Very typic house in a great place near to the see and the owner, yannis, very helpful and sympathic. Thanks to him We hope to go again in his house.

All was marvelous

The house is a traditional stone house located in the most ideal place: green pine trees, crickets singing, and amazing water! Minutes away from Steni vala, 15 min drive from the old town or the port. We spent lots of time in Agios Petros, canoeing around and diving! Thanks Giannis for this amazing place!

Vila Vila is a wonderful place with a wonderful seaview from every place in and around the House! We had a great time - always an option in mind to come back again.... and again.... Allonissos at it's Best!!!

Fantastic stay at a wonderful spot. Beautiful house, spotless, quiet and secluded. Magic!

I can totally recommend Vilavala on all levels for all people searching for a safe, beautiful, comfortable place to spend a holiday. Ideal for a family, individuals or a group of friends. Walking distance to bars and shops and yet tucked away within its own enclave, private jetty and just one minute walk to the sea where the fish await you. Everything you need for a self contained holiday down to the smallest but necessary piece of kit. The villa owner Yannis provides it all, just bring your own toothpaste. When I leave Vilavala, all I can think about is my next stay there. Caroline

Our stay at Vilavara was absolutely wonderful. Yannis is the perfect host and made all aspects of our stay very special, taking every care to ensure we arrived safely and settled in well, checking on us during the week and taking us out on his boat to explore around the islands. The house itself is perfect and full of character and charm. It was perfectly equipped for all our needs and more and is in the most wonderful setting with the most wonderful views of the sea. The sea is incredibly clear and full of beautiful fish and wildlife and we spent many a happy hour swimming and snorkelling from the little jetty just a couple of minutes stroll from the house. The beach is equally gorgeous. The house is situated just 10 minutes walk from the village of Steni Valla where we shopped for food and ate out most nights in the fabulous tavernas on the seafront. The food is incredible! Everyone is very welcoming and friendly and we loved every minute of our holiday. We plan to return, hopefully many times.

Another wonderful 2 week stay at Vila Vala! Like many others we return year after year, and this speaks for itself! Looking back at all previous reviews it does not surprise me to see that, almost without exception, it is rated with 5 stars! It would seem we are definitely not the only ones to be captivated by the beauty and peacefulness of the villa and it’s surroundings. Vila Vala overlooks the very pretty bay of Agios Petros and it is hard to imagine a more perfect location. Yannis, the owner, is very welcoming and is keen to ensure everything is perfect for his guests. I can not recommend Vila Vala highly enough and

The ultimate traditional Greek experience! We were greeted immediately at the ferry by our host Yannis who drove us to his family home. He is a wealth of local knowledge about Greece, Alonnissos and the Marine Park. Vila Vala sits on its own private peninsula and overlooks the clear blue water of the Aegean. You are steps away from swimming, snorkeling and kayaking (kayak onsite!) And a short 10 minute walk to Steni Vala town. Vila Vala is a museum of Yannis' family history and very well appointed with everything you would need for a peaceful relaxing holiday. My wife and I cooked dinner and sat out on the patio watching the fishing boats come into Steni Vala. As an extraordinary example of Greek hospitality, Yannis personally took us on a boat tour of the nearby islands telling us the history of this beautiful place where he and his family grew up. We even stopped at a quiet remote beach for a swim in the refreshing waters of the Aegean. We will not soon forget our amazing holiday in Alonnissos with Yannis at Vila Vala. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

We had a wonderful stay at this authentic Alonnisos house full of history, antiques and charm. The location is amazing, peaceful with stunning views and complete privacy. The kayaks were a big hit with the kids and we loved paddling over to Steni Vala (15 mins away) for lunch and shopping. Our host, Yannis, was very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant stay. There was a ferry strike on the day we left and Yannis went to great lengths pulling strings to make sure we made our flight - he couldn't have been more helpful! We hope to be back soon.

Vila vala is perfectly located, in a very preserved and quiet environnement, surrounded by pine trees with an amazing see view and direct access to the beach while still being 10 mn walking distance to the small port of Steni Vala. The house is perfect for holidays : very nice, easy to use, direct access to the sea, large terrace, natural shade and it is also a very charming and authentic house with a lot of antiques and personal touch. Yannis is an amazing host, he lives up very high the tradition of Greek hospitality and he helped us so much during our entire stay. We will definilty come back to Vila Vala. Again a big thank you to Yannis.

A week to remember forever.. spectacular location, nearly private bay.. the views.. the sounds.. the smells.. Greece at its best. A unique home, fully equipped, that takes you back in time with everything that is in it.. the paintings, the rugs, the handcrafted wooden details, the old office, the books.. An intelligent, helpful and discrete owner. I can't tell if it was because of the natural landscape or the vibes of the house.. but our energy levels were the highest. We all left with the best memories and the promise to return one day.

