Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool
In a stunning olive grove location with fantastic sea views, Old Olive House is 45 minutes from Kalamata International Airport , a beautifully designed house, with a gorgeous infinity pool.
Completely secluded for getting away from it all and experiencing the real Greece, this old stone house has been renovated from top to bottom to create a designer house whilst keeping traditional touches.
The house sleeps 6, in 3 large bedrooms each with private terrace. The master bedroom has a free-standing bath, ensuite shower room, and a 4 poster bed.
Ellie our wonderful house manager lives 10 minutes away, will meet you and show you the house, and can give great tips on what to do and see to make your holiday truly memorable.
The unspoiled sandy beaches of this coast are 5 min down the hill in both directions. (There are 60k m of undeveloped beaches in 1 stretch alone here). A different beach for every day of the holiday!
The local market town 5 minutes away has lovely fresh fish, fruit, vegetables and the best bread in Greece. Try the olive oil pressed from the grove the house sits in - free for guests to enjoy. Great local tavernas at amazingly reasonable local prices are nearby - eat like a true Greek - not a tourist! Try the local wine at long established vineyards nearby.
Ancient Olympia, Ancient Messene, the Temple of Apollo, Methoni Castle and the historic Bay of Navarino are all within a short drive, the Ancient Greek capital of Naphlion and Epidavros make a great day trip.
Wonderful walks can be had in the Neda Waterfall Gorge and Arini Gorge - all a short drive away.
If you want to really get away from it all - with lovely beaches, historical sights and amazing nature - in a beautiful house - Old Olive House is for you.
NOTE there is a separate guest lodge available which sleeps a further 4 people in one double, one twin room, shared bathroom - please enquire if you would like to add this at extra charge to your booking - this is only ever combined with a main house booking.
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Steep stone steps down to pool. Infinity pool edge
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No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Main house sleeps a maximum of 6. Guest details will be required.
Separate guest annex below pool sleeps a further 4 in two bedrooms one bathroom only let with main house contact us for further details and prices.
Important information
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Property Registration Number 00000125711
Property # 464302
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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Zacharo
Located in Zacharo, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Archimedes Museum and Museum of the History of the Olympic Games are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Klio's Honey Farm and Olympia Land Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.
Archaeological Site of Olympia - 43 min drive - 39.8 km
Restaurants
Esquina Café - 17 min walk
Ψαροταβέρνα Μουριές - 7 min drive
Μαντώ Beach Bar - 11 min drive
Nto Beach Bar - 9 min drive
Τα Πεύκα - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool on 18 May, 2026 start from S$385, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautifully modernised Old Stone House with amazing views and infinity pool located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ionian Sea and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kaiafa Lake and Kato Samiko Beach. Strofylias Coastal Forest is 10 mi (16 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The quiet location of the house allows to relax and enjoy the beautiful golden beaches. The house itself is offering generously space to feel well also inside!
Leander K.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nicola K.
27 Jul, 2017
A really amazing place to stay with spectacular views- very high quality
Everything was lovely - the furnishings and rooms, the pool and bathing area, all the terraces. The position of the house is really amazing and everything felt luxurious and quality but still authentic and Greek. The house is looked after very well by Charles and Ellie who also gave us some great ideas for places to go. Really recommend it - had a lovely stay here.
The property provides a remarkable view over the town, olive groves, hills and ocean. The house is beautiful, and makes the most of its surroundings, with wonderful outdoor dining areas, balconies, places to read and relax. The kitchen is well appointed, the beds comfortable, and the layout lends itself to reading, games, yoga, and conversations. The manager was an attentive, knowledgeable and pleasant host.
Beautiful house, well equipped and with an exceptional view. The house managers, Charles & Ellie we’re on hand to sort out the various issues we had with electrics and plumbing. The pool was perfect and nearby there are some great beaches and of course ancient sites. A wonderful place for a Grecian getaway.
Ben W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Dear Ben
Thank you so much for staying and being such great guests. Hopefully the new washing machine now installed will have sorted the glitches - thank you for your patience whilst we had a new machine delivered . Thank you again all the best Charles
Dear Charles, we spend wonderful holydays in a very special place with our whole family and can completely recommend it to everybody else, who is looking for a special place. Thank you very much for everything. The Spindler family.
We booked this place without really knowing anything about the region or the location and we were blown away by the beauty of the property and its surrounds! One of the most amazing views I’ve seen. We were close enough for a day trip to Olympia and for another day at the beach. Kids loved the pool even early in the season. We absolutely loved this property!
We have had a wonderful time (June) at this amazing property. The house is clean, off the beaten pass, has a really nice pool, and lots of nature around it.
the communication with the property managers was easy, quick and focused. They greeted us at the agreed upon check in time, showed us around and gave us helpful tips for the stay.
We would come again any time!
Harald W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kateri H.
15 Jun, 2014
Thanks for the memories!
My family and I stayed for one week at The Old Olive House.We had a stupendous time-Lovely views, serene location and a wonderful family-Charles,Ellie and their daughter-who made us feel extremely welcome and comfortable.I really cannot say enough positive descriptions about it!! I would highly recommend staying there! Len and Diane and kids-U.S.A.
Kateri H.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
A pleasure to have met you - a shame we only had you for a week! Thank you for a lovely review.
This is a beautiful house and property. The location is somewhat remote which means driving to town and beach, but it's blissfully private and serene. The views are magnificent. The home is tastefully and comfortably furnished and decorated. The kitchen is very well supplied with high quality utensils which made cooking a pleasure. The hardest part was leaving this terrific vacation home.
Victoria M.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
2 Mar, 2015
This property is very special!
We really enjoyed our 10 days at The Old Olive House. The house is spacious, clean, well laid out and nicely situated. Even though it was February, we had great sun and comfortable temperatures. This is a real chance to experience life in Greece and get away from Athens. Charles and Ellie provided great support both before our arrival and afterwards. There is lots to do in the area especially if you enjoy the outdoors. We highly recommend this property.
The most glorious house with everything you could possibly need for a really relaxing and comfortable stay. The view is simply breathtaking, the master bedroom is wonderfully comfortable. The clever insect screens meant that meals were mozzi and bug free. The gorgeous pool was perfect for cooling off or doing ‘laps’. Ellie the manager was wonderful and the house and surroundings were impeccable. It’s been the most heavenly restorative time. I would, without hesitation, come back again and lucky, lucky anyone who comes to stay. Zaharo has everything you need for food shopping. The beaches are fabulous and you are in the heart of Ancient Greece with lots to see if you can be tempted away from the pool and peace. Hugest thanks. Peter and Charlotte xx
We had a very enjoyable holiday. It is very peaceful and there was little building work taking place when we stayed. We would have liked more hot water for showers morning and evening for 6 adults. Zacharo beach is very beautiful but with rough sea, it was not safe to swim in.
Ellie is very responsive to requests for help and the wine/milk/bread in the fridge for us on arrival was very welcoming. Thank you.
Margaret G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2024
Thanks so much for your review and so glad you had a lovely holiday. Given your feedback about the hot water we are going to make sure the house book is super clear - outside main summer the solar panels don’t generate enough hot water on their own so there is one switch which needs to go on to provide unlimited hot water on demand from the boiler - we will make sure that is very clear for the future! Thanks so much again for your feedback, all the best Charles
Verified
8/10 Good
Kalyco S.
20 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Gorgeous house
The house and especially the pool is fabulous in a beautiful setting with wow views. It worked great with our gang of teenagers and had all the facilities and kitchen equipment you might need. Really nicely done. Ellie could not have been more helpful and warm and responsive. My gripe is with the misleading online presentation that it sleeps 10 with 5 bedrooms which is what we were after. When we arrived we were told we would only get the main house and the annex was extra. This is because we originally thought only 2 of the teens were joining us but actually 2 additional kids decided to meet us mid interrailing. This caused a complication when checking in and being charged an extra amount.
Kalyco S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Hi Kalyco thank you for booking with us and we are so pleased you enjoyed the house. VRBO bookings are paid by guest numbers (as costs increase) hence had you updated your booking with your increased number of guests the price would simply have changed to reflect the correct number . We really appreciate your feedback and have since worked with VRBO to make sure the number of guests is more clearly called out and made the pool house only available by separate arrangement. Thanks again for your feedback.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Graham A.
22 Oct, 2014
Stunning View, Lovely House
Spacious, cool, clean and well laid out villa with views to die for across the Med and rolling Olive covered hills. Charles and family extremely helpful from booking to the stay itself. If you did require anything nothing would have been too much trouble. Quiet area of Greece, but with easy access to places such as Ancient Olympia and Ancient Messini, plus lots of local beaches. Swimming pool enjoyed the great views and despite it being October was still warm enough to swim in every day. Perfect for a family to enjoy!
