In Saronida, a southern Athens suburb, this stylish villa offers a peaceful retreat with impressive sea views. Unwind by the 4*9m pool or BBQ in the pergola surrounded by lush forest; inside, enjoy spacious living areas and top-notch technology on all three floors.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Hidden Sanctuary In Athens Riviera-Saronida
Saronida is a southern suburb of Athens. It is located on Athens Esplanade with impressive popular funky beaches, fashionable shopping centers and a peaceful residential area. In this suburb we created classy architectural masterpiece. A Villa, part of a complex building, total area 250 m2, built 2013, stunning sea view, 750 m from beach, into the forest. Three levels with inside elevator. Ground floor 2 bedrooms with 2 en suite bathrooms, playroom, 1 WC for the pool, storage rooms washing room and 1 maid room with private bathroom and 50 m2 garden. Upper floor spacious dining room with open kitchen and living room , fireplace, 150 m2 garden with electrical tents , pool 4*9 m, BBQ with pergola, 4 parking places and 2 storage rooms. In first floor 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom and a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and 40 m2 balconies with stunning sea view. Minimal design and fully furnished. In the garden, there is a beautiful big swimming pool with sun beds, umbrellas, a dining table and a barbecue. Both ground and first floor have spacious balconies with dining tables that overlook the garden the sea and swimming pool. All three floors are equipped with top of the line technology. There are WiFi routers on each floor and the internet . All living rooms have big TV sets. Towels and bed sheets are changed every four days. There is air conditioning on all floors, an elevator, an alarm system and security cameras. An indoor parking for two cars is provided for free. Our aim is to create an ideal, luxurious atmosphere for you, so that you may have a relaxing and memorable vacation in Athens. There will be an agent available to you to show you the villa's facilities and to provide you with any information.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6 bathrooms
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Lift
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Water sports equipment
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Special check-in instructions
The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 00003583313
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Saronikos, this villa is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Factory Outlet Airport, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Vouliagmeni Spa Lake and Astir Beach. Mineralogical Museum of Lavrio and Technological Cultural Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Saronikos travel guide
Does A Hidden Sanctuary In Athens Riviera-Saronida have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is A Hidden Sanctuary In Athens Riviera-Saronida pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at A Hidden Sanctuary In Athens Riviera-Saronida?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is A Hidden Sanctuary In Athens Riviera-Saronida located?
Situated near the beach, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Defteri Paralia Saronidas, Kentriki paralia Saronidas and Mávro Lithári Beach. Folkflore Museum of Anavyssos and Anavyssos Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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A Hidden Sanctuary In Athens Riviera-Saronida Reviews
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The entire place was amazing & perfect. The owners were so friendly & amazing to communicate with if we had any questions or concerns they were very helpful & quick to respond. Would definitely stay again if in Greece without any doubt the views from entire home are amazing the house keepers are prompt & efficient.
a fine stay for a family to re-unite and to visit Athens
Modern building with all the comfort we were looking for.and near the sea. A car is needed to visit Athens and the surrounding
We felt welcome with fruit and flowers
Jozeph K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brandon
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the view from all of the decks on the property. Each room on the main and 2nd story had a view of the Sea. The basement rooms had a nice patio to enjoy. The amenities were amazing and the pool was awesome after a hot day. There are plenty of grocery stores and dining areas to visit as well.
Really enjoyed our stay at this property, I went with my husband, 2 children and disabled mother. The elevator in the house allowing my mother to have access to all floors was a fantastic addition to the property.
The management was a fantastic communicator, and fixed any small issues very quickly. Having a car definitely helps as the hill up to the house is incredibly steep and in the heat, not easy to walk up. Highly recommend this property, and would love to return.
We were welcomed with fresh flowers, cookies, fruit, wine, cheese and an apricot tart. Such a lovely surprise. The nightly sunset was breath taking. We had a friendly, female tabby cat that was missing an eye adopts us. She kept us company each day. We named her Sammy. I hope the next guests enjoy her as much as we did.
We had a lovely stay at this property. Our host was very kind and allowed us in early. She walked us through the house and left us some delicious goodies which was very generous.
The house had everything we needed and the views were amazing and the sun sets stunning.
This property is up on a hill so renting a car is advisable. It’s only about 25 minutes from the airport and a very easy drive. Everything you might need is within a 5-10 minute drive. Lots of eating options close by and the beach area comes alive at night.
All in all we had a wonderful stay here.
Can't fault the villa or the host. Everything you could possibly need and a good sized pool. The veiw is amazing. We had a wonderful week.
However unless you have a car you need to be fit to get up the very steep hill. My children walked it every day carrying shopping but I got a taxi it was too long and steep for me.
There is a good sized supermarket and restaurant and bars. But not much else so if you are looking for an action packed holiday this is not the place for you. It is a quiet area.
