Villa Elisse
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Overview
Porto Heli, in the northeast Peloponnese is a beautiful area with a unique natural environment boasting a fiord-like coastline, hills sprinkled with pines and cypress trees and small bays offering glistening turquoise water perfect for snorkelling. It is very popular with the global jet-set looking for tranquil, luxury retreats. Villa Elisse enjoys a wonderful position close to Porto Heli where you can enjoy delicious local food with fresh products straight from the farmers and fishermen, swim in crystal clear water, discover tiny villages offering delicious local delacies or take a water taxi or boast to the beautiful islands of Spetses, Hydra and Poros.
Villa Elisse sits in gorgeous gardens, enjoying a fabulous pool and superb views over to Spetses. It offers a wonderful summer holiday for nine guests who will sleep in the villa’s five delightful bedrooms. Villa Elisse is beautifully presented over two storeys. Minimalist in design, it features modern furnishings along with traditional aspects. The floors are gorgeous. You will very quickly relax and enjoy all that this villa and its surroundings offer. The ground floor is home to a spacious living area with a Smart television and a feature fireplace. It enjoys a smart dining area and a superb glossy black modern kitchen with all the appliances you could require for your self-catering break. The ground floor is also home to two wonderful bedrooms that offer ensuite bathrooms and direct access to the outdoor swimming pool. Each room enjoys sun loungers or deck chairs just outside. Your sumptuous kingsize beds are adorned with exquisite soft furnishings and hotel quality linens and the bathrooms are immaculate.
The lower level of Villa Elisse boasts a hall with a sitting area, a larger living area with a sofa and a sauna. With large groups it really is useful to have more than one living area. Children can play happily while the adults plan the next day’s activities. This level is home to three delightful bedrooms, two with a double bed and another with a single bed. These rooms are gorgeous too and illuminated with natural light coming in from the garden.
Despite the delightful interiors enjoying a calm and welcoming ambience, guests staying at Villa Elisse tend to spend most of their time outdoors. It is easy to see why with a beautiful, unique shaped swimming pool, a fantastic barbecue area and a superb alfresco lounge area with phenomenal sea views. This is built-in and decked with masses of cushions. It is definitely the spot for pre-dinner drinks and watching the sun go down. The villa is surrounded by beauty and the vibrant climbers add gorgeous colour splashes.
What you should know…
- It is very easy to visit the lovely islands of Hydra, Poros and Spetses by ferry, boat or water taxi from the villa
- One of the bedrooms offers one single bed hence the maximum occupancy being nine
- The area is very attractive with idyllic little coves and beaches to visit as well as historic villages and archaeological sites
Property Features
The Villa
Villa Elisse is a 5-bedroom villa sleeping 9 guests, located just a 10-minute drive from popular Porto Heli.
Lower Ground Floor
- Sitting area
- Bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with a single bed and en-suite shower room
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living & dining area
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower room
Independent Guest House
- Living area
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Bedroom with a double bed
- Family bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool
- Terrace
- Barbecue
**Optional
An independent guest house (One bedroom with a double bed and one bedroom with two single beds, sharing one bathroom) can be rented alongside Villa Elisse at an extra cost, if needed, and can accommodate 4 more guests.
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Washing machine
- Parking
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa ElisseVilla Elisse enjoys a enviable location with stunning views across the turquoise waters the the island of Spetses. It sits close to Porto Heli in the northeast Peloponnese and is the perfect place to relax. Porto Heli enjoys a huge concentration of wealth. It is extremely popular with discerning globetrotters who appreciate and adore this absolutely stunning area. It is rich in interesting archaelogical sites such as Halieis and boasts a vibrant nightlife. Porto Heli’s coastline of inlets are sprinkled with luxury yachts together with traditional wooden kaikis. Although incredibly rich, Porto Heli enjoys a rustic, homely ambience, such a wonderful blend for a memorable holiday.
There are some lovely beaches within easy reach of the villa including Costa Beach, Hrisi Akti Beach and Porto Heli Beach. At Kilada Bay, you can meet the local fishermen, choose your own fish and cook them in the villa or perhaps arrange for a private chef to do it for you There are also a number of pretty villages and towns including Kranidi, Kilada, a small fishing village, the picturesque Ermioni and Epidaurus. Ermioni is built on a cape, surrounded by fragrant pine trees, so it strongly resembles an island. It boasts stunning beaches, a charismatic harbour lined with popular fish restaurants and some clubs. Other beaches include little coves around Bisti, Kouverta Beach, Petrothalassa, Dardiza and Sentoni. Epidaurus is one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece, mostly famous for its Ancient Theatre which is in an excellent state of conservation. During the summer there are festivals at the weekends. This area of the Peloponnese enjoys local delicacies such as the delicious gaviera cheese from the village of Trahia.
