4 bedroom stone villa with pool and sea views in the Peloponnese, Greece

Dear Florence and Christophe , Thank you so much for your lovely appreciative comments . It sounds as if you were a perfect fit for our rustic family home in the Peloponnese . We would absolutely love to welcome you back .

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback Tilman, we appreciate it greatly . We are delighted you found us, enjoyed our house and the authentic Greek village life around it . We would welcome you back any time ! Very best wishes to you .

I do recognize this characterisation of our beautiful house and the attentive hospitality I offer guests as a ‘super host’. Obviously we are sad and disappointed that this was felt to be the experience of our home . However , it does not match the vast majority of other guests’ experience as reflected in the reviews . This includes the family who stayed at the villa immediately afterwards . They shared a very lovely personal message with me (and will shortly review publicly ) expressing their appreciation and gratitude for the care and responsiveness they were shown from me , as the owner of the property.

Thank you so much for your lovely comments Marcel . We are delighted that you enjoyed the rather extraordinary location with its views and seclusion . We would really love to have you back to visit another time.

I have been renting our beautiful house for over 25 years and have had consistently good feedback. The house has its own unique style and character which radiates warmth and a glow. The photos in the advertisement are a faithful representation of the interior design of the house with its ‘sunlit yellow space’ . Vrbo have confirmed there is no expectation of a ‘ meet and greet ‘ service on site at their rentals . In the pre-booking emails, telephone conversations and digital information before you go , I let guests know where to find the key to let themselves in. I am always responsive and available on the phone to support you should any difficulties emerge. The house is set in a rural Greek village where the Greek culture is still very alive and present . There are no roads in the village - there is a donkey path running past the house . The hillside location offers spectacular views of the islands and Aegean Sea. The house does not have easy access and this is made clear in the advertisement and when I talk to prospective visitors in the telephone calls (at least 2) before the holiday . I am always clear in my recommendation that the house is not suitable for anyone with a physical disability or serious health condition. The house has a number of different systems to choose from to heat the property including an open fireplace . Whether summer or winter , the house is a perfect retreat . We hope to retain its charm against the backdrop of the busy world we all live in .

Dear Juliane , Thank you for your lovely comments . I am so glad the ‘off the beaten track ‘ quality of our location suited you all for your holiday. It is a truly ‘time warp’ place . We would love to welcome you back another year .

Bon soir Marie , Merci beaucoup pour vos gentils mots sur notre maison and vos vacances . Je suis tres heureuse que c’etait tellement bien passé et si un jour vous voulez rentrer chez nous , we would absolutely love to have you ! Many many thanks again Elizabeth

Thank you very much for the lovely review. It’s so good to hear that you thought it was a little idyll there ! We agree !

Dear Arthur, thank you for your feedback . I am very sorry about the mosquitoes . Unfortunately there is a degree of unpredictability regarding the mosquitoes as they vary at different times of the year , from one year to another and on weather conditions . I am glad you were able to enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool which is always a delight after a walk in the hot sun . I was puzzled by your comments on the location of the house . As you know , we had a long telephone conversation before the holiday in which I particularly noted that it is not possible to take the car to the front door . I described the short walk of 200 metres down the hill to the house and the way back . I emphasised that the house is NOT the place to go if you have any mobility issues or problems walking . I am over 70 and can do the walk without difficulty. I hope you were not surprised by the lack of Wi-Fi as this is clearly stated in the advertisement. The house is indeed well situated for archaeological visits and a number of completely unspoilt beaches - there may be a maximum of 20 people on a 1 km beach in mid August . We always hope that guests will enjoy the peace and ‘respite from busy life’ in the provencal decor of our greek home with its spiral staircase and varying levels of terraces and living quarters . We have deliberately left a wide range of books in our little library to make the visit as agreeable as possible. We feel that the accommodation and facilities are well reflected in the price of the house in the summer period . We would be happy for you to return to our unique get-away whenever you might like to. All the best Elizabeth

Dear Valerie,Thank you for your feedback . I understand from my housekeeper that it rained during your week in Greece which was very unfortunate for you . This is likely to have contributed to the level of mosquitoes during your week , for which , of course , we have nets on the windows and hanging nets over all the beds . As you may remember , I telephoned you in advance of your holiday , as I do with all prospective visitors . The purpose of this first phone call is to state clearly that it is not possible to park the car in front of the house and that there is an approximately 200 metre descent to walk to the house and a walk back up the hill to reach the car . I emphasise CLEARLY that the house is NOT place for anyone with mobility issues . I am over 70 and can manage the hill without difficulty. In the phone call , I also note the particular arrangements in Greece for toilet refuse, the electricity arrangements in the event of a blackout and rubbish disposal arrangements . I always add that staying in the village is like being in a ‘time warp’ , away from the hubbub of modern life . I follow up the phone call with emailed detailed written information about the house , environs and recommendations for beaches etc.I always suggest a follow up phone call after reading the information to make sure visitors have everything and know everything to meet their particular needs for the holiday . Throughout the holiday I am available on the telephone to help you if you need anything . I was puzzled by the drawing of attentionto no Wi-Fi as this is clearly stated in the advertisement. Google maps show visitors that nearby Leonidio is 12 kms away from the village (15 minutes in the car) . There are two good sized supermarkets in this pleasant town with everything one needs for a holiday . As the house is in this charming typically Greek village , the end of the garden wall adjoins the end of the garden of the neighbouring house as one might indeed expect in a village . The house and pool are completely private, not at all overlooked with a sea view.The pool is built into the hillside and , as per advertisement , not presented as an Olympic sized one . We are sorry that you were not able to enjoy our beautiful house as much as we do . We always wish our guests will have a totally restful and relaxing get-away in our home . We feel the facilities of the house are well reflected in the price for such a property at the height of the peak season. Elizabeth

Thank you so much Frederic , for your lovely comments ! We hope you will return to our house one day ! Merci beaucoup and all the best Elizabeth

Dear Melanie, Thank you so much for your very lovely comments ! We are always absolutely delighted when visitors enjoy the house and environs as much as we do . The pandemic has meant that two summers have passed without us visiting Greece so the longing for the beauty and the magnificent views in Melana , as you say , is intense . Much of the house was decorated by the previous owner (over 20 years ago) , a French interior designer , and we have kept the original colours and rustic look which has always reminded me of rural France and Provence! We would love you to come back sometime and can recommend autumn and spring as magical times to be there too ! Once again thank you very much for your kind words .

Dear Isabelle, Thank you very much for your comments on our house and it’s environs. It is high up but as you say, the views are extraordinarily beautiful , looking across the Aegean Sea to the islands of Hydra and Spetses . I hope you enjoyed the sunsets too , which are a favourite part of the time when we are there ! Do come back one day !

Dear Nina , Thank you so much for your lovely detailed review of our house ! I am delighted you enjoyed your stay there as the house is very much loved by us with lots of wonderful and fun memories of holidays over the last 25 years . We would love you to come back some day ! Many thanks and and the best Elizabeth

Thank you so much for your charming and delightful description of our house which reflects so well it’s atmosphere and style . We are always delighted when visitors enjoy the house and it’s surroundings as much as we do .

Thank you for reviewing our house . I can’t read your review unfortunately until I write something in return so thank you for your custom and we hope your enjoyed beautiful Greece !