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Outdoor pool
Interior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Arktos Secluded villa with private pool, Wi-Fi internet, away from it all!

Pefkias is a place to truly relax. “For peace, privacy and postcard-worthy views in a great location, Pefkias is - quite simply - perfect.”
Here and there you'll see old stone villas and hushed holiday homes peeking out among pine trees, olive groves and fruit trees. Naturally, the views here are superb. Look down to the wooded valleys and out to a sea that sparkles alluringly in the distance. If you're a fan of walking and hiking, you'll be in your element here. Pick a path down to the beaches of Limnonari and Agnondas. It'll take about an hour on foot but the sight that greets you is prize enough, with velvety sand giving way to warm crystal waters.
And even if you don't want to wonder that far, whichever direction you head in you'll come across bubbling springs and dinky chapels hiding in the hills. With its beautiful scenery and laid-back vibe.

Property manager

Dimitris Bessilas

Languages

English, Greek

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
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 0756Κ91000401601

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Skopelos

What's nearby

  • Photo Centre of Skopelos - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Agnontas Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port of Skopelos - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Panormos Beach - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Kastani Beach - 25 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Skiathos (JSI-Skiathos Island National) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Στου Δημητρακη - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Άνεμος Espresso Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skopelos Cafe Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Korali - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Πλατεία - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Arktos Secluded villa with private pool, Wi-Fi internet, away from it all! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Arktos Secluded villa with private pool, Wi-Fi internet, away from it all! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Arktos Secluded villa with private pool, Wi-Fi internet, away from it all!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arktos Secluded villa with private pool, Wi-Fi internet, away from it all!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arktos Secluded villa with private pool, Wi-Fi internet, away from it all! located?

Situated in Skopelos, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Agnontas Beach, Limnonari Beach, and Folklore Museum. Museum of Photography and Port of Skopelos are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Arktos Secluded villa with private pool, Wi-Fi internet, away from it all! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skopolos
Beautiful location, stunning views and very relaxing week , Dimitrus was quick to provide any guidance or information if needed, we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Conrad W.

Everything we wanted and expected
A truly enjoyable time spent as a family in this wonderful location and villa that has as much as you need to get away from everything whilst enjoy the nearby town and beaches. Views are stunning, the terrace with its pool are relaxing and with Dimitris a very helpful host and contact. Thank you and we will hope to be back very soon

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

Amazing !
A fabulous house set high above a stunning town, beautiful views across the bay and beyond. Simple, rustic, clean, fab beds and steaming hot water. Everything you need. Very Mrs Durrell ! The owner is amazing, on hand to answer any questions, organised a hire car and was totally reliable. A magical healing place full of peaceful wonder. Stunning xx
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

The best vacation on the best Villa!
Finding Villa Arktos and his owner Dimitris has been the best thing of our vacation! I can suggest Villa Skopelos to everybody: - perfect location: in 10 min by car you can reach the nearest city and actually by car you can easily go everywhere in the island! - perfect house: very well furnished and completely equipped. Swimmingpool to relax and a patio where you can have your meals. All is very clean and well done. Fantastic view!!! - perfect owner: Dimitri helped us in all our vacation steps, from when we arrived on the island trough all the week. He called us two times just to know if everything was ok and he was ready to solve every problems! If I'll come back in Skopelos I'll come back in this Villa for sure!

