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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views

Country Villa Kalimera is a private hilltop villa in Skopelos with a pool, sweeping 360° sea and mountain views, and a big garden — ideal for couples, families, and friends seeking a peaceful island escape.

Lovingly restored from a traditional stone farmhouse, the villa blends authentic Greek character with modern comforts. Surrounded by nature and open landscapes, it offers privacy and relaxed outdoor living. Secluded yet convenient, Skopelos Town is just 10-min away and the nearest beach 12-min.

MAIN DESCRIPTION

Country Villa Kalimera is ideal for guests looking for a private and peaceful environment in an authentic countryside setting. The home works beautifully for romantic getaways, families traveling together, or groups of friends reconnecting.

The villa sits within a large fenced garden featuring hammocks, sunbeds, shaded dining areas, and a traditional 100-year-old outdoor BBQ. Guests can relax beneath olive, fig, almond, pomegranate, and lemon trees, with plenty of seating in both sun and shade.

For remote work or longer stays, we provide a dedicated home office setup (large desk, ergonomic chair, 4K monitor, sound system, chargers and adapters). For those who enjoy staying active, there’s also basic home workout equipment including yoga and bodyweight accessories.

The surrounding rural landscape is perfect for long walks and mountain biking. A car is essential to explore Skopelos comfortably. Skopelos Town is about 10 minutes away by car, the closest beach around 12 minutes, and many of the island’s most beautiful beaches are within a 15–20 minute drive. Nearby ancestral mountain trails also lead downhill toward town for those who enjoy walking.

We’re committed to sustainability: 100% of the electricity used at Country Villa Kalimera comes from renewable green energy sources.

The property is also available for mid- to long-term winter stays — feel free to enquire.

INDOOR SPACE

Upon entering, you’ll immediately feel the warm, rustic character of the house. The stone-built fireplace anchors the living room, complemented by high wooden ceilings and an open loft above.

The loft is accessed via a spiral staircase and features a double bed plus direct access to a spacious sun terrace. From here, you can enjoy beautiful views toward the sea, Alonissos island, and the Stafilos valley — and some of the villa’s most memorable sunrises (Kalimera means “good morning” in Greek).

The living room offers traditional built-in sofas (which can also be used as two single beds) and opens onto the country-style kitchen with terracotta floors and blue accents. A large wooden dining table sits at the center of the space. One of the two bathrooms is conveniently located next to the kitchen.

The master bedroom includes a double bed, antique wardrobe, en-suite bathroom, and a private entrance.

The house provides modern amenities while respecting its traditional style.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 8:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please supervise all children at the villa
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are financially responsible for additional fees if housekeeper finds the villa in an unacceptable condition.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 0756K92000440001

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skopelos

Located in Skopelos, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Museum of Photography and Folklore Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Skopelos and Port of Alonissos. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Photography - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Folklore Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The church of the Virgin Mary - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Skopelos - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Photo Centre of Skopelos - 4 min drive - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Karavia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Βράχος - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Άγγελος - Τα Κύματα - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dina’s Ice Creams - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambrosia - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views?

Checkout is at 8:00 AM.

Where is Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Venetian Castle, The church of the Virgin Mary and Museum of Photography. Port of Skopelos and Agios Konstantinos Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful villa on stunning island

As beautiful as in the pictures. We are a family of 5 with 2 teenagers and a 21-year old but still had plenty of room. Very hot but always somewhere to sit in the shade with fantastic views. Insects not a problem. Friendly black and white cat joined us for the last few days (sad to leave her!). Pool was great - large enough to swim in. Bottle of water & wine in fridge on arrival was a nice touch. Cannot fault the villa but should point out that the drive up from Skopelos is very steep with hairpin bends & requires a confident driver (not for the faint- hearted!). Loved this villa - a memorable holida.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison pleine de charme

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille avec deux « grands enfants » majeurs a Skopelos. L’un a dormi dans la chambre en mezzanine, l’autre sur l’un des canapés du salon qui fait un très bon lit. La maison est pleine de charme et reste fraiche en journée. Le jardin, avec ses espaces ombragés et ses nombreuses essences qui embaument (figuier, Oliviers, sauge, basilic, etc) est un véritable atout. La localisation, a 10 minutes de Skopelos est tres pratique pour faire des courses ou aller dîner et permet d’accéder en 20 minutes maximum a de tres nombreuses plages et villages. La cuisine est bien équipée en ustensiles de cuisines et verres. Quelques assiettes a dessert supplémentaires seraient bienvenues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria v., Weert - Limburg

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

De locatie is buiten heel sfeervol met verschillende zitjes. Uitzicht is mooi met heerlijk zeembad.

