Title: Skala Cottage holiday under the sun Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Skala Cottage holiday under the sun ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25820000/25815200/25815133/95b67d9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25820000/25815200/25815133/2ad62bf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25820000/25815200/25815133/f6232b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25820000/25815200/25815133/2923e569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25820000/25815200/25815133/6644f1aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene beachside bungalow nestled in a private 3-acre orange orchard and flower garden. With two kitchens, three bedrooms, and plenty of outdoor space for pets and children to play, this haven offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Skala Cottage holiday under the sun Do you need a peaceful,non touristic location for your beach holiday? Do you want to visit a part Greece that only locals know and frequent? Then this holiday bungalow is perfect for you and your friends or family. This private, 3 acre orange orchard and flower garden, with 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms and 2 kitchens, Bungalow is perfect for you. Ideal for pets and children as there is no main road in front, and the 3 acre, private garden offers plenty of space. There is outside parking space for 3 cars inside the property. The beach is 5 minutes on foot throughout country walk ways, and the main city offers shops, supermarkets, banks, restaurants and bars, just 10 minutes by car or scooter. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Maximum age for a minor to be considered a child is 12 years of age. Over that age they will be added into the maximum occupant total of 4 adults. ### 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 Note from host: Quiet and safe with lots of space ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 00001416082 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 ### Property is also known as Skala Cottage Holiday Under sun House Githeion Skala Cottage Holiday Under sun House Githeion Skala Cottage Holiday Under sun House Skala Cottage Holiday Under sun Githeion Skala Cottage Holiday Under sun Skala Under The Sun East Mani Private vacation home Skala Cottage Holiday Under the sun Skala Under The Sun Githeion Skala Under The Sun East Mani Skala Cottage Holiday Under the sun East Mani Skala Cottage Holiday Under the sun Private vacation home Skala Cottage Holiday Under the sun East Mani Skala Cottage Holiday Under the sun Private vacation home ## About the area Located in East Mani, this holiday home is by the sea. Ancient Theatre and Museum of Mani History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dimitrios Shipwreck and Kelefas Castle. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Gythio travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gythio.dx6141795) [View more Holiday homes in Gythio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gythio-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6141795-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.764458,22.56317&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dll_FyzuhC%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBSBQBSBQDQBSDQDQBQDQDQFQDQFQFODQFOFQFOFOHQFOHOFOHMHOHOHMHMHOJMJMHKJMJMHKLMHKLKJKJKJKLIJILKLILIJILGLILGLGNILELGLGNELGLENCLENENCLENCLCNANCNCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40NBLBNDNBLDNDLBNDLFLDNFLFLDLHLFLFLHLFLHLHJHLJLHJHLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHJJLHLHNHLJLHNHNFNHLFNHNFPFNHNFPFNDPFNDPFPDPDPDPDPDPBPDRBPBPBRBPBRBPBR%40R%40P%40RBR%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAR%3FRCPARARAPCRCPCRCPCRCPCPERCPEPEPEPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGNINGPGNINGNINGNILINKLILINILKLILKJKLKLKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMHMFMFMDOFMDMFODMDODMBOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMEMGOGMIMGMGMIKIMIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKMKIKMKIMKKKMIMKMKMIMIOIMIOIMIOGOIOGOIOGQGOGOGQEOGQGQEQGQEQEQCQEQEQCSEQCQCSCQCSCQASAQCSASAQASAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n2Dkxscea_FNP3dt0BhdHi0-EVw=) Githeion, Peloponnese ### What's nearby - Pasteli Manolakos - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Ancient Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Cranae - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Mavrovouni Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Valtaki Beach - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Τουριστικό Περίπτερο - ‬5 min walk - ‪Τρείς Λαλούν και Δυο Χορεύουν - ‬9 min walk - ‪Η Τραβηχτή - ‬1 min walk - ‪Old School - ‬7 min walk - ‪Γλυκοπωλείον Φίνο - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Skala Cottage holiday under the sun pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Skala Cottage holiday under the sun? > Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Skala Cottage holiday under the sun? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Skala Cottage holiday under the sun located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pasteli Manolakos and Ionian Sea. Ancient Theatre and Museum of Mani History are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Skala Cottage holiday under the sun Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### deborah j. 2 Nov 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Don't. Shabby, substandard bungalow in serious need of maintenance It started badly. It took 4 attempts to get check in details via 3 different people. Then, when we arrived at the admittedly charming location, things unravelled further. the very first thing that hit us was a fusty smell of neglect as we opened the door. We do not think the description or the website is accurate. Far from being - as promised - a charming holiday cottage with a warm and cosy atmosphere - it is a rundown, cramped, shabby bungalow in desperate need of maintenance. The woodwork is cracked and chipped, there are cracked tiles and window panes, and ingrained stains around the tiles. The promised 2 bathrooms are tiny sordid rooms with a shower tray squeezed in. The toilet in the first one didn't flush when we arrived, my husband managed to fix it. The toilet seat wobbles when used. The kettle works intermittently. The cooker in the tiny kitchen is unusable unless you are a midget or a contortionist as it is squeezed into a corner against a wall beneath a cupboard - it can only be accessed diagonally. Something tripped the power while we were sleeping so there was no hot water in the morning. Again, my husband fixed it. There was no bedding in bedroom 2 and bedroom 3 led off it and could only be accessed via it. I could go on, at length, but lets just say we left almost immediately and are still pursuing a refund. ##### deborah j. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne R. 16 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perdus au milieu des orangers… Belle situation dans des champs d’orangers à perte de vue. Maison agréable mais il ne faut pas avoir peur d’être très isolé ##### Anne R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### eri jerome c. 6 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### petit paradis super maison dans un petit paradis de nature ,accueil chaleureux : il semble que l on fasse parti de la famille… un grand merci à maria et à sa fille. ##### eri jerome c. Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### ANNETTE R. 17 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Maison Magne sud Très bon accueil par la propriétaire Beau cadre mais voiture indispensable car endroit très isolé. Maison confortable avec tous les produits de base nécessaires. Plage à proximité en voiture. ##### ANNETTE R. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cécile D., BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT 12 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### La maison dans les orangers : on a adoré ! Authentique maison de famille avec napperons et photos, pas la déco standardisée des loueurs à la chaine, mais une maison avec une histoire et une âme. Plus grande qu’il n’y paraît en arrivant, sous sa tonnelle de vignes, 3 chambres et 2 salles de douches, des moustiquaires partout pour laisser circuler l’air et même une clim quand il fait vraiment trop chaud. Au dessus de la maison une terrasse avec vue à 360° sur les orangers à perte de vue, pas de voisins et une plage déserte au bout du chemin (10mn à pied mais le propriétaire du terrain rencontré par hasard nous a même prêté la clé du portail pour y accéder en voiture). Patio très agréable pour y manger, douche dans le jardin pour se rafraîchir, machine à laver le linge en cas de besoin, il ne manque pas grand-chose pour que ce soit parfait, nous y avons été très bien et serions ravis de revenir au printemps quand les orangers sont en fleurs. Sans cafetière on a pris l’habitude de faire notre café « à la Grecque » et ça ne nous a pas gênés. En cette saison un peu de passage des gens qui travaillent dans les orangers (ajouter un petit brise vue sur le portail ?) et parfois le bruit des pompes d’irrigation est un peu trop matinal ou trop tardif mais on respecte leur travail, c’est le bruit de la vraie vie. L’accueil est le meilleur que l’on ait jamais eu, Dora nous attendait avec sa mère sous la tonnelle avec un plat de légumes farcis et un saladier de biscuits, tout fait maison et délicieux, notre 1er dîner a été un grand moment ! Les oranges étaient déjà cueillies pour nous et au réfrigérateur en prévision du petit déjeuner. Dora nous a montré en voiture toutes les plages et les restos du coin ce qui nous a fait gagner beaucoup de temps par la suite. Après d’autres expériences beaucoup moins réussies ailleurs en Grèce nous avons apprécié d’être accueilli par des propriétaires locaux car leur gentillesse est sans égale. ##### Cécile D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karthik K. 19 Jan 2019 #### The beautiful cottage in an Orange farm Lovely cottage nestled in the midst of an orange farm. Close to a sandy beach with small but all you need beach bar. Meet and hear Greeks. Very friendly hosts who invited us warmly and provided the best Mossaka we have ever had. Quiet and relaxing cottage with all you need. Close to Skala for supermarket and within easy reach of Mani, Gethio and Monavasia. Local villages and more picturesque beaches are close by to visit by car. Lovely night sky from the terrace. We thoroughly enjoyed being in the cottage as a family of 4 and the area. Love to visit again. Warm send off from the hosts. ##### Karthik K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theano P. 19 Jan 2019 #### Wonderful!!!!! Super nice!!!! I had a great time!!! It was quietly!! In Sparti!!! And near the sea!!! Everything we wanted for our vacations!!! The house was so Perfect!! Thank you very much for this wonderful experience!!! ##### Theano P. ### 8/10 Good #### Alberto R. 12 Jan 2019 #### Fresh, simple, big country house. Excellent location as a base for uncrowded Peloponnese's beaches.. We stayed at Skala in Maria's house from July 31st to August 5th 2018. We were five people, two adults and three kids, We were the first guests in the country house of Maria and Dora. Also the grandmother was there to welcome us; a very nice lady, who makes a good moussaka and some delicious cookies. The accomodation is a typical country house. True, not fake. So do not expect interior designer toouch, trendy furnishings, dim lights, bathrooms that could be confused with living rooms. Everything is practical, functional, simple, considering the place, we should say: Spartan. It returns a sense of real, not sophisticated and not artifact. You will have plenty of space, many rooms, large and spacious. An airy kitchen and veranda, where it's pleasant to have breakfast and dinner. A roof on which one can go with a chair and read in solitude. The house is immersed in an orange grove. Offering ripe oranges in July and August. Very sweet, very good. You stay absorbed in the silence of nature, not imagining anything more relaxing. You sleep in a natural cool, without the need for conditioners or fans. The price is cheap. You can park the car just inside the gate. Nearby there are beaches not taken by assault by tourists even in the hottest periods, fresh and good food at affordable prices. Get advice from Dora, who knows all the best addresses. The location can be excellent as a base for going to the beaches in the surroundings and to visit the Peloponnese, with its historical finds, elegant cities, perched monasteries, uncrowded beaches, beautiful caves, all at low prices and in a relaxed and jovial way of being. ##### Alberto R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. 