villa rental in Marathon , Athens Area, Mainland, Greece, Eu

Our amazing holiday!!! Guest: JoAnne V. Date of Stay: 09/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11 Well, we have been home for about a week and our amazing holiday seems like a blur. We arrived to a smiling Stavros, who ended up being our travel agent, chauffeur, and knowledgable guide for the week, I dont know what we would have done without him. His willingness to help and organize was wonderful and he would make a really great rally car driver :] We enjoyed his company and would highly recommend his services. He organized our trips to Athens, Santorini, ferry island tour and Meteroa all in a week, busy but awesome. When we arrived at the villa other Stavros was helpful and considerate. Helping with our baggage and giving a quick tour of our home for the week. He was readly avaliable if we needed him. The villa was more then we ever dreamed, what a view and all that space and marble was so different from home. Everything was clean and well taken care of. We used the kitchen for a few meals but since it was our "girls" holiday we made very good use of the taverna at the bottom of the mountain. She was wonderful and the food was delicious. We spent many hours talking and drinking wine on the deck and even spent one night with the lights turned off to watch the lightning storm. Beautiful!!!! Thanks for the use of your beautiful home and tell Rosa, Stavros and Stavros how much we enjoyed their company. Sincerely from 6, 50 year old girlfriends from Canada. "Yammis" Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers. Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0 5/5 Gorgeous hilltop villa!! Guest: Blondie (Raleigh, NC) Date of Stay: 08/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/09/11 Words cannot adequately describe this breathtaking hilltop villa over looking Aegean Sea and the island of Evia. Magnificent sunrises and sunsets, multiples porches and patios, Abundant windows creates the feeling of a being on a sea vessel as you gaze out at the azure waters.. Inside decor is artistically created with beautiful colors - azure blues, pale yellows, sunburst rust and gold in the fabrics and furnishings. A great vacation home for extended families!! This is our third return to this villa and it is like coming home each time we visit. Beautifully maintained. Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, people with disabilities. Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0 5/5 Stargazer Villa added to a trip of a lifetime Guest: Eating with a side of Greece (Niagara Falls) Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11 When you arrive at the Stargazer Villa you are welcomed by a panoramic view in luxury that most of us will never experience. The joy is amplified when you meet Steve and Despina the owners as they share their life in Greece and in North Carolina and the "build" of a lifetime... the Stargazer Villa. Despina recommended a driver to us and we travelled with ease due to the great relationship they have with Stavros and Rosa. We were introduced to other family and received great recommendations on where to go and what to see. If you are looking for a place that provides a view like no other, privacy for everyone in your group, beautiful rooms to entertain in, a well equipped kitchen and a sense of belonging Stargazer will leave wanting to say longer. Thanks Despina and Steve you made us feel like we were at home in your home. Good to know: Did you know that you cannot rent a car in Greece without an international license. Check with CAA or AAA to find out how to get international license before you arrive. Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers. Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2 5/5 Wonderful Home & Wonderful Hosts! Guest: Stacey (San Antonio, Texas, USA) Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11 The Stargazer Villa is a gorgeous villa that is the perfect location for exploring Athens and the surrounding area. Our party ranged from age 2 - 80 and we all thoroughly enjoyed the home and the hospitality of our hosts, Despina and Stravros. We enjoyed Schinias Beach with the toddlers. We roamed ancient Corinth with the history buffs. We screamed during the bungee jumping in the Corinth Canal with the teenagers. There truly was something for everyone! The house is spacious enough to accommodate everyone and has everything necessary for your stay. Also a big shout out to tour guide/driver - the other Stravros! He is a font of information and good fun! Schinias and Stargazer let you enjoy the "rural" Greece of local tavernas on the beach, but also be close enough to Athens culture and sightseeing. If you are considering a trip to Greece, Stargazer is a great choice! Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children. Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1 5/5 See you again! Guest: John (N. California) Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11 Stavros and Bespina have created a beautiful house in a great area about an hour from the Acropolis, and 45-50 minutes from the airport. We stayed in the smaller villa, and it was more than spacious enough for a family of three. Well-appointed, beautiful furnishings, large and well-stocked kitchen, Wi-Fi and entertainment center, and stunning 180+ degree views of the Aegean Sea. Theres even a lift if you need it (we just took the stairs). We spent a week here touring by car. This is a very central location to visit Delphi, Corinth, Athens, and many other places. Stavros (Steve) is a PhD historian who has written many history books. He delighted us with stories of Greek history. The beach area just down the hill is where the battle of Marathon took place around 500BC what historians consider one of the most pivotal battles in all of western history. We would definitely return to Star Gazer Villa on our next visit to Greece. Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers. Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0 5/5 Perfect Vacation Guest: Family of Seven (Salisbury, Maryland USA) Date of Stay: 06/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11 Our family of seven adults stayed at Stargazer Villa in June 2011. The house was perfect and looked just as wonderful in person as it did in the on-line photos. The views from every room are spectacular and there are many balconies for enjoying the view. No detail was overlooked. The spacious rooms and comfy furniture were perfect for gathering together during meals or for chatting, playing games and reviewing photos in the evenings. The huge well-equipped kitchen allowed everyone to be in the kitchen during meal prep times even though some were doing more sampling than preparing and there was a nice outdoor grilling area. (Be sure to go to the meat counter at Galaxy Grocery Store and buy Mennys (sp?) meatballs to cook on the grill. She is really nice and makes the best meatballs and sausages ever!) The beds were so comfortable and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out when they needed a little space. The hot tub and outdoor shower were big hits. The location near Schinias Beach was great for relaxing days at the beach clubs and enjoying the calm waters. The young adults went wake-boarding at one of the beach clubs and the adventurous ones jumped off the cliffs into the deep waters near the house. This was one of their favorite parts of our vacation. The house has wireless internet, a local phone and a U.S. phone line, and several televisions, so those of us who are technology junkies could maintain their habits my preference was to ignore tv and inter

