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A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathrooms360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece.

2021 Update: Due to last summer's heatwave in Greece we now offer air conditioning in all bedrooms. If you are looking for somewhere away from crowds this is perfect. We can even organize food deliveries!
Although we pride ourselves on offering an immaculately clean house we are now taking extra measures:
- Contactless greeting, meaning the key will be in the door!
- Hand soap and hand sanitizer provided
- All towels and linen washed at high temperature
- All surfaces properly disinfected
- Proper use of chlorine in the pool (making it totally safe)

This is a beautiful villa that combines comfort with elegance and makes the most of its location: set into the side of a hill with a path through its own wooded gardens running down to a pretty pebble beach below. The 3 and a half acre (14 hectare) plot is extremely rare because it was planted forty years ago with every local species of plant imaginable. There are olives galore, a lemon grove, orange, fig, pomegranate, grapes and the full range of wild herbs. Feel free to help yourself! In the spring the wildflowers are breathtaking, we even have some rare orchids. From the house at the top of this valley there is no better view in the Peloponnese. Even the sun sets in precisely the right spot. The bay is perfect for both children and strong swimmers and, apart from August, you may well have the whole beach to yourselves. The building of Villa Artemis is told entertainingly in the best-selling book 'Blue Skies and Black Olives' by the broadcaster John Humphrys and his son Christopher. Although we limit the villa to 14 people we have an arrangement with the excellent apartments in the next bay that can sleep another 20 people. Get in touch if you are a larger group!


Christopher, the owners' son, is British but lives in Greece. Although based in Athens, he often stays in the small cottage at the bottom of the property. He is happy to give advice on the local area, point out the best places to eat and generally make sure that your holiday is as enjoyable as possible. A fluent Greek speaker, he is always available on the phone to deal with any problems or questions.

Property manager

Christopher Humphrys

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 3,875 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00001841588

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

Map
Metamorfosi, Peleponnese

What's nearby

  • Port of Methana - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Mycenean Ruins - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Poros Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Poros Town Clock Tower - 21 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Russian Bay Ruins - 24 min drive - 16.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Γεια μας - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Café Kalavria - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪La Frianderie - Noisette - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Unique - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Άσπρος Γάτος - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece. located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Votsalákia, Limniona Beach and Kanali Beach. Askeli Beach and Poros Shell Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margery M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2023
A breathtakingly beautiful location with superb spacious accommodation and welcoming, but not intrusive host. Be prepared to tackle an unmade road down to the property, but the destination is worth every bump! The air-conditioning was especially welcome.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Location
The photos really don't do this property justice. It was beautiful. From the minute we arrived we loved every minute. Our family ranged from 16 year olds to 80 year olds and we all found the villa perfect. The air conditioned rooms are a welcome relief from the heat and the gorgeous pool was amazing to come back to each time after exploring the area. Would highly recommend and hopefully we will be back to visit very soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

rebecca wilde

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous for families
lovely family time together young and old alike.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ruth m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
An amazing house in the best location with views that you won’t believe. Christopher was quick to respond and very helpful with all aspects of our stay. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob B., Devon

Liked: Cleanliness
Views to die for
We five couples had a fantastic time at the Villa The house is very spacious and well equipped with beautiful views The infinity pool was wonderful and there is a great covered outside space for barbecuing, eating and relaxing There is a good shop and beach bar quite close run by Tasos and a couple of supermarkets within easy reach The area is very unspoilt and there are lots of lovely places to visit and restaurants in the vicinity Chris was very informative and extremely helpful during our visit We can highly recommend it
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property exceeded expectations in every way
Beautifully positioned in private grounds and with the most spectacular views over the sea from property, pool and gardens. The house was light, spacious and well provisioned - comfortable without being pretentious. It was well positioned to stay local and low key but with easy access to livelier places eg Poros. Access is via a steep and stony drive so bring a suitable car. The owner gave fabulous directions and information and couldn't do enough for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willem V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week in Greece
The property was exactly what we hoped for. Clean, spacious, great location, fantastic views and much more. Christopher's directions from Athens airport were spot-on. His recommendations on where to dine and shop were very good. We quickly made friends with Tassos - a local store and restaurant owner. Had a fantastic final-night dinner at his beach-side bar. We were 4x couples and did a lot of cycling and exploring in the surrounding area - plenty to see and do. However, it was very nice to return to this house every day. The only little weird thing for for us was the hand-showers in all the bathrooms, but I guess it is the way it works over there. Overall, I think it was very good value. Did I mention the views...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

