Peaceful hilltop villa with private pool and beautiful valley views in the quiet village of Meso Gerakari. Just a short drive from the beaches of Alykes and Alykanas, the house offers privacy, relaxing terraces and a lush garden with a large plane tree. Enjoy sunset dinners, poolside relaxation and outdoor movie nights under the stars with our projector cinema by the pool. Perfect for couples, families or small groups. Environmental fee: €8 per night payable upon arrival (Greek law). The space This house was the first school of the village and later became a school for the art of making handmade carpets. Today it has been fully renovated and turned into a relaxed and isolated villa with the only plane tree in the area as well as all the comforts that someone needs to enjoy their stay in an idyllic setting in this beautiful corner of the Ionian Sea. The Tuscan style garden that surrounds the house is the perfect cool corner away from the crowd and the bustle at every moment of the day and night. It's the perfect choice for families and couples. Its excellent location is ideal for exploring the island. Just 18 minutes drive from the beautiful capital of the island and 4 minutes from the nearest beach known as Psarou which is famous for its crystal clear waters and its peaceful nature. You can visit the famous blue caves and the shipwreck (Navagio) by boat from the nearby port of Alikes. The village has a mini market 'The village' for coffee as well as daily fresh handmade bread and fresh fruit. This house was the first school in the village and later a school for looms. Today it has been transformed into a relaxed and secluded villa with the only plane tree in the area as well as with all the amenities one needs to enjoy their stay in an idyllic environment in this beautiful corner of the Ionian Sea. The garden surrounding the house is designed so that you have your own cool corner away from the world and the hustle and bustle at any time of the day and night. It's the perfect choice for families and couples. Its excellent location is ideal for exploring the island. Just 18 minutes drive from the beautiful capital of the island and 4 minutes from the nearest beach known as PSARROU which is famous for its deep blue waters and its peaceful character. The location is in a place where you can visit the famous blue caves and the shipwreck in a short time. The village has a mini market 'The village' for coffee as well as daily fresh handmade bread and fresh fruits. Guest access Accomodation with private pool , terrace and garden with amazing view and sports facilities Other things to note Please be cautious about water consumption. The whole island has limited watering capacity especially during the summer with the massive tourism. Same with air conditioning. Please remember to check that air conditioning is off prior to leaving the house during the day. TIPS ABOUT YOUR STAY Nearest beach (psarou beach) 6 min drive (no sunbeds and umbrellas but nice sandy beach and crystal water!) you may eat or just have "ouzo and meze (sardines, marinated anchovies, red mullet etc)" at the beach taverna “psarou” , delicious home made traditional food (also cheap) at "Bougarini" or for a more upscale atmosphere (including coctails...and a bit more pricey..) eat at "porta del mar" (walk 100 meters on the beach and walk up this boutique hotel stairs). 2. Eat at night if staying at the house terrace or patio by calling delivery service food at "Lofos" restaurant - - give the directions at "antonis" opposite Kotsonis house or walk to “lofos” - 3 minutes walking distance (good food, moderate prices and very nice view / terrace). 3. Shop at the local grocery store “To horio” fresh bread, fruits, if you like cold coffee order “fredo espresso or cappuccino” or any other coffee. (5 min walking) 4. If you need a big super market for the weekly shopping (14 min drive) 5. City of Zakinthos Nice food in the city Prosilio (gourmet and pricey) Alektor (traditional with live music (vocals and mandolins) moderate price) City has a lot of different cuisines to taste…search trip advisor etc 6. Go to a neighborhood called Bohali for a spectacular port view and have dinner at local tavernas (the best for live traditional Zakinthian music (mandolin, guitar and vocals) and/or sweet/deserts at “Lata” From city to Bohali (9 min drive) 7. Beaches now : Kalamaki – (very quiet and calm, sandy with or without sunbeds/crowds (just walk along this 2-3 km beach..). From Gerakari (28 min drive) Gerakas – splendid sandy wide beach From Gerakari (48 min drive) Aikes – 10 min drive - Navagio – famous beach (mostly for photos) Go there (Aghios Nikolaos) (38 min drive), to get a morning boat (smaller private boats are better but more expensive) to Navagio. (better be there at 9am to avoid the crowds). You will also visit “galazies spilies/ blue caves” - intermediate stop for swimming by the boat. To get a picture from the high cliff (like the ones you see on the net…it’s a different story. You have to drive 38 mins …but this way , you can only take photos from the cliff ..no access to the beach. Keri beach – small beach with a fantastic tavern. 43 min drive ..you will walk down the footpath (5 min downhill to the beach) Limnionas- amazing “fjord” like cove (deep water should know swimming) with seaside tavern. Can be crowded… Nice mountain-view drive to get there (52 mins) … driving to Geraka …you may visit different beaches on the road (see roadsigns) and pick any beach you like (banana is also good with a huge beach bar and sandbeds). So plan another day to take the road to Gerakas and stop at banana or any other beach. Registration Details 00000512915