a renovated house 8 km from the seaside

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1 bedroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Melivoia, Thessalia Sterea Ellada

Koutsoupiás Beach
24 min drive
Spring of Kokkino Nero
29 min drive
Mt. Ossa
87 min drive
Larisa (LRA)
47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

A stone house, built in the the beginning of the 20th century, renovated in a hobo/ artistic style, with a lot of free space and a breathtaking view to the sea.
The middle floor is the living space with an open kitchen, fireplace and a small balcony leading to the garden terrace. The upper floor is a large dance studio with a double bed, and a lot of living and working space. the 2 floors have windows in all 4 walls and a beautiful view. The garden floor has a separate bedroom, which is cool and dark.
The quite village of Melivoia is on 400 m high and 8 km away from the longest seaside of Greece. A car is a must!
The house is suitable for families, couples and friends that can live well with each other as there are no separate rooms! It is ideal for artists or anybody in need of space, quietness and unblocked view, in a great area for hiking and swimming. The house has a fully equipped kitchen for many people, and a garden terrace for dinning out.

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MHTE: 0725k92000446801

Property manager

Roula Karaferi

Languages

Dutch, English, Greek, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Only if we are invited!

Pets

Pets allowed

After agreement

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: only if we are invited!

Long-term renters welcome

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 0725Κ92000446801

We should mention

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Agia

Located in Agia, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. George Schwartz Mansion is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Koutsoupiás Beach and Kalývi Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.

Melivoia, Thessalia Sterea Ellada

What's nearby

Spring of Kokkino Nero - 29 min drive
Ammos Beach - 30 min drive
Agía Paraskeví - 54 min drive
Nei Pori Beach Park - 63 min drive
Mt. Ossa - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sunset - ‬15 min drive
‪Μπέμπης - ‬24 min drive
‪Aqua - ‬13 min drive
‪Ψαροταβέρνα Σφυρής - Ψάρια & Θαλασσινά - ‬11 min drive
‪Το Νούφαρο - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is a renovated house 8 km from the seaside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at a renovated house 8 km from the seaside?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is a renovated house 8 km from the seaside located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Koutsoupiás Beach and 11 mi (17.8 km) from Kalývi Beach. Ammos Beach and Stomíou Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Bonsall

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming property in the hills

We had a wonderful time, such a great property and location. Close to a monastery of Ag Pantalemon towards Agia dating from 13th century. Close to beaches as well! Wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik S.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in the mountains

Me and my four grown-up children spent some wonderful and relaxing days in Roula’s beautiful house, going on trips to the river, the cliffs, the thermal springs of Kokkino Nero, and to Mt Ossa in the daytime, and ate excellent meals at Gantem and the Melovoia market place in the evenings. But the breakfasts in Roula’s garden were perhaps the best thing of it all!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steffen T.

24 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just

Secret tip!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

12 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhige, authentische und charmante Unterkunft

Ursprüngliches, traditionelles altes Steinhaus mit sympathischen Nachbarn, Meeresblick und abseits vom Touristentrubel inmitten eines kleinen Städtchens - nur zu empfehlen!

Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sven F.

20 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bergdorfathmosphäre

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit! Sehr empfehlenswert wenn man Griechenland ursprünglich erleben möchte.

8/10 Good

Monika W.

4 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday in old Greek house

I used to think, how could it be to live in "lost in time" mountain village. Now I know it :-). The house is suitable for families and groups of (very) good friends. As Roula informed me before - your life there would be "very collective". The main sleeping room upstairs is an open space, You can also sleep in the living room and at the garden floor. The ceilings are made of wood - you can hear everybody in the house very well ;-). The house itself is very well equipped. However you need to remember, that it's old and needs some care and attention. As previous guests wrote - this place is not "Hilton" - it's simple, ancient stone house with it's own character. If you prefer hotel standard, just look for it somewhere else. The people at the village are very friendly, especially the nearest neighbours - Stavroula and Eurypides. Every single day they offered us great tomatoes and the other vegetables from their garden. Thanks a lot for their kindness:-). It's worth to use local shops - they do not offer much staff, but you cas buy great feta cheese, bread and (sometimes) really tasty meat products from the butcher (they are not open every day). What else - we can recommend great beach near "Cuba" beach bar in Velika. It's also worth to find the road to waterfall and ruins of Melivoia castle. If you like to visit old Byzantine monasteries - you can also find them around. We had the perfect time in Melivoia, thanks for everything :-).

