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Villa Petritis - Superb Cliff Top Villa with Pool

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Pool
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Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Boikatika, Paxos
  • Monodendri Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lákkos
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Avlaki Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Corfu (CFU-Ioannis Kapodistrias)
    ‪234 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Petritis - Superb Cliff Top Villa with Pool

Perched two hundred metres above the magnificent horseshoe bay of Ahai on the west coast of Paxos, the view from Villa Petritis’ terraces is simply stunning. The villa is very comfortable and homely and is arguably the best location on this beautiful island.

Villa Petritis nestles in the tiny hamlet of Boikatika which is a 10 minute stroll from the village of Magazia & its bakery, grocery stores and tavernas.

Property manager

Richard Watrous

Languages

English, French, Greek

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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
This property accepts cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 00002271038

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Paxos

Located in Paxos, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Christian Basilica of Ayia Marina and Archeologikos Choros Elina are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ionian Sea and Erimítis. With scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Boikatika, Paxos

What's nearby

  • Erimítis - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paxos Port Authority - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Monodendri Beach - 20 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lákkos - 30 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Avlaki Beach - 36 min drive - 5.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Capriccio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Vassilis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mediteranneo Paxoi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Erimitis - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thalassa - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Petritis - Superb Cliff Top Villa with Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Petritis - Superb Cliff Top Villa with Pool?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Petritis - Superb Cliff Top Villa with Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Petritis - Superb Cliff Top Villa with Pool located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Erimítis. Ypapanti Church and Kaki Langada Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait, comme d'habitude.
Parfait, comme d'habitude.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A step back in time!
We've had a lovely two week stay at Villa Petritis. The villa it'self is charmingly rustic and the views are absolutely lovely. The pool is a good size, very clean and always inviting! and there are plenty of seats/garden furniture. We spent just about every minute outdoors from when we got up till we went to bed. We were glad of the various shaded areas to sit and enjoy watching the boats come in and out of the cove and caves below us, along with the sunsets too! Mahi and Feri kept us supplied with fresh towels and frequently changed the bed linen. We didn't rent a car. We decided to walk to the local places. which were just like a step back in time and took a taxi to further away villages and arranged with the taxi to come back for us which worked very well. (note - you just have to remember to give the taxi some notice if you want to book one - there are only a few on the island). We hired a boat in Laggos and spent a lovely day going round Paxos and Antipaxos. The eco-supermarket in Magazia is reasonably close and it does do deliveries too! In Magazia there are several places to eat but our favourite place was Averto Day and Night Yard. It was lovely for breakfast, lunch or dinner! We had a wonderfully relaxing time and enjoyed our stay! Thank you Stevie and Ann

8/10 Good

Alan W.

So relaxing in a beautifully located villa
We have visited Paxos twice before so know the Island and what it has to offer.. So enough to say the Island has great Greek atmosphere, very freindly and helpful people, super little beaches and great food and tavernas. Using Owners Direct was adventurous for us having to get the connections(plane,taxis,ferries) to run on schedule,they did apart from the outward hydrofoil running an hour late. On arrival off the Hydrofoil we were met by Mahi, the house keeper, hire car and then onto the Villa. Mahi was always available and visited at least three times a week. She had supplied us with loads of provisions to get us started, in fact some lasted the whole fortnight.. When you arrive and walk through the front door, straight through the living area onto the terrace the view is just breathtaking, looking out over the cliffed bay way below. We never tired of this siight, morning, noon and night. From this top terrace you also looked down onto the pool terrace with a delicious looking swimming pool, what more could you want. Well to the side and to the front were another two terrace garden areas as well as a rais terrace where you could have breakfast lunch, whatever, or just move the terrace furniture around to suit. The pool terrace has an enormous umbrella which shades well, but is heavy to move around. At this level is the barbecue and another small bedroom with extra cushions if need for the loungers and obviously toilet to save climbing up to the house. The house is basically a big stone shell with a kitchen extension. There is a main living area with comfortable chairs, sofas sunken below main floor level. Dining table, sideboards and drawers, a cd player and ipod player, coffee table. Above this is the galleried bed area. This "bedroom" looks down on the living room and has wardrobes and drawers. The bed is large and comfortable with mosquito net( which we did not need as we had the windows closed). In the bedroom area is the ensuite. This is a wooden room, almost like a large cupboard but facilitated us quite well except that the sink is far to small and underneath a cabinet so you cannot get your head over to wash,clean teeth, shave - so annoying. Fitted furniture/kitchen is a bit 1970's DIY, no drawers fitted, tiles outdated needing some sealing etc. All this you can put up with. but will need modernizing.. No telivision or aircon, not a problem as there were quiet large fans. Excellent, recommended. A top property. Cat is free, just feed it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ken H.

