Mikros Pyrgos: All-season Getaway, Private Pool, Fabulous Sea & Mountain Views
4.8
Outstanding(26 Reviews)Villa in Messenia
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this villa rental
This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom traditional stone villa is situated just outside the medieval mountain village of Proastio, on the Mani peninsula above the seaside village of 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 small ‘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 washer-drier. With an enclosed log-burning fireplace and electric radiators to keep it warm in winter and a high roof of exposed rafters and standing /ceiling fans 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, radio/CD player 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 on the outskirts of the village but within a few minutes’ walk, on traffic-free lanes are the village square, ancient churches, café-bar and basic village store. Numerous paths from the village lead directly into the foothills and gorges of the Taygetos mountain-range.
The picturesque seaside village of Kardamyli less than 10 minutes drive away has three supermarkets, a post office, ATMs and a range of interesting shops. It has a number of excellent tavernas and restaurants - many open year-round. (Try Lela’s by the waterside at sunset or the Diaskouri fish taverna overlooking the harbour which are particular favourites).
Mikros Pyrgos (little tower) is set in country ideal for walking, whether a ramble on ancient paths ("kalderimi") to discover the orchids, wildflowers and Byzantine churches, or all-day hiking in the mountains above.
From the village there is easy access to the sea, with 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 is 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, Methoni and Koroni. Kalamata, Greece’s third city, a major shopping and artistic centre with a thriving port and airport directly connected in summers to the rest of Europe, is an hour’s drive away, over the mountains and along the deep blue Messinean gulf. A recently built toll motorway links Kalamata to Athens in a three hour drive.
On the edge of an olive grove, with 360 degree views of mountains and sea from its own small ‘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 washer-drier. With an enclosed log-burning fireplace and electric radiators to keep it warm in winter and a high roof of exposed rafters and standing /ceiling fans 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, radio/CD player 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 on the outskirts of the village but within a few minutes’ walk, on traffic-free lanes are the village square, ancient churches, café-bar and basic village store. Numerous paths from the village lead directly into the foothills and gorges of the Taygetos mountain-range.
The picturesque seaside village of Kardamyli less than 10 minutes drive away has three supermarkets, a post office, ATMs and a range of interesting shops. It has a number of excellent tavernas and restaurants - many open year-round. (Try Lela’s by the waterside at sunset or the Diaskouri fish taverna overlooking the harbour which are particular favourites).
Mikros Pyrgos (little tower) is set in country ideal for walking, whether a ramble on ancient paths ("kalderimi") to discover the orchids, wildflowers and Byzantine churches, or all-day hiking in the mountains above.
From the village there is easy access to the sea, with 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 is 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, Methoni and Koroni. Kalamata, Greece’s third city, a major shopping and artistic centre with a thriving port and airport directly connected in summers to the rest of Europe, is an hour’s drive away, over the mountains and along the deep blue Messinean gulf. A recently built toll motorway links Kalamata to Athens in a three hour drive.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Messenia
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(26 Reviews)4.8
This was our second stay at this wonderful property, and it was just as delightful as the first. The property truly feels like a home away from home. We were greeted with a lovely welcome basket, which set a warm and inviting tone for our stay. The house itself is impeccably clean, well-maintained, and exceptionally comfortable. The pool provided the perfect respite from the heat, offering a refreshing escape on hot days.
This time, we took the opportunity to explore even more of the area. We revisited a boat trip and made several visits to Kardimim, where evening meals by the harbor were simply spectacular. Our adventures also took us as far as the ancient town of Messini and on an intriguing trip to the caves. One of our favourite moments was stargazing from the pool and watching the sunsets from the balcony—both experiences that added a touch of magic to our stay. A truly special place - defiantly hoping to return for a third visit.
4.8
We had a wonderful week at Mikros Pyrgos. The house is lovely and extremely well equipped, the garden is really pretty and the pool perfect for gentle swimming. The location in Proastio is perfect, on the hillside with stunning views, access to a local shop and taverna but in very easy reach of the coast and other hillside villages and of other places of interest on the Mani Peninsula snd beyond. Communication with both owner and house manager was quick and easy. We highly recommend Mikros Pyrgos.
4.8
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!
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
We have had a fantastic stay for three weeks! The house is very comfortable and spotless with an amazing garden, view and pool. We can only strongly recommend. Thank you Deborah and Simon!
