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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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skopelos, Thessaly
  • Place, Museum of Photography
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Skopelos
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The church of the Virgin Mary
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views

Country Villa Kalimera is a private hilltop villa in Skopelos with a pool, sweeping 360° sea and mountain views, and a big garden — ideal for couples, families, and friends seeking a peaceful island escape.

Lovingly restored from a traditional stone farmhouse, the villa blends authentic Greek character with modern comforts. Surrounded by nature and open landscapes, it offers privacy and relaxed outdoor living. Secluded yet convenient, Skopelos Town is just 10-min away and the nearest beach 12-min.

MAIN DESCRIPTION

Country Villa Kalimera is ideal for guests looking for a private and peaceful environment in an authentic countryside setting. The home works beautifully for romantic getaways, families traveling together, or groups of friends reconnecting.

The villa sits within a large fenced garden featuring hammocks, sunbeds, shaded dining areas, and a traditional 100-year-old outdoor BBQ. Guests can relax beneath olive, fig, almond, pomegranate, and lemon trees, with plenty of seating in both sun and shade.

For remote work or longer stays, we provide a dedicated home office setup (large desk, ergonomic chair, 4K monitor, sound system, chargers and adapters). For those who enjoy staying active, there’s also basic home workout equipment including yoga and bodyweight accessories.

The surrounding rural landscape is perfect for long walks and mountain biking. A car is essential to explore Skopelos comfortably. Skopelos Town is about 10 minutes away by car, the closest beach around 12 minutes, and many of the island’s most beautiful beaches are within a 15–20 minute drive. Nearby ancestral mountain trails also lead downhill toward town for those who enjoy walking.

We’re committed to sustainability: 100% of the electricity used at Country Villa Kalimera comes from renewable green energy sources.

The property is also available for mid- to long-term winter stays — feel free to enquire.

INDOOR SPACE

Upon entering, you’ll immediately feel the warm, rustic character of the house. The stone-built fireplace anchors the living room, complemented by high wooden ceilings and an open loft above.

The loft is accessed via a spiral staircase and features a double bed plus direct access to a spacious sun terrace. From here, you can enjoy beautiful views toward the sea, Alonissos island, and the Stafilos valley — and some of the villa’s most memorable sunrises (Kalimera means “good morning” in Greek).

The living room offers traditional built-in sofas (which can also be used as two single beds) and opens onto the country-style kitchen with terracotta floors and blue accents. A large wooden dining table sits at the center of the space. One of the two bathrooms is conveniently located next to the kitchen.

The master bedroom includes a double bed, antique wardrobe, en-suite bathroom, and a private entrance.

The house provides modern amenities while respecting its traditional style.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 8:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please supervise all children at the villa
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are financially responsible for additional fees if housekeeper finds the villa in an unacceptable condition.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 0756K92000440001
Property # 1088495
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Skopelos

Located in Skopelos, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Port of Skopelos and Port of Skianthos are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Photography - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Folklore Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Agios Konstantinos Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Port of Skopelos - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The church of the Virgin Mary - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪First Platanos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ntokos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪screwdriver - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Idea - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Τσοκοlata - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views?

Checkout is at 8:00 AM.

Where is Country Villa Kalimera | Private Hilltop Villa in Skopelos with Pool & Views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Venetian Castle, The church of the Virgin Mary and Museum of Photography. Port of Skopelos and Agios Konstantinos Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful villa on stunning island

As beautiful as in the pictures. We are a family of 5 with 2 teenagers and a 21-year old but still had plenty of room. Very hot but always somewhere to sit in the shade with fantastic views. Insects not a problem. Friendly black and white cat joined us for the last few days (sad to leave her!). Pool was great - large enough to swim in. Bottle of water & wine in fridge on arrival was a nice touch. Cannot fault the villa but should point out that the drive up from Skopelos is very steep with hairpin bends & requires a confident driver (not for the faint- hearted!). Loved this villa - a memorable holida.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Martin and Jill, it was a pleasure to host your beautiful family at Villa Kalimera. You have been perfect guests and we hope to see you soon on our island. Sincerely Gabriella and Alessandro
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison pleine de charme