Villa Petritis. Superbly positioned Villa in a lovely part of the Island.
Overall, we had a great time. Great weather, an excellent boat trip round the Island on the "Lucky George'. Enjoyed encountering Art exhibitions in the sleepy Port of Loggos. One of the best restaurants: Emeritis, is very close by. A minor point: the Villa is ,we feel, in need of some updating. One of the toilets leaked, the concrete around the pool is crumbling in places and some air con would be a huge improvement. Mahi, the housekeeper, looked after us very well.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Conroy

A fantastic holiday
Our stay in Villa Petritis was fabulous. The little extras in the villa like the pool towels, the backgammon set, the books and other really useful day to day things made a real difference both to our luggage weights and to our enjoyment of the holiday. The gardens and views are so beautiful and exactly as shown on the website and the pool was lovely and a perfect size for 2. The location is great for walkers like ourselves - we didn't hire a car although we did get a scooter for a couple of days. Magazia (10 mins walk) was able to provide for most of our needs via the mini market (which has fresh local bread). The new supermarket next to the fire station looks very comprehensive but only opened a couple of days before we left. The taverna in the middle of the village (O llias) was our most regular stop for dinner and the people there were lovely and the food very good. We were also regulars at the Sunset Taverna at Kastanida where the food and views were fantastic and the people lovely. Mahi looked after us very well. She kept the villa and gardens immaculate and was easy to contact and really helpful when we had any queries. Our biggest challenge was leaving the villa to explore the rest of the island but it was lovely to get back after a good walk and cool off in the pool. Can't wait to do it all again....
Stayed 14 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Very relaxing villa with great views.
Stayed in Villa Petritis for 10 days in July and had a lovely time. The villa is perfect for 2 people and the pool is more than enough. Great sun terraces to have breakfast and dinner and the view is breath taking. Rick was great at keeping in touch and helping with ferry info and collection from the port. I would highly recommend hiring a car as other parts of the island are beautiful and also for shopping in Gaios. It is possible to walk to a Taverna just take the torch provided.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rebecca T.

Stunning views and lovely, romantic villa
We had a fantastic stay at Villa Petritis. Once you enter through the gate into the courtyard it's as if you're in a world of your own. It's completely away from the touristy bustle of Gaios so if you want a quiet holiday with privacy this is the villa for you. The swimming pool was fabulous (and necessary in the 30+ degree heat) and Mahi was brilliant - sorting out any little glitches and going the extra mile by picking us up at the port when there weren't any taxis available. We were sad to leave.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

Wonderful Villa with a wonderful view
What a fabulous place! We had a great time at Villa Petritis and were constantly stunned at the view from the numerous patios. The weather was very hot for us and the variety of sitting areas afforded us shade or sun whenever we wanted. the pool is lovely too and a welcome respite from the heat. The local restaurant (Emeritis) was the best we found on the island and was within a five minute walk. Recommend hiring a small boat to tour around the calm waters and swim or snorkel in the majestic bays around Paxos and Anti Paxos. We had a great time and look forward to visiting again one day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Romantic hideaway
Villa Petritis. The villa is a perfect escape. It is very spacious inside and in a beautiful part of the island. Think best for a couple looking to just relax and do nothing in an idyllic setting. There is plenty of outside seating areas in which you can relax, sunbathe and admire the incredible, uninterrupted view over the sea. The pool is a very good size, with ample seating area around it, and again facing out over the sea. It's all very secluded. Quiet, peaceful and very relaxing. The local village has good places to eat but worth hiring a car for a few days to explore the island, though it doesn't take long. Taxis are plentiful and reliable. Would wholeheartedly and unreservedly recommend Villa Petritis.

About the host

Hosted by Richard Watrous

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My parents bought Petritis in 1973 and set about its extensive renovation. They chose its location because the East Coast and its three ports become quite frenetic in peak season but Petritis, on the West Coast, remains secluded and tranquil all year round.

I first visited Paxos with my family in 1968 and have visited every year thereafter ... The island will always be my 'second home' as the locals are kind & welcoming and the scenery is idyllic.

Languages:

English, French, Greek
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