I would definitely return.
We stayed for 7 nights. The property is spacious and in a great location related to local supermarket, beach, bars and shops.
Pros:
- lots left for you to use: shower products, washing machine liquid, dishwasher tablets, coffees, teas, herbs, spices, bin bags, we barely had to buy extra things.
- the rooms are spacious, air conditioner is good quality, lovely outdoor space with loungers.
- the view of the sunset from the balcony is unbelievable.
- the beds were comfy and the cleaner changed the sheets midway through.
- property host was so helpful when there was a power cut across Saronida (rare, thankfully, we were just unlucky due to a day of high winds). Very responsive.
- there’s a beautiful cat who visits the deck, she’s injured from a fight and her eye is damaged, but she’s so lovely.
Cons:
- location at the top of a steep hill. Not ideal without a car.
- ants are problematic in Greece so prepare to use some bug spray and keep the bins clean.
- mould on the downstairs en-suite bathroom ceiling. Nothing major, didn’t cause any alarm, but needs addressing.
- pool isn’t heated so was very cold even though it was 30 degrees outside. Would probably be ideal for July/August when hotter, but was just too chilly for us to get much use of it.
Great stay, happily go back.
Claire T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Holiday 2023
We were eight adults in the accommodation for 14 days, the accommodation is a bit outdated. The pictures on the portal do not reflect the current condition. The accommodation is on a hill at the top, if you are not good on foot ... you should use a car. Since the accommodation is not exactly in a holiday stronghold, you can't immediately get a taxi for transport to the top. It takes about 10-15 minutes on foot, depending on your condition. The pool is good, the water was always very cool, even though the temperature was 35 °C. The pool is very clean. The sunsets are a dream, from the terrace you have an unforgettable view.
There is a lift in the house which we always used. There are many wild cats in the area which unfortunately also "marked" the outdoor furniture.
There are also locals living in the complex, we were barked at at 3pm during the week for using the pool ... and we wanted to be quieter. and we wanted to be quieter.
The communication with the landlords worked very well, when we had problems ... they reacted quickly.
Well appointed beautiful villa with everthing you need.Great views and the pool was devine.Marilena wellcomed us and was very freindly and helpfullA lovely gift basket was most appreciated after a long haul flight.Thank you Efterpi and Manos
We thoroughly enjoyed the stay in Saronida! Great location to enjoy the beautiful sunset by the pool. Close to Athens and many beaches along the coast. Owners very accommodating and helpful. We definitely would come back again!
John W.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bj J.
21 Jun 2018
Stunning views , large villa and ideal location
We came to Greece for our daughter’s wedding in Cape Sounio and rented Hidden Sanctuary for our family. There were seven adults and three little girls who comfortably lived and enjoyed being together yet having privacy when we wanted it in this spacious villa.Efterpi met us at the Villa for check in and was available for any questions or help . The villa even came with some staples and food which was so welcoming for the weary travelers . In addition to the pool there were lots of places for the kids to play .
We highly recommend !!!
This is a great property for a group of eight with two double a twin and two single bedrooms over three floors. The living space and upper floor have fantastic views over Saronida to the sea. The pool, outdoor dining, BBQ and seating areas are fantastic with amazing sunsets. Saronida is a small town but has some nice bars and restaurants and a good sized supermarket. Very handy for the Airport, Athens, Piraeus and Rafina. Sounion and the temple of Poseidon is just 30 minutes down the coast. Palaia Fokia is 10 mins away with buzzing beach bars and water sports. A great location for a holiday and a lovely helpful host.
This is a beautiful modern villa with plenty of space for 8 guests. The top floor has a double room with four poster bed and en suite, plus 2 single bedrooms. All have great air conditioning and share a lovely big balcony with views across the sea. The en-suite had the best shower as it was a bit bigger, so we all used it. The sink and toilet were just used in the other.The middle floor is the kitchen, living room and garden.The lower floor had a double room, 2 showers and a lovely big room with 2 single beds and en suite. All of the beds and pillows were very comfy and there was lots of wardrobe space.We couldn’t work out how to get the shade back over the pool, but the owner got back to us very quickly to let us know which control we needed to do it. They were also easy to contact with any other queries throughout our stay.We arrived to a big bowl of fruit and a supply of food and drinks to see us through until we went shopping.The fridge has filtered water to drink and ice which was so good to have.There were also plenty of coffee pods for us to make espresso’s for iced coffees!By far our favourite thing was the little cat being our fill in pet for a week and a half though. She was outside with us most days and evenings.The villa is up a pretty steep hill, it’s nice to walk down but a slight challenge to walk back up!At the bottom of the hill there are lots of nice restaurants coffee and ice cream shops, a little supermarket and a nice beach.
