Ratings based on 25 Verified Reviews
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4.8 Room cleanliness
5.0 Hotel condition
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by A verified traveller
Beautiful villa in great location
Posted 4 Jun. 2024 on HomeAwayVilla Thalia was perfect for our multigenerational family The children adored the pool and there were lots of places to sit and relax The view from the upstairs terrace is breathtaking Being able to walk to the local beach and tavernas was a bonus with a well stocked supermarket a short drive up the hill. We visited the beaches In Epidavros as well as visited the ancient amphitheater and Mycenae an easy hours drive away All in all a perfect holiday.
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Jun. 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for your amazing review!
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our villa, and also took advantage of the surrounding area.
It was an absolute pleasure meeting you, and having you over. We definitely hope to see you again soon!
Kind regards,
Alex & Elpida
by A verified traveller
September in Epidavros
Posted 4 Oct. 2023 on HomeAwayWe rented the full house (which is divided in two separate floors, each with 3 bedrooms, kitchen, and bathrooms) for the month of September. Checkin was smooth, with the owners present in person. Even at full occupancy (12 adults) the house was cosy and comfortable. During the first week of our stay, Greece was hit by unusually bad weather, with non-stop thunderstorms and heavy rain for more than 24 hours. It was rather epic. The house did not quite stand up to this assault, with 2 of the 3 upstairs bedrooms and the upstairs kitchen flooding due to leaking windows and roof. Fortunately, we had no guests at that point in time, and the caretaker of the house (Petros, thank you!) came to help us clean things up. It took several days for water and electric to return to the neighborhood, but after that everything was fine and great, with beautiful weather. We got compliments and thanks from all our guests for the beautiful house and the great location. The house was cleaned weekly, and fresh sheets and towels provided (Elvira, thank you!), so that everything was tip-top during our entire stay. Communications with the owners were timely, to the point, helpful, and friendly at all times. Thank you, Chris and Elpida! We would definitely recommend Villa Thalia for a family get-together of shorter or longer duration.
Comment from Hotel Management
5 Oct. 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a descriptive and helpful review!
We are especially happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, even after enduring one of Greece's worst storms in the past decades.
It was our genuine pleasure having you at our home for the whole of September, and we hope to see you again in the near future!
Warm regards,
Alex, Elpida & Chris
by A verified traveller from UK
Best family holiday ever!
Posted 20 Aug. 2023 on HomeAwayWe had the perfect summer holiday here! The villa is amazing, peaceful, clean and so pleasant. A morning coffee in the veranda, watching the gorgeous private garden and enjoying a dip in the pool: heaven! This place is ideal for families. We were a group of 10 adults and 2 children and we were all accommodated. The kids loved the pool (of course!) and had a lot of space for their games, without disturbing the quiet members of our group who preferred a nice corner with their book. There is also a lot of room for dining at the veranda where everyone can be together and very comfortable.
We were positively surprised at how cool it was inside the house, even though we visited during peak summer. There is airconditioning in all the rooms but we hardly needed to use it at all, especially on the ground floor.
Beyond the amazing villa, the surrounding area also has so many things to offer. There is a lovely beach a few minutes away and then there are lots of places to visit. We felt like we are at the heart of Greece, able to explore all the wonderful things: delicious food, glorious sun, scenic walks, ancient ruins, towns, museums. Definitely visit Ancient Mycenae! We also spent a couple of afternoons in Nafplio, a walk around the old city downtown is a must and for the cherry on top, have some ice cream by the sea side.
Thank you so much Alex, the manager and Elpida, the owner. You both made everything super easy!
Comment from Hotel Management
20 Aug. 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Alexandra, thank you so much for your wonderful review! So detailed and descriptive.
It was our sincere pleasure having you at our villa, and meeting you and your family. We are truly delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and had such a lovely time.
You are always welcome back and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Kind regards,
Alex & Elpida
by A verified traveller
Amazing family holiday in beautiful location
Posted 8 Aug. 2023 on HomeAwayWe had an amazing family holiday at Villa Thalia. We loved the house and Nea Epidaurus—all the sun, pool, sea, bars, restaurants, oranges, tomatoes and more than you can ask for! The place was just what we were after and really appreciated the attentiveness of the Villa team.
We would definitely recommend a stay, and hope to visit again sometime soon! Thank you!
Comment from Hotel Management
9 Aug. 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Mark, thank you for your amazing review!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and also explored the surrounding area.
It was our pleasure having you at our villa, and we hope to see you again very soon!
Warm regards,
Alex & Elpida
by A verified traveller
A wonderful place to stay with a family with small children. Excellent view and close to the beach.
Posted 20 Oct. 2022 on HomeAwayWe enjoyed this place specially because it is an excellent house for staying with family. Great!!!!!!!!
Comment from Hotel Management
20 Oct. 2022 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for your great review!
We are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation and stay at our villa, and we hope to see you again soon!
Kind regards to all the family,
Elpida & Alex
by A verified traveller
September stay with friends
Posted 26 Sep. 2022 on HomeAwayWell appointed and equipped Villa with lovely verandah overlooking the sea.
Very helpful owner who dealt with all queries.
Comment from Hotel Management
26 Sep. 2022 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for your positive review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.
It was a pleasure meeting you, and we hope to see you again soon!
