Title: Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views) 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 # Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107457900/107457841/3676d231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107457900/107457841/2e7cb151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107457900/107457841/807caef3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107457900/107457841/da70f201.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107457900/107457841/c598a11c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views) provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Gym - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Pool ## 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. ### Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views) Hidden. Tastefully decorated. An abundance of flowers and plants with a vibrant soul, a garden like many have never experienced before. The Swimming Pool with Sea View is PRIVATE for our guests. The entire Ground Floor Suite with 2 bedrooms and PRIVATE ENTRANCE is all yours. So are the outdoor bbq and the outdoor gym. The evergreen mountain closes the scenery in the background. The sea opens up the views to the South. Live The Life. In this 100% traditional mountain village on a Greek Island, where nature is all but shy. Live in style, in our boutique stone villa, known as “Arapaki Secret Garden”. Open for bookings all year round. The question is: Will you ever want to leave? THE SPACE Arapaki Secret Garden is a three floor villa in the mountain village of Vournikas, in Lefkada Island, Greece. Recently renovated with a boutique approach in all senses. It is designed in such a way that the ground floor is 100% independent from the other floors. When you book our place, the ground floor suite, 85 sqm interiors + around 600 sqm exteriors are for the guests only. The swimming pool, the parking, the bbq & outdoor kitchen, the elevated outdoor gym/exercise area. They are all included and for your exclusive use during your stay. Up to 5 guests can stay here all year round. BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS One bedroom with A/C and a double bed sleeps 2 guests (size of bed: 2.05x1.5m; size of room: 11.1 sqm). This bedroom exits to a lovely terrace semi-open with direct access to the ensuite bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom with A/C comes with a double bed (size of bed: 2.05x1.5m) + a single bed (size of bed: 2.05x1m). It sleeps up to 3 guests (size of room: 19.4 sqm). The bathroom for this bedroom is situated next to the bedroom's door, in the living room. This bedroom exits to the living room and to the front yard of the house (where the private parking is). They both have smart TVs with Netflix. No TV channels. A foldable baby cot & high chair are available free of charge. Please ask for it. LIVING AREA The living-dining-kitchen-office is an all inclusive space for all indoor needs. Please refer to the pictures. HEATING AND COOLING | ALL YEAR ROUND COMFORT Both bedrooms have independent Air Conditioning units. There is no air conditioning in the living area. Due to the stone built nature of the walls and the large covered terrace adjoining the lounge area, the main living space is surprisingly cool during very hot weather. The central heating with radiators in all rooms makes this place nice and warm during colder days of winter. It is very rare to find accommodation in Lefkada with central heating, so we are proud to offer cosy winter stays to our guests. The water is solar heated. If this is not hot enough for your requirements, please ask the hosts to provide hot water via the oil burner (30 minutes notice required). SWIMMING POOL The swimming pool is large and it comes with beautiful sea views of Vasiliki Bay and the surrounding olive groves, mountains and valley. The swimming pool is seasonal, open from April 1st to October 31st. Nature everywhere you look. Peace and quiet. Sun loungers, straw umbrella, sea view & drinks. Sweet! OUTDOOR KITCHEN & BBQ The stone barbecue (charcoal/wood) by the pool is part of the outdoor kitchen with 2 X gas burners, spices and cooking tools. OUTDOOR GYM / EXERCISE AREA The outdoor gym has a boxing bag, a further punching-and-kicking target machine, exercise bench, free weights and various stretching and hanging bars. Gosia loves her boxing and is well trained in exercise, fitness, stretching and anything that relaxes or empowers the body & mind. THE TERRACE This is probably one of the nicest terraces to hang out in Lefkada. It has a solid roof, so very nice to sit including on rainy days. The view to the gardens, pool, and sea is just magical. AMENITIES Free private parking. Free WiFi. Desk and office chair for remote working in Greece. Equipped kitchen. Washing machine. Iron and board. Towels, pool towels, linens, free toiletries. In the kitchen: microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine (teas/coffee provided), air fryer, tall refrigerator and freezer. CLEANING Included with your stay, cleaning is usually done every 3-4 days, together with the changing of linens and towels. Extra things to make your stay extra nice The owners travelled a lot. They have been pampered with all sorts of nice-to-haves during their stays all over the world. Antony and Gosia are excited to be hosts themselves and offer an experience-stay to their guests. Breakfast One of the things they are happy to offer is a poolside breakfast each morning. This is served at a time of your choice from 7.30am – 10.30am. You will be asked to confirm if you would like a ‘first morning’ breakfast after confirmation of your booking. You can decide on other mornings as you go. Goodies on the house On the house, some goodies from around: water from the village spring, olive oil from our village oil press, salt, pepper & vinegar, tea and coffee. Goodies for the beach: Picnic hamper Lefkada has so many unique beaches, you won’t know where to go first. You can go and sit on commercial beaches, on their sunbeds and umbrellas. Or… much nicer, take the Picnic hamper, beach chairs, umbrella, beach blanket and even a bat and ball paddle set and have a completely different experience. It comes with a small fee, but you get a day you will remember forever. More goodies: Drinks The fully stocked