The upmarket island of Spetses is a fifteen minute ride away in a water taxi from Costa harbour. Spetses’ tiny port of Dapia is overlooked by whitewashed, neoclassical houses, cozy cafes and ultra stylish boutiques. Its winding, cobbled coastal path opens to a stunning, wide, timeless piazza and home to the glorious, chateau-styled Poseidon hotel. Cars are banned from the town so visitors travel in horse-drawn carriages, admiring the fishermen laying out their catches, the impressive villas, domed churches and buzzy tavernas. The island is a favourite with fashionistas, people watchers, nature lovers, hikers and foodies. Its cosmopolitan Old Harbour is sprinkled with romantic terraces, candlelit tables, jetties, trendy bars and clubs where visitors enjoy gourmet dining, fine wines and soft music. History lovers can learn about the island’s fearless heroine Lakarina Bouboulina, the 1821 revolution or enjoy archaeological finds dating back to 3000 BC. The island is blessed by beautiful beaches with Kouzounos, Ksilokeriza, Vrelos, Agia Marina and Agia Paraskevi amongst the best. Agia Paraskevi is a lovely beach surrounded by lush greenery and enjoying crystal clear waters. At the beach of Agios Arnargyros you will discover the famous Bekiris Cave.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Athens International Airport
(209km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Porto Heli
(6.4km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Drouzas Tavern
(2.4km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
AB Supermarket, Porto Heli
(6.2km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Kostoula Beach
(1.2km) |
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Getting There
How to reach Peloponnese
You can easily reach Loutraki, the main seaside resort on the Peloponnese peninsula. Loutraki is located approximately 80 km from Athens and you can arrive to Loutraki through the National road.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesVilla Elisse is ideal for a family holiday. The villa enjoys five bedrooms sleeping nine guests over both floors. You might want to take grandparents along. Villa Elisse’s extensive gardens are fabulous. There is so much space to relax and play and the unique pool is just great.
There are plenty of lovely beaches to visit including Porto Heli’s. Lepitsa Beach at Ermioni is is wonderfully sandy, very shallow for children and boasts a beach bar at the rear of the beach. There are lots of cute little hidden coves and long sandy stretches around the coastline. The beaches of Costa Beach, Hrisi Akti Beach and Porto Heli Beach are all close to Villa Elisse. It is a great area for those that want to snorkel and dive. The Ergo Dive Loumis Diving Team is just one of the diving schools where you can take courses with PADI and CMAS certification. Within fifteen minutes by boat you can be in crystal clear, turquoise water diving and seeing beautiful, colourful fish as well as underwater statues of greek goddesses! Poseidon Sports is another company offering fantastic water sports.
In Kranidi you can visit the Bairaktaris Apiary, the honey and bee museum of the region. There are glass beehives where you can observe how the bees work. You will learn about the honey flavours and enjoy seeing the old equipment, some of which is over 1000 years old. The museum is run by the welcoming Bairaktaris family who want you to have a wonderful day out. You can have a honey tasting while you are there.
Active children will enjoy hiking around Agios Aimilianos and Porto Heli. There are many old footpaths across the region which lead to tiny chapels, small villages, secluded beaches and hilltops with breathtaking views out to sea.
If you take a water taxi over to the island of Spetses children love the horse-drawn carriage tours. The horses are very well trained and their owners are happy to let children pet them. The island played an important role in the Greek War of Independence and is home to the clebrated heroine Laskarina Bouboulina. Children enjoy finding out about her bravery in the museum. Children love Agia Paraskevi Beach, a gorgeous beach on the western side of the island. It offers a good variety of watersports and is shaded by pines. Vrelos Beach is blanketed with find sand and is a popular beach for volleyball, frisbee and racquetball. It has a great beach bar. Kaika Beach is a large organised beach with deck chairs, loungers, parasols and a watersports venue. There is a restaurant and you can even rent out iPads! Children like visiting the Bekiris Cave off the beach of Agios Arnargyros. You can reach the cave following a trekking path through the pine forest or by boat. The entrance is low and you have to swim in. The interior is amazing with blue-green water and a little sandy beach on one side. The stalactites and stalagmites are amazing.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Daily Housekeeping Included (change of linen twice a week)
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!
| Security deposit | €2,000 to be paid prior to arrival and to be refunded in full subject to a damage inspection on departure |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €2,000 to be paid prior to arrival and to be refunded in full subject to a damage inspection on departure |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. |
| Internet access? | Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. It is good to note that the speed is dependent on local provider and technical issues may cause reduced speed or cut of service. |
| Changeover day | Saturday during July & August, flexible at other times |
| Minimum stay | Please note that there is a 7-night minimum stay |
| Pets welcome? | No pets |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
The Greek government requires owners to collect a Tourist Climate Tax, your property manager will collect this in cash:
March-October €10 per night per unit
November-February €4 per night per unit
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 9 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Apr 18th 2024 - May 1st 2024 | £10,744 |
| May 1st 2024 - Jul 1st 2024 | £12,476 |
| Jul 1st 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 | £13,863 |
| Sep 1st 2024 - Oct 1st 2024 | £12,476 |
| Oct 1st 2024 - May 1st 2025 | £10,744 |
| May 1st 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 | £12,476 |
| Jul 1st 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 | £13,863 |
| Sep 1st 2025 - Oct 1st 2025 | £12,476 |
| Oct 1st 2025 - Oct 20th 2025 | £10,744 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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