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Alex's traditional summerhouse

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A stone building with white shutters and a door, a white umbrella, and vibrant pink bougainvillea flowers.
A stone building with a white door and window, a table with a chair under a beige umbrella, and pink bougainvillea flowers.
A stone wall with a small arched opening, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.
A wooden staircase with a handrail and a wooden door at the bottom.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a washing machine, a sink, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hydra Town Harbour

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hydra, Attica
  • Place, Hydra Town Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hydra Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hydra

Hydra is home to this villa. Historic House of Lazaros Kountouriotis and Manor of George Kountouriotis are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Avláki and Mandraki Beach.
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Hydra, Attica

What's nearby

  • Ecclesiastic and Byzantine Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hydra Town Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hydra Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kamini Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Isalos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Papagalos - ‬5 min walk
  • Marina Tavern Vlychos
  • ‪Hydronetta - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alex's traditional summerhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Alex's traditional summerhouse?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alex's traditional summerhouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alex's traditional summerhouse located?

Situated in Hydra, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Ecclesiastic and Byzantine Museum, Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion and Hydra Town Harbour. Hydra Cathedral and Historic House of Lazaros Kountouriotis are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house is very comfortable, the air conditioning was great, Great outdoor space. The only thing that we would’ve liked is to have an indoor mop to clean up the water when we were done showering. And just update the coffee machine besides that everything was super.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great stay ! Alex was a terrific host .He went above and beyond to help us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hydra

Wonderful island! Amazing holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An authentic Greek island experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Hydra

Lovely house and nice to be in a more traditional home, but still comfortable and lots of space (good for a family). Especially loved the outdoor spaces. Liked that it was in a quiet area, but still easily accessible to the harbor (yes, it is a bit of a steep climb up, especially with a suitcase, but just know that going in).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 days early july

Wonderful house in a great location. Perfect for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Hydra! The apartment was very comfortable. Bathroom was a little small but it worked. Themis was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Really lovely house in a great location. And great communication. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house, fantastic island

We lived in the house for, 3 nights. Eveything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Very polite and communicative. All the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you have never been to Hydra, you would not know that it is an uphill climb on cobblestone everywhere you go. Definitely have a donkey carry your luggage unless you travel very light. Do not expect modern conveniences on an island: microwave, dryer, drip coffee maker, things marked in English, etc. The beauty of the place is its old world charm. We were uptight about a lot of missing conveniences but learned to embrace the culture.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hydra life at its best

The house is an easy walk from the port, and very convenient location. It's a beautiful cottage in a neighborhood that makes you part of life here. It was a perfect size for us and our teenage daughter, who had her own space. We love it, and will absolutely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely quiet house - be aware that it's a bit up the hill, so guests are likely to burn a few calories acquired at lunch or dinner! Fortunately Alex arranged a concierge to meet us off the ferry and help with luggage up the cobbled streets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic Hydra Experience

House in quiet residential area. Owner very responsive to requests. Walk to property is 15-20 minutes uphill from harbor. Make sure to wear good shoes. Air conditioner on both floors, Appreciated having a washing machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Large home

Traditional Greek dwelling. Nothing fancy but has everything you need. Farther up the hill than I had anticipated. Beds were very comfortable. Air conditioning worked amazing. Communication could have been a little better. For example I’m coming in as a tourist and didn’t understand I needed to find Piraeus bank to meet the concierge. Everyone else had signs at the port, so that was confusing. The keys for the exterior door were very hard to get in and out of. Mostly we hopped over the wall to enter and exit. They did have a washing machine which was amazingly helpful. Overall I’d give it a sold 4.25. 5 for actual space and 4 for how far away from town. You’d definitely need a mule or cart to bring your belongings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It’s okay … if you don’t mind rustic. Staying at Alex's traditional summerhouse is more like camping out than staying at your usual holiday rental. Some things to consider: 1. The walk up the hill is no picnic and not suitable for those with any kind of mobility issues. If you stay here, hire a donkey to carry your luggage up. And remember: Every time you go down into town you’ll need to tackle that hill again to return to the summerhouse. 2. It’s not a true two-bedroom. One of the “bedrooms” is actually one large room that shares the same space as the dining table and the living room with television. You can see this for yourself in the pictures posted for the listing. The second bed is tucked into the corner of a room (kind of like a hall) with high rafters, which we found to be dusty and probably should be cleaned. 3. Speaking of clean: The apartment wasn’t. Cobwebs everywhere. Dirt and dust bunnies on the floor and corners. Spiders. At least one dead bug. 4. There is no bathtub or shower, just a handheld sprayer that one must hold to soap up/rinse off. The sprayer does not mount to the wall. The shower curtain is useless. Water goes everywhere. Using the toilet afterward means sticking your feet in a puddle. 5. Electrical issues. We had no power until they changed an old-style fuse. Some lights upstairs did not work. Far too many rats’ nests of wires. 6. We fled after one night. Had to eat the cost. Please don’t make the same mistake we made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Maison charmante mais ça monte...

Réservation faite 2 j avant notre arrivée, l hote a été très réactif pour répondre. Reçu par une personne parlant très peu l anglais, pas évident de se faire comprendre. La maison d extérieur est très charmante, l intérieur est plus ancien, notamment la minuscule Sdb qui mériterait vraiment une rénovation. Elle est située à une quinzaine de minutes du port, et ca monte ! Nous n avons pas croisé notre hôte et laissé les clés ennpartant. Séjour agréable, avec qqs travaux, ce serait encore mieux !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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