De woning is qua inrichting gedateerd en niet helemaal proper. De tweede slaapkamer bevindt zich op een vide waardoor de privacy daar wat minder is.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannes K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Ausblick, Alleinlage und toller Pool

Sehr schönes älteres Haus mit tollem Ausblick auf Skopelos Stadt und den Hafen und das Meer. Highlight ist der Pool und die Dachterrasse. Sehr netter Vermieter, der sich um alles gekümmert hat und uns sogar, weil wir ungeplant einen Tag früher abreisen mussten, kulanterweise eine Nacht erstattet hat. Danke Alessandro, es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cadre superbe! Calme, ressourçant! Nos enfants aussi ont adoré

L’endroit est magnifique, assez proche de la ville tout en étant au calme sur les hauteurs! Une belle terrasse, un intérieur frais et une jolie piscine entourée d’oliviers, c’était parfait!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo Enrique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful traditional house

Villa Kalimera is a really authentic house, as charming as the island. I would highlight its great outdoor areas (porch, pool, terrace). The beauty of the view and the garden is much greater than the photos. Gabriella's and Alessandro's family were very kind and hospitable. Communication was great. I would highly recommend this place. We are looking forward to stay in again.

4/10 Poor

Luciana G.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prezzo/qualità scadente

La casa è ubicata a 5Km dal paese su una strada con pendenze da "fuoristrada". Non si tratta di una villa, come indicato sulla presentazione, ma di un casolare di campagna molto piccolo, pieno di oggetti di famiglia e sprovvisto di adeguati spazi per ospiti e bagagli. La seconda camera non è indipendente, bensì collocata su un soppalco sopra la cucina, con un semplice materasso a terra. I bagni sono microscopici, con lavabo piccolo come un lavamani, e doccia inadeguata. Positivi gli spazi esterni con barbecue e piscina. L'accoglienza è stata delegata solo ad un custode greco (che non parla inglese), senza indicazioni di tipo turistico sulla località.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Goat bells and olive trees

This is a beautiful home in countryside and we were greeted with such genuine hospitality. We loved the view, the peace and quiet, and the traditional character of the property. The road from town is very steep but after doing it a couple times we felt comfortable with the drive. Relaxing by the pool after a day of exploring Skopelos, napping in the hammock, and star gazing and sunrise watching from the amazing roof top terrace were all memorable! We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

daniela r.

Beautiful vacation!!

Our stay at this villa was just marvelous! The place is very quiet and relaxing. It's amazing for people who want to feel close to nature and like authentic traditional scenery of the Greek country side. We loved the house so much! All the furniture and vintage decoration give it a lot of character. We also enjoyed the garden because it's very shaded and comfortable with cute tables and chairs under olive trees. We spent a lot of time relaxing on hammocks and the swimming pool and we got a beautiful view of the sea and green hills. But our favorite place was the balcony from where we could watch the sea and the port. It was so romantic to have a glass of wine there under the starry sky. I absolutely recommend this place and I hope to return soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Erika K.

“Wonderful soothing home in beautiful garden”

“Wonderful soothing home in beautiful garden” We stayed for a week in the Villa Kalimera with 2 adults and 4 teenagers, and enjoyed it very much. There is one separate bedroom with (small) bathroom with a king size bed, and access to a terrace. In the kitchen/living room there are two couches opposite of each other that you can use as beds. Also a modest bathroom. And then on the second floor, it is like an inside balcony, there is a futon for two persons. This persons have access to the wonderfull terrace on the roof! Everything is personally decorated with some antique tools and handcrafts from local objects out of nature. It is very cosy. The kitchen contains everything you might possibly need, so you can perfectly prepare meals yourself. And then you can enjoy this meals on one of the very nice terraces in the garden. In that beautiful garden with large trees that provide a lot of shade there are three terraces, some in the shade, some in the sun. One nice round one, some bigger in front of the house and one in the middle of the garden between house and pool. The latest you can't fully use when the figs are ripe, because they fall constantly and drip. But you have al lot of alternatives. At last there is a terrace on the second floor with a stunning view on the Aegean Sea. You can see the boats enter the harbour. Very nice to sit there in the late afternoon. The pool was very nice, especially for the kids, but is also large and deep enough to exercise a bit. Around the pool there are sunbeds. The view from that side is magnificent. The house and pool where all very clean. And during the week we had some new linen and cleaning. The only thing some people might not like is that you have to wipe de terraces every morning with broom and water during the time when de figs are ripe and falling. Takes about 30 minutes, but we had no problem with that. And will only be in time that the figs are falling down, and I think this year was a very good fig year... There were also some wasps, but hardly a problem. The environment is very quiet. The street near the house has hardly any traffic. The owner keeps in contact with you far before your trip and provides in everything you need or want to know. Also during your stay you can reach him bij whats app and he quickly responds. Thank you very much Alessandro for your hospitality. It was a magnificent stay in Villa Kalimera.

