About this property
Porto Heli, in the northeast Peloponnese is a beautiful area with a unique natural environment boasting a fiord-like coastline, hills sprinkled with pines and cypress trees and small bays offering glistening turquoise water perfect for snorkelling. It is very popular with the global jet-set looking for tranquil, luxury retreats. Villa Elisse enjoys a wonderful position close to Porto Heli where you can enjoy delicious local food with fresh products straight from the farmers and fishermen, swim in crystal clear water, discover tiny villages offering delicious local delacies or take a water taxi or boast to the beautiful islands of Spetses, Hydra and Poros.
Villa Elisse sits in gorgeous gardens, enjoying a fabulous pool and superb views over to Spetses. It offers a wonderful summer holiday for nine guests who will sleep in the villa’s five delightful bedrooms. Villa Elisse is beautifully presented over two storeys. Minimalist in design, it features modern furnishings along with traditional aspects. The floors are gorgeous. You will very quickly relax and enjoy all that this villa and its surroundings offer. The ground floor is home to a spacious living area with a Smart television and a feature fireplace. It enjoys a smart dining area and a superb glossy black modern kitchen with all the appliances you could require for your self-catering break. The ground floor is also home to two wonderful bedrooms that offer ensuite bathrooms and direct access to the outdoor swimming pool. Each room enjoys sun loungers or deck chairs just outside. Your sumptuous kingsize beds are adorned with exquisite soft furnishings and hotel quality linens and the bathrooms are immaculate.
The lower level of Villa Elisse boasts a hall with a sitting area, a larger living area with a sofa and a sauna. With large groups it really is useful to have more than one living area. Children can play happily while the adults plan the next day’s activities. This level is home to three delightful bedrooms, two with a double bed and another with a single bed. These rooms are gorgeous too and illuminated with natural light coming in from the garden.
Despite the delightful interiors enjoying a calm and welcoming ambience, guests staying at Villa Elisse tend to spend most of their time outdoors. It is easy to see why with a beautiful, unique shaped swimming pool, a fantastic barbecue area and a superb alfresco lounge area with phenomenal sea views. This is built-in and decked with masses of cushions. It is definitely the spot for pre-dinner drinks and watching the sun go down. The villa is surrounded by beauty and the vibrant climbers add gorgeous colour splashes.
Villa Elisse enjoys a enviable location with stunning views across the turquoise waters the the island of Spetses. It sits close to Porto Heli in the northeast Peloponnese and is the perfect place to relax. Porto Heli enjoys a huge concentration of wealth. It is extremely popular with discerning globetrotters who appreciate and adore this absolutely stunning area. It is rich in interesting archaelogical sites such as Halieis and boasts a vibrant nightlife. Porto Heli’s coastline of inlets are sprinkled with luxury yachts together with traditional wooden kaikis. Although incredibly rich, Porto Heli enjoys a rustic, homely ambience, such a wonderful blend for a memorable holiday.
There are some lovely beaches within easy reach of the villa including Costa Beach, Hrisi Akti Beach and Porto Heli Beach. At Kilada Bay, you can meet the local fishermen, choose your own fish and cook them in the villa or perhaps arrange for a private chef to do it for you There are also a number of pretty villages and towns including Kranidi, Kilada, a small fishing village, the picturesque Ermioni and Epidaurus. Ermioni is built on a cape, surrounded by fragrant pine trees, so it strongly resembles an island. It boasts stunning beaches, a charismatic harbour lined with popular fish restaurants and some clubs. Other beaches include little coves around Bisti, Kouverta Beach, Petrothalassa, Dardiza and Sentoni. Epidaurus is one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece, mostly famous for its Ancient Theatre which is in an excellent state of conservation. During the summer there are festivals at the weekends. This area of the Peloponnese enjoys local delicacies such as the delicious gaviera cheese from the village of Trahia.
The upmarket island of Spetses is a fifteen minute ride away in a water taxi from Costa harbour. Spetses’ tiny port of Dapia is overlooked by whitewashed, neoclassical houses, cozy cafes and ultra stylish boutiques. Its winding, cobbled coastal path opens to a stunning, wide, timeless piazza and home to the glorious, chateau-styled Poseidon hotel. Cars are banned from the town so visitors travel in horse-drawn carriages, admiring the fishermen laying out their catches, the impressive villas, domed churches and buzzy tavernas. The island is a favourite with fashionistas, people watchers, nature lovers, hikers and foodies. Its cosmopolitan Old Harbour is sprinkled with romantic terraces, candlelit tables, jetties, trendy bars and clubs where visitors enjoy gourmet dining, fine wines and soft music. History lovers can learn about the island’s fearless heroine Lakarina Bouboulina, the 1821 revolution or enjoy archaeological finds dating back to 3000 BC. The island is blessed by beautiful beaches with Kouzounos, Ksilokeriza, Vrelos, Agia Marina and Agia Paraskevi amongst the best. Agia Paraskevi is a lovely beach surrounded by lush greenery and enjoying crystal clear waters. At the beach of Agios Arnargyros you will discover the famous Bekiris Cave.
Accommodation
The Villa
Villa Elisse is a 5-bedroom villa sleeping 9 guests, located just a 10-minute drive from popular Porto Heli.
Lower Ground Floor
- Sitting area
- Bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with a single bed and en-suite shower room
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living & dining area
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower room
Independent Guest House
- Living area
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Bedroom with a double bed
- Family bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool
- Terrace
- Barbecue
**Optional
An independent guest house (One bedroom with a double bed and one bedroom with two single beds, sharing one bathroom) can be rented alongside Villa Elisse at an extra cost, if needed, and can accommodate 4 more guests.
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Washing machine
- Parking