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, what a place!
We were bowled over! The view was stunning from high up on the hills looking down onto Skopelos at night as the town slowly lit up. And you could do this from in the pool too - fabulous. The main 2 bedrooms were a good size with aircon. The living area was small, but plenty big enough, with good kitchen facilities all presented in a rustic fashion. It was very charming. For nature lovers, lots to see. A fantastic view across the narrow valley where you could see buzzards perched in a Cedar or Cypress tree. There was not a night where i didnt see an Elenora's falcon flying over head, on one occasion very low, on another occasion 8+ zipping about trying to catch things on the wing, and all this with the sounds of Scops Owls nearby. As darkness descended, the falcons left but bats started zipping over the pool for a drink. One night we got in the pool (staying in a corner) with the pool light on and watched them dive down for a drink. There were lots of interesting insects too but fortunately very few wasps (July 10th). Dimitris arranged for a friend to escort us from the ferry to the house, which removes one minor anxiety in the journey and he made himself available for the whole 10 days for if we needed advice or had any problems. All in all, great place and great service! Completely 100% recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay
A lovely villa and lovely pool. Dimitris answered every text quickly and resolved every issue we had promptly. We had a wonderful stay. It really is a beautiful spot with comfortable beds and everything you need for a really relaxing time.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay on Skopelos
From the moment we booked the villa, I knew we were in safe hands with Dimitris as he contacted me with all the information we'd need for a great stay. The villa itself is gorgeous, olde-worlde charm but equipped with everything you need - WiFi, cooking stuff, TVs. The pool is immaculate and it's a real treat to just float about gazing down the valley at Skopelos harbour. And Skopelos is a fantastic island. A new favourite part of Greece! Can't wait to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Cannot recommend a stay at this property enough. Exceeded our expectations. Perfect location, quiet but near to town and close to the wonderful beaches. We’ve fallen in love with Skopelos.The villa had everything we needed and more and great for a holiday with teenagers as there was ample space for all and WiFi. Pool was perfect. Also check in could not have been better, very smooth and quick and from arriving at the port we were greeted, given our hire car and escorted to the villa in no time. Thank you Dimitris for a wonderful stay, you are a great host and we very much hope to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antje W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Haus mit Pool und Meerblick
Sehr schön gelegenes Haus mit tollem Pool, etwas abseits, aber mit wunderschönem Blick. Mit Auto sind die schönsten Strände der Insel gut erreichbar. Allein die küchenausstattung könnte etwas besser sein.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely villa
This villa is perfect. It has a rustic feel but it is immaculate, has everything you need and is beautifully decorated. It is secluded, surrounded in pine trees and has an amazing view of Skopelos town and port below. It's a beautiful island - perfect if you want a true Greek island experience. Everything we wanted to visit seemed to be just a short drive away. Dimitris is fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. He gave us really helpful travel advice before the holiday, and despite being away himself during our stay, he had colleagues on hand to solve any problems instantly. We were met at the port and taken directly to the villa which was wonderfully stress free. Dimitris messaged occasionally just to check everything was ok. We even managed to lock ourselves out of the villa and he was immediately on hand to send a friend around to help. Thank-you so much Dimitris for a lovely holiday. We hope to return one day and meet you in person next time. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un superbe séjour !
Une maison charmante, bien pensée, facile: une vue superbe , la piscine, le calme au milieu des pins. La proximité du village de Skopelos et des plages, la gentillesse et la disponibilité de Dimitris. Tout pour passer une semaine merveilleuse en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustikales Traumhaus auf Skopelos
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus in toller Lage. Zufahrt sehr steil. Viele Insekten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaft schön!
Wir haben 7 Nächte in dem wunderschönen Haus von Dimitri verbracht. Das Haus ist rustikal aber sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet, es gibt genügend Geschirr, einen Geschirrspüler, Herd mit Backofen sowie einen großen Kühlschrank. Die 3 Doppelbetten aufgeteilt auf 2 Schlafzimmer + eine Schlafgelegenheit im Dachspitz (sehr gemütlich) sind mit auffallend bequemen Matratzen ausgestattet. Wir haben sehr gut geschlafen! Die Fenster in den Schlafzimmern sowie in der Küche haben Mückengitter, auch das war sehr angenehmen. Die möblierte Terrasse sowie der tolle Pool mit Waldblick runden das perfekte Urlaubserlebnis ab. Dimitri war vor und während unseres Aufenthalts immer ansprechbar und hat unsere Fragen sehr schnell beantwortet. Wir haben uns rundherum wohl gefühlt wunderbar entspannende Tage auf Skopelos verbracht. Danke schön für die tolle Zeit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab!
The house was rustic but well maintained with the most wonderful views. The smell in the mornings of the pine forest we were nestled in was amazing too. The house is a great location for a relaxing stay on Skopelos. Lastly Dimitris was unbelievably quick at responding to us every time we messaged him. There was an issue with wasps outside and before we knew it a trap had been laid which pretty much solved the problem. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, traditional style villa in the hills above Skopelos Town.
We have just spent a lovely couple of weeks staying at Villa Arktos in Skopelos. The villa is set in a beautiful, tranquil location with views across the valley to the distant hills and further views down the valley to Skopelos town and out to sea. We could sit around the pool and look down the valley to watch the boats coming in and out of the harbour in the distance. The pool was very clean and a great respite from the heat, regularly used by our teenage children. The house was spotless on our arrival and was cleaned every three days. Sheets and towels were also changed every three days. Dimitris, the owner, was fantastic and on hand by text or e-mail to immediately deal with any queries or questions we had. He also helped us to book our ferry to the island and our car. His colleague met us at the port side to take us to our car and took us directly to the property. They could not have done more for us. The island itself is very green and unspoilt. We enjoyed visiting the numerous, beautiful beaches, with lovely warm, clear water. It was great to wander around the old town in Skopelos and browse the shops selling pottery, jewellery, clothes and food. Our children enjoyed the delicious ice cream and baklava served in the tavernas along the harbour side. Overall we felt that the island had a lovely atmosphere and the locals were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