molly s., walpole ma usa

Liked: Cleanliness
family vacation
The setting of this house is fabulous. The views are wonderful and make you happy. The pool is a great relief during hot days. Near by is a beach with sunbeds and a taverna. Tassos store/cafe is a treasure. He made dinner for us every night. We would pick it up at 6:00 and take it back to the house. There is no ac which can be a problem. Also the driveway is not for the faint of heart. The thought of going up and down at night was off putting, thus having Tassos cook. Near by are wonderful sites to see, Poros, Naphilion. Hydra, Edidavros, Mycenaean ruins, Vathi, Galatas etc. Everyone we ment were lovely and very helpful. Great vacation

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We had a fabulous holiday in a wonderful house. I think we may have been early visitors as the path down to the beach was well hidden but worth the scramble. The beach was beautiful although we spent a lot of time picking up washed up plastic - a real problem and so sad as we are the culprits....... Much time was spent in the beach bar in the next bay - lovely, welcoming, quiet. It's a truly special place with so much to see (epidavros is a must) and do. We went to a gorgeous restaurant a couple of times in Vathi - on the beach rather than in the harbour, blue and white with a pier into the sea - sorry can't remember the name -great food and so helpful. Had delicious food delivered to the door as well, so all in all what's not to like? Thank you Christopher for a memorable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted to stay for a month!
For a family group of 6 adults and 4 young children Villa Artemis was outstanding. We had complete privacy and quiet; the pool was perfect; there was room for all us; and all the adults appreciate the many outside areas to sit and relax in. In addition to the Villa being just what we wanted, the owner, Christopher, was more than normally communicative and helpful. Definitively a five star place and owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

A lovely position with wide open views in an unspoilt area
We loved the position of the comfortable house. We never tired of the wide open views of the sea, the sky and the mountains, or of swimming in the warm, calm sea from the deserted beach below. We ate every meal outside. The area is very unspoilt, and the Methana Peninsula has a wild quality to it. As well as swimming we enjoyed visiting nearby ancient sites, walking, shopping in Galatas and Poros and eating fish in the local tavernas. The owner could not have been more helpful and the home-cooked Greek food, delivered to the door, was delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

noa l.

lovely place!
we were 2 couples and 3 young adults.we had a grate week ! the house was big enough , the view is unbelievable, the sea shore is very near by (4 minuets walk) ,the swimming pool is beautiful, and the location is perfect- we enjoyed Poros 15 min drive, Methana - 20, Epidavros 30 and more. all of us stayed in the big house we did not use the lower independent unit. (which is less attractive by means of view and ambiance). disadvantages: very week and unstable INTERNET service few things in the house could use some maintenance . Christopher was very available responsive and helpfull.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Emmeline W.

Stunning views and deserted beach
The most defining feature of this lovely house is the extraordinary views over Saronic Gulf. You can watch the sunset from the terrace or bedroom balconies, (glass of wine optional) and at night even spot the lights of the Epidavros ancient theatre across the bay. House very spacious - teens were put in the downstairs section. The trip from the airport itself was straightforward apart from the last turn to Metamorfosi which is easy to miss in the dark, and the drive itself is pretty steep and rocky, fine once you're used to it, but make sure you rent cars with reasonable clearance - we made all the passengers get out at the top of the hill. We loved the walk down to the beach through the gardens of olive and lemon trees and are sure that the climb back up did us good! Pool fab as it is cool after the climb back up from the beach and large enough to swim in. The beach itself has crystal clear water, fairly shallow right out to a reef where we all snorkelled, beyond which there was deeper sea so perfect for children and the more adventurous swimmers. Amazingly there was hardly anyone on the beach even in mid August - apart from the odd fisherman, so it felt like our own private beach. The beach taverna - good for local beer, ice-cream and nibbles - is a short walk just the next bay around, apart from this you have to drive to shops and restaurants. Local shop is about a 10 minute drive away - was very friendly with great feta and the basics. Galatas and pretty Poros are a short drive away with a good supermarket and excellent butcher and lots of tavernas. We also visited Vathi for fish tavernas and the fantastic views from the volcano (definitely worth the walk), Epidavros, Napflio, Mycenae, the island of Hydra (a must do) and even ancient Corinth on way back to airport, an easy diversion.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Beautiful, Rare Property
We had a beautiful stay in this unique house-- a magical walk through the olive grove down to the water, delicious local food delivered for dinner, and the perfect jumping off place to explore Poros, Hydra, and countless other places. Our week was unseasonably hot-- no fault of the hosts!-- but we enjoyed the beach and sightseeing during the day. I would stay there again in a heartbeat, especially during a slightly cooler time. Thanks for everything!