4.8
Everything was wonderful. Met at the house and given lots of brilliant local tips for excursions and eating / shopping / walking. We loved going to the local taverna and walking down to the two local beaches on the old paths through olive groves and wild thyme and sage. Beaches themselves beautiful with clear warm water - spent hours snorkelling and swimming with the children. Great shorter trips into the mountains and to local sites (including Kalamata with excellent market and cafes and museums) and longer ones across to Mystra, Messene and Nestor’s palace and down into Mani.
House was bigger than we expected and really well equipped for cooking. The owners had kindly arranged a third single bed in the second bedroom so there was plenty of space for our three children. We loved the pool which is small but wonderful and deep - perfect for splashing and cooling off. Sunsets as promised dramatic and views of mountains and sea stunning. Garden felt green and still lush despite late August, and fans kept us cool enough at night. Occasional dramatic thunderstorms added to excitement.
We loved the house / pool /garden and local area and did not want to come home.
4.8
Wow! The property is lovely. Views from the roof terrace are fantastic with both morning coffee and evening gin and tonic. We have 4 children - they loved the pool. Perfect for accessing great beaches and mountains. Great tavernas in village and further afield. Can’t recommend enough and great value
Colin
4.8
Good times had by all.
I don’t think the photos do the property justice. It is such a lovely space that we all enjoyed. Really well equipped. Amazing views and the garden is beautiful. Very clean. Would highly recommend.
4.8
Soggiorno indimenticabile
La villa è nuova e dotata di ogni confort, immersa nella macchia mediterranea con vista sul mare, in un paesino medioevale incantevole.
Non mancava davvero nulla!
Un soggiorno perfetto!!!
4.8
Stunning location; everything as promised; Deborah was a great help
All arrangements went according to plan; we are already planning to return
4.8
The property was just what we were looking for and in a great location. 15 mins drive from Stoupa. Lovely pool to cool down in and the roof terrace was fantastic for watching the sun go down. Communication with the owner was excellent as were the directions to the perfectly equipped villa.
4.8
A perfect house in a perfect location.
The property was just what we were looking for and in a great location. 15 mins drive from Stoupa. Lovely pool to cool down in and the roof terrace was fantastic for watching the sun go down. Communication with the owner was excellent as were the directions to the perfectly equipped villa.
4.8
Idéal
Une belle villa idéalement située avec vue mer et montagnes
La petite piscine est appréciable
Il y tout ce qu’il faut dans la villa pour passer un agréable séjour
A 10 min de la mer en voiture
Nous y reviendrons !
4.8
superbe maison, super vue,
La maison est très agréable, très bien équipée, les lits plutôt confortables et la douche extérieure, un must. Aucun voisin mis à part les chats et les chèvres du village.
Kardamily est à 10 minutes en voiture.
Seul bémol, pas de climatisation, ce qui en plein mois d'août est très dommageable sachant que la maison se trouve sur une colline, loin de la mer donc de la fraicheur du soir. A part cela, c'est juste fantastique.
4.8
Séjour très agréable dans une maison accueillante
La maison est vaste et très agréable avec sa piscine et son jardin. La vue depuis le toit est superbe et la région magnifique. Merci pour cette belle semaine !
4.8
Off the beaten path near Kardamyli
We simply loved the pool and the privacy afforded us in Proastio. This property is convenient to both Stoupa and Kardamyli without the 'crowds'!
4.8
Erholung pur
Die Kommunikation mit Simon im Vorfeld und während unseres Aufenthaltes verlief unkompliziert, wir konnten uns jederzeit an ihn wenden. Die Lage des Hauses ist wunderbar, der kleine Ort mit den vielen Kirchen wirklich urig. Garten und Pool haben wir sehr genossen, der Pool ist äusserst gepflegt, man kann dort ab dem späteren Nachmittag im Schatten sitzen und die Seele baumeln lassen.
Die Ausstattung des Hauses haben wir als mehr als ausreichend empfunden (obwohl es entgegen der Beschreibung keine Klimaanlage gibt, die Ventilatoren sind jedoch ausreichend), in der Küche fanden wir wirklich sehr schönes Geschirr vor und alles was man zum Kochen benötigt. Sehr praktisch fanden wir, dass es hinter dem Haus eine Mülltonne gibt in die man den Müll geben kann, sodass wir nicht jeden Tag den Müll entsorgen mussten. Sonnenauf- und Sonnenuntergang vom kleinen Turm aus sind gigantisch!!!
