Stone house with sea and sunset views near Areopoli

Acroterra Stone House is a welcoming, practical home for a relaxed holiday in Mani. It suits couples, friends and families of up to six people.

The two bedrooms each have a double bed: a king-size (160x200) in one and a double (150x200) in the other. The spacious living room has a sofa bed (140x200), a TV, books and board games, plus a wood-burning fireplace for cooler evenings. A baby cot and high chair are available on request.

The kitchen is fully equipped, with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, Nespresso and filter coffee machines, kettle, toaster and blender, so cooking in is easy. There is one comfortable bathroom with Korres toiletries and a hair dryer, as well as an outdoor shower. Air conditioning, central heating and fast Starlink Wi-Fi keep the house comfortable all year.

Outside, the large private courtyard is the heart of the house. It has sea and mountain views, a dining area that can be shaded, sun loungers, an artificial-grass area for play, and a charcoal BBQ with all the utensils. Free private parking right next to the house includes a level-2 EV charger.

- Minimum stay: 2 nights.

- Self check-in with a lockbox: check-in 16:00–23:00, check-out by 12:00.

- Luggage drop-off is possible if you arrive early or leave late.

- Washing machine, iron and drying rack available; bed linen and towels provided.

- There is no cleaning fee.

- A car is recommended for exploring Mani.

- The house has a smoke alarm and first-aid kit; no carbon monoxide alarm is installed.

- The house is open from February to mid-December.

A car is the easiest way to get around. From the house you can reach the beaches of East Mani and the dramatic coastline of West Mani quickly and easily. Free private parking, with an EV charger, is right next to the house. The nearest airport is Kalamata (KLX), about 85–90 km away, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by car. Many international flights to Kalamata are seasonal (roughly April to October). Athens International Airport (ATH) is about 300 km away, approximately 3.5 to 4 hours' drive via the motorway through Tripoli and Sparti. We recommend hiring a car at the airport, as public transport in Mani is limited. KTEL Lakonias buses run from Athens (Kifissos bus station) via Sparti and Gythio to Areopoli, a journey of about 4.5 hours with only a few departures a day, so please check the current timetable at ktel-lakonias.gr. Local taxis based in Areopoli offer transfers, including from the airports; it's best to book ahead, and we're happy to share contacts.

The house sits in a quiet, natural setting just outside Areopoli, a calm place to unwind away from everyday life. It's best known for its sunsets, which you can watch from the courtyard. Areopoli, the traditional heart of Mani, is just down the road. The picturesque harbour of Limeni and the authentic stone-tower villages of the peninsula are close by as well.