Romantic Beach Side Cottage

1 bedroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Koroni, Peloponnese

Koroni Castle4 min drive
Agia Triada Beach11 min drive
Peroulia Beach29 min drive
Kalamata (KLX-Kalamata Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

*The Anchorage is a traditional Greek cottage that has been sympathetically refurbished to suit the needs of 21st century travellers. It is the ideal place for a couple looking for a quiet, romantic getaway within a stone's throw from a beautiful, golden beach. A gentle, 20 minute stroll brings you to the Venetian castle of Koroni and beyond lies the shops and amenities of the town. Along the harbour there are cafes and tavernas.

Koroni is a thriving community with an Arts/Music Festival. Concerts and exhibitions are arranged from May to October. this area of the Peloponnese benefits from a sunny climate with blue skies and a quality of light that inspires local artists. It seldom rains in July and August and with the temperatures over 25 degrees it has a near perfect climate from April to October.

Koroni benefits from direct flights with Easy Jet from various airports in Europe to Kalamata and Athens. If coming into Kalamata it is a 45 minute drive to the property, car hire is available at the airport , alternatively buses stop outside the airport. Athens international airport is 3.5 hours away by car using a very good motorway system.

The cottage is used by the owners for a significant period of the year and as a result it feels more like staying in your own home than a holiday let. The property is surrounded by a large balcony which is partly shaded. It is a lovely place to sit and enjoy a meal whilst taking in the view of the bay and the Taygetos mountains beyond. The well stocked garden has a shaded seating area and there is off road parking with shade.. Within the cottage there is everything you could need, fast speed broadband, a washing machine, a very well equipped kitchen, air conditioning and a barbecue..

Zaga beach, just two minutes down a path from the cottage, is home to nesting Loggerhead turtles. The clear, turquoise waters of the sea are inviting for early morning swims or to cool down later in the day. On the beach there is a windsurf centre for guests who feel more active, details in the cottage. Bikes can also be hired, details in the cottage. The Anchorage is a truly romantic hide away. All our visitors , as shown by their reviews and their comments in the visitor's book, have been overwhelmed by the beauty of the location and the charm of the cottage.

Property manager

Jina

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Pylos-Nestoras

This cottage is located in Pylos-Nestoras. Koroni Castle is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Memí and Ionian Sea.

Koroni, Peloponnese

What's nearby

Koroni Castle - 4 min drive
Zánka - 9 min drive
Agia Triada Beach - 11 min drive
Kalamaki Beach - 17 min drive
Peroulia Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

Kalamata (KLX-Kalamata Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

Σεϋχέλες Beach Bar Restaurants - 17 min drive
Akti Peroulia - 15 min drive
Καγκελαριος - 4 min drive
Η συνάντηση - 4 min drive
Di Mare Cafe - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Beach Side Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN E.

28 September 2019

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

Amazing place to relax

Beautiful villa, lovelingly kitted out, superb view, relaxing and comfortable. 5 minutes walk down to Zaga beach with sun beds provided! Jina could not have been more helpful and we settled in immediately for a very peaceful and relaxing stay. Definately a home from home with everything we needed provided. Excellent place to chill out.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

27 July 2019

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

Perfect retreat

From the booking process onwards our holiday went smoothly. The cottage was everything we hoped for and more. Sea views, beautifully furnished, well stocked kitchen with sharp knives! And the blessing of air-conditioning in the bedroom at night. We loved watching for shooting stars at night but sadly missed the sea turtles hatching by a week or so. In short we had a wonderful holiday and have many happy memories. Thank you for sharing the Anchorage with us.

8/10 Good

Felix B.

30 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Honeymoon-Cottage mit Bad im Hof

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit und vermissen das Meeresrauschen und die Ruhe. Das Häuschen ist liebevoll eingerichtet mit sehr vielen individuellen Details und Dekorationsstücken. In der Küche fehlt es an Nichts und vom Balkon konnten wir unser Frühstück mit Blick auf das Meer genießen. Die Fliegengitter erfüllen ihren Zweck und das Bett mit dem Topper war sehr angenehm. Wir haben die Klimaanlage nicht gebraucht, da es abends nicht so aufgeheizt war. Die Pflanzen blühen, die Bienen summen - es ist ein wunderbarer Ort zum Entspannen. Der Strand ist zwei Minuten entfernt und das klare Meer bietet mit einer vorgelagerten Sandbank ein super Ort zum Schwimmen und Spielen. Koroni ist ein nettes kleines Städtchen mit angenehmer Atmosphäre. Zum Duschen (bis 1,80 m Größe komfortabel) und auf die Toilette muss man in das außen gelegene Bad im Anbau (in der Online-Beschreibung nicht ersichtlich), was besonders nachts die eine oder andere lebendige Überraschung mit sich bringt. Die Badtüre und die Außendusche und der ganze vordere Garten sind direkt von dem höhergelegenen Weg/Sträßchen einsehbar, so dass die völlige Privatheit nur auf der Terrasse möglich war. Wir haben unser Auto während des Aufenhalts oben an der Straße in 250 m Entfernung geparkt, da uns die einspurige Zufahrt zu umständlich war. Die Abstimmung mit Jina war unkompliziert. Der Preis des Anchorage ist selektiv und für Liebhaber und ist es trotz der Lage nur wert, wenn jemand die ganze Ausstattung (u. a. Eismaschine, Mikrowelle, Waschmaschine, schnelles Internet) nutzt, da das außen liegende Bad in dieser Preiskategorie unüblich ist.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ray K.