10/10 Excellent

GILLES G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances très réussies
superbe vue , villa calme spacieuse , piscine vue mer ,6 chambres toutes climatisées ,5 salles de bain ,le chemin pour y accéder est praticable par toute voiture en allant doucement ,plage à 5 mns à pied , taverne sur la plage tenue par Tasos (peut livrer des repas pour 10 personnes ainsi que Dimitri par l'intermédiaire de Christopher supermarché à proximité ; région calme, nombreuses excursions : Poros, Hydra ,Epidaure , Nauplie , Vathy, un grand merci Christopher (très réactif par mail )
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique
Superbe vue et agréables espaces extérieurs avec belle terrasse et grande table à l’ombre. Chambres à l’étage très bien aérées mais celles en sous-sol nettement plus chaudes. Plusieurs terrasses offrant d’autres ensoleillements et points de vue. Attention; le chemin à emprunter en voiture pour accéder à la maison n’est pas pratiquable par tout véhicule. Heureusement que nous avions une de nos voitures 4x4 pour descendre les courses et autres déplacements.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Emplacement paradisiaque et villa Idyllique
Malgré un chemin un peu délicat depuis la route du village, l'emplacement de la villa est absolument éblouissant! La vue sur le golfe est vraiment sublime!!! La villa est tout à fait adaptée et confortable pour les grandes familles. Nous étions 8 adultes et 6 enfants et chacun a pu trouver sa place sans problème. La proximité de nombreux sites touristiques est aussi un réel avantage. Christopher est très à l'écoute . Un grand merci !

8/10 Good

Eva H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Lage, herrlicher Blick.
Zu drei Familien mit kleinen Kindern hatten wir einen tollen Urlaub an diesem herrlichen Ort! Die sanitären Anlagen sind etwas veraltet, ansonsten ist alles wie beschrieben und insbesondere die Lage, der Blick und die Hilfsbereitschaft des Vermieters waren einfach fantastisch .

10/10 Excellent

Françoise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour exceptionnel
"Wouahou" : voilà ce que chacun a dit en ouvrant la porte de la maison et en voyant la grande baie vitrée sur la mer ! C'était une semaine exceptionnelle : piscine avec vue sur mer, au milieu des oliviers et des cigales. Petite tonnelle pour déjeuner à l'ombre. La plage est à 5 minutes à pied entre les pins (et une bonne grimpette au retour !) et il n'y avait presque que nous. Nous sommes sortis en bateau avec Nikos, le voisin très sympa. les environ sont agréables, mais une semaine, c'était trop court pour profiter de tout ! Les échanges avec Christopher ont été très réactifs, sympathiques et aidant, merci ! La maison est bien équipée, grande (mais nous avons passé notre temps dehors), toutes les chambres ou presque ont leur propre salle de bains. Je voudrais habiter ici ! Merci Christopher de louer cette belle maison et d'en faire profiter d'autres Je recommande absolument, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sophie B., Suisse

Très bel endroit, parfait en automne
Nous avons passé de superbes vacances en famille (13 personnes) dans un endroit calme avec une vue magnifique. Au niveau baignade, nous avons préféré Méthana à 20 minutes de là. En effet, le medicane ayant apporté des déchets sur la petite plage en dessous de la maison elle n'était pas très accueillante. Quelques petits soucis au départ (dont l'accès à la maison en mini-van). Christopher a été très réactif pour résoudre nos problèmes et nous l'en remercions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Thierry P.

Disapointing for the price...
We stayed one week late august, 2 families of 4... The view from the house is really stunning and the overall experience was ok, but... Because 15 people had stayed the previous week, the poor housekeeper was totally overwhelmed and basically the cleaning was not completed before the day after our arrival, which is not great... The swimming pool is actually quite small, and it stayed greenish and not very appealing the whole week. The house is really lacking maintenance : broken shutters, scary power plugs, and towels and sheets that have been in use for ages... We have rented many houses in Greece, and honestly given the rental price we were quite disappointed by the quality level of this one...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017