10/10 Excellent

RIZZOTTO F.

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Wonderful stay and view, nice place and strategic position for our one week Skopelos experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Tom T.

Not what we had expected for the price

This was our 10th visit to the Greek Islands and our 4th to Skopelos so we know the lie of the land and we have always rented villas. Whilst the property was clean, it is cheaply equipped, shabby and our experience was not consistent with all the other glowing reviews. Firstly, the location of the property was far from peaceful. We were woken up every other night and early morning by barking dogs on 2 sides of the property. Furthermore, the early exodus of quads and motor bikes made sure that we were up for early morning tea. The house is very close to the road and despite it's "rural" situation has a lot of traffic. Secondly, the bathrooms (of which there are no photos on the web site) are cramped, poorly fitted out and not consistent with the price of the property - you literally can't swing a cat. Both bathrooms have shower curtains and so the whole room is wet after a shower. The "master bedroom" (which has the washing machine an arm's length from the bed) on the ground floor smelt of damp and drain during the entire holiday so we slept on the mezzanine above the kitchen. The bed on the mezzanine does not have a sprung mattress but something more akin to a futon. It was so hard that we were forced to drag the mattresses from the master bedroom up the spiral staircase and put them on top of the pallet bed so that we could sleep. At least the owner provided two synthetic pillows when we complained about the hardness of the pillows. It should be clear from the description of the property that with 6 people in the property, 4 people are, for all intents and purposes, sleeping in the kitchen .... 2 above it and 2 adjacent to it. We cooked at the property only once as there is nothing to stop the cooking smell going straight up to the mezzanine. Twice we had no water and once during the rain we had water coming in through the roof. We had no problems with the wasps but once the figs are ripe then the entire terrace area outside the main door will need to swept and cleaned every day unless, of course, you like wasps. We did not have a happy time here, and frankly, it was the worst villa experience we have had on Skopelos. Unfortunately we left it late and the good ones had gone. The owner made lots of sympathetic noises but of course would not give us a refund when we told him we wanted to leave and book into a hotel.

8/10 Good

Polly T.

Happy holiday!

We had a lovely stay in Kalimera .. the house was lovely and full of character and the garden and views were beautiful. There was a lot of nature and would suit people who are not worried by this. It was a very peaceful place and it was particularly nice to sit on the roof terrace in the evening watching the stars come out. The drive down to skopelos town is steep but ok ... although we didn’t often go out because after a day on the beach we just wanted to relax at home and enjoy the environment. We enjoyed having a barbecue and in the end we never did make it into town for dinner because we preferred to be at Kalimera. It was a special place to wake up in and go outside to sit in the shade of the fig tree watching swallows dipping into the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sophie b.

A beautiful and peaceful place to stay

Alessandro has been absolutely great, throughout the whole process, and made the whole trip very smooth. The villa itself is stunning, as you can see from the photos, and I can only echo what others have said about it. The pool is well maintained and a good size, the roof terrace was lovely, amazing views - and there is a sense of space and tranquility throughout the villa and garden. A lovely authentic Greek villa. There were occasional wasps outside, as we expected - specially if you eat outside - but we got used to them and worked around them, and no one got stung. We were grateful for the ceiling fans plus additional fan as it was mid August and hot at night! Easy access to Skopelos town, and also lots of lovely beaches, but our two teenagers probably would have been happy staying in the villa as it had everything they needed. It's worth exploring the island more widely, and we found some amazing spots including monasteries and ancient burial sites - if you do this just make sure your rental car is up to the steep hills! All thanks to Alessandro, and we would highly recommend this gorgeous villa.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Farniente sous le figuier...

