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Architect's Elegant Traditional Village Home with Sea View

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In the shade on the terrace , looking east
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Our door
In the patio
Patio facade towards the living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sifnos Folklore Museum
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Sifnos, South Aegean
  • Place, Sifnos Folklore Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Popular Art
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamares Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Architect's Elegant Traditional Village Home with Sea View

"Welcome to your dream getaway on the enchanting island of Sifnos! Nestled in the picturesque village of Ano Petali, our traditional 100 year old Cycladic house offers an authentic village experience, a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the serene pace of Greek island life and simplicity . Vassia , speaking French , English , Italian and Greek will host you with the renowned Greek hospitality !

This cute 84-square-meter home features two double bedrooms, a room with three beds, a comfortable living room, one full bathroom and two half bathrooms , and a fully equipped kitchen. Friendly & traditionally decorated when renovated by the architect owner in 2009 , it is ideally situated between Apollonia ( capital , 6-8' away on foot ) and Artemonas ( the most beautiful village on the island , according to my biased opinion , 6-8' away on foot )and so easy to live in ( by day or night ) , since everything is in walking distance through picturesque village pathways ; one can , therefore , be near the center and yet in a quite spot , enjoying simple life !

Just steps away from the two village centers , our home allows you to explore nearby beaches with ease since it is near the bus stop and the parking areas .Buses going to all the beaches stop very near , and so is the parking , in case one rents a car .
In the pedestrian village of Pano Petali , Vassia's house is not directly accessible by car; one has to walk uphill for about 4' from the two car accesses (road or village parking ).

The real gem is the stunning terraces , offering panoramic views of the sunrise & moonrise over the Aegean Sea and the timeless beauty of Sifnos. The front terrace ( as well as a rooftop terrace ) is where the outdoor sitting and eating mostly takes place . Still , there is always the choice of sitting in the patioa which is protected from the wind on days with "meltemia" (Aegean sea northern wind) and so as to always have a shaded alternative ! Perfect for families, groups of friends, and even your little ones or pets, this peaceful retreat is designed for relaxation and mindfulness , because of its' privileged fully private terrace with an open view towards the nearby villages and the sea !

The house sleeps 6 , as well as a baby ( cot, high chair etc ) . It is composed of a living room ( that can turn into a 1 bed bedroom, if needed ), a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with shower (bath 1), a 3 bed bedroom (bed. 1), a 1 bed bedroom - that can turn into a 2 bed or a queen bed bedroom, (bed. 2), and a studio , which is an independent bedroom with double bed (bed. 3) & an "en suite" bathroom (bath 2). A patio with an open air shower (bath 3) is in the center of the house . The house is decorated in the traditional way - a vernacular rural atmosphere - and all modern touch ups respect this , thus creating a cozy tasteful ambiance .

Experience the magic of Sifnos from the comfort of this aeshetic , private & serene island retreat and enjoy simplicity , calm and nature !"

- ΑΜΑ 00000294156

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby cot can be provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please bring down the BOILER switch of the electrical panel
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

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Property Registration Number 00000294156
Property # 460378vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sifnos

Sifnos is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kamares Beach and Poulati Beach, while Sifnos Folklore Museum and Museum of Popular Art are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Sifnos, South Aegean

What's nearby

  • Sifnos Folklore Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Museum of Popular Art - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kamares Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Chrissopigi Monastery - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Cheronissos Beach - 23 min drive - 17.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Konaki - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Veranda - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Prago - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Στέκι - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Η Ωραία Σίφνος - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Architect's Elegant Traditional Village Home with Sea View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Architect's Elegant Traditional Village Home with Sea View?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Architect's Elegant Traditional Village Home with Sea View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architect's Elegant Traditional Village Home with Sea View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Architect's Elegant Traditional Village Home with Sea View located?

This family-friendly Sifnos holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sifnos Folklore Museum and Museum of Popular Art. Panagia Poulati Church and Poulati Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Greek village experience in lovely Sifnos

Family and friends trip to Sifnos Beautiful village house in winding street A bit of a trek to the house but wo
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

claude nicole n.

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

Maison de village à Sifnos

Excellent séjour dans une maison très agréable, bien équipée, magnifique vue depuis la terrasse.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christoph M.