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille avec deux « grands enfants » majeurs a Skopelos. L’un a dormi dans la chambre en mezzanine, l’autre sur l’un des canapés du salon qui fait un très bon lit. La maison est pleine de charme et reste fraiche en journée. Le jardin, avec ses espaces ombragés et ses nombreuses essences qui embaument (figuier, Oliviers, sauge, basilic, etc) est un véritable atout. La localisation, a 10 minutes de Skopelos est tres pratique pour faire des courses ou aller dîner et permet d’accéder en 20 minutes maximum a de tres nombreuses plages et villages. La cuisine est bien équipée en ustensiles de cuisines et verres. Quelques assiettes a dessert supplémentaires seraient bienvenues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Chère Sophie, un grand merci pour votre belle critique! Nous sommes heureux que vous et votre famille ayez apprécié votre séjour à Country Villa Kalimera. Nous faisons tout notre possible pour que nos clients se sentent chez eux... loin de chez eux et serions heureux de vous accueillir à nouveau. Je vous remercie également pour la communication parfaite et cordiale durant votre séjour. à bientôt Gabriella et Alessandro
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6/10 Okay

Maria v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

De locatie is buiten heel sfeervol met verschillende zitjes. Uitzicht is mooi met heerlijk zeembad.

De woning is qua inrichting gedateerd en niet helemaal proper. De tweede slaapkamer bevindt zich op een vide waardoor de privacy daar wat minder is.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2022
Dear Maria, Thank you for choosing our home to spend your vacations and we appreciate your time to write a review. To be honest, we were somewhat surprised to read your review; we feel there is a discrepancy between our written communication and the final rating. During your stay, you repeatedly expressed how much you and your family loved our home. You also showed gratitude towards our cleaning team when they came to perform their services. We regularly checked in with you and arranged an early check-in and late check-out when you requested it. In regard to our décor, we pride ourselves on offering one of the only authentic and traditionally restored farmhouses in Sporades islands. The home underwent a massive restoration project to transform the building into a stylish home with all modern amenities (Smart TV, AC, 4K monitor, sound system, fully equipped kitchen, memory foam mattresses, home gym setup, etc.) and at the same time, we focused in the conservation of its cultural value, converting it to a time machine into the local history. Thank you again for choosing us. We wish you all the best!
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10/10 Excellent

Johannes K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Ausblick, Alleinlage und toller Pool

Sehr schönes älteres Haus mit tollem Ausblick auf Skopelos Stadt und den Hafen und das Meer. Highlight ist der Pool und die Dachterrasse. Sehr netter Vermieter, der sich um alles gekümmert hat und uns sogar, weil wir ungeplant einen Tag früher abreisen mussten, kulanterweise eine Nacht erstattet hat. Danke Alessandro, es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2021
Dear Johannes, thank you for your kind words. We will be very happy to host your kind family again. We wish you the best.
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cadre superbe! Calme, ressourçant! Nos enfants aussi ont adoré

L’endroit est magnifique, assez proche de la ville tout en étant au calme sur les hauteurs! Une belle terrasse, un intérieur frais et une jolie piscine entourée d’oliviers, c’était parfait!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2021
Dear Elisabeth, Thank you for your awesome review! We work very hard to deliver the perfect vacations to Skopelos to every traveler, creating memorable moments to share with your families! We make sure to organize every detail to make the most of your vacations in Country Villa Kalimera. Please do return, we will be so happy to host you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Guillermo Enrique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful traditional house

Villa Kalimera is a really authentic house, as charming as the island. I would highlight its great outdoor areas (porch, pool, terrace). The beauty of the view and the garden is much greater than the photos. Gabriella's and Alessandro's family were very kind and hospitable. Communication was great. I would highly recommend this place. We are looking forward to stay in again.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Querido Guillermo y Myria Siempre te recordaremos por tu amabilidad. ¡Nos has conquistado con tu cortesía y educación! Estamos felices de que nuestra casa le haya dado paz y tranquilidad y esperamos volver a verlo pronto. Un abrazo Gabriella y Alessandro
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4/10 Poor

Luciana G.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prezzo/qualità scadente

La casa è ubicata a 5Km dal paese su una strada con pendenze da "fuoristrada". Non si tratta di una villa, come indicato sulla presentazione, ma di un casolare di campagna molto piccolo, pieno di oggetti di famiglia e sprovvisto di adeguati spazi per ospiti e bagagli. La seconda camera non è indipendente, bensì collocata su un soppalco sopra la cucina, con un semplice materasso a terra. I bagni sono microscopici, con lavabo piccolo come un lavamani, e doccia inadeguata. Positivi gli spazi esterni con barbecue e piscina. L'accoglienza è stata delegata solo ad un custode greco (che non parla inglese), senza indicazioni di tipo turistico sulla località.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Ciao Luciana, Grazie per avere trovato il tempo per fare la tua recensione. Siamo rimasti sorpresi dalle tue considerazioni e ti spieghiamo il perchè. L'ampia documentazione fotografica della casa, peraltro fedelissima alla realtà, del suo interno e del giardino, non lascia dubbi che si tratti di una casa di campagna ristrutturata, sottolineata nella prima frase della descrizione (in inglese Villa kalimera is a traditional private 'kalivi' (Greek country house). Come tale, è arredata con oggetti che fanno parte della tradizione delle abitazioni della campagna greca che la nostra famiglia ha raccolto per anni. Le foto mostrano chiaramente, oltre all'arredamento, la disposizione di tutti i vani della casa, cucina e salone, camere da letto, soppalchi (LOFT nella descrizione), bagni e loro dimensioni e letti matrimoniali. NESSUN MATERASSO PER TERRA, come è stato falsamente scritto. La persona che vi ha ricevuto al porto (che si occupa anche della manutenzione) che alcune volte, quando non ci siamo, accompagna i nostri ospiti, è un Signore del quale ci è sempre stata segnalata la gentilezza e la sua disponibilità. Anche nel vostro caso, dopo avervi portato a casa, vi ha aspettato e si è reso disponibile per accompagnarvi al supermercato più fornito dell'isola. Per quanto riguarda le informazioni turistiche e la preparazione pre-arrival, ci eravamo messi noi a vostra disposizione e nei contatti, che abbiamo avuto, prima e durante la vostra permanenza, non ci avete mai consultato o chiesto nulla in proposito. Sicuramente avrai notato che la rete stradale dell'isola non è eccellente, ma tutti dicono che ci fanno la mano e non ne fanno un problema. Nonostante il commento ingiusto, apprezziamo il tuo feedback e lo prenderemo in considerazione. Cordialissimi saluti, Gabriella e Alessandro
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10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Goat bells and olive trees

This is a beautiful home in countryside and we were greeted with such genuine hospitality. We loved the view, the peace and quiet, and the traditional character of the property. The road from town is very steep but after doing it a couple times we felt comfortable with the drive. Relaxing by the pool after a day of exploring Skopelos, napping in the hammock, and star gazing and sunrise watching from the amazing roof top terrace were all memorable! We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Susan,   thank you for your nice words. It is a satisfaction for us when guests are happy to experience the simplicity that the Greek countryside offers. We hope to have the opportunity to talk to you again Sincerely Gabriella and Alessandro
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10/10 Excellent

daniela r.

Beautiful vacation!!

Our stay at this villa was just marvelous! The place is very quiet and relaxing. It's amazing for people who want to feel close to nature and like authentic traditional scenery of the Greek country side. We loved the house so much! All the furniture and vintage decoration give it a lot of character. We also enjoyed the garden because it's very shaded and comfortable with cute tables and chairs under olive trees. We spent a lot of time relaxing on hammocks and the swimming pool and we got a beautiful view of the sea and green hills. But our favorite place was the balcony from where we could watch the sea and the port. It was so romantic to have a glass of wine there under the starry sky. I absolutely recommend this place and I hope to return soon!!
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10/10 Excellent

Erika K.

“Wonderful soothing home in beautiful garden”

“Wonderful soothing home in beautiful garden” We stayed for a week in the Villa Kalimera with 2 adults and 4 teenagers, and enjoyed it very much. There is one separate bedroom with (small) bathroom with a king size bed, and access to a terrace. In the kitchen/living room there are two couches opposite of each other that you can use as beds. Also a modest bathroom. And then on the second floor, it is like an inside balcony, there is a futon for two persons. This persons have access to the wonderfull terrace on the roof! Everything is personally decorated with some antique tools and handcrafts from local objects out of nature. It is very cosy. The kitchen contains everything you might possibly need, so you can perfectly prepare meals yourself. And then you can enjoy this meals on one of the very nice terraces in the garden. In that beautiful garden with large trees that provide a lot of shade there are three terraces, some in the shade, some in the sun. One nice round one, some bigger in front of the house and one in the middle of the garden between house and pool. The latest you can't fully use when the figs are ripe, because they fall constantly and drip. But you have al lot of alternatives. At last there is a terrace on the second floor with a stunning view on the Aegean Sea. You can see the boats enter the harbour. Very nice to sit there in the late afternoon. The pool was very nice, especially for the kids, but is also large and deep enough to exercise a bit. Around the pool there are sunbeds. The view from that side is magnificent. The house and pool where all very clean. And during the week we had some new linen and cleaning. The only thing some people might not like is that you have to wipe de terraces every morning with broom and water during the time when de figs are ripe and falling. Takes about 30 minutes, but we had no problem with that. And will only be in time that the figs are falling down, and I think this year was a very good fig year... There were also some wasps, but hardly a problem. The environment is very quiet. The street near the house has hardly any traffic. The owner keeps in contact with you far before your trip and provides in everything you need or want to know. Also during your stay you can reach him bij whats app and he quickly responds. Thank you very much Alessandro for your hospitality. It was a magnificent stay in Villa Kalimera.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Erika, We are thrilled to read your feedback of your stay in Country Villa Kalimera. Thank you for your time. We are glad that the entire family enjoyed it, especially the teens. It's indeed a special villa close but far from human activity, into the nature with many beautiful spots to relax. We give our best to make you feel home at our villa, so it's fulfilling to know that you were satisfied with our services. We wish you the best and hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Country Villa Kalimera Team
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10/10 Excellent

RIZZOTTO F.

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Wonderful stay and view, nice place and strategic position for our one week Skopelos experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Fabio, Thank you for reviewing your experience with us. We are happy to know our villa helped you to get away and charge your batteries. We will be happy to see you again in Skopelos! Kind regards, Country Villa Kaliemera Team
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2/10 Terrible

Tom T.

Not what we had expected for the price

This was our 10th visit to the Greek Islands and our 4th to Skopelos so we know the lie of the land and we have always rented villas. Whilst the property was clean, it is cheaply equipped, shabby and our experience was not consistent with all the other glowing reviews. Firstly, the location of the property was far from peaceful. We were woken up every other night and early morning by barking dogs on 2 sides of the property. Furthermore, the early exodus of quads and motor bikes made sure that we were up for early morning tea. The house is very close to the road and despite it's "rural" situation has a lot of traffic. Secondly, the bathrooms (of which there are no photos on the web site) are cramped, poorly fitted out and not consistent with the price of the property - you literally can't swing a cat. Both bathrooms have shower curtains and so the whole room is wet after a shower. The "master bedroom" (which has the washing machine an arm's length from the bed) on the ground floor smelt of damp and drain during the entire holiday so we slept on the mezzanine above the kitchen. The bed on the mezzanine does not have a sprung mattress but something more akin to a futon. It was so hard that we were forced to drag the mattresses from the master bedroom up the spiral staircase and put them on top of the pallet bed so that we could sleep. At least the owner provided two synthetic pillows when we complained about the hardness of the pillows. It should be clear from the description of the property that with 6 people in the property, 4 people are, for all intents and purposes, sleeping in the kitchen .... 2 above it and 2 adjacent to it. We cooked at the property only once as there is nothing to stop the cooking smell going straight up to the mezzanine. Twice we had no water and once during the rain we had water coming in through the roof. We had no problems with the wasps but once the figs are ripe then the entire terrace area outside the main door will need to swept and cleaned every day unless, of course, you like wasps. We did not have a happy time here, and frankly, it was the worst villa experience we have had on Skopelos. Unfortunately we left it late and the good ones had gone. The owner made lots of sympathetic noises but of course would not give us a refund when we told him we wanted to leave and book into a hotel.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Tom, Thank you for reviewing your experience, we truly appreciate your time. We are sorry to hear that your holidays have not lived up to your expectations. All our guests experience to our Country Villa the tranquility and peace of a safe and cozy, modern - yet traditional Mediterranean - environment. Indeed, we take into consideration everybody’s opinion and study every single recommendation. However, we were deeply surprised by your contribution, we feel your review is quite unfair and inaccurate, so we’d like to address it in the same order as you did because your observations may be misleading. During your stay you contact us since day 1 for some observations (pillow, mattress, humidity due to rain, dog). Everybody in our team assist you right away, gave you options and offering you proactive solutions. After taking care by a matter of a day every request, you requested refund to pay another hotel. Worldwide policies for villas rental regarding early departures do not receive refund (if a risk of safety doesn’t exist). Exceptions are made, that is why I offered you a partial refund, which you denied. Dog barking: During your stay the closest villa located 150 meters from ours, wasn’t occupied. So it couldn’t be next door, nor from both sides, it must have been a villa far away. I asked you to describe me the villa where the dog is in order to contact the owner and settle the issue. You didn’t respond. Water was cut all over the island of Skopelos for a few hours (not two days) because of heavy rain. Noises: The description and pictures are absolutely accurate. The road is a secondary mountain road and it is not very frequented. From our personal experience, at its pick, no more than 3-4 vehicles pass per hour. Sometimes the noisy can be noticeable because of the general tranquility of the surroundings. However, it is totally deceiving to talk about traffic. The pre-arrival, during the stay and post-stay assistance is an important part of our goal to offer a unique, personalized customer experience in which every guest feels comfortable, relaxed, cared and in the right state of mind to enjoy the beauty of the villa and its surroundings. In spite of feeling that your review is unfair (which punishes us severely), we value your criticism, we take it positively and will put into place the right measures to avoid similar issues in the future. Thank you once again and best regards, Country Villa Kalimera Team
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8/10 Good

Polly T.

Happy holiday!

We had a lovely stay in Kalimera .. the house was lovely and full of character and the garden and views were beautiful. There was a lot of nature and would suit people who are not worried by this. It was a very peaceful place and it was particularly nice to sit on the roof terrace in the evening watching the stars come out. The drive down to skopelos town is steep but ok ... although we didn’t often go out because after a day on the beach we just wanted to relax at home and enjoy the environment. We enjoyed having a barbecue and in the end we never did make it into town for dinner because we preferred to be at Kalimera. It was a special place to wake up in and go outside to sit in the shade of the fig tree watching swallows dipping into the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Polly, We are very pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay in Country Villa Kalimera and thank you for sharing your review with the travel community. All my family works very hard to prepare the house to its maximum potentials in order to deliver memorable experiences. The authentic lifestyle of Skopelos countryside is unique - we feel the same - the peaceful natural surroundings that transmit relaxation and calmness. It´s nice to read that you particularly enjoyed stargazing on the terrace and the shade under the fig tree.. Our two favorite spots of the villa:) Thanks again for your choice and we hope to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Country Villa Kalimera Team
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10/10 Excellent

sophie b.

A beautiful and peaceful place to stay

Alessandro has been absolutely great, throughout the whole process, and made the whole trip very smooth. The villa itself is stunning, as you can see from the photos, and I can only echo what others have said about it. The pool is well maintained and a good size, the roof terrace was lovely, amazing views - and there is a sense of space and tranquility throughout the villa and garden. A lovely authentic Greek villa. There were occasional wasps outside, as we expected - specially if you eat outside - but we got used to them and worked around them, and no one got stung. We were grateful for the ceiling fans plus additional fan as it was mid August and hot at night! Easy access to Skopelos town, and also lots of lovely beaches, but our two teenagers probably would have been happy staying in the villa as it had everything they needed. It's worth exploring the island more widely, and we found some amazing spots including monasteries and ancient burial sites - if you do this just make sure your rental car is up to the steep hills! All thanks to Alessandro, and we would highly recommend this gorgeous villa.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2023
Dear Sophie, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at our villa and that Alessandro contributed to a smooth experience. Your appreciation for the stunning views, well-maintained pool, and overall tranquility warm our hearts. We're glad you explored the island and found hidden gems. Your recommendation means a lot. We hope to welcome you and your family back soon! Best regards, Alessandro & Gabriella
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Farniente sous le figuier...

Accrochée à flanc de colline au dessus du port de Skopelos, cette maison est l'endroit parfait pour décompresser et profiter des charmes de la superbe île de Skopelos. Aux heures les plus chaudes de la journée ses nombreuses terrasses ombragées et sa piscine donnant sur des panoramas superbes sont des plus appréciables. Bref un très bel endroit avec un accueil très pro d'Alessandro et de Christos.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2023
Cher Vincent, Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour à notre villa surplombant le port de Skopelos. C'est un plaisir d'entendre que vous avez trouvé la maison idéale pour vous détendre, notamment avec ses terrasses ombragées et sa piscine offrant des panoramas magnifiques. Nous transmettrons vos compliments à Christos. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau bientôt ! Bien à vous, Alessandro & Gabriella
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10/10 Excellent

pierr s.

Séjour agréable

Hôte très hospitalier. Maison de caractère, beaucoup d'ombrage et de délicieuses figues. Avec la piscine on n'a presque plus envie de bouger.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2023
Cher Pierr, Nous sommes enchantés que votre séjour ait été agréable et que vous ayez apprécié l'hospitalité de notre hôte. C'est un plaisir d'entendre que notre maison de caractère, entourée d'ombrage et de délicieuses figues, a contribué à votre bien-être. La piscine a le pouvoir de vous faire oublier l'envie de bouger. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau pour une expérience tout aussi plaisante. Bien à vous, Alessandro & Gabriella
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10/10 Excellent

LAURENT T.

Au calme dans un grand espace de caractère

Super séjour dans une grande propriété. Deco très cosy, propreté, bouteille et petit bouquet de serpolet d accueil Au calme sur les hauteurs de Skopelos Alessandro avait prévu notre accueil sur le port avec notre voiture ( belle surprise) et s'est assuré régulièrement que tout allait bien. C'est avec plaisir que nous reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2023
Cher Laurent, Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour dans notre grande propriété ait été agréable. La décoration chaleureuse, la propreté, ainsi que la petite attention avec la bouteille et le bouquet de serpolet sont autant de détails qui contribuent à créer une atmosphère accueillante. Nous sommes heureux qu'Alessandro ait rendu votre arrivée spéciale, et nous anticipons avec joie votre prochaine visite. Bien à vous, Alessandro & Gabriella
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10/10 Excellent

Andrés B.

Amazing countryside greek relaxation!

We had a really nice time in Alessandro's place. It's a real greek country house, full of interesting objects they have collected through the years. The pool is great of course, excellent way to get refreshed and enjoy the amazing view of the island and the sea. Skopelos is a truly enjoyable island, with amazing food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Completely recommended!
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8/10 Good

Amanda R.

WOW

An amazing place to stay, a bit remote for the teenagers in our family. Bur perfect for real family time. Sitting on the balcony at night watching shooting stars. Swimming in the pool with the best ever view. Watching the sunrise from our bed every morning. I want to go back again & again. The only reason I ve not give it 4 stars is because of the wasps.... my son is allergic to wasp stings & so they made it hard to eat outside.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you, thank you Amanda! We would be happy to host you next time to our Villa Kalimera :) Unfortunately, we cannot control the nature of the island, but we garanty the sterilization of the house before and after the arrival of all of our guests to minimaze the presence of wasps.
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10/10 Excellent

Philippa Howell

Perfect relaxation in a stunning setting

Alessandro was very helpful, even sending us ferry times and arranging car hire. The house is full of character and the garden area beautiful: especially the hammock under the olive trees with the amazing view past the pool to forested hills and the sea beyond! It is secluded and we truly relaxed, in fact we loved it so much we extended our stay by 2 days! I have been to 26 Greek islands and Skopelos has to be one of the best, possibly THE best. We shall be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Philippa and Rod, Thank you for your kind words! Always a pleasure to have guests who leave a possitive vibration in our house. You´ll be most welcome again!
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10/10 Excellent

stefanie m.

We love this place

The Kalimera Villa is a rustic romantic and peaceful place with an outstanding view . Skopelos town and all beautiful beaches and places to visit can be easily reached by car. We spent a wonderful relaxing time with our 2 kids (10 and 13) who loved the place as well (pool and big garden). One of our favourite places was on top - the terrace with view to the sea. Alessandro was very helpful and accommodating and helped us to organize a rental car. Communication before the booking and during our stay was really good. We hope to come back. We had great holidays.
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8/10 Good

mihai m.

Peacefull,relaxing place

Excellent location,far from city turmoil but still in close driving range for shops,restaurants, etc. Perfect place, full of character country style villa, good to spend some quality time with friends or family. Nice beaches around in max 10-15 min driving time. Will consider it for future vacations also.

About the host

Hosted by Alessandro and Gabriella

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Hi! We’re Gabriella and Alessandro, a mother-and-son duo passionate about travel, culture, food, and discovering antique markets around the world. We’ve been hosting guests at Country Villa Kalimera for nearly 30 years and have had the joy of welcoming visitors from all corners of the globe. We love sharing local tips and travel stories, and we look forward to helping make your Skopelos stay truly memorable.

Why they chose this property

We chose this area for its rare combination of peace, open views, and proximity to Skopelos Town. Perched on a quiet hillside, the villa feels wonderfully private and immersed in nature, yet you’re only a short drive from beaches, tavernas, shops, and the port.

We love the changing light throughout the day, the sea and mountain views, and the sense of space that surrounds the house. It’s a place where mornings start slowly with birdsong and sunsets are best enjoyed on the terrace — offering the perfect balance between countryside calm and easy access to island life.

What makes this property unique

Country Villa Kalimera is unique for its blend of authentic character, privacy, and sweeping views. Restored from a traditional stone farmhouse, the home is filled with family heirlooms and pieces collected through decades of travel, giving it a warm, lived-in soul you won’t find in modern villas.

The hilltop setting offers space, tranquility, and beautiful sea and mountain vistas, while the large garden and private pool create an atmosphere made for slow days and outdoor living. Guests often tell us it feels less like a rental and more like a real home — a place to truly relax, reconnect, and experience Skopelos at a deeper pace.

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English, Italian, Spanish, Greek
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