Excellent

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/05/06

We would like to tell the world about "Stargazer" Villa and how fortunate we were to find it. The panoramic views from the Villa's balcony/patio are breathtaking. It has the most fantastic sunrises and at night the lights of the coastal communities are beautiful. Stargazer Villa comes with the most accommodating and interesting hosts

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Our amazing holiday!!!

Guest: JoAnne V.
Date of Stay: 09/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

Well, we have been home for about a week and our amazing holiday seems like a blur. We arrived to a smiling Stavros, who ended up being our travel agent, chauffeur, and knowledgable guide for the week, I don't know what we would have done without him. His willingness to help and organize was wonderful and he would make a really great rally car driver :] We enjoyed his company and would highly recommend his services. He organized our trips to Athens, Santorini, ferry island tour and Meteroa all in a week, busy but awesome. When we arrived at the villa other Stavros was helpful and considerate. Helping with our baggage and giving a quick tour of our home for the week. He was readly avaliable if we needed him. The villa was more then we ever dreamed, what a view and all that space and marble was so different from home. Everything was clean and well taken care of. We used the kitchen for a few meals but since it was our "girls" holiday we made very good use of the taverna at the bottom of the mountain. She was wonderful and the food was delicious. We spent many hours talking and drinking wine on the deck and even spent one night with the lights turned off to watch the lightning storm. Beautiful!!!! Thanks for the use of your beautiful home and tell Rosa, Stavros and Stavros how much we enjoyed their company. Sincerely from 6, 50 year old girlfriends from Canada. "Yammis"

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Gorgeous hilltop villa!!

Guest: Blondie (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/09/11

Words cannot adequately describe this breathtaking hilltop villa over looking Aegean Sea and the island of Evia. Magnificent sunrises and sunsets, multiples porches and patios, Abundant windows creates the feeling of a being on a sea vessel as you gaze out at the azure waters.. Inside decor is artistically created with beautiful colors - azure blues, pale yellows, sunburst rust and gold in the fabrics and furnishings. A great vacation home for extended families!! This is our third return to this villa and it is like coming home each time we visit. Beautifully maintained.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.

Stargazer Villa added to a trip of a lifetime

Guest: Eating with a side of Greece (Niagara Falls)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

When you arrive at the Stargazer Villa you are welcomed by a panoramic view in luxury that most of us will never experience. The joy is amplified when you meet Steve and Despina the owners as they share their life in Greece and in North Carolina and the "build" of a lifetime... the Stargazer Villa. Despina recommended a driver to us and we travelled with ease due to the great relationship they have with Stavros and Rosa. We were introduced to other family and received great recommendations on where to go and what to see. If you are looking for a place that provides a view like no other, privacy for everyone in your group, beautiful rooms to entertain in, a well equipped kitchen and a sense of belonging Stargazer will leave wanting to say longer. Thanks Despina and Steve you made us feel like we were at home in your home. Good to know: Did you know that you cannot rent a car in Greece without an international license. Check with CAA or AAA to find out how to get international license before you arrive.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Wonderful Home & Wonderful Hosts!

Guest: Stacey (San Antonio, Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

The Stargazer Villa is a gorgeous villa that is the perfect location for exploring Athens and the surrounding area. Our party ranged from age 2 - 80 and we all thoroughly enjoyed the home and the hospitality of our hosts, Despina and Stravros. We enjoyed Schinias Beach with the toddlers. We roamed ancient Corinth with the history buffs. We screamed during the bungee jumping in the Corinth Canal with the teenagers. There truly was something for everyone! The house is spacious enough to accommodate everyone and has everything necessary for your stay. Also a big shout out to tour guide/driver - the other Stravros! He is a font of information and good fun! Schinias and Stargazer let you enjoy the "rural" Greece of local tavernas on the beach, but also be close enough to Athens culture and sightseeing. If you are considering a trip to Greece, Stargazer is a great choice!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.

See you again!

Guest: John (N. California)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

Stavros and Bespina have created a beautiful house in a great area about an hour from the Acropolis, and 45-50 minutes from the airport. We stayed in the smaller villa, and it was more than spacious enough for a family of three. Well-appointed, beautiful furnishings, large and well-stocked kitchen, Wi-Fi and entertainment center, and stunning 180+ degree views of the Aegean Sea. There's even a lift if you need it (we just took the stairs). We spent a week here touring by car. This is a very central location to visit Delphi, Corinth, Athens, and many other places. Stavros (Steve) is a PhD historian who has written many history books. He delighted us with stories of Greek history. The beach area just down the hill is where the battle of Marathon took place around 500BC -- what historians consider one of the most pivotal battles in all of western history. We would definitely return to Star Gazer Villa on our next visit to Greece.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Perfect Vacation

Guest: Family of Seven (Salisbury, Maryland USA)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