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

Jolie petite maison au cœur du village

Nous avons passé un bon séjour dans la maison authentique de Vassia qui nous a accueilli très chaleureusement! Merci !
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

A charming beautiful home with wonderful views across the hilltop towns of Sifnos

We stayed at Vassia's house for two weeks on our first stay to Sifnos. The pictures do not do the house justice - it's all arranged an inner courtyard with some beautiful plants. The bedrooms are off that which makes it feel like an old Roman villa. The rooms have great charm, with lots of antiques and lovely furniture but designed to be very practical (a very well equipped kitchen and an almost too-strong shower!). The patio at the back is lovely in the evening as the sun sets across the hills in the distance. The house itself is a four minute walk to any car park - but that's standard across all of Sifnos where most of the towns are pedestrianised. It was nice in the evening to wander into Apolonia (a five min walk) to get a pizza and then just head on back to the house. The local grocery shop does delivery which we didn't end up using but would be helpful if you're slightly older or with kids, in case you're lugging back big bags of shopping. Overall, Sifnos is beautiful with terrific food and lovely beaches. We most loved the more wild ones in the north of the island. Vassia's place was the perfect base for our time there - we shall be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
I am very happy that you felt the island vibe ! It is the reason I fell in love with the spot and tried to keep the house decoration loyal to tradition . The house and I will be waiting for you again anytime ....
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10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

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

Highly recommend this house

We had a wonderful 3 week stay here the house was super - set in a peaceful part of the island but walking distance to Apollonia and Artemonas. Beautiful view of the sunrise from the terrace. Vassia was extremely kind and went above and beyond to make the holiday with three Young children as easy as possible. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

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

A retenir pour de prochaines vacances

Belle petite maison bien située et chaleureuse , idéale pour 4 à 5 personnes. Vassia est adorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roselyne D.

Maison très sympathique et chaleureuse !

Vue splendide de la terrasse ! Merci encore à Vassia pour ses précieux conseils 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

claire marie p.

tres belle maison a sifnos

La maison est très agréable, nous avons eu mauvais temps froid à notre arrivée et les radiateurs étaient bien appréciables; Elle est très joliment décorée, il y a tout ce qu'il faut; La terrasse sur la mer au loin est superbe pour le petit dejeuner et le petit patio ravissant; une adresse à recommander .
Archival

10/10 Excellent

claire marie p.

très belle maison sur sifnos,très bien placée.

La maison est très agréable, très bien équipée. Nous avons eu mauvais temps froid au début et les radiateurs ont été bien appréciables... Elle est meublée avec gout, le petit patio est ravissant. Il y a tout ce qu'il faut. et c'est très confortable.Nous avons randonné tous les jours dans cette ile magnifique parmi les champs de fleurs. Adresse à retenir
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Camille L.

Havre de paix à Apollonia

Nous avons passé un séjour exquis dans cette maison joliment décorée et parfaitement située sur l'île de Sifnos. La vue de la terrasse est imprenable, la petite cour intérieur charmante... Nous reviendrons!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Camille L.

Magnifique séjour à Apollonia

Nous avons passé un séjour somptueux. Cette maison est un vrai havre de paix, avec sa petite cour intérieur et sa terrasse fleurie. La vue est magnifique, et tous les matins c'est un vrai plaisir de découvrir toutes ces jolies maisons blanches au milieu d'une nature riche. Cette île est plus qu'agréable, très familiale et nous avons été charmés par sa beauté et par l'accueil des Grecs. Pour sûr, nous reviendrons!
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10/10 Excellent

Cécile H.

Divin !

La maison de Vassia est en tous points conforme à son annonce : ravissante et très agréable. La terrasse avec vue sur mer est par dessus-tout l'espace où nous avons passé tout notre temps. Elle est parfaitement située dans un quartier calme au croisement des deux villages d'Apollonia et d'Artemonas plus vivants, où l'on trouve tous les commerces, restaurants, bars, soit, à 10 mn à pieds. Vassia nous a accueilli avec beaucoup de gentillesse et de disponibilité. Nous sommes ravis de ce choix.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

sophie c.