collection of wines and alcoholic beverages in the living room is for our guests. Reasonably priced. Just in case you want a drink and you don’t feel like going to the supermarket. A nice feature you won’t usually find in Lefkada’s accommodation playground. Pet-friendly Yes, pet-friendly. Owners with pets are welcome as long as they behave nicely. Please don’t let the pets alone inside the house for long hours, unless you know they are patiently waiting for you to come back. Location The villa is not on the beach. Therefore, no crowds. It is situated at 400 meters above the sea. Thus, the insanely amazing views. The place is South oriented. And so, winters here are pleasant. Summers are also nice and breezy, due to the winds that make Vasiliki the highlighted spot for windsurfing. Arapaki Secret Garden is located at the end and highest point of the very traditional Greek village called Vournikas, in the South of Lefkada Island. The village is, as the entire island is… green all year round. It overlooks the layers of mountains and valleys. It is the silent kingdom ruling over Vasiliki Beach and all the sea up to Kefalonia. The road leading to the villa is used only by 2-3 locals from time to time. There are no other houses after Arapaki Secret Garden. Just 2 farms where sometimes, you can see the sheep and goat and even their babies, depending on the season. The mountain that guards the village is called Arapaki. Now you understand the connection. There are two springs within the village. Four churches. The olive oil press. One mini-market with very-basic-shopping. One taverna. Both open all year round. And Olga, with her famous jams, liqueurs and crochets. A village lived in by only 120 inhabitants. Privacy The couple that re-designed this lovely place lives in the upper part of the building (second and third floor). They are private, quiet and nice people. The guests will not feel their presence at all. We all love our beautiful end of the village and respect each other’s privacy. Dining out Many options. The taverna in Vournikas is called simply Yannis and Katerina and is open all year round, usually in the evenings. They can deliver at home. The next village, Sivros, has more bars and tavernas open all year round. During the season, the options closest to home would be in Fterno, Vasiliki, Sivota, Mikros Gialos, Marantochori, Ammoussa, Nidri. Beaches You will be in the South side of Lefkada. The beaches around are from 10 to 30 minutes drive away: Mikros Gialos, Desimi, Afteli, Ammoussa, the two little beaches left and right of Ammoussa, Agiofili, Vasiliki Beach - known for watersports. On the West Coast of Lefkada, with car trips from 30 - 50 minutes, the most famous beaches worth visiting are: Porto Katsiki, Egremni, Gialos, Megali Petra, Kavalikefta, Avali, Milos, Agios Nikitas, Pefkoulia, Kathisma. Activities From June until late September, everything is open in Lefkada. All the activities for tourists are available. The usual summer activities in Lefkada include sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paragliding, horse riding, paddle boarding, kayaks, biking, small boat trips, big boat trips, yoga, massage, trips to Meganisi. During the rest of the year, the island becomes almost silent. Few have experienced a Greek Island, as the locals know it. For someone living the big city life, being here in Lefkada in late autumn, winter or spring brings such an abrupt change of scenery, that it can be the big break and source of inspiration for new chapters in life. The silence and lack of action during winter can be a breath of fresh air for some of us coming from agitated lifestyles. Directions Lefkada is an island indeed, but it is connected to the mainland via a floating bridge that unites the island with the mainland, without the need to ride a ferry. Lefkada Island is accessible by car, with free passage, all year long. From PVK Aktion airport, drive to “Arapaki Secret Garden” in Vournikas, Lefkada for one hour. This airport in Preveza is the designated airport for flying to Lefkada Island. It usually operates from April, May until late October. For the rest of the year, Athens airport stays open and has reasonably priced flights. The drive from Athens International Airport to Arapaki Secret Garden is 400 km, most of it on the highway. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Please treat the house with love and care as we do. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property 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 00002690659 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Located in Lefkada, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Onasis Statue and Castle of Plagia are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Vasiliki and Get Active! Day Tours. [Visit our Lefkada travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lefkada.dx181254) [View more Villas in Lefkada](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lefkada-Villas.d181254-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%7C38.66835%2C20.65743&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tULfnvnv5veL8DhKrHn32Nq018M=) Vournikas, Lefkada ### What's nearby - Vassiliki Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles - Port of Vasiliki - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles - Mikros Gialos Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles - Desimi Beach - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles - Nidri Waterfalls - 20 min drive - 9.5 miles ### Getting around - Preveza (PVK-Aktion National) - 75 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Λιοτρίβι - ‬12 min drive - ‪Taverna Elena - ‬17 min drive - Limanaki - ‪Pirates - ‬12 min drive - ‪Zolithros - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views) have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views) pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views)? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views)? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Arapaki Secret Garden (Boutique Ground Floor Suite, Private Pool & Sea Views) located? > Situated in the mountains, this villa is steps from Ionian Sea and within 6 mi (10 km) of Analipsi Church and Port of Vasiliki. Vassiliki Beach and Agiofili Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question