Kind regards,
Alex & Elpida
by A verified traveller
A perfect family retreat in Greece
Posted 8 Aug. 2022 on HomeAwayI had the magnificent pleasure of spending 5 weeks in Villa Thallia during this Summer. The grounds look even better in person than they do on the listing! From the beginning communication with the property manager, Alex was excellent- very prompt, warm and enthusiastic, sharing the many options for travel to and around the location and assuring me that Epidarus is a great area of Greece to spend time.
Upon arrival it was clear that Villa Thallia was special- sitting in grove of trees laden with oranges, grapefruits, a cherry tree, vegetable garden with cicadas creating the dramatic soundtrack.
The house itself is incredibly spacious-- two floors, two kitchens, enough space for large groups to cook and eat meals together. There are plenty of little areas to settle in and read a good book or enjoy an ouzo overlooking the Sea. And the pool is great-- bigger than it looks in the picture, and a good depth for cooling off and for children still learning to swim(it's about 4 foot deep). The grounds were well maintained by the groundskeeper, Petros who cleaned the pool regularly. The house was cleaned thoroughly every week. The owners were super quick to respond to messages and once when the A/C malfunctioned they sent over someone that fixed it within an hour. They were even able to arrange a shiatsu massage at the house for us.
The surrounding area was great- 10 minute walk to the beach with many Tavernas and bars to choose from. Low key tourism, friendly people, really unspoiled. Local outings recommended are the Sunken City and The Ancient Theatre. There is a friendly small grocery store a 5 minute walk away (with great local produce) and a larger supermarket that just opened a 5 minute drive away.
I cant recommend this special place more highly! We will be coming back.
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Aug. 2022 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for your magnificent and wonderfully comprehensive review! It is certainly helpful to us as well as future guests.
Primarily we are delighted that you enjoyed your extended stay with us, and your vacation in Epidaurus overall.
It was a pleasure to welcome you and have you at our villa for over a month, and we definitely hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards, Elpida & Alex
by A verified traveller from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL USA
Epidavros
Posted 23 Jun. 2022 on HomeAwayThe property accommodated my family of 12 well. The grandchildren were able to enoy the beach, and it was also well situated for day trips to historical sites.
Comment from Hotel Management
23 Jun. 2022 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you for your great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, and also took advantage of the rich surrounding area. You have been a pleasure to have as our guest, and we definitely hope to see you again in the near future! Kind regards, Elpida, Chris & Alex
by A verified traveller
Large and comfortable family villa
Posted 3 Sep. 2019 on HomeAwayWe loved our stay at Villa Thalia. We were holidaying as 3 families and there is more than enough space to accommodate everyone without being on top of one another. The house is comfortable, safe and traditional.
The owners were incredibly responsive and helpful, answering any of our queries very quickly and the couple who look after the house were also great.
We loved the pool area, set amongst the orange trees, including having pool towels available for our use. Our only comment would be maybe a few more deckchairs or sun beds for relaxing as it’s so nice to spend time there.
The local area was busier than we expected with probably 4 or 5 restaurants in walking distance. The local beach was also good for lazier days when we didn’t want to drive. We had lots of options for days out and enjoyed exploring the attractions and beaches a bit further afield.
All in all, a fantastic holiday in a beautiful home - we loved it!
Comment from Hotel Management
23 Mar. 2020 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Hello Liz, and thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive and descriptive review. It is very helpful to us, as well as future guests, and your comments are taken into account. We are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your holiday, our villa, and took advantage of the surrounding area. You were a pleasure to communicate with and have as our guest, and we definitely hope to hear from you again soon! Alex, Elpida, Chris
by A verified traveller
Authentic
Posted 19 Aug. 2019 on HomeAway8 adults, 4 children age 11 to 11 months staying for two weeks:
the villa is spacious, ( two separated appartments) feels like your own home and the caretaker of Petras and his wife Elvira were very much appreciated.: taking care of the sparkling pool, cleaning the house once a week, watering the garden and delivering fresh oranges!
The owner Chris Skindilias responded to any question or problem immediately, even late at night.
we encountered an AC problem in the lower sitting room because a gecko had entered the electronic panel and shortened it, destroying one part.
Instead, Chris had a new AC installed in the lower Master bedroom so the baby and parents had bearable temperatures again. (there was a heat wave during our stay)
Most striking for us Europeans and Americans was the rural setting, untouched, only Greek tourists and lovely taverns at the beach with authentic food and great service.
The Greek people are used to big family gatherings and were always eager to accommodate us (11) no matter how full the place was.
Also: almost every person knew some English, so we (ashamed not knowing the Greek language) could easily communicate.
We toured many ancient sites, watched an ancient greek drama "Prometheus bound" at the Epidaurus Amphitheater which was outstanding. At the end of every day we plunged into the pool!
Comment from Hotel Management
23 Mar. 2020 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Hello and thank you very much for one of the best written, most descriptive, and positive reviews that we have. We greatly appreciate it, and it will definitely be helpful to future guests. Most of all we are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday, and your stay at our villa. It is also great to hear that you took advantage of the surrounding area and all it has to offer. You were a pleasure to have as our guest, and we definitely hope to hear from you again soon! Kind regards, Alex, Chris, Elpida