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Uwe P.

26 Sept 2018

Uriges Haus

In diesem uralten Steinhaus, idyllisch im kleinen ruhigen Bergdorf mit einem schönen Blick zum Meer, welches nur 8 km entfernt ist, gelegen, kann man einen schönen Urlaub verbringen. Es hat uns nichts gefehlt. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, die Bäder auch. Allerdings sollte man keinen Hotel Charakter erwarten. Aber das ist gerade das gemütliche. Die Menschen im Dorf sind sehr nett wie überhaupt in Griechenland. Der Strand ist zumindest im September fast menschenleer, das Wasser oft kristallklar. Wir empfehlen diese Urlaubsunterkunft sehr gern weiter. (Die Sterne vergeben wir für Gemütlichkeit, Ruhe, Gute Ausstattung, Urigkeit, und Idylle)

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ondrej J.

13 Sept 2018

einfach toll

das war eine absolut tolle FeWo - wir haben es sehr sehr sehr genossen!!! Viel Platz - gemütlich - tolle Küchenausstattung - alles perfekt. Schöne Lage un sehr chillig

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

VERONIQUE D., LYON

1 Sept 2018

Excellentes vacances

Vacances reposantes, au calme, dans un endroit peu touristique , au sein d'un vieux village La maison est spacieuse et décorée avec gout les premières plages sont à 10 mn de voiture mais d'autres un peu plus loin sont très belles le voisin , adorable, nous donnait des légumes de son jardin tous les jours nous avons decouvert une Grèce authentique et agreable Roula est très reactive pour communiquer, merci

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Yves B., Marseille

29 July 2017

Magnifique

Superbe maison en pierre située dans un village de montagne avec vue sur la mer. Les avantages sont nombreux: fraîcheur nocturne en période estivale, localisation idéale pour visiter le centre (Météores) et le Nord (Olympe, Vergina). La maison, très grande, permet de dissocier les espaces de vie: très bien en famille. Nous recommandons.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuela S.

28 July 2017

Traumhaft

Wir haben unseren Urlaub in Melivoia sehr genossen, das Haus und die Umgebung sind traumhaft. Wer Sinn für Details hat, den Charme eines älteren Hauses mag und Urlaub fern vom Massentourismus machen möchte, ist dort gut aufgehoben. Roula war eine gute Gastgeberin, die auch bei Problemen schnell erreichbar war und half.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard V., Antwerp

30 May 2017

Great place for a relaxing holiday close to the sea but away from the crowd.

Wish we had an extra week...

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

21 May 2017

Lovely location - atmospheric property

Had a lovely stay in this atmospheric property in a lovely mountain village. The top floor is stunning - so relaxing to sit in a room that gives off its own feeling of spirituality (the roof ceiling is awesome). The views from all levels are spectacular. The rustic charm will suit those who are at home away from main tourist locations and trappings. The village was quiet in May but shops open and people friendly. Panoramic views driving up and down from Velika/Agia - bit of a squeeze and sharp intakes of breath driving the hire car through the village but all manageable and parking always available somewhere! Countryside so beautiful with lovely walks up & down the mountains. Trip to waterfall well worth it. Brilliant football pitch at top of town! A place to relax and take time to reflect but plenty of opportunity to do more in surrounding area - we climbed some of Mt.Olympus and spent time in Volos. Roula - Thank you for the opportunity to experience staying in your house. Donald & Katie