A very lovely holiday home. Beautiful views of the sea from bedroom and living balconies. There is a lower floor where the 2 bedrooms have a sunny terrace without views
The apartment was modern and spacious but is getting a little tired. Any problems we had were sorted immediately.
The garden is quite small but very pretty with an outdoor shower and large BBQ area. Dining on the balcony, overlooking the view of the ocean and the gorgeous sunsets was amazing.
We didn't realise that Greece has a law where there are quiet times. In the summer it's from 3pm to 5.30pm and 11pm to 7am. This caused us a bit of a problem as we had 2 young children under 10 that loved to go into the pool and play. A lady from the above apartments started screaming at us, in Greek, and subsequently left a note on our door explaining the law. After this episode we went to the beach instead.
The coastline is amazing with a wide diversity of facilities, from the Four Seasons to a small beach bar and plenty of sun beds. During the week, on most of them, you only need to purchase something from the bar. During the weekend it is best to phone a few days in advance to reserve.
I would definitely recommend this property and the area but just bear in mind the quiet times.
We chose this villa to relax after a family wedding in Athens. The villa was very comfortable and well appointed with stunning views over the sea. Good local shops and restaurants.
The pool was wonderful and the deck overlooking the sea was absolutely stunning! Bright spacious great room with elevator leading to all floors was perfect for those of us with hip or knee issues. Perfect!
We've just returned from a 7 night stay in this villa, the pictures are accurate, the villa is gorgeous.
There was a cleaner half way through our stay which was a major bonus and Efterpi was very helpful throughout our stay.
The hill to town is rather steep but there are taxis available for the way back up if you're unable to drive or make it up the hill.
I wouldn't hesitate to visit this area and stay in this villa again.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
wayne L.
26 Aug 2018
Very comfortable modern amenities, spacious rooms and amazing views from the balconies.
The host was extremely helpful and addressed all our queries quickly and to our complete satisfaction. Air conditioning throughout met that all people in our party found the property extremely comfortable at all times making it feel like a ‘home from home’ and we would highly recommend this property .
wayne L.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
julie W.
14 Aug 2018
Beautiful and just as pictured.
Property was just as it was pictured. Beautiful view!!
julie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
stephanie M.
17 May 2017
très belle maison
Maison très agréable, moderne avec une vue superbe!
Beaucoup d'attention de la part des propriétaires.
Voiture indispensable. Manque quelques transats (2 pour une maison 8 personnes c'est un peu juste.)
For our party of 10 adults and teens the accommodation was spacious and comfortable. The winter weather did not diminish the views or the comfort of our stay in this well-situated and cosy home. It is well-equipped if you wish to cook or relax at home; however, even in winter, the local town offered a very warm welcome to its bakery, coffee shops, tavernas and grocers. The radio, tv and WiFi kept the teens happy along with the ample range of food:cakes, bread, cheese, yogurt and meats left for us on our arrival. Efterpi was such a kind host who greeted us on arrival and was happy to answer our questions about how to get around the area. A car is essential for accessing the property as it is at the top of a very steep hill; however, there is ample parking in the towns all around and the public transport to Athens is very cheap, frequent and reliable. There is plenty of outside space with garden, hammock, ample seating, pool and impressive barbecue area - we just didn't make use of it. We wanted a relaxing mid-winter break for 3 generations of the family and we were not disappointed with the quality or the range of the facilities available to us either at the property or within the town of Saronida and the surrounding area.
Lee K.
Archival
8/10 Good
Xavier L.
18 Jan 2017
Superbe maison avec tout le confort nécessaire
Superbe maison avec tout le confort nécessaire, très bien équipée et très bien entretenue. Très spacieuse, nous étions 6 adultes et 4 enfants.
Propriétaires très accueillants et très disponibles, ils nous ont donné toute une liste de recommandations pour des restaurants, activités etc dans les alentours.
Bref, très belle villa ! Vous ne serez pas déçu.
Xavier L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kinloch M.
11 Oct 2016
A great villa with very friendly owners
We enjoyed our trip to Saronida. Efterpi communicated with us at every step of the trip to make sure we knew how to find the villa and local amenities, emailing to check everything was fine during the trip etc.
We were a group of 8 adults and found the villa perfect for our needs with plenty of space and an amazing BBQ/outdoor area. Would certainly recommend.
Kinloch M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rebekah C.
27 Sept 2016
Amazing.
I can't explain how amazing this lovely home is. If you think the pictures are amazing wait until you actually arrive. The views are breathtaking and the sunsets are even better.
This home is very handy to beaches and supermarkets and local restaurants and bars. I found this to be one of the nicer areas to stay than a few that we past driving by.
The owners of this home where very easy to stay in contact with and where beyond helpful. On arrival we got shown around the villa and there was even food left for us to help us on our first nights stay.
I would without a doubt recommend this villa and I will most certainly be back!!