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Villa on Hilltop Estate

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sunrise view from east porch
front entrance
view of Poros
east porch and dining area
view of Poros harbor entrance from east porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
Galatas, Poros, Troizen
  • Poros Ferry Terminal
    7 min drive
  • Poros Shell Museum
    7 min drive
  • Poros Town Clock Tower
    8 min drive
  • Porto-Heli (PKH)
    86 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Main House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Main House

2 Single Beds

Guest House Main Level

1 Double Bed

Guest House Upper Level

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main House Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main House Half Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Villa on Hilltop Estate

Classic old villa built in 1905 with 180 degree ocean views. This property includes a Main House and a Guest House, each can accommodate up to 4 people. We are able to host up to 8 people maximum.

Villa Askedra is located on the mainland of Peloponneses, directly across of Poros Island. The property is privately situated near the waterfront at the Harbor Entrance on 7 acres of hillside.

The property offers old-world charm (original tile floors, decorative fireplace, antiques, piano) with commanding and unobstructed views of the harbor, Poros Island, the Saronic Gulf, surrounding mountains, and other islands nearby. The home provides complete privacy and is sheltered by tall pine trees and cypress trees. Lemon, almond and olive trees can also be found on the property.

The villa is located in an ideal environment that is quiet, yet is only a 10 minute walk to town and a 2 minute water taxi ride to Poros Island for shopping, beaches, restaurants, and nightlife. There are two large porch areas to relax and dine while enjoying the sunrise and sunsets, and view of the harbor entrance and boats passing by (the West Porch area is completely covered and sheltered by the sun). Perfect for couples, families, or those preferring a retreat-like setting. Cleaning and linen changes are included in the cleaning fee, and our favorite local cook is available to either deliver authentic greek cuisine or cook on site and at reasonable rates. Different meals can be arranged in advance and according to dietary restrictions.

Keywords: Villa

Property manager

Kyriakos Stavrolakes

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are terraces & stone walls on the property.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, no use of incense, candles or any other items requiring the use of a match or lighter is permitted on the property grounds.
The tile and stone floors are easily scratched. Please do not move furniture or pull suitcases and any other heavy items around in the Main House.
Travelers should bring Beach Towels. Bath Towels are for use at the house only and should not be used at the beach.

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
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 00000461764

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Poros

Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Galatas, a neighbourhood in Poros. Poros Ferry Terminal and Port of Methana are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kanali Beach and Alikí Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Galatas, Poros, Troizen

What's nearby

  • Poros Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive
  • Poros Town Clock Tower - 8 min drive
  • Russian Bay Ruins - 11 min drive
  • Askeli Beach - 11 min drive
  • Temple of Poseidon - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Γεια μας - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Malibu - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Unique - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Απάγκιο - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa on Hilltop Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Villa on Hilltop Estate located?

Located in Galatas, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Poros Ferry Terminal, Poros Shell Museum and Poros Town Clock Tower. Poros Archaeological Museum and Kanali Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison merveilleuse
Cette maison dégage un charme hors du commun. Les vues sur le mer et Poros sont magnifiques avec des lieux de vie alternés selon le soleil. Les hôtes sont aux petits soins avec de charmantes intentions à notre arrivée. Le linge de maison sent très bon :-) et le ménage à mi séjour (2 semaines) est un vrai plus. Seul bémol la vétusté de la cuisine et de ses accessoires et certaines parties des extérieurs mais c'est tellement grand que cela n'affecte en aucun cas la qualité du séjour. Galatas comporte tous les commerces nécessaires et la traversée vers Poros hyper facile et peu coûteuse. Je vous recommande entre autre le "Butcher" adorable et qui a une viande fabuleuse et le restaurant Ouzeri_Vasileris... Petit conseil utile : Louez des scooters chez Fotis (pas Stelios!), ils sont au top et vous pourrez aller partout sur l'ïle et environs de Galatas. Sur Poros il faut privilégier les restaurants un peu en dehors du port, le must étant la taverne Paradisio et la crique Vagionia Beach avec masque et tuba. Enjoy!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in Galatia
Charming property with lots of features. Lovely house keeper.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Meerbusch, Germany

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbare 100 Jahre alte Familienvilla.
Wunderbare 100 Jahre alte Familienvilla mit besonderer Geschichte. Entrückt von Stadt und Straßenverkehr auf einem kleinen Hügel mit altem Baumbestand und traumhaftem Blick auf den Hafen von Poros. Wenige hundert Meter vom lebendigen Städtchen Galatas entfernt mit Tavernen, Bäcker und vielen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minty B., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Greek home from home
The most BEAUTIFUL villa we had all stayed in. We were a group of friends/couples aged 25, 26 and 27 and we absolutely loved it. Yako is amazing at communicating and gave us so many recommendations. The couple looking after the property who live near by were just divine and we had a delicious home cooked meal cooked by them. A very memorable holiday in an extremely historical villa surrounded by gorgeous beaches, swimming and people. Thank you Yako it was so lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ett boende med karaktär.
Ett genuint grekiskt boende. Kanske inte supermodernt men ett intressant hus med en speciell historia som man kan läsa om i en gästbok och fin arkitektur. Fantastisk utsikt över Poros och perfekt avstånd mellan byn Galatas och bad. Enjoy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin N.

