A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece.

Metamorfosi, Peleponnese
$582 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay



This is a beautiful villa that combines comfort with elegance and makes the most of its location: set into the side of a hill with a path through its own wooded gardens running down to a pretty pebble beach below. The 3 and a half acre (14 hectare) plot is extremely rare because it was planted forty years ago with every local species of plant imaginable. There are olives galore, a lemon grove, orange, fig, pomegranate, grapes and the full range of wild herbs. Feel free to help yourself!In the spring the wildflowers are breathtaking, we even have some rare orchids. From the house at the top of this valley there is no better view in the Peloponnese. Even the sun sets in precisely the right spot. The bay is perfect for both children and strong swimmers and, apart from August, you may well have the whole beach to yourselves. The building of Villa Artemis is told entertainingly in the best-selling book 'Blue Skies and Black Olives' by the broadcaster John Humphrys and his son Christopher. Although we limit the villa to 14 people we have an arrangement with the excellent apartments in the next bay that can sleep another 20 people. Get in touch if you are a larger group!


Christopher, the owners' son, is British but lives in Greece. Although based in Athens, he often stays in the small cottage at the bottom of the property. He is happy to give advice on the local area, point out the best places to eat and generally make sure that your holiday is as enjoyable as possible. A fluent Greek speaker, he is always available on the phone to deal with any problems or questions.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Composting Double-glazed Windows Living Plant Wall Recycling Unit Size: 3875 Sq Ft (360 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    5.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Greek
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Music Library Stereo Table Tennis Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Living Plant Wall Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 01:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Review Review

  • Tim B.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    A dream of a villa. We had an amazing time. The views are staggering. Out across the sea, for miles and miles, all framed by the Peloponnese and Methana. The house is perfect. Stylish without being precious, and very well-equipped and usable. The pool and outdoor dining area are wonderful and it's a joy to be able to trundle down the steps to the near-private beach below. The photos absolutely do not do it justice; and Christopher, the owner, couldn't have been nicer. Communicative, helpful charming - he allowed us to arrive early and leave late. The immediate area is fascinating and beautiful - Methana is extraordinary, and Galatas is a wonderful port town, while the amazing theatre at Epidavros is just a short drive away. I can't recommend the villa more highly. We had the most perfect holiday, with more than enough room for twelve of us. Thank you. We could have stayed for ever ...

  • Edward L.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Start and finish with the location - quite superb. Tranquil, a view over the sea and the Pelopennese that starts in the morning with a golden glow and finishes in the evening with the most astonishing sunsets. A well equipped, comfortable home, always a shady spot in baking July. A few minutes walk down to our beach with gorgeous swimming - and basically nobody else there. Stroll along to the Ammos beach bar for a quencher and basic - but good - food.Galatas, about 15 minutes drive - the most wonderful views across to Poros, take the water taxi over for a buzzing marina and a plethora of bars and restaurants.Chris was so helpful with any questions we had - he kindly arranged local food delivered into us one night. No hassle and delicious, very worth while doing.We went to Epidavros one day - a must-see miracle of ancient architecture and culture. But back at the house. A good book, a glass of wine, think your thoughts whilst looking at that glorious view. Villa Artemis - I think it's the complete package, thank you so much for having us.

  • Anna R.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We were a group of 12, made up of three families with teenage and grown-up kids, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed our 12-day stay at Villa Artemis. It is ideally located in a secluded area on a hill, with a path leading directly down to a pebbly beach (we got so used to having the beach to ourselves that we were almost shocked to find three other people there on the last day!). The sea is full of life, which is fun to watch while swimming — we even “befriended” a sea turtle that we greeted every morning (it didn’t seem to mind). The villa and the surrounding garden are spacious, with more than enough room for everyone to spread out and never feel cramped. The air conditioning in the bedrooms is a blessing, as it got quite hot on most days and didn’t cool down much at night. The kitchen is very well equipped — you can easily cook for a large group if you prefer, but there is also a wide choice of tavernas in Methana or Poros/Galatas, all within about a 20-minute drive. The view over the bay is absolutely stunning at any time of day, but especially so at dawn and sunset. And finally, a special thank you goes to the host, Christopher, who truly cares about making your stay as smooth as possible and is always happy to help with advice or come to the rescue if needed (we had a power cut on our first evening and couldn’t figure out whether it affected only the house or the whole neighborhood — it turned out to be the latter and was quickly resolved).

  • Sarah B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Villa Artimis is simply beautiful. Our family group of 7 adults and an 18 month year old all loved the holiday. We stayed 8 nights. We all swam in the lovely bay every day which is a few minutes walk down through the grounds. It has steps and is steep in places so no good for those with bad knees but it is not far. We hardly saw anyone else on the beach which is pebbles (my favourite) with loads of shade and with great swimming and fish to see (there are snorkels at the villa). We used the infinity pool every day too and loved the view from eating out area. The pictures do not do it justice. The outside dining area is well shaded and looks out to sea and yes the sun does set in the perfect place. The main room is stunning and the kitchen well equipped. The two main bedrooms upstairs have balconies looking out to the bay and all the beds were comfortable. The three upstairs double bedrooms have good wardrobe space and are all ensuite. The bunk bed room is small but beds full size. We didn’t use that room as our son and family used the basement floor. This is also well appointed with a large living area but being basement smaller windows and no great views. Bathroom good. Christofer was very helpful and he arranged for two lovely meals to be cooked for us to warm up by the gardener’s sister. Perfect. We went at a great time of year for sightseeing, swimming and flora and fauna.

  • Margery M.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2023

    Stayed Jul 29, 2023

    A breathtakingly beautiful location with superb spacious accommodation and welcoming, but not intrusive host. Be prepared to tackle an unmade road down to the property, but the destination is worth every bump! The air-conditioning was especially welcome.

  • Polly B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    The photos really don't do this property justice. It was beautiful. From the minute we arrived we loved every minute. Our family ranged from 16 year olds to 80 year olds and we all found the villa perfect. The air conditioned rooms are a welcome relief from the heat and the gorgeous pool was amazing to come back to each time after exploring the area. Would highly recommend and hopefully we will be back to visit very soon.

  • rebecca wilde

    Submitted Jul 13, 2023

    Stayed Jun 1, 2023

    lovely family time together young and old alike.

  • ruth m.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2022

    Stayed Jun 25, 2022

    An amazing house in the best location with views that you won’t believe. Christopher was quick to respond and very helpful with all aspects of our stay. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Rob B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2022

    Stayed Jun 4, 2022

    We five couples had a fantastic time at the Villa The house is very spacious and well equipped with beautiful views The infinity pool was wonderful and there is a great covered outside space for barbecuing, eating and relaxing There is a good shop and beach bar quite close run by Tasos and a couple of supermarkets within easy reach The area is very unspoilt and there are lots of lovely places to visit and restaurants in the vicinity Chris was very informative and extremely helpful during our visit We can highly recommend it

  • Caroline A.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2022

    Stayed May 27, 2022

    Beautifully positioned in private grounds and with the most spectacular views over the sea from property, pool and gardens. The house was light, spacious and well provisioned - comfortable without being pretentious. It was well positioned to stay local and low key but with easy access to livelier places eg Poros. Access is via a steep and stony drive so bring a suitable car. The owner gave fabulous directions and information and couldn't do enough for us.

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