A really nice quiet place with great views!
We were travelling with my brother and 2 cousins. The villa was perfect with 2 bedrooms and a loft, all well maintained. We rented a car which the owner Dimitris arranged for us so it was a short drive to town but very convenient still. Dimitris was great, very friendly and helpful. He arranged to have someone meet us right off the ferry and escort our car to the property. There were some fires on the island the day after we arrived and Dimitris called to let us know we were safe where we were and he would let us know if that changed. A very good experience overall and we would recommend for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Silvia Z.

Es war wunderbar!
Wir waren eine Woche Gäste in der Villa Arktos. Im Vorfeld auf unseren Urlaub, war uns Dimitris stets behilflich und in allen organisatorischen Fragen! Das Haus hat uns gut gefallen, für uns, zwei Ehepaare, war genug Privatsphäre gegeben, denn jedes Schlafzimmer besitzt sein eigenes Badezimmer. Die Wohnküche war ebenfalls gut ausgestattet, es fehlte an nichts. Eines der Schlafzimmerfenster hatte kein Fliegengitter, dies wurde umgehend nachgerüstet. Wir reisen sehr viel, besonders gern auf diese Art, in einem privaten Haus und während unseres Aufenthaltes hat Dimitris auch nachgefragt, ob alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit ist, dies ist nicht so selbstverständlich. Von der Terrasse hat man einen wunderschönen Blick auf Skopelos Stadt und das Meer. Die Ruhe ist einfach himmlisch gewesen. Die Insel Skopelos ist wahrlich ein Geheimtip, üppig grün, tolle Strände, wo man sich nicht mit Menschenmassen auseinander setzen muss. Ende September hätten wir auch diese oder jene kleine Bucht für uns haben können. Es gibt sehr nette Restaurants, wobei das Agnanti in Glossa unser Favorit war. Überall wird man zuvorkommend bedient, die Menschen auf Skopelos sind überaus freundlich. Wir sind froh, dass wir es gewagt haben, den doch nicht so direkten Weg der Anreise in Kauf genommen zu haben, um auf die Insel zu kommen, ansonsten wäre uns dieses kleine griechische Juwel verborgen geblieben und dies wäre aus heutiger Sicht sehr schade gewesen! Wir können die Villa nur empfehlen und wünschen Dimitris alles Gute und möge er seine Gäste weiterhin so zuvorkommend und hilfreich willkommen heißen. Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ Silvia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Excellent & Ideallic
We stayed for 5 nights and totally loved it. The villa was perfect....very traditional and with a spectacular outlook. Also very private. We recommend it to anyone. Skopelos is a very picturesque island and doesn't disappoint.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annette D.