We have stayed in Vila Vala many times, I could not contemplate staying anywhere else. it's like coming home and we are always excited to arrive knowing we will have a wonderful holiday and be welcomed by Yannis in the same way as we were the first time, with affection, attentiveness and in the knowledge that we will want for nothing...except perhaps that our return fight be cancelled so we can stay another week!!! We count the days till our next stay when we will once again smell the pines, see the near and distant beautiful views, swim in the clear turquoise sea where the fishes are so numerous, it's like swimming in an aquarium and have the company of Yannis who makes our stay perfect.

We have recently returned from a two week stay at Vilavala. We are returning guests, as I believe many guests are, and this is testimony to the beautiful location, well equipped, comfortable villa and the exceptional hospitality of the owner Yannis. The villa is built overlooking the pretty, secluded bay of Agios Petros, with almost uninterrupted views out to sea, across to the National Marine Park. It is possible to watch dolphins and, if you are lucky, the monk seal, from the comfort of your chair. There are a number of terraces, each with either sun or shade throughout the day, some on which you can enjoy a martini or g & t in the very pleasant evening sun. The spacious house was spotlessly clean on arrival and is very well equipped. But the real jewel in this particular crown is the owner Yannis. Even before we arrived he was able to provide very helpful advice regarding the ferry timetable. He met us at the port and drove us to the villa, and throughout our stay he was available, unobtrusively, should we have needed anything. Yannis is a perfect host. I can not recommend this property highly enough, in my opinion it is perfect and anyone lucky enough to find it will be captivated by the beauty and peacefulness of its surroundings, and like us, will be drawn back many times. We have already booked next year!

It was again the most enjoyable time of the year.Yannis thank you also for the boat tour to Kyra Panagia and the walk.It is a peaceful island with wonderful people and pure nature.We hope to come again. Edith,Maria,Bernhard, Herbert

We had a wonderful stay in Vila Vala for two weeks this August, with our two boys age 10 and 8. It was a perfect holiday for all of us. The house has idyllic views of the bay and is nestled in pine trees. It is clean, well equipped, private and has very good wi-fi. There is a large terrace, where we had our meals overlooking the bay, under the shade of the trees. Steni Vala has good restaurants, a cafe, bar and two shops and is a 7 minute walk away along the coast. Its a great place to go for a meal or for just hanging out. The bay below the house is very good for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle-boarding. The house has a small jetty where there is a kayak, so perfect for the boys. Yannis is a wonderful host and couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. His love of the house and island is reflected in the happy feel of the place. We take home such happy memories of our holiday and can’t wait to come back!

The house is excellent with a gorgeous view. Access to the sea is immediate, just a few minutes away. The owner Mr Yannis Vlaikos is very kind, friendly and helpful. Overall the experience was unique and for our family it will certainly become a yearly destination. Taxiarchis, Simona and Bruno (our little Lagotto Romagnolo dog).

Next to a beautiful bay with direct access to the sea. Yannis is annexcellent host. All works very well out highly recommend this place

Experiencing the paradise again and again is a wonderful situation. We had a perfect stay at the ever more beautiful retreat of Villa Vala this year for the 8th time in 10 years! Yannis was as always a great host attending everything in his kind and meticulous way!

What is the definition of a 'HOLIDAY'. Vilavala should go into the Oxford Dictionary under 'HOLIDAY' (Epitome Vilavala). A time, place and period of total change and rejuvenation, rest, pleasure, comfort, reflection, relaxation, peace, enjoyment, diversion and adventure, after which one is restored, full of lovely thoughts, encounters and experiences, fulfilled and ready to return home.

Another wonderful holiday in "our" home in Alonnisos is over. We enjoyed this traditional, yet fully equipped house with stunning views on the turquoise sea where we could walk anytime we wanted to have delightful swims. We gathered again around the welcoming big table in the shady yard, relaxed outdoors reading our books, daydreamed lost in the breathtaking blues and greens of the sea and trees. Fantastic!

See the deep blue sea through the scented pine, From the island stone to the turquoise bay. Through the shade in the peace to drink my wine, This is the only place I would wish to stay. The clear clean water will welcome me, A thousand fishes to bathe among. Across the water distant views I see, The cooling breezes like a mermaids song. The early morning sun spreads her silver and gold, Then the rising moon reflects in pink across the strait. And another perfect day in Vilavala will unfold, But for my next longed for stay I will just have to wait.

One week after... and we are still thinking of Vila Vala! What a gem... the place, the accomodation, the hospitality, everything! Turqoise water, colourful fishes, white sand sea at Ag. Petros bay and at the top... Vila Vala! A well-preserved stone-built house in an absolute green environment! Mr Yannis, our perfect host, a perfect tourist guide that knows everything about everything: the island of Alonissos, the Sporades' marine park, the history of both Alonissos and the surrounding islands, the restaurants,the beaches etc.etc.etc. Apart from that, he took us on an amazing day boat trip to the magnificent island of Peristera and the neighboring islands, where we spent a splendid day. We truly enjoyed our stay at Vila Vala and we will surely come back to have another unique experience at this amazing house and island and of course we recommend it to every kind of traveller, from young couples to families with small children and also for those with teenagers and even elder people that are more difficult to move everyday to a diiferent beach! Thanks Mr Yannis for everything!

