stunning sea views yet
being almost hidden from above provides privacy on its large terraces and in its private garden. The design finish and furnishings are of a high standard. All rooms and terraces have sea views with French windows opening onto the terraces.
This has one double (king size) bedroom and one twin bedroom which has ample room for an extra third bed (also space for a bed in a halfway gallery, carpeted but without full headroom); a stylish marble bathroom. A practical kitchen well equipped with electric oven and hob , dish washer, micro wave, fridge freezer, toaster, coffee machine, electric kettle. There is a washing machine and ironing facilities etc. The living room has log burning stove, soft chairs and dining table. There are two terraces (providing sun and shade) furnished with marble dining table and sun loungers and a shady swing seat . There is a built-in BBQ kitchen in the house's private garden. Ceiling fans in each room, hairdryers in each bedroom. A safe deposit box. Cleaning is daily and bed linen and towels are changed regularly. Provisions for infants include cots, high chairs, car seats, toys, baby monitor.
A private garden door (lockable) leads to the POOL TERRACE with panoramic sea views and wonderful sunsets; this is furnished with cushioned loungers and big sun umbrellas. The pool is over 14 meters long with a shallow end. It is salt water chlorinated; an Australian system making it kind to the skin. There is a BBQ area. The pool is exclusively for our guests. There is a separate shaded GAMES TERRACE with table tennis, a pool table, table football and library.
SERVICE. Cleaning is daily and bed linen and towels are changed regularly. On arrival accommodations are arranged with fresh flowers, fruit, drinks and provisions for the first mornings breakfast.
CAR-HIRE is recommended not only as it is a steep walk up but also to allow you to enjoy the island fully. I am happy to arrange this for you. The car would be picked up and dropped off at the airport…. Or you may prefer to arrange this yourself.
FREE WIFI is available in the house, on the terraces and at the pool..

Property manager

Gail Stathakis

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 1337616

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Skiathos

Located in Skiathos, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Papadiamanti Museum and Old Radio Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Moni Evangelistrias and Papadiamantis House. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Skiathos, Magnisia

What's nearby

  • Agia Eleni Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Little Banana Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Big Banana Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Koukounaries Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hidden Beach - 11 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Skiathos (JSI-Skiathos Island National) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leda & The Swan Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Porto Paradiso Beach Bar-Vromolimnos Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Beach Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gyro Nimo - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peace, privacy, sea views and sunsets: Lephteris House with pool at Koukounaries have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Peace, privacy, sea views and sunsets: Lephteris House with pool at Koukounaries pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Peace, privacy, sea views and sunsets: Lephteris House with pool at Koukounaries located?

This family-friendly Skiathos holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Agia Eleni Beach and Koukounaries Beach. Little Banana Beach and Big Banana Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and views
We had a lovely holiday staying here. Waking up to the view every morning was a delight. Any questions we had, Gail was proactive straight away in helping us any way she could. Thank you :)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with amazing views
We had the perfect week staying at Karavotsakisma. The properties and grounds are beautiful and set away from the busy areas of Skiathos to guarantee peace and tranquility. Our apartment had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our stay. Gail is a fantastic host and was very accommodating when our plans changed and we needed to arrive early. We will definitely be booking again when we return to the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivar v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captivating views and perfect place
It was difficult to tear ourselves away from the terrace with its views of Greece and sea over the glorious garden. Comfortable and attractive villa, very private in beautiful surroundings, fabulous pool and all on a lovely island. Many thanks to Gail, we really had a peaceful and happy week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karavotsakisma - the perfect holiday
If you're looking for peace and quiet, top class facilities and perfect surroundings, Karavotsakisma is just about as good as it gets. Gail, her family and team have created a little piece of heaven on a hillside above the beautiful Koukounaries bay. Our villa was outstanding, the view from our terraces of the Aegean and the distant mainland was breathtaking. The houses and apartments are rustic and lovely, with every mod con provided including a gorgeous communal pool. The mature gardens are so cleverly designed that we were hardly aware of the other guests or buildings. We were looked after superbly with daily cleaning by Dina and Spiros. Although the setting is all about peace and quiet, there are excellent restaurants and bars not too far away once you've driven back down the hill. We would highly recommend Karavotsakisma and hope to return again.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally-Anne Morrissey
Great location with fabulous views. Wonderfully quiet and peaceful. Car essential - up a steep track at the farthest point of the island from airport and Skiathos town. The setting of the accommodation, in skillfully landscaped surroundings is magical. Everything was spotlessly clean, well equipped and simply, comfortably and tastefully furnished. Delightful private outside sitting areas. Glorious swimming pool. The stunning northern beaches(within 10mins drive) are backed by protected pine forests and are significantly quieter than those on the south of the island. Gail is very welcoming and offered suggestions on places to visit and excellent recommendations on where to eat. She is a talented artist and her eye for detail is evident everywhere. She was happy to share recollections of her fascinating time living there since the 1970’s and her local knowledge is encyclopaedic. Last week of September and it was blue sky from start to finish and 25-28 degrees - perfect! We would have loved to stay longer so will have to make a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

Jewel of Skiathos
I almost don't want to write this review because Gail's beautiful hillside with the most gorgeous places to stay on Skiathos are clearly a well kept secret amongst her loyal guests who all seem to become friends and come back year after year. We found it by chance and stayed for the first time at Lephteris house and it was the perfect holiday. The owner Gail and her son William live in a house above and the family created, landscaped and built the most magical places, all hidden from each other, in amongst citrus trees, olive groves, and all with the most exquisite view of the peninsular. The pool is in a walled garden which looks over the sea, Lephteris house itself has it's own lovely garden right next door with a beautiful terrace and a secret door to the pool. We had the place to ourselves as we went off season but it's easy to imagine the fun guests have in the summer too when Gail hosts bbq's around the pool. . The attention to detail everywhere is perfect as you would expect from an artist, the beds comfortable, everything was lovely and the location is the best on the island being near to the most beautiful beaches. You need a car but the island is so beautiful you would want to explore it anyway. Being half Greek myself I have travelled extensively in Greece and this is somewhere I would love to be able to come back to again and again. Thank you Gail and William, hope to see you next year, Rachael, Christian, Isobel, Lila and Amelie xxx

10/10 Excellent

Markus K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schön
Wir haben den Urlaub sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
We had an amazing 8 days here! The grounds are absolutely beautiful and so we’ll maintained. The house was absolutely amazing! Really well equipped and the view from the terrace was just beautiful. Gail was a perfect host. She was very quick to respond and very helpful. She actually moved our booking to a larger property which was greatly appreciated as we have two young kids. We would thoroughly recommend this place. We would gladly book this property again if we are able to. Thanks Gail
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wohlfühloase
Perfekt ausgestattet, mit liebevollen Details und wunderschöner Aussicht. Mit tollem Pool und vielen Stränden unterschiedlichster Art in unmittelbarer Nähe.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Beautiful house and garden in a fabulous location.
The house and pool were beautiful and kept immaculately clean by Gail and her staff who were always on hand and very helpful. Really peaceful with amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Gail Stathakis

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I was born & grew up in Tynemouth ; then went to Manchester and studied art.
In 1970, I first visited Skiathos where I met my late husband Christos. In our early years together we lived in a hut on the famous Koukounaries Beach; with no fresh water or electricity; everyday life was hard work but stunningly beautiful and of course, it was lots of fun. For 25 years we operated a water sports business from here; in the meanwhile we built our dream home and holiday accommodations on the hilltop above the beach. Here, at Karavotsakisma, with a magnificent view over the sea to Pelion is where I live with my son, William. My daughter Elena holidays here.

Languages:

English, Greek