23 May 2018 #### The ideal family retreat and so much more... We are recently back home to UK after an amazing holiday experience with my wife and three young ones in Skala- Peloponnese. A traditional Greek village accommodation, in amongst beautiful gardens and endless orange groves. Our visits to Gytheion, Monemvasia, and beautiful sandy beaches is something that we will soon repeat in the near future. The Kids loved the freedom of roaming in the Orange grove. People, amazingly friendly and helpful. Fully recommended for those who look for wholesome holiday experiences. ##### John D. ### 8/10 Good #### Olga T. 22 May 2018 #### nice place!!! It had anything I needed for summer vacations. The house is equipped and the garden is big and full of trees. It is a refreshing experience, close to the nature. Plus there is no other house nearby so you have privacy. You can reach the beach on foot. It is an excellent base point to explore the area around by car like Skala, Gythio, Monemvasia etc...The owners are friendly and helpful. ##### Olga T. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalamata-Hotels-The-Westin-Resort.h3023827.Hotel-Information) > > [BodyHoliday - All inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gros-Islet-Hotels-BodyHoliday.h66862640.Hotel-Information) > > [White Donkey Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalamata-Hotels-White-Donkey-Hotel.h45989632.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabin Rentals Scotland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Scotland-Cabins.d11219-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Aparthotel Oporto Alves da Veiga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Aparthotel-Oporto-Alves-Da-Veiga.h15763906.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Moraitika](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moraitika-Hotels.d182109.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Zoe Seaside Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalamata-Hotels-Zoe-Seaside-Resort.h39670527.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in West London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-London-Hotels-Hotel-With-Free-Parking.0-0-d6047457-thotelwithfreeparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [AMIRA LUXURY RESORT & SPA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-AMIRA-LUXURY-RESORT-SPA.h76969417.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel Naples Downtown - 5th Avenue](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Naples-Downtown-5th-Ave.h889926.Hotel-Information) > > [Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gros-Islet-Hotels-Royalton-Saint-Lucia-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h15446956.Hotel-Information) > > [The Bath Priory Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-The-Bath-Priory-Hotel-And-Spa.h115934.Hotel-Information) > > [Euphoria Retreat - A Holistic Wellbeing Destination Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sparta-Hotels-Euphoria-Retreat-A-Holistic-Wellbeing-Destination-Spa.h21540711.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Rock City Nottingham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rock-City-Nottingham-Hotels.0-l553248621563222789-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Another Place, The Machrie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-The-Machrie-Hotel-Golf-Links.h24029657.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4 Santa Barbara Golf and Ocean Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-De-Abona-Hotels-1-Bedroom-Apartment-Sleeps-4-Santa-Barbara-Golf-And-Ocean-Club.h33140645.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Mansfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Mansfield-Hotels.s50-0-d6047095.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uppsala-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Uppsala.h4643964.Hotel-Information) > > [Camvillia Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalamata-Hotels-Camvillia-Resort.h8182992.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Early Check-in in East Sussex](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-East-Sussex-Hotel-With-Early-Check-In.0-0-d6046200-thotelwithearlycheckin.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Viva Mare Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalamata-Hotels-Viva-Mare-Hotel.h11619102.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from LON-All Airports to Ioannis Kapodistrias](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lon/cfu/london-to-corfu) > > [Flights from Manila (MNL) to Laguindingan (CGY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mnl/cgy/manila-to-cagayan-de-oro) > > [Flights from Zanzibar Town (ZNZ) to Arusha (ARK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/znz/ark/zanzibar-to-arusha) > > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Barcelona (BCN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/bcn/glasgow-to-barcelona) ### Cars > [Car hire in Castlebar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Castlebar.d6642.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Car hire in Montego Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sir-Donald-Sangster-Intl.d4866637.Car-Hire-Guide)