Greek vacation T Galatas/Poros
One of the best experiences of our vacation. Great setting and beautiful home! What a view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

An extraordinary historic villa overlooking the water on the Peloponneses!
Our family’s stay at Villa Askedra in Galatas this summer was delightful, extraordinary and memorable. The grace and beauty of the villa and hillside estate sort of collectively took our breath away with it’s handsome high-ceilinged rooms and lovely views from every window, and also because of the extraordinary sense of place that the villa possesses. It’s the very kind of place we’ve always hoped to find, an historic villa in a beautiful location on a rise of land overlooking the water within walking distance of a smallish but lively coastal town and within striking distance of day trips to outstanding historical sites and natural areas and, finally, conducive to bicycling to explore the area and local sites. Members of the family who owns Villa Askedra were very kind and extremely helpful with recommendations and arrangements and a pleasure to deal with. Our first morning, my husband, a botanist, and our 20 something son happily explored most of the hillside estate while I collected armfuls of lemons that lay on the ground under the heavily laden lemon trees just downslope from the kitchen door. We made a huge batch of the best ever lemonade and had lemons aplenty to take with us for the remainder of our journey. We loved walking the path and the road along the water into town. Galatas is a small lively town with good restaurants and shops and friendly and helpful shopkeepers. We were in Galatas during the World Cup in June and enjoyed dinners in the open air restaurants on the waterfront and the comraderie of locals and visitors in watching the games. We thought the Souvlaki, Tzatziki and Greek salads were especially delicious at “O Vlakhos”, a family taverna where Eleni and her husband Thanassi cook and serve traditional and inspired meals and offer quite good local greek wine. Another of my favorites, is the Vessalas Bakery (next to the church) where Menelaos and his wife, Litsa, make and sell fresh baked goods and make rice pudding the old way, with goat’s milk, which is incredibly tasty. The beaches on Poros are not to be missed and there is a very reasonable and friendly bike rental shop tucked away off the waterfront road on Poros where you can rent bikes for a day or for the duration of your stay. Don’t miss hiking to Devil’s Bridge, 20 minutes north of Galatas. The hike is less than an hour into a beautiful gorge with waterfalls and swimming holes. We recommend V. Askedra highly to anyone wanting to "experience" Greece.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paradise on earth!
Love Galatas, love the "local" atmosphere, unfortunately there are limited comfortable places to stay. Villa Askedra changed this!!!! Our group consisted of 3 couples and an adult (majority seniors) We all had enough space and privacy and the facilities were perfect!!! Would recommend to anyone!!!! Until hopefully next year!!! πολύ εξαιρετικό!!! polý exairetikó!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

it was soooo nice!!!
Staying with 2 families (4 adults, 4 children age 10-13) at Villa Askedra was more than perfect! We loved everything: the house, the garden, the view, the beaches, the places to visit and to eat, the friendliness of the Greek people etc. And not to forget the owner, who is so kind and so helpful! Thank you! We would definately recommend the villa to friends and relatives.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wonderful familyweek
My family and I (age from 10 to 70) had a wonderful week in the quiet, charming, historic Villa with impressive views of Poros and the Saronic Gulf surrounded by shady trees.The house was clean and the house and terrace features was very good and corresponded with the listing description and listing photos.The contact with Yako in advance and with Dora during the stay was very pleasant and helpful. We had a relaxing time with visits to various beaches, the amphitheater of Epidaurus and evening visits of Poros.Thanks again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frances C., Wilmington, NC, USA

Villa Askedra
Villa Askedra was wonderful. It was more beautiful than the pictures, clean, comfortable, with outstanding views. The location was perfect, walking distance to Galatas, and water taxis to Poros, where buses ran to beaches, etc. Day trips were an easy drive to Hydra, Epidauros, Spetses, and we were always glad to return to our villa. The villa owners (in the U.S. and on-site) were extremely helpful with information and suggestions. It was our best vacation ever and we would recommend it to everyone who wants to "experience" Greece.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful time! ...
We had a wonderful time! Villa Askedra is a stunning property with phenomenal views of Poros and the surrounding bay from every corner. Yako was helpful in providing information about the area and attentive to our every need, could not have asked for a better host. We are definitely planning a trip back soon!!

About the host

Hosted by Kyriakos Stavrolakes

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Why they chose this property

Our family has been visiting the Poros area since family members first vacationed here in the early 1900s. Our great grandparents resided in Athens and first visited the home in the summer of 1918 when it was used as a rental. They were able to purchase it just a few years later. We feel fortunate that the home remains in the family, and we continue to make trips and vacation here.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the location and privacy that the property offers, while still being close to the town and near everything the area has to offer. We love being right at the harbor entrance and all the activity of the boats arriving and departing from/to neighboring islands, including the local fisherman. Grabbing a meal or visiting the beach couldn't be easier and within walking distance or a short drive.

Languages:

English, Greek
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