Villa Oitylon

About this property

Villa Oitylon is an absolute treasure, a stunning, atmospheric gem located on the hillside at the entrance of Oitylon Village on the eastern Mani peninsula. The beautiful Mani peninsula is blessed by nature and is located on the second leg of the Peloponnese. It boasts 96 idyllic villages, 800 characterful medieval towers and 70 dramatic caves. It a place of stunning mountain scenery, being a continuation of the Taygetos mountain range, and sensational seascapes. To the east is the Laconian Gulf and to the west, the Messenian Gulf. It is little wonder that this spectacular area is one of the fastest growing holiday destinations in Greece.

This sensational, iconic holiday villa enjoys 6 bedrooms which can sleep up to 16 guests. It offers wonderful views of the deep blue sea at Oitylon Bay, Oitylon Village and the mountains. Its beautiful location is 5km from Limeny Village and 8km from Areopolis Village. Villa Oitylon is tremendously characterful inside and out. With fabulous living space, gorgeous outdoor space and comfortable bedrooms with minimalist styling, guests easily relax and enjoy this very special villa.

Villa Oitylon’s stone and rendered exterior is warm and inviting. It offers a very welcoming ambience. The ground floor of the villa is home to a charming lounge which boasts a delightful mix of contemporary flair and nods from the past. In the corner of the room you will discover a gorgeous feature fire. Guests can relax on the contemporary corner sofa with trendy lights above. The rich wood desk and coffee table match the window frames and ceiling and blend perfectly with the cool floors and dazzling white walls. The large television offers numerous cable channels and a Netflix connection. The open plan kitchen is modern and very well equipped. Two queen bedrooms are also on the ground floor, one with a balcony. They share a delightful family bathroom.

Upstairs, you will find four bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. One bedroom offers a queensize bed, two bedrooms boast a queensize bed and a single bed and the last has a queensize bed and two singles. So although the villa has just six bedrooms, you can sleep a lot of guests if you do not mind sharing. Each of the bedrooms is beautifully furnished in a minimalist fashion with exquisite soft furnishings offering beautiful colour nods. Three of the upstairs bedrooms enjoy balconies with breathtaking views of the pretty bay and  surrounding area. It is such a delight to wake up, open the curtains and see such wonderful vistas!

The outside terrace and pool area is incredibly atmospheric, especially when lit up at night time. The generous swimming pool is surrounded by gorgeous trees, adding to the atmosphere, as well as luxurious bean bag loungers. There are also hammocks swinging from the trees and trendy hanging chairs. Alfresco dining is enjoyed with stunning views and with the vibrant red chairs matching the colourful plants. There is some gorgeous stone bench seating littered with luxury scatter cushions, ideal for your early morning cup of coffee. Close to the pool is a magnificent bar, the perfect sociable spot for pre-dinner drinks. This place really makes you smile. To be sure, you will want to return!

The Mani peninsula offers a spectacular rugged coastline, sleepy fishing coves, fortified villages, spectacular mountain views and sensational caves. Its quaint villages, including Oitylon, are built in enchanting honey and grey stone, looking absolutely beautiful against the pine and cypress clad hills. Mani is an unexplored natural treasure that is becoming ever more popular. It has been discovered and you can explore this fabulous area full of fragrant wild flowers, thyme, oregano and mixed with pebbled and sandy beaches when booking to stay at Villa Oitylon.

Mani consists of two parts, northern Mani with the picturesque coastal villages of Stoupa and Kardamyli and southern Mani, also called Deep Mani. Southern Mani enjoys tiny winding roads and a sensational, rugged coastline. Areopolis, above the Bay of Itylo is the start of the southern Mani, a village 8km from the villa. Just south of Areopolis are the famous Diros Caves. Visitors can hire their own ferryman to explore the underworld brimming with stalactites and crystal clear water.

The peninsula attracts visitors for its Byzantine churches and Frankish castles, its secluded beaches and stunning scenery. The fortified mansions and towers of Mani are a beautiful sight with tiled roofs and raw walls. Medieval villages are perched on hilltops with the stone towers hanging on the steep cliffs. From Kardamyli you can visit the nearby Alepotripa Caves and the dramatic Viros Gorge as well as Cape Tainaron. Kardamyli is one of the best preserved traditional villages of Mani with bars, shops and restaurants. You can hike to the Viros Gorge and the springs of the Viros River.

If you take the main coastal road in Mani, it will take you from the foothills of Mt Taygetos past Proastio with its beautiful churches, past the picturesque Stoupa and the ruins of the Frankish castle of Beaufort. It then follows to the harbour of Agios Nikolaos and Agios Dimitrios Beach. Passing through Platsa and Nomitsi, you will then reach Itilo, the capital of the region and then Areopolis. South of Areopolis are the Diros caves, Harounda Village and the village of Mezapos. The picturesque village of Gerolimenas is further along, spread around a pebbled beach and where you can enjoy some delicious food. Finally you will arrive in Vathia.

Accommodation

The Villa
Villa Oitylon is a 6-bedroom villa sleeping up to 16 guests, located in Oitylon village - it makes the ideal setting for those wanting to discover Eastern Mani.
Ground Floor
- Living room
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Cloakroom
- Bedroom with queen-size bed
- Bedroom with queen-size bed
- Family shower room
First Floor
- Bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with queen-size bed and additional single bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with queen-size bed and additional single bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with queen-size bed and two additional single beds and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool
- Terraces
- Dining facilities
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Parking