To live within sight and sound of the sea is a dream for many, and at Koroneiki you can make this dream come true, at least for a week or so. The house is one of three, recently built in local Maniot style from chunky pale stone and facing directly out to sea. True to tradition, the main entrance to the villa is at first floor level, which would once have served as the first line of defence against pirates and other unwelcome visitors, but now provides the perfect spot to watch the sunsets which are so special along this coast.

The house is entirely open plan over its three floors, with an en-suite double bedroom on the ground floor and a second one on a mezzanine under the eaves at the top. In between is a cosy contemporary kitchen and living area which leads onto the glass-fronted balcony, but the loveliest lounging space can be found outside around the generously-sized swimming pool. Each villa has its own pool and garden, separated by fencing and flower planters for privacy; if you’re travelling with a larger party, Koroneiki combines perfectly with Kalamon and Kallas to sleep up to 12 in great comfort.

The owner has poured his heart into these villas, and it shows in the many thoughtful additions, from Smart TVs for the occasional Netflix fix, to mosquito nets on the windows so you can leave them open and fall asleep to the sound of the sea. With plenty of home comforts and your own pool and garden, this is an idyllic base for some well-deserved rest, and when you feel like sand between your toes or dinner by the sea, the little beach resort of Stoupa is an easy 15-minute walk away along the coastal bike path that runs in front of the villas.

Footnote: Kalamata flights are understandably in high demand on peak dates. As an alternative, we recommend considering the more competitively priced flights into Athens and a self-drive transfer to your villa. Add a night or two in Athens, or drive directly to the Mani in approx. 3.5hours. Please contact us for more information.

Our choice of Greek properties is as diverse as the islands themselves, ranging from simple seaside charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal. To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.