Location: Karavas, Kythira Island, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe (40 Minute Flights from Athens)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Enjoy a wonderful holiday at our delightful, traditional stone-built village house on the unspoiled island of Kythira.
The house has been renovated to provide accommodation on two levels.
Ground floor:
two living rooms, one with original open fireplace, one with wood-burning stove, tv, dvd. Full kitchen, twin bedroom, bathroom.
Lower ground floor:
separate entrance, twin bedroom, bathroom, utility area with washing machine, fridge, cooker-top.
Outside, there are stone-paved terraces equipped with tables and chairs, and shaded by vines and trees, and a large garden with orange, lemon, pomegranate, fig, loquat, almond, apricot and olive trees.
The house is situated in one of the beauty-spots of the island, on the outskirts of the village of Karavas, in a beautiful wooded valley, close to the river and the springs of Amir Ali and Portokalia.
In the village, you will find an award-winning traditional bakery, housed in a converted olive press, and, in a lovely situation by the river, the friendly Amir Ali cafe, where Dimitris and Alexandra serve drinks, ice creams, snacks, souvlaki etc.
The unspoiled beach of Platea Ammos is 3 km. by road, or a 2 km. walk through the valley.
The small seaside resort of Agia Pelagia, 5km away, offers a good range of restaurants and cafes, as well as a long stretch of sandy beach.
Potamos, 7km from Karavas, is a very attractive, traditional market town of small shops and cafes. An open-air market is held every Sunday throughout the summer months.
Kythira, situated off the southern tip of the Peloponnese, remains a traditional Greek island, which has not been spoilt by mass tourism or high-rise buildings. It has a permanent population of around 3,000.
Its attractions include many lovely small coves and beaches for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing, wonderful countryside for walks and sightseeing, traditional villages, Venetian castles, medieval and ancient ruins, attractive small shops and craft workshops, a good variety of excellent tavernas and cafes and local celebrations, wine festivals, and live music at venues across the island throughout the summer.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Close to river and springs, traditional wood-burning oven outside.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
€500-600/week
The Ground Floor (Self-Contained) May Be Available
Separately at a Reduced Rate.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2001
We are a retired couple from the UK. We bought the house eight years ago, and have lived here most of the year for the past three years.
Why the Owner Chose Karavas
Not a rental property - we live here nine months in the year. We keep a goat and chickens, a flower garden, vegetable garden and orchard. We make our own organic olive oil.
Guests can use the property whilst we are away, but they are not responsible for the garden or the livestock, although their help is welcomed. They are welcome to eat the organic fruit and vegetables and the free-range eggs.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Kythira is a beautiful place, with large areas of uncultivated land (maquis and garrigue and woodland). It is a haven for wild-life; birds, butterflies and wild flowers. Because bee-keeping is a major activity, farmers tend to farm organically wherever possible. The air is fresh and clean, we have wonderful fresh spring-water and the sea is unpolluted.
Property Photos
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Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #173597
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