Title: Villa Athina Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18769885&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Athina Villa in Ilida with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Villa Athina ![Outdoor pool - Villa Athina (douneika)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769900/18769885/59585fe7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Villa Athina (douneika)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769900/18769885/657f8c4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Villa Athina (douneika)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769900/18769885/941655ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa Athina (douneika)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769900/18769885/e48f4545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo - Villa Athina (douneika)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769900/18769885/654ad1b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Villa Douneika is surrounded by a lush 35000m2 garden, a short walk to the sandy beach of Agia Marina and 10 minutes from beautiful beaches with blue flag. Built in 1893 and restored in 2004, this historic monument offers modern comforts like an outdoor pool, tennis court, basketball court and stunning views from the balcony or large terrace overlooking the sea. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 94306 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer ## 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. ### Villa Athina Hellenic tourism organisation license MHTE 0415K91000447901 AMA 00000750064 The Villa is located on the Western side of Peloponnese and more specifically in the Prefecture of “Ilia”, 30 kilometres away from ancient Olympia, where the beauty of the landscape as well as the great sea, justify why the ancients chose this enchanting region to organize the Olympic Games. The sandy beach of “Agia Marina” is accessible from the Villa in walking distance and in a 10-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of “Kourouta” and “Skafidia” (marked with blue flag), the medieval castle in “Kyllini”, of great interest, the protected Natura “Kaiafa Lake "and in 40 minutes distance by car, the tourist port of “Katakolo”. In the village of “Douneika” going on foot in 10 minutes, the visitor can obtain food supplies from the mini market for the everyday needs and fresh fragrant bread from the bakery and In the case of a need for medication, a drug store is available in the village. Within 10 to 15 minutes by car to “Amaliada” and “Pyrgos” direction, one can find many supermarkets, shops, restaurants, taverns and hospitals. The Villa is surrounded by a garden 35000m2, was built in 1893 and has been declared a historic monument by the Ministry of culture. On 2004 ended the building restoration with all modern standards. The building consists of two floors. The first floor has an office whose windows come in a very large terrace overlooking the sea and around the garden, two bedrooms one of which has a balcony with views of the sea and the other window with views of the sea. These rooms share a bathroom. The master bedroom with a balcony overlooking the garden and the mountains, and the bathroom that comes out to the terrace. The ground floor consists of two bedrooms with French windows with access directly into the garden and pool view, two bathrooms, living room with double sided fireplace with living room in front of each side, dining room and a corner office. There is also a kitchen fully equipped, that communicates with an extra dining and living space (a covered patio), with panoramic views of the garden and the pool. The garden is so designed as to provide security for residents. The land is fenced everywhere and furthermore covered by plants and trees around guaranteeing full privacy from neighbors. The home embraced by 9000m2 lawn with flower beds full of flowers and plants and the combination of blue water of the swimming pool, the green grasses and the smells of flowers give the impression to the visitor that he is in Heavenly environment. The Orchard, a few counts more away, causes to try seasonal fruits, and if feeling tired may rest for a while under the shadow of towering trees, can also if need to meditate to visit the picturesque Chapel of “Agios Fanourios”. If you still want to take care of the physical training health, in addition to the 18m length pool and 3m depth, near the diving board, there is also the tennis and the basketball court, where can be practised which hour of the day you like, even at night under the headlights. Before swimming in the pool, and afterwards, one can take a shower using either one of the two bathrooms located in the space next to the garage and near to the stadium. You may also visit the vineyards and taste the delicious wine of the estate besides the wonderful oil of premium quality, produced from the olive groves of the estate. The resident will become even more comfortable with the care and help of the staff living discretely in a separate house nearby. The evenings can be enjoyed under the starlit sky-lit pool next to a fabulous meal with baked in BQ and then have a drink before sleeping in a cool gazebo. If there are privately owned or rented cars the garage provides two secure parking locations. In the case of more cars, there are shady spots for parking in specific parts of the garden. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,306 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102540000/102533500/102533481/2df01ef3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity apartment Pirgos - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 00000750064 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Luxurious Neoclassical Villa Agia Marina Ilia douneika Luxurious Neoclassical Villa Agia Marina Ilia Luxurious Neoclassical Agia Marina Ilia douneika Luxurious Neoclassical Agia Marina Ilia Luxurious Neoclassical Villa in Agia Marina Ilia Luxury Elegant Villa Landscaped Large Plot Panoramic View Luxury Elegant Landscaped Large Plot Panoramic View douneika Luxury Elegant Landscaped Large Plot Panoramic View Luxury Elegant Villa in a Landscaped Large Plot ## About the area Located in Ilida, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Museum of Ancient Greek Technology and Archaelogical Museum of Pyrgos are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mercouri Estate and Port of Katakolo. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. [Visit our Ilida travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilida.dx6324579) [View more Villas in Ilida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilida-Villas.d6324579-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.74520%2C21.31554&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tkQHe9P-sDCO3US3-ZePzjAFn88=) douneika ### What's nearby - ![The entrance of the ancient stadium in Olympia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4798/cbc36ff8-99aa-439b-a48d-9aa4d3cd068f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Archaeological Site of Olympia 40 min drive \- 24.1 miles - Agia Marina Beach 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Port of Katakolo 26 min drive \- 10.1 miles - Kyllini Port 44 min drive \- 29.4 miles - Arkoudi Beach 46 min drive \- 22.2 miles ### Getting around - Zakynthos (ZTH-Zakynthos Intl.) 122 min drive ### Restaurants - Forty 4t 11 min drive - Sol Y Mare 11 min drive - Ammos Beach Bar 11 min drive - Sympossio 10 min drive - Το Στέκι του Θανάση 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Athina have a pool? ### Is Villa Athina pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Athina? ### What time is check-in at Villa Athina? ### What time is check-out at Villa Athina? ### Where is Villa Athina located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Athina Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanna M. 25 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing holiday Thank you Mary and Georgia for this amazing holiday in your Villa! The Villa looks exactly like on the photos, Everything was clean (Mrs. Christina and her husband looks after us, cleaned the pool and tidied up the trash) we ate the fresh fruits from the garden end absolutely enjoyed the weather at the pool! We can absolutely recommend the accommodation to others. Thank you for having us! ##### Johanna M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ralf S. 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### w w ##### Ralf S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise H. 18 Aug 2018 #### A fantastic country house with extensive gardens and a fabulous pool We had a wonderful stay in this spacious country house with large gardens and the most wonderful pool. The house is close to lots of beaches and supermarkets and the children spent hours in the best pool we have ever used. The on site housekeepers are super helpful and kept the house spotlessly clean and helped with any issues we had. The air conditioning was a blessing at night in the warm summer heat. We would definitely recommend this villa to any family looking to explore this quieter part of the Peloponnese. A wonderful 2 weeks. ##### Louise H. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doris P. 23 Aug 2017 #### Awesome luxury villa with style The most luxurious holiday home we have ever rented. Built in 1893, the villa is spacious, impeccably renovated, air-conditioned, and furnished with style; the adjacent pool house is cozy, the giant pool just wonderful even with natural shade for the sunbeds around noon. Several terraces for different views and hours (sea view above the trees; incredible sunsets!). The underground garage keeps your car quite cool even during the heat of the day. Pick your own fresh fruit from the orchard for breakfast, enjoy the vast carefully manicured green garden, play tennis or Basketball at night (floodlight) or simply relax. The caretakers living on the premises in a separate building do an excellent job with the garden, pool and house and are very helpful with everything (thank you Katja!). It makes you feel like a landlord on your stately estate - "Otium" like an aristocrat at your villa in the countryside in ancient Roman times. Situated in a rural quiet area with mostly local Greek summer tourists, it´s only a short drive or walk (less than 1km) to a choice of marvellous not overcrowded fine sandy beaches (our favourite: Belvedere) and many cozy Greek tavernas, but you might also prepare dinner in the villa yourself. For the cultural minded, nearby ancient Olympia and the medieval crusader´s castle Chlemoutsi will be a must-see; the Kyllini peninsula is a very scenic hilly area; even a day trip to the islands of Zakynthos or Kefallonia is an option. The owner Mairy, a decent elegant lady from Athens, is professional and fair (rental Agreement), polite, friendly and accomodating, welcomed us in person upon arrival, explained everything and kept in touch as needed for making our stay so enjoyable. Just awesome - unforgettable, thank you so much! ##### Doris P. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsi L., Canada 16 Sept 2016 #### AMAZING This property is everything and MUCH MORE than the pictures show. To start with the garden is full of fruit trees and you can walk around in the morning and pick up fruit for your breakfast - oranges, figs, plums, peaches, apples, pears, grapes.... The house is big and could easily accomodate our family of 8\. The pool is the cleanest and one of the nicest pools I have seen! The on property caretakers look after the property and the house and Katia was like an angel looking after our every need (I wanted to bring her home with me). The tennis/basketball court was in good use even though it was so hot. The owner Mairy is very welcoming and if we had any concern she took care of it immediately. She checked on us daily to make sure everything was as we wanted. This property is like staying in a luxury hotel of your own!! I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a relaxing holiday or get together with friends of family - perfect paradise !!! Thank you Mairy, Katia and Vasili!!! Hope to be back one day !! ##### Kirsi L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garance G. 13 Oct 2015 #### Absolutely our of this world We had a marvelous stay in this amazing house. Mairy was a very thoughtful and gracious host. The house was well equipped and our family had a wonderful vacation. The pool is amazing and picking fruits from the large orchard was great. The beach is ten minutes away and Olympia is very close. We had a large group and were all comfortable. Our children spent their time in the pool and the large garden and had the time of their life. The AC In August was a welcome addition. But what really made a difference was the house manager Katia and her husband Vasili who worked really hard on a daily base to keep the house impeccable. We felt so welcomed and lucky to be there. Garance & Shub ##### Garance G. ---