Un merveilleux séjour

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour chez Vassia cet été. La maison est typique, décorée avec soin, on sent qu'on est dans une maison de famille. La configuration permet que chacun ait son intimité même si la maison n'est pas très grande. La cour intérieure est très belle et permet de se doucher à l'extérieur. La terrasse extérieure est ombragée dès l'heure du déjeuner et offre une vue merveilleuse sur Artémonas et la mer. La maison est bien équipée. Elle est idéalement située entre Apolonia et Artémonas, dans un ensemble piétionnier, ce qui permet aux enfants de circuler librement. Nous avions vraiment l'impression d'être intégrés dans un quartier grec à l'écart des spots touristiques. L'accueil de Vassia était parfait, elle a été très bien reliée sur place par Kosta qui nous accueilli au port, nous a fourni en produits locaux et nous a accompagné pour notre départ. L'île de Sifnos est typique des cyclades et dispose de merveilleuses plages et ports de pêche. Nous avons, grâce au réseau de bus très développé, visité un lieu par jour. Notre préférence va aux ports de Faros et Eronissos. Nous avons également beaucoup apprécié les soirées sur la place d'Artémonas et un dîner au restaurant de l'hôtel Artemon. Bref, nous espérons revenir très vite.
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10/10 Excellent

Urban P.

Lovely, lovely

My wife and I and our three daughters spent a wonderful week in Vassia's house in the middle of June, 2016. The location in Ano Petali, was perfect for us. It was really easy to walk, about 10 minutes depending on mood and temperature, between the house and Appolonia (the "capital" of Sifnos) where we spent most of the evenings because of the many excellent restaurants and cafés, and, in the other direction, a comfortable 5 minute walk to the other large village, Artemonas with not as many, but equally nice restaurants. After an evening out it was very nice to get back "home" to the quiet area, and the great view of Artemonas, the valley below, the big garden just under the terrace, all the beautiful churches, mountains and, in the distance, the sea. The house itself was more than enough for the five of us, very pleasant and had everything we needed. One afternoon when we didn't have the energy to go to one of the restaurants to watch that days most interesting football-game ( Euro 2016), we stayed at home and saw it on the internet instead, which worked fine. We got great help from the friendly mr Kostas on our day of arriving, and when we left, with taking us and our luggage, and many good suggestions from Vassia for excursions to the beaches and other places. I believe that it is also a good starting point for trekking around the island, if that is your thing. So if you like Sifnos for all that it offers, I think you will like this house. We would like to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Un petit coin de paradis

J'y reviens chaque année depuis 4 ans. Je m'y sens naturellement bien. La maison de Vassia est un havre de paix: belle, confortable, hospitalière et accueillante, à l'image de sa propriétaire! Tout est là pour que l'on s'y sente bien...La beauté des paysages, les plages aisément accessibles en bus, les bains de mer, les belles demeures d'Artemonas, de Kastro, d'Ano Petali, la gentillesse des habitants, les plats typiques et variés de l'île, what else ?
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Krause C.

Magnifique séjour à Sifnos

Nous avons séjourné sur l'île de Sifnos en octobre 2015, dans cette très jolie maison située au centre de l'île. Le village de Ano Petali se trouve à quelques kilomètres du port de Kamares où nous avons débarqué après six heures de bateau parti du Pirée et faisant escale dans diverses îles sur son parcours. La maison à cour intérieure, typique de l'architecture des Cyclades, est aménagée avec un goût très agréablement traditionnel. La grande terrasse offre une vue sur la mer et sur le village d'en face, Artemonas. L'île de moins de 3000 habitants, sans aéroport, invite à visiter les villages avec ses ruelles blanches: les nombreuses églises aux coupoles bleues et petits cloîtres situés tantôt au sommet des montagnes, tantôt au bord de la mer, les innombrables petites baies et plages, sans grand monde à cette saison, mais invitant encore au bain et les tavernes simples et d'autant plus accueillantes. Repos et sérénité: c'est ainsi que nous pourrions résumer notre séjour.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Pour des vacances de rêve

Je ne peux que recommander cette adorable maison où j'ai déjà séjourné avec immense plaisir à trois reprises. Située entre Artemonas et Apollonia, on y est à la fois tout proche de ces deux pôles où l'on se rend à pied en quelques minutes, mais également au départ de magnifiques ballades à pied dans toute l'ile. La nature y est belle et variée et l'architecture locale très présente. C'est si simple de prendre le bus en bas de la ruelle pour se rendre dans toutes les plages de l'ile. L'intérieur de la maison est non seulement très confortable, mais il a de plus beaucoup de cachet tout en étant très facile à vivre. Nous y avons passé trois semaines à deux couples dont l'un avec enfants et c'est idéal pour tantôt partager des moments conviviaux, tantôt se retirer chacun de son côté. Deux terrasses orientées différemment permettent de chercher le soleil ou de l'éviter à différents moments de la journée. C'est un endroit que l'on ne peut quitter sans se réjouir d'y revenir!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Breathtaking View!

