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Traditional stone house in mountain village, privacy, beautiful views, aesthetic

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Map
Vrousti, Argolida
  • Popular LocationMycenae37 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Nafplio39 min drive
  • Popular LocationArvanitia Beach60 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Traditional stone house in mountain village, privacy, beautiful views, aesthetic



Registry Number for Short-Term Rental: 00000342226
Perfect for people who love nature and appreciate original aesthetics.
Stone Retreat is a two storey traditional house with stone walls and beamed ceilings throughout, providing an ideal setting for creation and relaxation. The stone-paved garden features Mediterranean plants, trees and herbs and offers unobstructed views of the valley and surrounding mountains.
The ground floor comprises a kitchen / dining area, spacious and cosy, with a dining table seating 6; an open-plan room (30m2) offering views to the garden and beyond, with a king-sized bed and a sitting area. The adjoining bathroom is large and well equipped.
The upper floor consists of a large room (50m2) with vaulted beamed ceiling and fireplace, its 6 windows offering views in all directions. There is a sitting area with 2 large sofa-beds, one double, one single, which fold out into beds with solid cotton mattresses; a large desk offers ample space for creative or work-related activities. This room gives onto a terracotta surfaced terrace (35m2) which overlooks the garden and is ideal for al fresco dinners and star-gazing.
The property and surrounding area would appeal to artists, writers, history lovers, hikers and serious cyclists as well as to those who seek tranquillity.
For those who are interested in visiting Greece during the winter months, the house has central heating and a large fireplace.

Property manager

Rosa and Christopher

Languages

English, French, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,313 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 00000342226

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Argos-Mykines

Located in Argos-Mykines, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Skouras and Papantonis Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kiveri Beach and Arvanitia Beach. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Ancient Theatre of Argos - 26 min drive
  • Mycenae - 37 min drive
  • Port of Nafplio - 39 min drive
  • Castle of Bourtzi - 40 min drive
  • Arvanitia Beach - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Street - 22 min drive
  • Καφε Καρυας - 14 min drive
  • Πανταζής - 25 min drive
  • Το Αρτεμίσιον-1953 - 32 min drive
  • O Morias - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional stone house in mountain village, privacy, beautiful views, aesthetic pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional stone house in mountain village, privacy, beautiful views, aesthetic?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional stone house in mountain village, privacy, beautiful views, aesthetic?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Traditional stone house in mountain village, privacy, beautiful views, aesthetic located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Aspida Acropolis, Larissa Castle, and Byzantine Museum Argos - VYMA. Trikoupis Mansion and Ancient Theatre of Argos are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Graham A.

Liked: Cleanliness
No ordinary house
Restored with individual style, quality details and artistic flair. The upper room is spacious, well lit and enhanced by art work. The thick walls and small windows make the downstairs gloomy. Lighting is more to show off the beauty of the stonework than help shaving etc. Like living in a museum. Fittings are custom made and require care not to damage a delicate surface. The main problem is structural. The upper and lower bedrooms are joined by an open spiral staircase (not shown in pictures), affecting privacy. There is no bathroom upstairs so access to toilet is through the downstairs bedroom. Cooking facilities accord with the owners tastes: a bread knife and good pans would be useful additions. Vrousti is a near empty hillside hamlet 20 kms from a shop or restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed walking down to the church area in the village 1 minute away to feed the very hungry cats.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvette G.