Kleiner Hinweis: Das Haus bräuchte innen mehr Pflege bzw. eine Grundreinigung.
4.8
Die Kommunikation mit Simon im Vorfeld und während unseres Aufenthaltes verlief unkompliziert, wir konnten uns jederzeit an ihn wenden. Die Lage des Hauses ist wunderbar, der kleine Ort mit den vielen Kirchen wirklich urig. Garten und Pool haben wir sehr genossen, der Pool ist äusserst gepflegt, man kann dort ab dem späteren Nachmittag im Schatten sitzen und die Seele baumeln lassen.Die Ausstattung des Hauses haben wir als mehr als ausreichend empfunden (obwohl es entgegen der Beschreibung keine Klimaanlage gibt, die Ventilatoren sind jedoch ausreichend), in der Küche fanden wir wirklich sehr schönes Geschirr vor und alles was man zum Kochen benötigt. Sehr praktisch fanden wir, dass es hinter dem Haus eine Mülltonne gibt in die man den Müll geben kann, sodass wir nicht jeden Tag den Müll entsorgen mussten. Sonnenauf- und Sonnenuntergang vom kleinen Turm aus sind gigantisch!!!Kleiner Hinweis: Das Haus bräuchte innen mehr Pflege bzw. eine Grundreinigung.
4.8
Wonderful house in stunning location
+ beautiful house
+ good communication with the owner
+ very nice pool
+ great view from a small tower
+ beautiful location
+ good to reach with paved streets
+ good equipment and cooking facilities
- aircon is actually a Fan in the bedrooms. The main room comes completely without cooling
- some more bigger cooking pots would be helpful
One of the best houses we have seen so far! Totally recommended!
4.8
Stunning
We had a wonderful time at Mikros Pyrgos. The villa is lovely and offers you all you need for a comfortable stay. The pool is great for cooling off. The location of the villa is amazing with beautiful beaches nearby, such as Kalamitsi and the lovely Kardamyli with its many tavernas. We also really enjoyed being in the village of Proastio - we walked into the village for bread in the mornings and to the cafe bar for a drink in the evenings. We definitely hope to return.
4.8
Great house and location
We just stayed at the house and had a great stay with family
One is truly in a small traditional village at the property but we dropped down to the beaches and coast line most days to explore or swim and be Greek with a slow dinner and socializing till late at night
We enjoyed dinners on the terrace, midnight swims and sunsets from the roof deck.
We rented a scooter while at the house and explored the hillsides and town alleyways or hung out at the one taverna in town sipping iced coffees.
The area has Byzantine churches both still used or in ruin and many traditional structures. Endless touring about is close at hand.
We hope to return.
4.8
Wonderful holiday at Mikros Pyrgos in Mani!
We had a wonderful stay at Mikros Pyrgos. The house was beautifull, well equipped and the view was absolutely stunning,
We enjoyed Kardamyli as it has very friendly people, nice little boutiques, good food and drinks, just a few (mainly Greek, French and Italian) tourists and the sea and the beaches are beautifull. The contact with the owners was good and they really wanted us to have a great stay. Thank you for opening your wonderful house for my familiy. We hope to come back to Mani sometime soon.
Amsterdam, Netherlands - July 2019
4.8
We stayed for 1 week at the end of July and really loved it. What a find.
The house, pool and gardens were charming, lovingly arranged and well kept. There is an extensive library of guide books, cook books, maps and books ranging from Homer to modern times, relating to the area and Greece . We had a wonderful time and will be back one day.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Messenia?
The average price for a rental in Messenia is $129 per night. This rental is $110 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mikros Pyrgos: All-season Getaway, Private Pool, Fabulous Sea & Mountain Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Mikros Pyrgos: All-season Getaway, Private Pool, Fabulous Sea & Mountain Views. Enjoy the water!
Is Mikros Pyrgos: All-season Getaway, Private Pool, Fabulous Sea & Mountain Views pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Mikros Pyrgos: All-season Getaway, Private Pool, Fabulous Sea & Mountain Views?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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