2 November 2017

The Anchorage, Koroni

I had a good feeling about this when I saw the description and images on the Owners Direct website. Usually I leave finding a place for my holidays until the last minute but I decided to take a chance and booked well ahead. If your a box ticker looking for an equivalent to a corporate style hotel-like apartment I don't think this is for you. The Anchorage has real personality. It is quirky in places, eg outside loo but is, in a word, delightful. All the carefully nurtured spaces around the cottage have their own small but unique qualities: the entrance, a small bower nearby with its blue concrete seat, the landscaped driveway for the car and the main terrace overlooking the olive grove below and the sea where I spent most of my time. This is quite private part covered and is free from being directly overlooked. It has table, chairs, external sofa, an awning over the East side and various other useful items: it became for me the main room for my stay albeit outside. ((I didn't use the internal living room which is a bit limited but it was useful for the occasions when I had to work). The WiFi is limited in its data allowance but was ok for me most of the time and I had the strong feeling the cottage was telling me to forget about work and go relax outside... Every morning I walked out onto the terrace looking over a blue sky and sea, then walked down through the olive grove and straight onto the beach and into the sea: it is a very shallow gradation so very safe. The owners have been most careful to sense the good aspects of this location and develop the cottage sensitively. I came to value the walk either along the beach or along the small road into town (Koroni) about 25mins with views along the way. The town is quite lively and the Fort overlooking Koroni is intriguing with a lovely little Greek Orthodox church within their grounds. There is local help on hand with Jina always responding to my texts promptly if there was something I was unsure about. NB Bring mosquito spray for evenings; once I used mine I didn't have further problems. I should mention on arrival I had a nice card from the owners and a bottle of good Greek wine and a large jar of home-made lemon marmalade that was delicious. All in all the combination of location, fantastic weather, and a beautifully developed little home was genuinely delightful and I would wholehearted recommend it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

23 July 2017

Beautiful, peaceful and stunning cottage

We had a fantastic 10 days in Greece staying in the loveliest of Greek cottages only 2 minutes from the beach. The cottage was very clean and so well equipped (iron, hairdryer, microwave, blenders, full set of great knives, etc etc). There was both a very Greek landscaped garden with a canopy of vines as well as a great terrace. Our 2 year old loved a small paddling pool which the owners left for us in the courtyard. We got up in the mornings walked through a small olive grove straight on to the beach, headed back for lunch and back to the beach again for the afternoon. Evenings were spent looking at the stars from the very comfy day bed (with wine). Jina and Nick who manage the property were always on hand to help if we needed them and we felt very welcomed. We would definitely go back and I'm tempted not to add our review as we'd like to keep this cottage as our secret.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jina

We are both retired and living in Northumberland. We love sailing, swimming and enjoying the outdoors lifestyle that the climate in Greece allows us to do. We travel extensively but Greece is our favourite place and so we decided that it was a place where we would like to make a home. We spend at least 4 months of the year in around the Messinian Gulf staying at the cottage. The cottage is not a standard holiday let as it is set up as our home with lots of extras to add to the comfort for ourselves and our guests.

Why they chose this property

We have been travelling around Greece since we were students - a long time ago. This cottage was always rented by us when our children were small, it wasn't until 2006 that we were able to persuade the Greek owners to sell it to us. They have become our closest Greek friends and we feel a part of their family. Since then we have been modernising the cottage each year. This area of Greece has a fascinating history which we have enjoyed reading, and learning about. Whether it is Koroni Castle, Methoni or Pylos and Navarino Bay there are so many imprints
from the past. The rich tapestry of Spartan, Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian and Ottoman heritagecan be seen within no more than an hour's drive from the cottage. However the huge attraction to this place for us is the magnificent beach below the cottage and the clear, clean sea. Views towards the Tayetos Mountains are stunning. Life at the cottage gives us access to outdoor living for many months of the year.

What makes this property unique

The property is located conveniently for the beach we are keen swimmers so it is perfect.

It is just a 45 minute drive from the airport so is very well located, we love living outdoors, whether it is sailing , swimming or walking in the mountains and around the coast. Koroni is a perfect base for all our interests and the beautiful weather extends the months we can enjoy our hobbies to the full. We are renting out the property for 3 months of the year but we live in it ourselves for long periods. As a result it is equipped to a high standard and we have not economized on quality when making it our home in Greece.