Arktos Secluded villa with private pool, Wi-Fi internet, away from it all!

We LOVED our stay on Skopelos! If you're looking for a picture perfect villa complete with a beautiful swimming pool and four lounge chairs, with a view of the Skopelos harbor within a 10-15 minute drive of the town, you found your place. The queen sized beds in the first floor bedrooms with a/c units were very comfortable and the quilts beautiful. The small loft bedroom up a steep step of moveable stairs above the washing machine - also had a comfortable bed but no a/c, just a fan so a bit warm.The kitchen had some basic supplies and we did figure out how to use the stove but never did figure out how to use the oven. The well-equipped kitchen had a toaster, electric tea kettle. Assisted by google translate, we used the washer and and dried our clothing on the two drying racks with clothespins. Dimitris had a friend who escorted us to the house via moped - which was very helpful as we would have had difficulty finding the villa otherwise, and he also arranged our car rental. Dimitris was a wonderful host, super communicative. Note: driving up to the villa is an adventure, especially with a stick shift car and aggressive Greek drivers. We always returned before dark to be safe and had some trouble parking in the half paved area near the villa with the lack of traction and steepness. We continue to debate whether we'd just stay in the outskirts of the harbour town next time to avoid having to drive at all on Skopelos as much as we loved the villa.

A lovely villa and lovely pool. Dimitris answered every text quickly and resolved every issue we had promptly. We had a wonderful stay. It really is a beautiful spot with comfortable beds and everything you need for a really relaxing time.

We were bowled over! The view was stunning from high up on the hills looking down onto Skopelos at night as the town slowly lit up. And you could do this from in the pool too - fabulous. The main 2 bedrooms were a good size with aircon. The living area was small, but plenty big enough, with good kitchen facilities all presented in a rustic fashion. It was very charming. For nature lovers, lots to see. A fantastic view across the narrow valley where you could see buzzards perched in a Cedar or Cypress tree. There was not a night where i didnt see an Elenora's falcon flying over head, on one occasion very low, on another occasion 8+ zipping about trying to catch things on the wing, and all this with the sounds of Scops Owls nearby. As darkness descended, the falcons left but bats started zipping over the pool for a drink. One night we got in the pool (staying in a corner) with the pool light on and watched them dive down for a drink. There were lots of interesting insects too but fortunately very few wasps (July 10th). Dimitris arranged for a friend to escort us from the ferry to the house, which removes one minor anxiety in the journey and he made himself available for the whole 10 days for if we needed advice or had any problems. All in all, great place and great service! Completely 100% recommend.

Beautiful location, stunning views and very relaxing week , Dimitrus was quick to provide any guidance or information if needed, we hope to return.

From the moment we booked the villa, I knew we were in safe hands with Dimitris as he contacted me with all the information we'd need for a great stay. The villa itself is gorgeous, olde-worlde charm but equipped with everything you need - WiFi, cooking stuff, TVs. The pool is immaculate and it's a real treat to just float about gazing down the valley at Skopelos harbour. And Skopelos is a fantastic island. A new favourite part of Greece! Can't wait to return!

Cannot recommend a stay at this property enough. Exceeded our expectations. Perfect location, quiet but near to town and close to the wonderful beaches. We’ve fallen in love with Skopelos.The villa had everything we needed and more and great for a holiday with teenagers as there was ample space for all and WiFi. Pool was perfect. Also check in could not have been better, very smooth and quick and from arriving at the port we were greeted, given our hire car and escorted to the villa in no time. Thank you Dimitris for a wonderful stay, you are a great host and we very much hope to return.

This villa is perfect. It has a rustic feel but it is immaculate, has everything you need and is beautifully decorated. It is secluded, surrounded in pine trees and has an amazing view of Skopelos town and port below. It's a beautiful island - perfect if you want a true Greek island experience. Everything we wanted to visit seemed to be just a short drive away. Dimitris is fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. He gave us really helpful travel advice before the holiday, and despite being away himself during our stay, he had colleagues on hand to solve any problems instantly. We were met at the port and taken directly to the villa which was wonderfully stress free. Dimitris messaged occasionally just to check everything was ok. We even managed to lock ourselves out of the villa and he was immediately on hand to send a friend around to help. Thank-you so much Dimitris for a lovely holiday. We hope to return one day and meet you in person next time. :)

The house was rustic but well maintained with the most wonderful views. The smell in the mornings of the pine forest we were nestled in was amazing too. The house is a great location for a relaxing stay on Skopelos. Lastly Dimitris was unbelievably quick at responding to us every time we messaged him. There was an issue with wasps outside and before we knew it a trap had been laid which pretty much solved the problem. Highly recommend!

We have just spent a lovely couple of weeks staying at Villa Arktos in Skopelos. The villa is set in a beautiful, tranquil location with views across the valley to the distant hills and further views down the valley to Skopelos town and out to sea. We could sit around the pool and look down the valley to watch the boats coming in and out of the harbour in the distance. The pool was very clean and a great respite from the heat, regularly used by our teenage children. The house was spotless on our arrival and was cleaned every three days. Sheets and towels were also changed every three days. Dimitris, the owner, was fantastic and on hand by text or e-mail to immediately deal with any queries or questions we had. He also helped us to book our ferry to the island and our car. His colleague met us at the port side to take us to our car and took us directly to the property. They could not have done more for us. The island itself is very green and unspoilt. We enjoyed visiting the numerous, beautiful beaches, with lovely warm, clear water. It was great to wander around the old town in Skopelos and browse the shops selling pottery, jewellery, clothes and food. Our children enjoyed the delicious ice cream and baklava served in the tavernas along the harbour side. Overall we felt that the island had a lovely atmosphere and the locals were friendly and welcoming.

A fabulous house set high above a stunning town, beautiful views across the bay and beyond. Simple, rustic, clean, fab beds and steaming hot water. Everything you need. Very Mrs Durrell ! The owner is amazing, on hand to answer any questions, organised a hire car and was totally reliable. A magical healing place full of peaceful wonder. Stunning xx