Accrochée à flanc de colline au dessus du port de Skopelos, cette maison est l'endroit parfait pour décompresser et profiter des charmes de la superbe île de Skopelos. Aux heures les plus chaudes de la journée ses nombreuses terrasses ombragées et sa piscine donnant sur des panoramas superbes sont des plus appréciables. Bref un très bel endroit avec un accueil très pro d'Alessandro et de Christos.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pierr s.

Séjour agréable

Hôte très hospitalier. Maison de caractère, beaucoup d'ombrage et de délicieuses figues. Avec la piscine on n'a presque plus envie de bouger.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LAURENT T.

Au calme dans un grand espace de caractère

Super séjour dans une grande propriété. Deco très cosy, propreté, bouteille et petit bouquet de serpolet d accueil Au calme sur les hauteurs de Skopelos Alessandro avait prévu notre accueil sur le port avec notre voiture ( belle surprise) et s'est assuré régulièrement que tout allait bien. C'est avec plaisir que nous reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrés B.

Amazing countryside greek relaxation!

We had a really nice time in Alessandro's place. It's a real greek country house, full of interesting objects they have collected through the years. The pool is great of course, excellent way to get refreshed and enjoy the amazing view of the island and the sea. Skopelos is a truly enjoyable island, with amazing food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Completely recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

WOW

An amazing place to stay, a bit remote for the teenagers in our family. Bur perfect for real family time. Sitting on the balcony at night watching shooting stars. Swimming in the pool with the best ever view. Watching the sunrise from our bed every morning. I want to go back again & again. The only reason I ve not give it 4 stars is because of the wasps.... my son is allergic to wasp stings & so they made it hard to eat outside.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philippa Howell

Perfect relaxation in a stunning setting

Alessandro was very helpful, even sending us ferry times and arranging car hire. The house is full of character and the garden area beautiful: especially the hammock under the olive trees with the amazing view past the pool to forested hills and the sea beyond! It is secluded and we truly relaxed, in fact we loved it so much we extended our stay by 2 days! I have been to 26 Greek islands and Skopelos has to be one of the best, possibly THE best. We shall be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stefanie m.

We love this place

The Kalimera Villa is a rustic romantic and peaceful place with an outstanding view . Skopelos town and all beautiful beaches and places to visit can be easily reached by car. We spent a wonderful relaxing time with our 2 kids (10 and 13) who loved the place as well (pool and big garden). One of our favourite places was on top - the terrace with view to the sea. Alessandro was very helpful and accommodating and helped us to organize a rental car. Communication before the booking and during our stay was really good. We hope to come back. We had great holidays.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mihai m.

Peacefull,relaxing place

Excellent location,far from city turmoil but still in close driving range for shops,restaurants, etc. Perfect place, full of character country style villa, good to spend some quality time with friends or family. Nice beaches around in max 10-15 min driving time. Will consider it for future vacations also.

About the host

Hosted by Alessandro and Gabriella

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Hi! We’re Gabriella and Alessandro, a mother-and-son duo passionate about travel, culture, food, and discovering antique markets around the world. We’ve been hosting guests at Country Villa Kalimera for nearly 30 years and have had the joy of welcoming visitors from all corners of the globe. We love sharing local tips and travel stories, and we look forward to helping make your Skopelos stay truly memorable.

Why they chose this property

We chose this area for its rare combination of peace, open views, and proximity to Skopelos Town. Perched on a quiet hillside, the villa feels wonderfully private and immersed in nature, yet you’re only a short drive from beaches, tavernas, shops, and the port.

We love the changing light throughout the day, the sea and mountain views, and the sense of space that surrounds the house. It’s a place where mornings start slowly with birdsong and sunsets are best enjoyed on the terrace — offering the perfect balance between countryside calm and easy access to island life.

What makes this property unique

Country Villa Kalimera is unique for its blend of authentic character, privacy, and sweeping views. Restored from a traditional stone farmhouse, the home is filled with family heirlooms and pieces collected through decades of travel, giving it a warm, lived-in soul you won’t find in modern villas.

The hilltop setting offers space, tranquility, and beautiful sea and mountain vistas, while the large garden and private pool create an atmosphere made for slow days and outdoor living. Guests often tell us it feels less like a rental and more like a real home — a place to truly relax, reconnect, and experience Skopelos at a deeper pace.

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