Our family of seven adults stayed at Stargazer Villa in June 2011. The house was perfect and looked just as wonderful in person as it did in the on-line photos. The views from every room are spectacular and there are many balconies for enjoying the view. No detail was overlooked. The spacious rooms and comfy furniture were perfect for gathering together during meals or for chatting, playing games and reviewing photos in the evenings. The huge well-equipped kitchen allowed everyone to be in the kitchen during meal prep times -- even though some were doing more sampling than preparing -- and there was a nice outdoor grilling area. (Be sure to go to the meat counter at Galaxy Grocery Store and buy Menny's (sp?) meatballs to cook on the grill. She is really nice and makes the best meatballs and sausages ever!) The beds were so comfortable and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out when they needed a little space. The hot tub and outdoor shower were big hits. The location near Schinias Beach was great for relaxing days at the beach clubs and enjoying the calm waters. The young adults went wake-boarding at one of the beach clubs and the adventurous ones jumped off the cliffs into the deep waters near the house. This was one of their favorite parts of our vacation. The house has wireless internet, a local phone and a U.S. phone line, and several televisions, so those of us who are technology junkies could maintain their habits -- my preference was to ignore tv and internet and enjoy being in Greece away from the "real" world. After spending 2 days in Athens, we arrived at Stargazer Villa. We were warmly greeted by Steve and Despina - they rolled out the welcome mat for us and made us feel like their beautiful home was our home. It was great to be away from the city and in the heart of Greece. We did a few day trips to Mykonos, Olympia, and Cape Sounion after getting great advice about things to do from Despina and Steve. They were available to us if we had questions, but we also had our privacy. They are such warm and friendly people and they helped us with planning and ideas for our vacation before we left the States and after we arrived in Greece. Our family gathered together for a big vacation after our son's Navy deployment to the Middle East. This was the first time we had all been together for almost a year and it was the perfect family vacation. Lots for everyone to do in the perfect house with the perfect hosts.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Marc (-)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 05/07/11

As our trip to Greece has just finished (Feng and I were in Mykonos until yesterday), I'd like to send you a quick email to thank you for the great time we had at Stargazer Villa, and for the warm welcome and the help Rosa provided us with. The villa was just perfect, with breathtaking views, utmost comfort and exquisite furniture and equipment. The location itself was perfectly convenient for our program, with just the right balance between beach and visits. I will highly recommend the place to friends looking for something similar. Best regards, Marc

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Review from Mar 2011

Guest: anon (Leawood, Kansas/USA)
Date of Stay: 03/14/11 Review Submitted: 04/08/11

This was a fantastic trip. The house is better than the description; breath-taking 360 views, all the amenities. Stavros and Rosa are extraordinarily nice people who were invaluable. We would highly recommend availing yourself of their assistance. The owners are very nice and willing to answer any questions/etc. Negatives -> zero. We would definitely go there again.

Owner response:I ma so glad you had a wonderful time in our home! Thank yo for your kind comments. We all greatly appreciate it. My regards Despina

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Cameo (-)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

The Stargazer Villa is visually and atmospherically breathtaking, exceedingly comfortable and luxurious, and made truly the finest by the most pleasantly welcoming and accommodating hosts. My family and I spent ten days basking in the Schinias sun from the several charming balconies adorning the Villa, waking to gentle oceanic breezes flowing in through sheer dancing curtains, and enjoying home-cooked breakfasts made with fresh ingredients from local farms. The eight of us felt instantly at home (Perhaps more than in our own homes!) and found ourselves in the perfect space to enjoy time together and also to absorb beauty and relaxation in solitude. Despina and Stavros consistently provided us with excellent advice on where to eat, which beaches to go to, and the most exciting things to see in Marathon, as well as many exceptional suggestions regarding day-long excursions into Marathon and cruises about the Greek islands. They truly made our vacation completely stress-free and fulfilling. Among my favorite memories of our trip lie ones of days spent on the beaches of Marathon: Sunbathing upon a coastline dotted with translucent colored pebbles, leisurely strolling between tavernas dotting the seaside, laughing and observing the countless smiling faces and playful games transpiring under the warm summer sun. Days we spent exploring Greece with Stavros, who acted as a tour guide, local historian, transportation specialist, and Greek food critic were incredibly awe-inspiring and extremely rich in cultural and historical exploration. We could not have asked for a more knowledgeable tour guide, and thoroughly enjoyed Stavros’ company and wealth of information, as well as his patience and expert ability in conveying intricate historical occurrences so that the whole family was riveted and inspired. Not only did we tour imperial landmarks such as Delphi and the Acropolis, but were also introduced to the heartbeat of Greek culture in places such as a tiny bakery perched quaintly in the mountains. Stavros revealed his great wealth of knowledge consistently throughout our tours of Athens, Marathon, and in between. This trip being the first time my family has been together in over ten years, I know we agree that we could not have chosen a better Villa for our reunion. The Stargazer lies in a pristine location, with gorgeous beaches and magnificent mountain views at its doorstep, and exciting night life and shopping conveniently just down the road.

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