You should find answers to any remaining questions here . . .

How can I check availability?

If you wish to book or have further questions simply send us a message via our Enquire Today page. We prefer whole-week, Friday-to-Friday bookings, but we consider all requests.  The minimum stay is five nights.

How much is the rent?

The table below provides a guide to our prices: minor adjustments might be necessary to account for our preferred Friday-to-Friday schedule.  An accurate price will be provided when you contact us and request specific dates.

What is included in the rental?

·       All bedding, linen and towels – including swimming towels – are provided.

·       The whole house and garden is yours to use: with the property equipped as a home-from-home.

·       Our house is cared for by a friend who lives in Glossa. She will be available in emergency or should you need anything urgently. You can contact us at any point during your stay.

What’s in the house?

·       A 5ft king-size bed, sofa, wardrobe

·       DVD player and monitor screen (but not ‘live’ TV) with a selection of DVDs

·       Café table and 2 chairs on the balcony

· Dining table with six chairs

·       An electric oven with 4-pan hob is in the kitchen, with a fridge, electric kettle, toaster and plenty of pots and pans

·       There is a washing machine in the utility room next to the kitchen

·       Two sun loungers with cushions in the garden, together with table and four chairs

What other expenses will I have?

None from us for a normal rental of the house: there are no additional charges for tax, water, electricity, laundry or cleaning as specified in the “What is included in the rental” section above. 

How do I book Eleni’s House and what are the Booking Conditions?

Again it is best to use our Enquire Today form initially.  Having checked availability and price, we require a 20% non-returnable deposit to confirm the booking.  The balance must be cleared six weeks before arrival, which is also non-refundable when the transfer is complete: the booking will be cancelled if this payment is not received.  The price will be quoted in Euros and payments can be made by direct transfer in Euro (€) to our Greek account. 

How many people can stay?

We have designed the property to accommodate just two adults in spacious comfort.  On request, an additional person can be put up on the sofa/mattress on the mezzanine.  To cover the additional laundry, a surcharge of £20 per week will apply.  On account of the steep steps up to the salon, we recommend that children should be aged 5 and over, but younger children have stayed at the property without mishap.

When can I arrive and when must I leave?

In a busy season the rental period starts at 1400 and ends at 1000 on the morning of departure, so the house can be prepared for the next guests.  It might be possible to leave luggage somewhere.

What do we expect of you?

Eleni’s House is our family holiday home, not a business. We ask our guests to respect the property and please tell us should breakages occur, so we can make repairs or provide replacement for the people who will follow. Please leave the house clean and tidy for the next people.  Guests are invited to use whatever they find in the house for, say, cooking, cleaning or toiletries; but if some item is used up, then please provide a replacement for the convenience of other visitors.

Does Eleni’s House have air-conditioning?

No, but this is an old stone building whose walls are about a metre thick at its base and which is built into the side of a hill with only the top level open on both sides.  Rooms are large and airy, with high ceilings, so never feel stuffy.  Shutters are fitted to all windows to keep out the afternoon sun. Two large electric fans are provided just to keep the air circulating.  Even in periods with the highest (and lowest) temperatures, the house remains at a pretty constant temperature.

Does Eleni’s House have wifi / internet connection?

No, but we find our phone ‘hotspot’ works well. Practically all of the tavernas and cafés across Skopelos do have wifi.  The closest café to Eleni’s House with wifi is less than two minutes’ walk.  Three doors further on is a newly re-opened restaurant, where you can sit under the trees in the main square by the church.

How close is Eleni’s House to a beach?

The closest beach is at Loutraki which is 15 minutes walk from the village down a traditional donkey track or just five minutes if you take the bus down the meandering road.  However, a lift back up the hill by bus or taxi is recommended: it is quite a climb!  Perivolu is a beautiful 50min walk through the forest. Milia and Kastani are 15 min drive.

I cannot speak Greek; will I have problems?

We cannot speak much Greek either but have never experienced any difficulties.  Menus are always in both English and Greek, with owners invariably able to speak English.  After the civil war when the whole country was starving, hoards of young men emigrated to Australia, Canada and USA.  Many have now returned to their homeland in later life, so don’t be surprised if an older person intervenes to help translate if you’re having trouble being understood.

Is a car essential?

To be able to explore all of the extraordinarily beautiful island of Skopelos, it is recommended that guests hire some form of transport for at least part of their stay, but it is not essential.  There is a very regular bus service (really a smart, air-conditioned coach) that trundles backwards and forwards from Loutraki in the north to Skopelos town in the south, passing all the major beaches and more minor settlements en route. Taxi’s are pretty reasonable and we can provide the number of Rania who knows the house very well.

We usually hire from Magic Cars in Skopelos Town

Can you park outside Eleni’s House?

No, but there is ample parking where the road to Eleni’s House enters Glossa, which is about five minutes’ fairly level walk from the property.

Any other questions at all?

Please do not hesitate from contacting us from the Enquire Today page.