I stayed with 2 girlfriends July 2014 and 2015 and I keep coming back!! The house is very comfortable - we each had our own space/privacy but still keeping it cozy. One nite we invited friends over and sat on the back patio, overlooking the sea talking till the wee hours. The view was breathtaking. Getting to and from Artemonas and Apollonia, the neighboring villages , is not difficult and there you can find really nice shops, cafe's and small restaurants with great food and reasonable prices. I'm already planning my next visit!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome! Island hoping with the girls-Sifnos was the best place we visited

The perfect place to stay if you want to get the full Greek island experience! The owner was very sweet and helpful with giving us information about the island. The house is in the perfect location: the bus is so close we didn't even have to rent a car, and the city center is walking distance so going out at night was simple. When you go make sure to ask the owner if there is any "panigiri" around that time, it is a sort of festival that happens a few times in the summer and it is soooo worth it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It's adorable.

I stayed at this house for a week on May 2015. The house is adorable. I felt in love with it. The location is perfect. Just between Apollonia and Artemonas, the main villages. The view is suburb and just sitting outside with our morning coffee was the perfect start for the day. The decoration of the house is absolutely wonderful, the kitchen is fully equipped and all we needed for breakfast and dinner were there. I strongly recommend it.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay !

We had the chance to stay at the house for two weeks and enjoyed every minute of it! The location was great: main village is only a 5 min walk away and for those without a car, the house is very close to the bus stop that takes you to most beaches and to the port. The house itself is perfect for couples or families (has 3 bedrooms, one of which sleeps 3), with a big terace with a view and very calm (even though located in the village) We will definitely com back ! :)

About the host

Hosted by Vassia Athanasoula

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I have grown up in Athens, Greece, and studied Architecture in the Polytechnic Institute of Lausanne , Switzerland. I visited Sifnos almost every summer since 1979, building strong emotions for the place... I managed to buy and renovate this traditional house in 2009 , according to the local village features and my personal taste . I have three wonderful kids working in Athens, Zurich and Paris. I speak English, French, Italian and Greek ( and you will notice that everyone on the island can speak some English ). I now live in Athens permanently , but have the pleasure to also enjoy this wonderful home with my children and their partners

Why they chose this property

Being a city child from Athens I missed a place of 'origin'; I always felt a bond to this island and I wanted to become part of it, to 'adopt' it. I also feel admiration for the power of vernacular architecture which is so simple and strong in the Cyclades... one can never repeat this in a contemporary building.
The neighbourhood , where the house is situated , is a traditional village neighbourhood where very few tourists are found , except for long term house owners . It is far away from the noisy bars and stores, while still so close on foot. The locals are very friendly and discreet , as long as the renters respect their lives . Small houses are all around . But the biggest privilege of this neighbourhood is that you can walk to all the shops and restaurants of both Apollonia and Artemonas for all your needs ( food , shopping , pharmacy , tourist police , bars etc ) at all hours of the day . You can even order food or make the super market shopping and have it delivered to the house .

What makes this property unique

This house is very easy to live in ( especially charming in June or September ) because everything is in walking distance! Also, although it is in the village, it is one of the few properties which have an open view towards the nearby villages and the sea! The terrace has full privacy which is rarely found inside the villages ; there are no noisy bars nearby , yet , at the same time , the "live" spot of the island is so close by. All the pedestrian small paths are kept very clean.
You can reach Sifnos island only by boat . From here , you can easily visit other islands of the Cyclades like Serifos or Milos ( day trip back & forth ) , or Paros , Antiparos , Folegandros , Ios , Santorini etc .
Although a car cannot reach the house directly , all means of transportation are very near the house . The bus stop is not far on foot and , if you have a car , you can access the house either by the Ano Petali communal parking or by parking your car at the "Ghefyri" below ( on the street ) and then walk around 4' uphill . Coming from Apollonia or from Artemonas , there is also the option of traditional small pathways on foot.

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