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Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views

Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views

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Villa showing Mani Tower
main room showing kitchen area
kitchen area
main room with sofa bed

Overview of Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Proastio, Peloponnese
  • Popular LocationFoneas beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalogria15 min drive
  • Popular LocationStoupa Beach17 min drive
  • AirportSparta (SPJ)114 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom traditional stone villa is situated just outside the medieval mountain village of Proastio, on the Mani peninsula above Kardamyli. The nearest beach, in the unspoilt bay of Kalamitsi , is a 7-minute drive or 35-minute walk down an ancient path.

On the edge of an olive grove, with 360 degree views of mountains and sea from its own ‘Mani tower’ the villa was built in 2011 using stone taken from its own land. All doors open onto a wide terrace and a lovely garden in sympathy with its natural environment: rocks and the olive trees that produce the famous Mani olive oil, fig, pomegranate, lemon, orange and quince and the perpetual smell of lavender and rosemary.

The villa has an open kitchen-dining- living area, separated from the shaded terrace by sliding doors. Facilities include gas hob, electric oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and washing machine. With a log-burning fireplace to keep it warm in winter and a high roof of exposed rafters to keep it cool in summer, its furnishings are simple but stylish. The main bedroom, with ensuite bathroom, has a double bed. There is a second bedroom with two single beds next to the second bathroom (with shower). A sofa-bed in the main room separates into two single beds to provide accommodation for a total of six people. An outdoor shower, barbecue, and wifi modem, plasma screen and DVDs, music system and books and maps on the area, are available for the use of guests. The triangular 6.2x 4m swimming pool, with easy-access steps and deck chairs and loungers on a wide paved surround, provides ideal opportunities for sunbathing and cooling off.

The villa is situated on a quiet road, away from neighbours but within a few minutes’ walk, on traffic-free lanes, of the village square, ancient churches, café bar and basic village store.
The picturesque seaside village of Kardamyli is less than 10 minutes drive, with three supermarkets, a post office, ATMs and a range of interesting shops. It has a number of excellent tavernas and restauarants (Try Lela’s by the waterside at sunset or the Diaskouri fish taverna overlooking the harbour which are particular favourites).

Set in country ideal for walking, whether a ramble on ancient paths ("kalderini") to discover the orchids, wildflowers and Byzantine churches, or hiking in the Taygetos mountains behind, and with easy access to the sea, in small coves nearby, or at the popular sandy beaches of Kalogria and Stoupa to the south or at the fishing village of Agios Nikolaos, the villa provides ample opportunities both to relax and to be more active. Diving and other water sports are available and the spectacular coastline an artist's delight - the British travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor [author of the seminal ‘Mani’] and his photographer wife, Joan, made this their base for 50 years. You are spoilt for choice of places to stop off : whether for a coffee on the terrace of the Vyros Hotel overlooking the deep Vyros Gorge, fresh fish on the quayside of Agios Nikolaos , or to lunch on the rich stews of home-grown vegetables in medieval Kastania in the hills.
The house makes an ideal jumping-off point for exploring the ancient sites and spectacular landscape not only of the Mani itself but the whole of the southern Peloponnese: the ruins of classical Greek city of Messene (a less crowded Olympia), the Byzantine capital, Mystra, Sparta, and the Venetian towns of Monemvasia, Methone and Koroni. Kalamata, Greece’s third city, a major shopping and artistic centre with a thriving port and airport directly connected to the rest of Europe, is an hour’s drive away over the mountains and along the deep blue Messinean gulf.

Property manager

Simon Ingram-Hill

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No Stags, no Hens

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please get in touch if you want to bring more pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside the house is acceptable
Minimum stay of 10 days if booking mid-week (not starting on Saturday)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 20
Note from host: No Stags, no Hens
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kardamyli

Located in West Mani, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Ionian Sea and Foneas beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Municipal Railway Park of Kalamata and Pasteli Manolakos. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Foneas beach - 11 min drive
  • Delfina - 14 min drive
  • Kalogria - 15 min drive
  • Stoupa Beach - 17 min drive
  • Kalamata Beach - 60 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalamata (KLX-Kalamata Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aquarella - 6 min drive
  • Γιαλός - 7 min drive
  • Τυλιχτό Σουβλακοπωλείον - 7 min drive
  • Ελιές - 9 min drive
  • Maistros Cafe Kardamili - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mikros Pyrgos: beautifully located villa with private pool & fabulous sea views located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Foneas beach, Ionian Sea and Delfina. Kalogria and Stoupa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
We had a fantastic holiday in this very nice house. Location is good. Swimming-pool is great, our teenage kids had lots of fun. We can only recommend the house and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Harald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empfehlenswerte Location
Ein tolles Haus in sehr schöner, ruhiger Lage mit allem, was man für einen erholsamen Urlaub braucht. Besonders die ländliche Umgebung und der tolle Blick über das Meer, macht die Location so wunderbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Owen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great two weeks
The property is excellent, exactly as on the on line description. The pool is smallish but deep and perfect for cooling off, our 3 kids loved it and there was plenty of room for the whole family to swim around in.There are new sun loungers and two very large umbrellas for much needed shade. The house itself is very well equipped. It’s located on the edge of a pretty little village, not far from a sandy beach at Stoopa or the lovely small town of Kardimyli.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all round.
Lovely property, beautiful location and the pool was a godsend in the heat. The village is close to 2 small towns that have very nice restaurants and small shops, there are beaches and coves ideal for snorkelling and a boat hire place too, all within 10-15 mins. Really great holiday all round and an excellent property and host.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

4/5 Good

Gill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
An idyllic hideaway
A modern house well presented and equipped with a lovely garden. Within short walk of village shop and taverna. Enjoyed meals in taverna and music evening. Badly let down by lack of sun beds and umbrellas. There was only one useable sunbed and a small beach umbrella which provided little shade by pool. Patio outside house well shaded with umbrella and sail. Good beaches nearby.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Simon Ingram-Hill

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English, French
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