This family property is an absolute gem! Yannis is extremely friendly and organized and feels very responsible for his guests and his house that he keeps in perfect shape at all times. He built the house with family members and therefore knows it inside-out. Yannis is the perfect host, tourist guide, history teacher, boy scout etc. and knows everything about everything that you possibly would want to know. Apart from that, he took us on a truly amazing day boat trip to the magnificent bay of Agios Petros, where we spent a lovely day. We truly enjoyed our stay at Vila Vala to the fullest and we are convinced that we will come back to have another unique experience at this amazing house and island with all its beauty, scents, views and culinary delights (among others: fresh fish bought directly from the fisherman's boat ready to grill)! See it, live it, love it!

Dear Yannis, thank you so much for the wonderful time that we have had in Vilavala. I have been to Alonnisos several times before and always enjoyed it a lot, but now the first time in Vilavala was definitely the best time I've ever had on the island. The house is so beautiful, situated in a very lovely part of Alonnisos and you can feel that everything in the house is made with love and a lot of respect for nature and tradition. Your hospitality is amazing and we enjoyed the trip with you on your boat a lot. Also we loved to buy fresh fish from a fisherman in Steni Vala and to put it on the grill fired by pine- and olive-wood. Delicous! And our two little children were so happy when we went for dinner in Steni Vala by kajak - that was really a great experience. I can warmly recommend Vilavala for people, who like to spend their holidays in a peaceful and authentic place. We definitely want to come again to Vilavala!

The house if very nicely kept and it really does look better than in the pictures - the colors are more vivid in reality. Plus, it's a pity one can't "catch" the sound of the waves and the smell of pine trees in photographs. The rooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable and the kitchen has all necessities; we had enough space in the fridge to keep beer, wine and food for 6 persons (we were 3 couples). The marble table on the terrace is both romantic and practical. It was also a real joy to have coffee in the morning slumped in the sunbeds on the terrace, admiring the sea through the green vegetation! The near-by beach (Agios Petros) is half-sandy - a great plus - and can be seen from one of the rooms at Vila Vala. It was great to have such a perfect place to swim, at a "stone's throw". We also had a lot of fun at the Jetty, taking the kayak for trips. The owner, Yannis, who personally greeted us at the ferry and made sure we settled in comfortably, is just the perfect host! He gave us all the information we needed about the island (as well as info on the ferry schedule and fees, beforehand). He checked on us from time to time to see if we were enjoying ourselves and whether we needed anything. All in all, Vila Vala is a great place to stay - wonderful for both relaxation and fun! Just a funny side-note: we found about the beautiful island of Alonnisos from my boyfriend's hairstylist, who had been to Skiathos and Skopellos before, but who was looking forward to spend his next holiday with his family in this third Sporades island, knowing it is the best. I do confirm that Alonissos is wonderful and I recommend a summer holiday spent there, at Vila Vala!

Vila Vala is truly amazing and at a good price. It looks much better than the pictures. Very nicely furnished, well equipped and the surroundings are spectacular! Good for young people who want to have fun, good for families with children. The house is right above a tiny bay with a crystal clear water. We spent a lot of time there. Also, the porch is very nice for spending the evening. The owner, Yannis, was really kind to us and always at our disposal. Totally recommend Vila Vala.

We were so happy to return for the fifth (or sixth?) time to Vilavala, our home in Alonnisos. Every time we return we find the house even more welcoming, even more familiar. Everything was there, as we left it one or two years ago. And we continued the thread where we left it. We enjoyed that secluded paradise with the turquoise sea just in front of the house and loved having outdoor showers. This time the figtrees had ripe figs, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We baked bread in the outdoor oven and loved to have all the family united around the big table of the yard. Yannis was the perfect host as always! Thank you so much for another memorable stay!

More than met expectations. Built by the charming owner Yannis with great attention to traditional Greek methods. Lots of lovely wood, stone and antiques. The terraces are abundant, lots of shade with the clear waters of the bay just below. Easy wander to shops and restaurants of Steni Vala. We hired a boat for exploring. The house is well kitted out but needs a proper second 'teenage' bed. Very clean but would be more enjoyable and relaxing with some housekeeping during the week. This house is not for those seeking all mod cons. It is for visitors who like a more traditional, island feel. We loved it and are planning our return!

I am running out of superlatives for Vilavala, I will have to buy a new thesaurus. We had a wonderful 3 week holiday there and If I am not careful I will find I have to increase my stay each time as it is a happy, beautiful place. Everything you could want from a Greek Island beauty spot and of course Yannis Vlaikos, the owner is a gentleman and a scholar, you will want for nothing. I can fully recommend this villa with all it's amenities.