Fabulous, secluded villa with amazing views - a great place to stay!
We have just returned from a two week holiday spent at this villa and I would really recommend it. We are a family of five and there was plenty of room for us all. The pool is lovely with fantastic views, but if you want to venture further afield there are some lovely beaches and coves just a short drive away. We went out most nights to Skopelos town (a 10 minute drive away) where there are many bars and restaurants, but the villa is very well equipped if you choose to eat in instead and sit back and enjoy the view! Dimitris is a truly great host. He answers any emails/messages really quickly and is so helpful. If this villa is available when you want to visit Skopelos - book it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

Lovely relaxing stay, very helpful owner.
We had a lovely relaxing time at the villa. It is truly secluded and just what we needed. Skopelos is a lovely island and everything was a short drive from the villa. The town and our favourite beach (panormos) were a speedy 10 minutes away. Glossa is 20-30min away with a myriad of beaches stretching in between. Dimitris was a great host, always available to help and swiftly replying to our messages. When we got there, there was a bit too many bees for our taste (we were to be fair in the middle of the woods) but dimitris quickly accomodated us and sent someone to set traps. After which there was much less bees. I highly recommend this villa for families, couples and friends looking to get away from the husstle and bustle. The villa is surrounded by trees and the night sky is beautiful. Small tips: we rented a car for our stay and there is no need for a gps. The roads are well sign posted and if you have a smart phone it's easy to figure destinations out. Taverna fottinis is a 10 minute walk away which we visited in the middle of a very uncharacteristic storm. Despite being the only guests madame fottinis took us in and gave us towels to dry up :) Also if you look across to the neighbouring hill at night there's a funny little surprise which entertained us a lot. Finally the villa is very well appointed and the pillows are very comfortable. All and all a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dario H., Schweiz

Sehr schöne und ruhige Villa
Die Villa mit einem eigenen Pool ist sehr hübsch und wenn man ein wenig abseits von den Menschenmengen sein möchte, ist dies der perfekte Ort um zu entspannen. Besonders angenehm ist es, wenn man am Abend draussen sitzen kann und die angenehmen Temparaturen geniessen kann. Die Ausstattung enthält alles was man braucht, von Liegestühlen über Frottetücher für den Pool und drinnen, Geschirr usw. Der Vermieter ist sehr zuvorkommend und macht alles in seiner Macht um den Aufenthalt möglichst angenehm zu gestalten. Wenn Probleme auftreten, werden gleich Lösungen angeboten. Für all dies hätte diese Villa ohne Probleme 5 Sterne erhalten. Jedoch ist die Zufahrt langsam in einem bedenklichen Zustand. Das die 100 Meter Strasse zum Haus nicht ausgebaut wurde stellt kein Problem dar, doch an einer steilen Stelle hat es viel lockere Erde und grosse Steine und da mussten wir uns jedes Mal Sorgen machen, dass es unser Auto nicht mehr schafft (mit grösseren/stärkeren Fahrzeugen bestimmt kein Problem). Es hat doch jedes Mal geklappt, doch an dieser Stelle muss unbedingt was gemacht werden. Zudem sehen staubige und kaputte Lampenschirme neben dem Bett nicht sehr hübsch aus. Ein zweiter Hausschlüssel währe auch Toll, v.a. wenn man zu viert unterwegs ist oder wenn man aus versehen einen Schlüssel im Haus lässt und die Türe ins Schloss fällt (sie schliesst sich automatisch). Ansonsten hat uns die Villa jedoch sehr gut gefallen und ich würde sie auch weiterempfehlen. Das W-Lan funktionierte auch gut und alles entsprach unseren Ansprüchen. Zwei kleine Tipps: Zu unserer Urlaubszeit hatte es extrem viele Wespen auf der Insel, egal ob am Strand oder vor dem Haus (was v.a. am Pool liegt, um welche sich die Wespen richtig ansammelten). Kosmas (der Angestellte von Dimitri (der Vermieter) sagte uns dann, dass wir nicht draussen essen sollen. Doch im Urlaub bei solchem Wetter drinnen zu essen kam für uns nicht in Frage, daher haben wir Kaffeepulver mit Kohle in kleinen Behältern angezündet, welches die Wespen relativ gut verngehalten hat (bis auf ein zwei Wespen). Des weiteren kann ich das Restaurant Muses in Skopelos nur wärmstens empfehlen, die Bedienung ist sehr freundlich und das Essen sehr lecker. Herzlichen Dank an Dimitri für den tollen Service und lassen Sie sich durch die 4 Sterne nicht abschrecken, diese sollten einfach noch ein paar kleine Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten aufzeigen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Traumhafte Villa
Wir waren zwei Wochen in diesem wundervollen Haus von Dimitris. Ein absolut toller Ort um einfach mal abzuschalten. Die Lage ist herrlich, sehr ruhig, toller Blick auf Skopelos Stadt. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl in dem von Dimitris, dem Vermieter, wunderschön eingerichteten Haus. Stilvolle Möbel und ein Gespür für das Schöne. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Schlafzimmer haben jeweils eine eigene Dusche und Toilette, super für zwei Paare wie wir. Wir haben gerne auf der Terasse gesessen den Sonnenuntergang beobachtet die Ruhe genossen und sind immer mal wieder in den tollen Pool gesprungen. Die Insel ist noch sehr ursprünglich, schöne Strände, sehr frendliche Menschen, das Essen einfach super! Wir können diese Insel und dieses Haus absolut weiterempfehlen und kommen auch gerne wieder Yassas Xristina, Norbert, Karin und Martin aus Dinkelsbühl
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alessia B.