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

26 Sept 2016

Erholsamer Urlaub in einem kleinen Bergdorf am Fuss des Mt. Kissavo

Wir hatten zwei sehr schöne und erholsame Wochen in dem sehr geschmackvoll und originell eingerichteten Steinhaus von Roula und Kostas in Melivia. Das Haus liegt auf ca. 400 m Höhe und hat einen kleinen Garten mit einer phantastischen Sicht auf's Meer. Sehr schöne Strände bzw. Badebuchten in unmittelbarer Nähe. Außerdem ein guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen in die Berge und Ausflüge z B. zu den Meteora-Klöstern und auf die Halbinsel Pilion. Wir haben uns in dem Haus von Roula und Kostas in Melivia sehr wohl gefühlt.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

philippe s., Lille

24 Aug 2016

La maison de Roula est géniale, très accueillante et très bien décorée. Merveilleux séjour !

Nous avons passé 12 jours dans la maison de Roula, en août. Cette maison est située au coeur du bourg de Melivoia, lui-même situé à quelques km de la mer : la vue sur la mer depuis la maison est formidable ! Cette maison est très accueillante et merveilleusement décorée. C'est une très grande maison, sur trois niveaux : le premier niveau, en rez-de-jardin, donne sur un petit jardin avec parasol et table pour manger. Il y a une chambre avec deux lits où nos enfants ont dormi. Au même niveau, sur l'extérieur, un WC et une douche permettent de compléter la sdb du premier étage. Au premier étage, salon, salle à manger, cuisine en open space. La décoration est de très bon goût et nous a vraiment charmés ! Au deuxième étage, un grand plateau (de danse) où se trouve un grand lit. C'est un espace merveilleux, sous les toits (très belles poutres), très clair (8 ou 9 fenêtres sur les différents côtés de la maison). Roula nous a très bien accueillis et a été très attentive à nos besoins durant le séjour. L'environnement immédiat de la maison est très calme, l'un des voisins, très sympathique, nous a donné tous les jours des légumes et des fruits de son jardin. De manière générale, les gens du village ont été très gentils et accueillants et être au coeur du village est très pratique : il y a notamment une petite supérette (il y en a d'autres) où nous trouvions du bon pain frais tous les matins, un restaurant local où nous avons mangé de délicieux souvlakis et des salades grecques succulentes... et aussi des cafés, une poste, etc. Pour les courses plus importantes, il faut aller à Agia (10 km), chez Galaxias. A proximité, entre 8 et 20 km, il est possible de trouver de superbes plages, presque désertes en plein mois d'août ! Nos enfants ont fait de la plongée et se sont régalés. De Melivoia, il est possible aussi de circuler vers l'ouest (les Météores), vers le nord (Dion et l'Olympe) ou vers le sud (Volos et le Pélion). Bref, c'est un endroit idéal pour rayonner en Grèce continentale ! Nous avons vraiment adoré cette maison où nous prenions beaucoup de plaisir à rester aussi pendant les heures de forte chaleur. Le village est très paisible et c'est très reposant ! Assurément, une expérience de voyage marquante et une très belle découverte. Merci, Roula !!!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcel S.

28 June 2016

We liked it very well in the stone house

We liked it very well in the stone house. Far away from mass tourism in the middle of a village, the house. Here you can spend a quiet time. The nearby beach (8 km) in Velika is clean. The village has a small supermarket and a coffee. Here takes place not played live for tourists, but the real Greek country life. Everyone has a different taste and demand for the holiday. For us everything was quite as fine.Note: Who's afraid of geckos, lizards or small beetles, a fully air conditioned all inclusive hotel should probably prefer to book on Mykonos or stay at home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Roula Karaferi

I am a performer,choreographer and Dance and movement psychotherapist. I lived and studied many years in Europe and bought this house on my return to Greece. I travel a lot and I am now based, together with my life partner, Kostas, in Larissa.

Why they chose this property

After many years in big European cities I fell in love with the house, and worked hard to create finally this multi-functional oasis. It is intended for both work and holidays and this is why everything can be moved flexibly around!

What makes this property unique

The open view of the house in combination with the big living space, creates this unique feeling of stability and freedom that we humans need. In this house one can recharge and be creative in the same time! When inside one has the feeling of being in a castle with stone walls 80 cm thick, and windows all around.