We had a truly memorable stay at The Old Olive House. The charm and hospitality were evident from the moment we arrived. The house has a beautiful old-world character that added a special touch to our vacation—something we rarely experience back in the States.The house fit our family of six perfectly, with plenty of space to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. The pool was absolutely lovely—the perfect temperature for a refreshing dip—and the view from the property was simply incredible, especially at sunset.The grounds were well cared for and bursting with beautiful flowers, adding even more to the home’s charm. One highlight of our trip was a dinner at Antipeina, a fantastic little spot tucked in the hills. The food was out of this world, the staff and owners were incredibly warm and welcoming, and the setting was picture-perfect—adorable and romantic, with a breathtaking view as the sun went down.We’re so grateful for the experience and would highly recommend The Old Olive House to anyone looking for a peaceful, scenic getaway full of character and local flavor.Thank you, Ellie.
The managers were friendly and helpful , always responded promptly- thank you.
The pool was divine and the view from house patios is unbeatable.
Not quite the luxurious escape we had in mind as far as the house goes. Missing a few touches to bring it to luxury scale - such as no shampoo, very little soap and no beach towels. Two bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom - downstairs bathroom was very tiny - shower water ran into the space. Decor a little tired. Also we believed we had the use of the guest house however apparently it must be booked as an extra- not an issue but would have been nice for one of the couples privacy. The place is a fair way out of town but we got used to navigating the narrow roads and the locals waved out once they knew we were harmless. Close to Olympia and Ressene sites. Lots of nice coffee shops and bakeries in town. We loved the visits from goats, hare hound dogs, and cats. Construction noise from below was everyday starting at 7..30 am until evenings. Got used to it . Overall a really lovely spot but not quite as luxurious as described. .
Margaret P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
Dear Margaret
Thank you so much for your feedback. Our house is very much a house not a hotel and we furnish it and style it in a way we hope is more personal and unique. There are plenty of beach towels so we will make sure that other guests know where to find them - so sorry that wasn’t obvious. Thank you again for your feedback which helps us always improve. All the best Charles and Georgie (owners)
Overall we had a great holiday our hosts ellie and Charlie were really helpful
And welcoming. however we were there for a week and the first three days a builder directly below our property working on new holiday houses started breaking up large rocks with a jcb and hammer drill so what we had hoped would be a peaceful week certainly didn’t turn out that way. The noise was horrendous and constant from 8am-5pm - Ellie and Charlie had not been aware of this work and did speak to the builder who ceased using the heavy machinery from mid week which was a welcome relief but so upsetting given we were only there for a week and picked the property for its total tranquility . The area is very rural and unspoilt and the property is lovely and had everything we had hoped for and was well equipped. You have far distant sea views and overlook olive groves but you certainly cannot walk to the beach a car is therefore absolutely essential. We had two earthquake tremors during our stay .. very minor and we were told common in this area but a little alarming when we had never experienced anything like it before.
The local town a short drive away has supermarkets and a selection of shops so you can get everything you need for a self catering holiday. The property is in a stunning location but certainly wouldn’t be a place to take young children as there are steep steps down to the pool area and once down by the pool it isn’t fenced.
Sara-jane T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to let us know your feedback. We are so sorry about the building works at the property down the hill and we have been assured these are now finished for the summer. As the pictures show the pool is fenced off with a stone wall and an iron gate at the top of the stairs to ensure safety for any younger guests - having had our own small children at the house it was always top of mind. Thank you again for staying at the Old Olive House and for your feedback.
The property is absolutely comfortable and well equipped. The views are ‘to die for’. It’s a very short drive into the village of Zacharo where there are a couple very good grocery stores and a number of good restaurants and bakeries. There are also some amazing restaurants within about 15-29 minutes.
John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much John, much appreciated. And thank you for all your terrific thoughts too. Thanks for being such a great guest!
À quelques kilomètres de Zacharo, avec une vue imprenable sur la mer, isolé de tout bruit ou agitation, nous avons profité pleinement de cette villa (sans louer la dépendance). À 6 personnes, cette villa offre tout le confort attendu d’une villa de vacances. Un vrai merci à Ellie et Charles pour leur accueil et leurs bons conseils.
prima contact en ontvangst
geweldige lokatie
zicht onbeschrijflijk
rust & genieten
ideale uitvalsbasis in peloponessos
echt iets om altijd naar terug te keren
The olive house is amazing, the view is fantastic, all the equipment work perfectly and the pool is just perfect
CEDRIC L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Charles Stewart
Originally brought up in Australia and now living in London, we love to escape to this amazing corner of Greece - very undiscovered yet so close to such famous sights.
Why they chose this property
First the beaches!! Long sandy and unspoilt - like Australia but without the 24 hour flight! Swimming with turtles. Unspoilt local tavernas with amazing food and amazing prices.
What makes this property unique
We try to make the house not like a rental but with all the things we love - Le Creuset pans, lovely crockery and linen, antiques. But overall it’s the incredible view from every room that makes this house unique .
Languages:
English, Greek
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests