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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7
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Pool
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Pet-friendly
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Mpoufalo, Thessalia Sterea Ellada
Acropolis
Place, Acropolis
Syntagma Square
Place, Syntagma Square
Port of Mpoufalo
Place, Port of Mpoufalo
8 min drive
Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Sofa Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home
* NEW SWIMMING POOL* professional pictures coming soon!
This wonderful holiday home rests on a small secluded bay, in between two hills, on the island of Evia, across from the mainland Attica.
Its unique location allows it to be hidden away from busy towns and certainly mainstream tourism, thus providing peace and quiet, without it being far from civilization. A small fishing village with excellent fresh fish taverns is located only 10 minutes away by car, and larger seaside towns with a more lively night life at a 20 minute drive radius. Furthermore, since the island of Evia is connected to the mainland via several ferry boats and a bridge, the Athens airport is less than 2 hours away.
The rarity of this home however lies elsewhere. Its western garden gate opens literally on a gorgeous beach with crystal clear turquoise waters spreading out before it, giving the phrase 'on the beach' new meaning. Moreover, thanks to the protection provided by the surrounding hills, the sea is always calm and inviting, even when 'Aeolos', the god of wind, is excited...
The home itself includes three bedrooms -the master bedroom with a private bathroom-, a large living room with a fireplace, dining area, and a large fully equipped kitchen. Outside, the home boasts two large terraces -one sheltered, and one completely alfresco-, both complete with dining areas, an old style stone barbecue, and a large garden which includes open areas, various fruit bearing trees and a swing set; all overlooking an enchanting sea view.
The exceptional location and layout of this holiday home is perfect for families with children, couples, or a group of friends looking for a beach-side holiday in Greece.
* Outdoor BBQ may be unavailable during certain periods, due to regional fire department regulations concerning fire safety
Approved by National Tourism Organization (EOT): 1351K92000252101
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Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1351Κ92000252101
About the area
Kymi-Aliveri
Located in Kymi-Aliveri, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Port of Mpoufalo and Port of Nea Stira are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marathon Run Museum and Moraitis Sports Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) - 162 min drive
Restaurants
Κοράλι καφέ Παναγιά Αλμυροποτάμου - 18 min drive
Ταβέρνα Ακρογιάλι - 7 min drive
Πιτσαρία "ο Τασος - 16 min drive
Το Αγκυροβόλι - 17 min drive
Χριστίνα - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home on 11 June 2026 start from NZ$525, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 6 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Open Your Door On The Beach! - Private Beach Home located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kymi-Aliveri holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Port of Mpoufalo and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Zarakes Beach. Limnionas Beach and Almyriki Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Stayed at this beautiful location with family and friends for 7 nights! The host Mrs Irene was super friendly and sweet. Along with Alex (who was very helpful, amazing) and provided us with all the information required for this location, direction, restaurants and local shops.
Stores are located about 30ish min away so ensure you stop on the way to get your groceries.
The location is also very private. The beach was heaven and pretty much private - prefect for families.
Would book this house again - 100%
Maria S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you very much for your amazing and very descriptive review! We really do appreciate it!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much, and had a brilliant vacation.
It was our pleasure having you at our beach home, and we hope to hear from you again soon!
Warm regards,
Alex & Irene
My family and I (4 adults, 3 kids) had an amazing time here! The house is lovely, clean, well-equipped, quiet, with views of the magnificent small bay. The beach starts literally at the edge of the enormous house garden and is almost private. I mean, we read the description before coming but we couldn’t believe how true it was! We mostly had the entire bay to ourselves for the duration of our stay. An added bonus is that the bay is protected by surrounding hills and isn’t affected by winds, plus that the water’s edge is shallow so we felt very safe for the kids.
Our stay was so amazing, like time stopped at the perfect point and our family was so relaxed and happy. The entire area is hidden away from it all, we saw only a few local people who also enjoy the blissful location. We went shopping the first day and never felt the need to leave the house. Porto Buffalo village is 5 minutes by car and has shops and a couple of lovely-looking tavernas but honestly, we preferred the luxury of our privacy at the house!
Irene, the house owner, and Alex, property manager both were amazing, super helpful and made our stay so comfortable and pleasant. Thank you both very much!
Alexandra M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Alexandra, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful and descriptive review!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our beach home, and had such a relaxing time. I know that was what you were looking for.
You are always welcome back any time, and we hope to see you again very soon!
Alex & Irene
We had the perfect holiday in this property. The property has a large garden which runs parallel to the beach in a quiet bay and faces directly out to sea . The gate in the pictures is at the bottom of the garden and is 1 minute's walk from the large patio outside the house. The bay is really quiet and beautiful and we were often the only people on the beach and in the sea. The house itself is also really lovely to be in - the living area is spacious and there are two large windows which look right out to sea. They are difficult to photograph because of the brightness of the sea and sky and the photographs of the house don't really do justice to the views . We intended to explore Evia, but in the end spent 10 days mostly in the house area or swimming/on the beach as it was such a lovely place to be. The nearest supermarket is 30 minutes away, but the roads are fine and the house is so well equipped (far better than other self catering places we have been to) that we didn't feel the need to seek out restaurants , although the seafood at the beach front restaurant in porto buffalo was really good . The host Eirini was charming and friendly, nothing was too much trouble . We met up with Eirini at the entrance to Porto Buffalo after texting en route and getting to the property could not have been easier. If we are able to, we would all love to visit again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderfully descriptive review! It is very much appreciated.
More importantly, we are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and liked the home and area so much that you didn't want to leave. We feel the same way!
It was a true pleasure meeting you and having you at our home. We definitely hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
Alex and Eirini
Verified
6/10 Okay
Virginia N.
29 August 2018
Piece of Paradise
Mbuffalo is a small fishing village located on the Island of Evia, Greece. The house is located a little further away which was a challenge to find for anyone hence we needed assistance. Once at property we couldn’t believe how private this place away. The view of the beautiful bay from the front verandah is so lovely it’s hard to believe that we had this whole beach to ourselves mostly for 6 days. We shared the beach with a couple of small boats that had made this their home for a couple of days, along with approximately 10 maximum walk in day beach lovers. This never interfered with our gated privacy to the property. There are small pebbles between foreshore and 2 meters into water but then you have sand. The water was deliciously refreshing and also warm. Would loved to have stayed longer.
The negative on the property is we didn’t get to meet the owner as suggested providing us with details and things to do in area. We did meet the owners daughter who helped us find our way to property which was a blessing. The property is tired and needs to provide non speaking Greek guests an instructions manual to assit them with the operational needs. Lucky we were mechanical minded! Also have house presented in a clean ready to go for guests and not have refrigerators unclean with leftover food from previous visitors. I wasn’t a great start to our holiday however, we had a great time, the house is in an awesome location and yes if the chance comes again to visit we will.
Virginia N.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hello and thank you for your review. It is certainly helpful to us. Regarding the cleaning lady/owner interaction, we must apologize for the slight confusion. There was a family emergency which the owner could not avoid, so sadly she could not greet you personally or make the cleaning arrangements as she normally does. This is why the owner sent her daughter to meet you and make the arrangements. In any case we take your suggestions seriously, and they will definitely help us improve if such a situation presents itself in the future. Most of all we are happy that you enjoyed your vacation and your stay at our home, and we definitely hope to hear from you again soon! Kind regards, Alex, Irene, Ariadni
Thank you for your review!
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay.
It was a pleasure having you and we hope to see you again!
Kind regards,
Alex & Eirini
Une merveilleuse semaine ! Un véritable havre de paix loin du tumulte citadin et des tourisme à outrance. La maison est équipée d’un four et de plaques électriques, de grands plats et de matériel adapté pour plusieurs personnes. Les espaces intérieurs et extérieurs sont agréables et la piscine ajoutée au dernier moment fut un luxe. L’accès à la plage est immédiat et facile et il y a très peu de monde. L’eau est merveilleuse et le snorkling très agréable. Les espaces extérieurs offrent plusieurs possibilités (ombre ou pas) pour les repas. La communication avec le gérant et la propriétaire a été extrêmement fluide. Un immense merci à Alex et Erini. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir et recommandons vivement à tous les amoureux de la nature !
Celine C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write such an extensive and detailed review! It is very helpful to us and future guests.
Most importantly we are absolutely delighted to hear about how much you enjoyed your stay, the home, and the surrounding nature.
Thank you for being exceptional guests, and we definitely hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
Alex & Eirini
Hier passte alles, das Haus war sauber und ordentlich ausgestattet, Kommunikation lief sehr angenehm, Strand und Wasser ebenfalls perfekt. Volle 10 Sterne, alle Erwartungen übertroffen.
Rayko P.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2024
Thank you so much for your great review.
We are delighted to hear that everything was to your liking, and that you enjoyed your stay and vacation!
Sincerely it was our pleasure welcoming you, and we hope to see you again soon.
Warm regards,
Alex & Irene
Nous avons passé 2 superbes semaines dans cette magnifique propriété calme, bien équipée et au jardin d'Eden. Jardin clôturé aux multiples arbres fruitiers dont nous avons cueilli les fruits et où nos 2 jeunes enfants sont partis en exploration avant de profiter de la mer au pied du jardin. De nombreux sites (plage, randos) dans un rayon de 30 minutes à une heure de route superbes à découvrir et avec très peu de monde. Communication avec le gestionnaire et la propriétaire simple et réactive.
Charlotte P.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you so much for your excellent review!
Most of all we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our home, and also took advantage of the surrounding area.
You were a wonderful guest from the very beginning, and we sincerely hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
Alex & Irene
Le plus de cette location c'est sa situation face à la mer dans une crique splendide. L'eau est calme et la plage très peu fréquentée idéal pour une famille avec enfants. Un havre de paix en bas de la maison. Pour le reste la maison est agréable et très facile à vivre avec les prestations attendues. L'accueil est très professionnel et sympathique. Une bonne adresse pour un séjour au calme loin de tout mais proche de l'essentiel.
Hélène C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you so much for your great review! It will certainly be helpful to us and other guests. Most of all we are happy that you enjoyed your stay at our home, and your vacation with us! You were a pleasure to have as our guest, and we hope to hear from you again soon. Alex, Irene
Tolles Haus direkt am Strand. Alleine in einer wunderschönen Bucht baden´!
Andreas G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hello and thank you for your great review! We definitely appreciate it, and most of all we are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us. You were a pleasure to have as our guest, and we hope to hear from you again very soon! Alex, Irene
Un peu excentre mais site sublime et très belle maison très bien équipée sur une baie de rêve
Propriétaire charmante et disponible
Emmanuel R.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Bonjour et merci beaucoup pour votre bonne critique! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour chez nous. Vous étiez un excellent invité et nous avons adoré vous recevoir. Nous espérons certainement avoir de vos nouvelles bientôt! Alex, Irène
ENGLISH
Hello and thank you very much for your great review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our home. You were an excellent guest, and we loved having you over. We definitely hope to hear from you again soon! Alex, Irene
It’s a remote paradise. Super communication with the property manager and subsequently the owner. Rustic and a few things could use updating but overall the place is perfect. Huge - like 8 acres- fenced in area so our dog (and kids) could run around freely in the countryside and direct access to an absolutely stunning bay with crystal clear waters. As a friend who came to visit for lunch one day said, “epic location”. That’s an understatement.
Antonio O.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hello and thank you for your ''epic'' review. It is very descriptive and certainly helpful to future guests. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you to our home, and we are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday here. We definitely hope to hear from you again soon! Alex, Eirini
Verified
8/10 Good
shona m.
9 September 2018
Beautiful views, quiet beach, comfortable house with garden and lovely outside spaces.
Booking and communication with Alex at Blue Windows, was efficient, straightforward and friendly.
The directions to the house from Athens are considered and detailed and we appreciated them. However had Eirini not met us in Porto Buffalo , we would not have found the house so we are grateful to her for that. Eirini could not have been more helpful to us or more friendly. She gave us a lovely welcome, despite us being late and showed us around the house. She was always available to contact if we needed help. The house is very comfortable, airy and extremely clean. There are direct views to the beautiful bay and a very short walk down through the garden to the beach . The water is calm and it is a wonderful bay to swim in and to watch the boats coming in for the day. The beach is pebbled ( which I prefer). It’s a quiet beach with usually only the people from the holiday house next door and some local residents. On our last day there was only ourselves and three or four others on the beach, so plenty of space and privacy. I had been worried about the track down to the house from the road , but it was fine. We drove slowly and there were no problems. The road between Porto Buffalo and the entrance to the track leading to the house was however for me, a cautious driver, intimidating. Often a single track , not always in great condition,with few passing places for one stretch of it and a sheer drop on one side , made it , for me, probably not for a local or more confident driver, an anxious drive. Especially when we met an oncoming articulated lorry in the dark! Apart from that we had a very restful break in this lovely place and would recommend it.
shona m.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hello and thank you very much for your positive and very descriptive review. More importantly we are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation and your stay at our home. It was a pleasure communicating with you and having you as a guest. We hope to hear from you again soon! Kind regards, Eirini, Alex
*********Regarding the road, unfortunately most GPS's will try to send you through a very difficult road, however there is a much easier one. Directions are provided.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
thomas c.