We would highly recommend this beautiful,clean villa with breathtaking views especially from the living area and the gorgeous, crystal clear infinity pool! Great for familys. It has all the amenities and comforts of home. Nearby archeological sites easily accessible by car. Close to the towns of Marathanos and Nea Makri and only 1 hour from Athens.Excellent local guide available. Laura, NC

Guest: G. Cabriales Date of Stay: 10/08/09 Review Submitted: 10/08/09 thank you so much for all of your wonderful hospitality. Your home was perfect for our three families -(eight people total). The views are stunning!! You were extremely helpful and accommodating and the use of your computer was crucial in allowing us to check our stand-by status. We took your advice regarding some of the tours: the all day Athens and the all day tour of Peloponese. We decided to use Stavros as our tour guide...and thank God we did! We have travelled to many countries, but theres no way we would have enjoyed driving into Plaka. Stavros is a true gem. We would highly recommend letting Stavros give you and your family the royal treatment while you sit back and listen to this amazing gentleman educate you even more than you can possibly imagine. What a history buff!!! Schinias Beach was the perfect ending to our familys vacation...We spent our last day relaxing under an absolutely perfect beach...it couldnt have been any better! Thank you Vasso and we hope to see you again.

Guest: Kat(Stamford, CT) Date of Stay: 04/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10 This was one of the best vacations I have ever taken, and the accommodations were stellar. The views from the property are the main attraction: from almost every window in the house you have amazing views of the sea laid out before you. Basking in the pool while gazing out on the bright blue ocean is an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. Multiple patios that allow you to sunbathe or relax in the shade were a nice bonus. Inside, the house is well-appointed with nice details (like marble floors and pretty bathrooms). I loved sitting in the living room with the floor-to-ceiling windows during the heat of the day and reading. The property gives you a feeling of being "away from it all," in the lap of luxury, yet within half an hour there are multiple fun towns to explore, sandy beaches, restaurants, shopping. Its close enough to Athens, Delphi and Sounio n (all of which I highly recommend) and yet its away from all the hustle and bustlewhich was the perfect mix. Local restaurants were yummy, and you cant beat eating in your bathing suit and sarong (talk about casual!). Of course the property was clean, well-maintained, great customer service we had no complaints and would love to return someday. Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Cindy & Harry(Denver ,Colorado) Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 07/11/10 Our trip to Greece and staying at Sella Villa with family and friends for our 40th wedding anniversary was AMAZING . The accommodations were outstanding and the views stunning. It was perfect for the 10 of us.Great location for a getaway yet close to great beaches and good restaurants. Vasso and Despina were great hostess and helpful with our travel needs. We did use Stavros as our travel guide he was extremely helpful with transfers and driving us to Dephi.Rented a van from Clio rent a car very good service. Our stay at Stilla Villa was more than we could ever have imaged . Thanks for all your help and kindness. Cindy & Harry Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Tara(Minneapolis, MN) Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10 My husband and I travelled to Greece to celebrate two 40th wedding anniversaries (my parents and our very dear friends). We had the absolute pleasure and good fortune of staying at Villa Stella! The house was amazing…the view was stunning and we enjoyed the pool more than you can imagine! Vasso was a true gem! We enjoyed the many conversations we had with her and appreciated her hospitality, humor, knowledge and recommendations. Vasso and her sister, Despina, ensured the 40th wedding anniversary celebration was a huge success by arranging for a private chef and providing such a welcoming environment! Despina and Vasso were truly gracious hosts and we could not have asked for anything more! We took Vasso’s and Despina’s recommendation and used Stavros as our tour guide. There are not enough words to describe the value he added! His knowledge of the country, its history, culture and people was spectacular. He was so kind and accommodating! To quote my husband…”he walks on water”! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! We had such an amazing time! Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Guest: toula(Rochester NY) Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/22/07 We spent a wonderful week at the villa. We have 3 boys and they enjoyed the house and the pool. The views from the villa at sunrise and sunset are the most beautiful we have ever seen. We also went to Mykonos and other isles but it was difficult to leave the house. It was georgeous. The owners are very helpful and the house has all amenities.