Fabulous, beautiful, artistic home in peaceful, interesting village
We absolutely loved our time at Christoper and Rosa's beautiful stone home in Vrousti. The home is gorgeous, stone walls beautifully outfitted with wood, with lovely and interesting natural art. Nice personal touches, this is clearly a home the hosts love and have invested a great deal of time and attention in -- and then luckily are willing to share! We relaxed, ate meals at the two patio tables, played with our two kids (age 4 and 6). Everything extremely well sign-posted and worked great, from how the water worked to how to hang the clothesline to helpful info on local spots of interest. Kitchen well-provisioned with dishes and items of character. Nearby towns of Argos and Nafplion are interesting with little shops, nice scale to figure out. The little village of Vrousti is very quiet, we took walks in the morning and evening when we heard the goats coming to and from their yard. While Christopher and Rosa were away during our visit, they were very helpful and communicative by email / text, and Voula (local lady who helps them) was incredibly warm and helpful despite the language barrier -- she generously gave us eggs, goat's milk and produce, along with lots of kisses for our kiddos. This lovely spot exceeded our expectations and remains a highlight of our month in Greece.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Amazing retreat in the Peloponnese
We booked our rental over the winter holiday 12/26 - 1/2 - to avoid the crowds, the heat and take advantage of the kids winter vacation. The stone retreat is amazing! Nestled in a small village near Argos, it is charming, warm and quiet. Winter is the perfect time to stay in this cozy stone house - the central heat works quick and the fireplace is oh so romantic. There is outdoor dining areas that we took advantage of on New Years Day. A great record collection and all the comforts of home. We came with our two boys (7 & 9) and used the Stone Retreat as our home base taking day trips to Monemvasia, Hydra, Nafplio and Mycenae. The longest was about 2 hours away. You could also make Athens and Olympia in 2 hours. Christopher and Rosa are the ultimate hosts - leaving us a hot meal, bottle of local wine and some provisions for our first morning. They also can to our rescue when our rental car died. I am ready to buy a stone house and raise goats after our stay! Of course I’ll have to call Rosa to help me decorate! I’ve been using VRBO for 12+ years in the US and Europe and this was by far the best place I’ve ever stayed with the best hosts! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

E M.

Visit of a life-time
The wonderful experience we enjoyed at the Stone Retreat is difficult to express in words. The Stone Retreat itself, its decor, and the views of both mountains and sea were more beautiful than can be shown by photos. The warmth of the hosts (Rosa and Christopher) as well as local community also made us feel immediately welcome and at home. We were overjoyed to be welcomed on our first day by the local delicacies prepared and brought by Rosa and Christopher, and later by the freshly picked fruit and fresh milk brought by a very kind neighbour (Voula). Our stay at the Stone Retreat was truly unforgettable; we hope to have the chance to return one day soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholung pur in traumhafter Umgebung
Wir wurden am ersten Abend, nach einer langen und anstrengenden Anreise, sehr herzlich von Rose und Christopher und einem herrlichen Abendessen willkommen geheißen. Das Haus lag in den Bergen und ließ keine Wünsche offen. Es war mit viel Liebe dekoriert und eingerichtet. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Vielen Dank an Rose und Christopher.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burkhard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eine wunderbare Woche in der Einheit von Natur und einem in der Tradition erbauten Ferienhaus
Das Bergdorf Vrousti am Ende des Tals hat uns fasziniert. Das Dorf wandelt sich behutsam von einer ländlichen Siedlung zu einem Feriendorf im besten Sinne. Die grandiose Landschaft mit Tälern zwischen der Gebirgsketten, die Stille, unterbrochen durch das Krähen der Hähne und die Glocken der in die Berge ziehenden Ziegenherden erzeugen eine wohltuende Stimmung. Die Bautradition unter Verwandung des hier vorkommenden Gesteins mit der Sorgfalt des Mauerbaus ist von den Ruinen bis zu den Neubauten erkennbar. Unsere Vermieter haben uns herzlich aufgenommen und uns während des Aufenthalts begleitet. Das hat auf Englisch per smartphone bestens funktioniert. Herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constanze D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Außergewöhnlich schön und beeindruckend
Rosa und Christopher sind besonders liebevolle Gastgeber in einem sorgfältig und mit vielen schönen Details eingerichtetem Steinhaus. Wir sind am Osterwochenende angekommen und wurden von Christopher mit typisch griechischen Osterköstlichkeiten empfangen. Das Steinhaus ist mit vielen individuellen Kunstgegenständen eingerichtet wie z.B. eine handgemachte Keramikschale als Waschbecken. Im Haus gibt es ausführliches Material zur Erkundung der Umgebung. Die Lage des Hauses ist einmalig ruhig gelegen fernab des Tourismus in den Bergen in einem kleinen Dorf. Wir haben es so sehr genossen am Ende unserer Tagesausflüge in das schöne Refugium einzutauchen. Besonders haben wir den Innenhof und die verschiedenen Terrassen mit spektakulärem Ausblick genossen. Vielen Dank Rosa und Christopher für den einmaligen Aufenthalt bei euch. Constanze und Christopher
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr erholsam
Wir haben das sehr originell und hochwertig eingerichtete Haus mit seinem wunderschön bepflanzten Innenhof sehr genossen. Wir haben uns überwiegend selbst versorgt, zumal das nächst liegende Restaurant im September geschlossen hatte und die nächste Möglichkeit uns zu weit entfernt war. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet, so dass wir sehr gerne gekocht haben. Für Naturliebhaber oder Wanderbegeisterte ist das Haus genau das Richtige. Wir haben bei 35 Grad auch den Weg ans Meer gesucht. Bis zu unserem Lieblingstrand waren es 45 Minuten. Wir wurden von Christopher sehr nett empfangen und eingeführt. Die vielen schriftlichen Hinweise im Haus sind hilfreich, ebenso die Tips für Ausflüge. Auch während unserer Aufenthaltes wurden wir mit aktuellen Informationen versorgt, was wir sehr nett fanden. Man kann von Vrousti problemlos Mykene, Epidauros und Nafplio besuchen, direkt vom Haus loswandern, oder einfach vor Ort die Seele baumeln lassen. Man muss nur wissen, es ist ein sehr abgelegener Ort. Uns hat aber gerade das gefallen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idylle in den Bergen
Wir haben Ende September/Anfang Oktober wunderbare Tage in Vrousti verbracht. Das Haus, das ruhig in einem kleinen Dorf in den Bergen gelegen ist, ist sehr schön und besonders liebevoll und individuell durch die Vermieter Rosa und Christoph eingerichtet. Der große Aufenthaltsraum mit einer tollen LP-Sammlung und der idyllische Innenhof laden zum Verweilen auf. Vom Innenhof aus hat man einen herrlichen Blick in die Berge. Das Haus bietet auch einen guten Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge, z.B. nach Epidaurus, Korinth, Nemea und Mykene. Der Empfang durch Christopher war sehr nett; die Vermieter waren jederzeit per Email/SMS ansprechbar, z.B. als es um die Vereinbarung der genauen Abreisezeit ging. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und uns ausgezeichnet erholt.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martina W., Oberschleißheim

Außergewöhnlich schönes Ferienhaus
Wir (Ehepaar um die 60) verbrachten eine total erholsame Woche in den Osterferien im "Stoneretreat" von Rosa und Christopher.Das Haus ist von den Räumen her sehr großzügig, gemütlich, rustikal und mit originellen Kunstwerken bestückt - alles sehr hochwertig und geschmackvoll. In Küche und Bad war alles vorhanden, was wir täglich brauchten, zum Empfang gab es sogar ein tolles(vegetarisches😍)Abendessen inklusive Wein, Olivenöl, Brot und köstliche,selbstgemachte Marmelade. Die beiden Besitzer sind sehr herzlich und hilfsbereit, als das Wlan nach einem Gewitter ausfiel, wurde dies schnellstens behoben. Der Aussenbereich des Hauses - Hof und Terrasse - ist traumhaft, um sich dort bei schönem Wetter zu entspannen, es gibt verschiedene Sitzplätze. Von Vrousti aus kann man sehr viel unternehmen, entweder vom Haus aus zu Fuß verschiedene Wanderungen, oder mit Auto(20 min.bis Argos). Für uns war es Erholung pur und eines der schönsten Ferienhäuser, die wir bis jetzt hatten!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019