Terms and Conditions – Acroterra Stone House

Effective date: 19 October 2026

1. Who we are

Acroterra Stone House is our family home in Mani, and we look after it as a family, so that you can feel at home too.

  • Address: 2nd km Areopoli Provincial Road, 230 62 Areopoli, Mani, Laconia, Greece (1.5 km from Areopoli centre)
  • Short-term rental registry number (AMA): 01087253071
  • Email: kapouranispetros@yahoo.com
  • WhatsApp & Viber

These terms apply to bookings made directly with us.

2. Booking

  • You can book through the booking system on this website or directly with us by email, WhatsApp or Viber.
  • Bookings made through Airbnb, Booking.com or Vrbo follow the terms of those platforms, including their own payment and cancellation rules.
  • A booking is confirmed once you receive a booking confirmation from us by email.
  • The person making the booking must be at least 18 years old and is responsible for all guests in the group.
  • The house accommodates up to 6 guests in 2 bedrooms. Only the guests named in the booking may stay overnight.
  • The minimum stay is 2 nights.

3. Prices

  • Prices are per night, for the whole house, and are shown in euros (€).
  • Prices include the Climate Crisis Resilience Fee (ΤΑΚΚ) required by Greek law.
  • There is no cleaning fee.
  • The price shown at the time of booking applies to your booking. Later price changes do not affect confirmed bookings.

4. Payment

  • By card, Apple Pay or PayPal: 100% of the total price is paid at booking.
  • By bank transfer: a 50% deposit at booking and the remaining 50% between 14 and 7 days before arrival.
  • For bookings made less than 14 days before arrival, 100% is paid at booking.

Payment methods:

  • card;
  • Apple Pay;
  • PayPal;
  • bank transfer.

For bank transfers, the deposit must be credited within 3 days of booking and the balance between 14 and 7 days before arrival.

We do not accept cash payments on arrival.

If the deposit or the balance is not paid on time, we may cancel the booking after sending you a reminder. In that case the cancellation policy in section 5 applies.

Security deposit: no security deposit is required. The damage clause in section 9 applies.

5. Cancellation by the guest

  • Up to 14 days before arrival: free cancellation, full refund of the amount paid.
  • Less than 14 days before arrival: 50% of the total price is refunded, i.e. the deposit is retained.
  • No-show: if you do not arrive and have not cancelled, amounts already paid are not refunded.

Please send cancellations in writing by email, WhatsApp or Viber. The date we receive your message counts. Refunds are made using the original payment method within 14 days.

Early departure does not entitle you to a refund for unused nights.

6. Cancellation by the host

If we must cancel for reasons beyond our control (for example natural disaster, serious damage to the house or official orders), we will refund everything you have paid. We are not liable for further costs such as travel.

7. Check-in and check-out

  • Check-in: from 16:00
  • Check-out: by 12:00
  • Guest registration: before arrival, please send us the ID card or passport details of all adult guests, and the Greek tax number (ΑΦΜ) of guests who are Greek citizens. We need these for the guest registration required by Greek law.

Before leaving, please:

  • switch off the air conditioning/heating and all appliances;
  • leave used towels in the bathroom;
  • close all doors and windows;
  • return the keys to the key box.

8. House rules

  • Smoking is not allowed indoors.
  • No parties or events without the host's approval.
  • Only registered guests may stay overnight.
  • Pets are not allowed, unless requested in advance and approved by the host.
  • Quiet hours: 23:00–08:00.
  • Heating is available from October to April and air conditioning from May to September. Please switch off the air conditioning/heating and appliances whenever you leave the house.

Please treat the house, furniture and outdoor spaces with care and respect the neighbours. We may end a stay without refund if the house rules are seriously broken.

9. Damage and liability

Please report any damage, breakage or spills to us immediately. Repair or replacement costs may be charged to the guest after review by the host. Guests are responsible for damage caused by themselves or their visitors beyond normal wear.
We are not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings, or for accidents, except where caused by our intent or gross negligence. Children must be supervised at all times, especially outdoors.

10. Changes to bookings

Requests to change dates or the number of guests depend on availability and require our written agreement.

11. Personal data

We process your data as described in our Privacy Policy, published on this website.

12. Governing law

These terms are governed by Greek law. Disputes fall under the courts of Gytheio, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer rights you have in your country of residence.

If you have a problem during your stay, please contact us first. We will do our best to solve it.