Amazing place
When you book Villa Arktos you also hire a travel agent, because its owner, Dimitris, is a wonderful person who helps you for any need you may have and replies to your messages in few minutes always! Even if he was perfect before my arrival (he helped me with the car, the boat, everything I asked) it was really a surprise to see that the same kindness and availability was confirmed for the rest of my trip (15 days at his place). About the house I can say that it was the perfect choise I could ever made: close to Skopoles Town, but very quite in the green with a beautiful view; the pool was perfect for our kids (4!) and we also had ouf friends very often for dinner and brekfast and we were perfect in 10 as well, around the table by the pool. In Skopelos it's impossible to find "sand" as we think about it in Italy, so that the pool was perfect to complete the vacation. The house inside is very nice and big; the kitchen was very well equipped (once we made pizza for ten people, another time fresh fish in oven for evebody and it also have a barbeque outside were we grilled!). Thanks Dimitris again! Perfect house, perfect host!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anzhelika K., Moscow

Beauty and privacy! What better way to relax!
We spent a week at Villa Arktos with my husband and one friend. It was a beautiful, relaxing vacation! A week earlier, we had a rest with my husband alone in the villa Pegasus, but when we were joined by our friend - we moved to the Villa Arktos, it is very convenient, as the villa has two completely separate areas for sleeping with its own bathroom, a spacious living room divided. Sometimes we do not want to go anywhere, and we were staying in, fried barbecue and swim in the large pool. The villa is located next to the woods on a mountain, so there is always cool, the sun enters the house only in the morning, when it is very gentle, and in the afternoon at Villa there is 5-7 degrees cooler than down on the beach! That's fine, because you can always escape from the beach and relax at home out of the heat! After our crazy and huge city - Moscow, this place seemed to us quiet tranquil haven, with a wonderful hospitable host - Dimitris! We will be glad to come back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

A wonderful villa in a beautiful location.
From the moment we contacted Dimitris to enquire about Villa Arktos, we realised we were onto something special! He was so helpful and attentive weeks before we even set foot on Skopelos; we knew we had made a great decision in booking this villa for our first trip to Greece. (Dimitris even came to the rescue and found us a hire car when we couldn’t find any available on the regular car-hire websites!) Never before on our holiday travels have we experienced such genuine care from a host – he was so focused on ensuring our holiday was a success and we can't thank him enough. The villa is in a truly wonderful location - I can’t imagine there is a better one on the island, to be honest. You hardly notice the couple of nearby villas, yet whilst it felt very much on its own, standing in the tranquillity of the beautiful wooded valley with just the sounds of cicadas and goat bells drifting on the breeze, Arktos was conveniently only a short drive from Skopelos Town (for supermarket supplies or restaurants). Similarly, by car, the rest of the island’s beaches, towns and villages are within easy reach. (The short track down to the villa from the road is quite rough going, so take it slowly!) The villa itself is just as described and seen in the photos on the website. It has rustic, yet stylish, charm and oozes such a relaxing atmosphere. We had four adults and one fully grown teenager (who slept in the small gallery room) and the space and facilities provided by the villa were perfect for us all. We sometimes ate inside although more-often we dined out on the terrace. We found the air-conditioning in the two main bedrooms a real bonus! The pool was marvellous and the view, whether swimming or sitting on the terrace, was simply wonderful; we soaked it up day after day, gazing down the wooded valley to the Aegean Sea. I have no doubt this will be the pervading memory which will see us through the coming UK winter...