We have traveled worldwide for 40+ years, very often staying in well chosen rentals, and THIS retreat, this home and multi-acre property in green hills of so-called “Mediterranean Scrub” was our favorite. The definition of that in this gem of a spot meant olive, laurel and eucalyptus trees, magnificent meadows of wildflowers, and a very special gardener’s (Mr. Michele’s) sensitively planned rose and herb gardens scattered around, with rosemary plants the size of cars and lilacs in full bloom. Spectacular wanderings on tier’ed levels, with total privacy. There are more patios than i counted, beautifully made of local stone.
The house, started in 1830 and built with local stone, is nestled within all of this peaceful, calming beauty, and its lovely interior could not have been more of a delight, just right. The kitchen with everything needed for cooking in, as we did as soon as we accomplished one large grocery trip, just down the road to the Ionian seaside.
On one tier, near an entire barbeque patio, is a fresh water grotto, perfect for just floating, lost in the absolute pleasure of that. We would say that the feeling tone of staying here is best described that way: a time of Floating. We are sorry we did not spend our entire vacation here instead of 4 days.
We are grateful to have these indelible glorious images in our memory to return to all of our lives, as we will. Thank you beyond words.