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Wonderful old stone house, with a view on sea and mountains

Wonderful old stone house, with a view on sea and mountains

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Balcony
Property grounds
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Overview of Wonderful old stone house, with a view on sea and mountains

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 275 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Profitis Ilias
  • Popular LocationKelefas Castle28 min drive
  • Popular LocationMavrovouni Beach32 min drive
  • Popular LocationDiros Caves39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Wonderful old stone house, with a view on sea and mountains

Authentic Greek mountain house, built back in the rocks, deafening silence due to location in abandoned village.
Surrounded by nature, with a beautiful view of the sea and mountains. To reach via donkey path, 150 meters from parking at church at the beginning of the donkey path.
Our house is located in the village of Ano (above) -Tobra, Ανο Τομπρα, in the "outside-Mani", the middle finger of the south of the Peloponnese at about 475 m. Above sea level, 13 km from the sea. The coordinates: 36 ° .46 'N / 22 °. 26.5 'O. In clear weather you can see the island of Kythera! The house is built in the style of the Mani with stacked natural stones. It probably dates from the end of the 19th century, the foundation with the camara, καμαρα, and the apothiki, αποθηκη, is even older. The walls are 80 cm thick and finished with clay and lime on the inside. In 2015, all walls were newly joined and the entire roof replaced in original style and well insulated. Because the house is built against the mountain there are access doors on two levels. On the mountain side is the front door that gives access to the upper floor. Downstairs at the front are the two doors of the apothiki (workshop) and the camara. Inside, the two floors are connected by a stone staircase. Under the camara is a cisterna, a private water reservoir with 17000 liters of water. There is water through the Greek water pipe, but it sometimes falls out and then we can fall back on our own water supply.
Due to the thick walls of 80cm it is quite cool in the house in hot periods, especially in the camara it is wonderful to stay and sleep. Due to the high location it is always about 3 degrees cooler than on the coast.

The nature around our house:
Our house is on the edge of a virtually deserted village.
Only a few weeks in the summer and during the olive harvest in winter there are some residents in the village. Our house is the only house that is regularly inhabited. This gives animals free play. You can find all kinds of animals that you normally do not come across in their natural environment. We continue to amaze and rejoice: foxes, badgers, pine martens, weasels, owls, jays, various birds of prey, butterflies in all colors, lizards, geckos, turtles, etc. However, some caution is required and this rich animal life requires a little more alertness than you may be used to in the Netherlands at home. Outside closed footwear is recommended and it makes sense to leave no food left around and in the house.
At night there are often seven sleepers active; they are harmless and do not enter, but can sometimes make noise on the roof or in the walls. In order not to be bothered by insects, there are mosquito nets in the house above all beds.

Property manager

Joke Bakker-Vos

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Fireplace

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only
Baby's en kleine kinderen niet aan te bevelen

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00001095792

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

East Mani

Located in East Mani, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mavrovouni Beach and Kamares Beach, while Museum of Mani History and Ancient Theatre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cave exploring.

What's nearby

  • Cranae - 22 min drive
  • Kelefas Castle - 28 min drive
  • Mavrovouni Beach - 32 min drive
  • Kamares Beach - 34 min drive
  • Diros Caves - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalamata (KLX-Kalamata Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hannover - 14 min drive
  • Το Μικρό Αλγέρι - 30 min drive
  • Ψαροταβέρνα "Ο Μαύρος Πειρατής - 27 min drive
  • Κτήμα Πελετέα - 19 min drive
  • Manibella - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful old stone house, with a view on sea and mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful old stone house, with a view on sea and mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful old stone house, with a view on sea and mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful old stone house, with a view on sea and mountains located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Mavrovouni Beach, Pasteli Manolakos and Museum of Mani History. Ancient Theatre and Shadow Theatre Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice stay in a very quiet area !
It was an incredible experience to live alone in an abandoned village in Mani. You feel far away from everything and it is a nice feeling. The nearest beach is about 25 minutes driving. The house is always fresh downstairs in the main bedroom. For the persons who like to hike, unfortunately, a fire occured in august 2021 so it is not very pleasant to walk in the countryside around. Mosquitoes could be a challenge also sometimes during the evening (even in the house). The views from the house are breathtaking. If you like to stay in a quiet place, the house is definitely for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sublime peace and quiet.
The house was exceptionally beautiful and in traditional keeping with the Mani architecture. Extremely quiet and remote with fabulous views. Great exploring and the most important for us was the wild flowers - exceptional in April. The house is very cosy and well equipped and even broadband is available despite it's remoteness. Jokke and Tonno were great hosts with easy and helpful communication. Gythio, the local town is about 30mins away (supermarkets, tavernas, petrol station etc). No local shopping facilities up in the hills. We tended to eat out for lunch and ate at home in the evenings. If you want to connect with nature and this little known but beautiful part of Greece we really do recommend this property. If you want bright lights and discos this is definitely not for you. Profound peace and quiet is what you'll get in generous measure.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urlaub in Einsamkeimt
Wunderschönes, stilvoll renoviertes Steinhaus in verlassenem Dorf. Bietet die Möglichkeit dem Alltagsstress zu entfliehen und, umgeben von prachvoller Natur, zu Ruhe zu kommen. Aufgrund der einsamen Lage, muss man in Kauf nehmen, dass man längere Strecken fahren muss bis zum nächsten Kaffee bzw. Taverna.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Doris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very peaceful stay at impressive stone house in remote area with beautiful nature
If you wish to be far off the tourist tracks and you love a peaceful environment in the middle of the nature of Peloponnes region, then you are at the right place! The stone house is well equipped with everything you might need for a week with your friends and family, including three beds in three different rooms (the smaller beds are also 120cm large beds!), a wonderfully equipped kitchen, several terraces heading various directions (for breakfast, dinner, etc...), and a great garden. Joke and Tonno have managed to prepare a place with great care and attention. The only thing you should consider is: if you intend to go there for home office work in a quiet surrounding, be aware that the wifi is not always reliable. Also note that you have to walk uphills for a few minutes between the parking area and the entrance of the house (in case you travel with small children or older persons). Joke and Tonno made our stay very pleasant: great description of the area and the place, thank you so much! We very much enjoyed our stay at your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

paolo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks Jokke and Tonno
The house is gorgeous, fully equipped with anything you may need. Regrettably se had ti interrupt our stay because of the fires that affected the area. The house survived beautifully, though, and we were lucky enough to have Jokke and Tonno as landlords plus Peter and Silvia ad caretakers. They did all they could to assist and provide information during the most alarming moments of this Emergency. The house did not suffer any damage and Jokke and Tonno were so kind as to pay us back the whole amount. I Wish to express my gratitude to them and Hope to enjoy the Ano Tobra house sono.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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Hosted by Joke Bakker-Vos

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English, French, German, Dutch
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