23 August 2018
Superbe location au bord de l’eau, dans une très belle région, au calme
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maison et le jardin sont très agréables. La petite plage est très calme , nichée dans une crique aux eaux limpides. Le petit port a proximité est également très tranquille avec des restaurants au bord de l’eau.
thomas c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Nous avons passé un bon moment. La maison et le jardin sont très agréables. La petite plage est très calme, nichée dans une crique aux eaux claires. Le petit port à proximité est également très calme avec des restaurants au bord de l'eau. Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire positif! Surtout, nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié vos vacances et votre séjour chez nous. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir et d'avoir comme invité, et nous espérons vraiment avoir de vos nouvelles bientôt! Cordialement, Alex, Irene
ENGLISH
Thank you very much for your positive review! Most of all we are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation and your stay at our home. It was a pleasure to welcome you and have as our guest, and we definitely hope to hear from you again soon! Warm regards, Alex, Irene
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ute M.
26 July 2018
ein schönes Haus direkt am Strand
Wir haben 2 sehr erholsame Wochen in dem Haus verbracht. Es enthält alles was man so im Urlaub braucht. An den Wochenenden kamen viele Einheimische an den Strand, in der Woche hatten wir ihn fast für uns allein. Die Anfahrt zum Haus war etwas schwierig, vor allem für uns, da wir nachts angereist sind, war das ein Abenteuer.
Ute M.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hallo, und vielen Dank für Ihre positive Bewertung. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt in unserem Haus genossen haben und einen erholsamen Urlaub hatten. Es war uns eine Freude, Sie als Gast zu haben, und wir hoffen, bald wieder von Ihnen zu hören! Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Alex, Irene
ENGLISH
Hello, and thank you for your positive review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our home, and had a relaxing vacation. You were a pleasure to have as our guest, and we hope to hear from you again soon! Kind regards, Alex, Irene
Archival
10/10 Excellent
loic j.
27 August 2017
a fantastic house, close to the sea (30 meters), in a very quiet environment
perfect. I sincerely recommend this house for a single family with many children
loic j.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hello and thank you for your five-star review. Excellent and to the point. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our home, and it was a pleasure welcoming you and having you as a guest. We definitely hope to hear from you again in the future! Kind regards Alex and Eirini
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alexandros K.
21 August 2017
Excellent holiday home, almost private beach
Highly recommended. The home was exactly as advertised and even better. The beautiful beach was on our doorstep and the kids absolutely loved it. Some days we had the whole beach just to ourselves! The home is private, quiet, clean, and well equipped. Eirini the owner was kind and very accommodating, and Alex the manager was amazing at organizing our trip. Thank you for an unforgettable vacation!
Alexandros K.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hello and thank you so much for your so positive and to-the-point review. It will definitely be helpful to us, as well as future guests. Most of all we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay, and hopefully we will hear from you again in the near future, as it was a pleasure for us to have you as guests! Kind regards, Alex, Eirini
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tim G.
7 August 2017
A beautiful house on a stunning bay
This is a beautiful house in a glorious location.
The agent Alex at Blue Window was a joy to deal with, and the owner Eirini and here daughter Ariadni were welcoming, informative and helpful hosts from start to finish. It really was everything we expected – and more – and we'd have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. The location and surroundings made for a perfect holiday... the fantastic beach at the end of the garden (literally), nearby Porto Buffalo with its quaint and welcoming tavernas, but most of all the wonderful sense of solitude and calm.
We have a family 'policy' of never visiting the same destination twice, but I have a feeling that might be tested at some point!
Best wishes from Cambridge, UK,
Tim and Rebecca Gillett
Tim G.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hello from Alex, Eirini, and Ariadni! We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday and stay at our home so much. Thank you so very much for taking the time to review it in such a positive and precise manner. Your review is very helpful to us as well as future guests. It was a true pleasure welcoming you, and we definitely hope to hear from you again in the near future (hope you decide break your ''policy'' soon :) )!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Fritz S.
29 August 2014
Amazing place - great holiday!
After some difficulites we found the way to the house, it is an extremely nice and well kept place, the owner was very friendly and helpful, answered all our questions and helped with everything we needed. We immediately felt at home and enjoyed our stay to the fullest! The perfect place to relax and feel good.
Fritz S.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home! It was a pleasure having you. Thank you for your great review, and we hope to hear from you again in the near future! Kind regards, Alex
About the host
Hosted by Alex
www.BlueWindow.net
Specializing in personal customer service. We are a family enterprise, and for this reason we have the luxury of taking care of our customers in a way that global travel agency franchises simply cannot.
For Full Description, Photos, and Details please follow link: http://www.bluewindow.net/porto_buffalo.html
Why they chose this property
This property is all about the Location. The owners were very lucky to find secluded beach with shallow waters surrounded and protected by hills. Its is a quite unique gem in this day and age.
Languages:
English, Greek
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests