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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Stoupa, Peloponnese
  • Place, Stoupa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pantazí Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalogria
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamata (KLX-Kalamata Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic 350 Year Old Casa Sophia

(oooooo22852)

Welcome to our Paradise in Southern Greece. A Beautifully renovated 350 year old stone cottage with many original features situated in Pyrgos, an atmospherically traditional Greek village. 7 mins by car to the sea/beach. 45km from Kalamata Airport (KLX).

The airy main apartment has a large open plan kitchen/lounge with high timbered ceilings and hand crafted kitchen. A charming vaulted bedroom with open fireplace. Connected via a hallway is the second bedroom with antique pine furniture, oriental artefacts and Sea View. Finally a beautiful Italian tiled shower room. Outdoor the large vine covered terrace is a highlight, perfect for appreciating the view over the sea or enjoying lazy dinners on a balmy night.

Owners live downstairs (sound proofed between the floors). You have full privacy, we are just here to make your holiday as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Vacation, work or both?? We can provide flexible solutions that include fast fibre WiFi, work space indoor and outdoor and all you need for work and pleasure.

Top Amenities
Most modcons you need for a comfortable holiday. Air conditioning, dehumidifiers, heatpumps and smart fans. WiFi, satelite TV and 5G reception. Windows with shutters and mosquito blinds. Large electric awning on the terrace.

Perfect for stargazing in the autumn.

Greek Climate Tax
All the 2025 rates include the new Greek Climate Resilience Tax (€8-15 per night).
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Pantazí Beach. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • 7 minutes by car from Ionian Sea and 10 minutes from Stoupa Beach
Romantic 350 Year Old Casa Sophia offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This West Mani cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No children under 6yrs old

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We do accept children over the age of 6 years.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 00000022852

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Romantic 350 Year Old Casa Sophia Cottage
Romantic 350 Year Old Casa Sophia West Mani
Romantic 350 Year Old Casa Sophia Cottage West Mani

Reviews

Romantic 350 Year Old Casa Sophia Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife and I totally enjoyed our stay at Casa Sophia. It's a setting where time slows remarkably and you feel a guilt-free pleasure in having an equally slow pace to your days.I first discovered Casa Sophia back in 2017 while searching the internet for places to stay in Europe. We elected to go to Italy that time but I kept an eye on Casa Sophia. As the years went by I continued to check the VRBO site for the listing, hoping to take advantage of it sometime. There was one year I couldn't find the listing and panic set in. Had the property been sold? Had the owners retired? The next year I found the listing again and I relaxed.We made our decision to go to Greece in November of 2024 and shortly after I made our booking for Casa Sophia for September of 2025. Our hosts, Sophia and Mogens, were very good about keeping in contact with us prior to our visit, answering questions that only hosts could answer. Some people might be concerned that the hosts at Casa Sophia live downstairs from the rental property itself. Not to worry; church mice would be louder than the hosts. Seriously. And when you do want to interact with them, they are right there to answer your questions and assist you in any way that they can.If there are times when you want to add a little action to your day, the coastal towns of Stoupa and Agios Nikolaos are less than a ten minute drive away.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a very little village on a mountain, 10 minutes from the see and beaches. The house has everything you need. Beautiful terrasse with flowers and a good view on the see and valley. Very private and peaceful Lovely welcome from Sophia, she is very kind and helpfull. Every grocery and horeca you need very nearby. The surrounding is stunning. We had a very good Holliday. Thanks for the nice house and good care Sophia and Mogens
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A really special holiday

We had a lovely time, so many gorgeous beaches to visit, wild countryside, and wonderful ruins. Our hosts were welcoming and great communicators, all in all a very special holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

First stay

The property owner cannot be faulted with her kindness and consideration. We felt that the cleanliness could be improved, and we felt that there was an excess of clutter contained in the residence.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Everything we expected and more. Sophia and Morgens are wonderful hosts. Wonderful hints for places to eat and things to see and how to avoid any driving problems. We were there for two weeks and wished we could stay longer.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

From communications before arrival to a goodbye at the gate the hosts were wonderful, attentive and very helpful. My wife had been walking through Italy for three weeks while I was leading a scooter tour around Greece. The plan was for me to join her in Italy but the Peloponnese was cooler and had much less tourist so she joined me. We were looking for a nice quite comfortable place to spend some time and Casa Sophia exceeded our expectations. Though we spent most of our time on the terrace reading or walking locally, we made a daily venture up the mountains to one of the small villages for lunch. Or, we drove the quick 5 minutes down the mountain to one of the local beach towns. This was a fantastic break for us and Casa Sophia and it's location is what made it so. PS: even the knifes where sharp.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Such a beautiful place so relaxing . The view is amazing. Casa Sophia has everything you need and more. Sophia was very helpful with places to visit and to eat. We'll be back x
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, comfortable place to re-set and recharge.

Our hosts provided a ready-made canvas for relaxing and rejuvenating. Casa Sophia is an impeccably well-equipped place with lovely attention to detail and where everything from the books to beach equipment has been considered. The jewel of a terrace has a view like no other across the bay. Our 'Welcome pack' of food and wine was such a kind and generous addition. It is a sturdy solid 'home' steeped in history. It's decorated beautifully and is comfortable enough to spend all your time there if you felt like it. The handwritten information pack our hosts provided was invaluable and came out of experience rather than hearsay. They were there when needed and answered all of our daft questions! It is a perfect base for exploring mountains or coast in a stunning part of Greece that would shine anytime of the year.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful peaceful place to unwind

Great hosts- lovely people who provide superb accommodation. Tranquil and a great base for exploring the Mani.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Lovely lady really helpfully with local knowledge. If you want a true rural Greek experience away from the tourists this is perfect.

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Great for walking!

We were greeted by Sophia on arrival, fairly late in the evening and having showed us around, discretely left us to get settled. She had left us some provisions to get started., oranges from her tree (wonderful for breakfast), milk, eggs wine beer, olives, feta and bread. The apartment is wonderfully traditional with a beautiful terrace full of pot plants, herbs and the smell of orange blossom was ever present. We came to do some walking and the Mani doesn’t disappoint, breathtaking scenery, lovely mountain villages and friendly people. Some of the paths we took were very overgrown however and needed a machete! We were too early in the season for swimming, though it was hot enough some days to visit the beach. Stoupa and Agios Nicholaos are lovely and close by with plenty of tavernas, but you need to drive. Sophia was happy to advise and give directions and there were plenty of maps and guides in the apartment. The only downside for us was that the village does not have a taverna, which meant having to drive to go out and eat and one of us not having a drink. It is however a great location for exploring the Mani. Thank you Sophia and Mogens for your hospitality and a lovely stay, you are so lucky to live there!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

Lovely villa with plenty of character

Spent two weeks in this lovely restored villa. Very comfortable with plenty of character. Sophia and Mogens could not have been more helpful and friendly.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

A lovely historic villa

We loved our stay in Casa Sophia. The location is fantastic. You can beach in the morning and explore the mountain villages in the afternoon. This casa is a wonderful jumping off point. The little village is so peaceful and you feel as though you have stepped back in time. Sophia C. is a lovely hostess, there when you need her but completely respectful of privacy. We especially appreciated the welcome goodies she left for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Paradise with a view

Our first impression of Casa Sophia was the description and photo on the website. Following our booking we received a wonderful description of Sophia and Mogens home and, the surrounding area. We drove from the North West of The Peleonnese using the descriptive guide from Sophia and Mogens and arrived, with no hickups, late in the afternoon. The surprise awaited us!!!!! We parked our car out of the village and walked slowly through the narrow, cobbled roads and lanes to the beautiful wrought iron front gates of Casa Sophia. Sophia greeted us with a welcoming smile and showed us through her gorgeous home. Once we stepped onto the terrace and, then inside, the peace came over us. The house offered us all we wished for, including some extra goodies! We made ourselves at home and sorted out our luggage as we had been travelling for 3 weeks. Sophia kindly washed our travel soiled clothing and offered us suggestions of the different possibilities of exploring the mountains or the coastline. We spent our days arising late, enjoying a delicious breakfast on the terrace listening to the birds and gazing at the azure Mediteranean Sea. Off in the car exploring the mountain villages was an adventure and great fun discovering the spots to stop for a Greek salad and coffee - one under a 100 year old Sycamore tree. The Bysantine Chapels and churches are very special in this area and well worth stopping to take a look inside. As it was very hot we always made it to the sea for a late cooling swim, headed back to Pygos, refreshed ourselves and then drove 10 mins to one of the seaside villages for a delicious Greek meal. Thank you very much Sophia and Mogens for our wonderful stay in your home and congratulation on making it such a special place. We will recommend Casa Sophia on the Mani in the Peleponnese to our friends, family and travel agent. Go well both of you. Warmest regards, Kerrie and Rob
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lily C., Ireland

Hidden gem

We have just returned from a really wonderful 9 days at Casa Sophia. The property is ideally locate for anyone who wishes to have a peaceful holiday. As soon as we arrived we realised we had found a real gem - not only for it's position in a beautifully quiet village in real, old Greece but also for the comfort, facilities and most of all the stunning views from the terrace. You can see the love Sophia and Mogens have put in this place, as the 350 years old house was very tastefully restored and decorated without compromising the comfort of modern life: air conditioning, wi-fi etc. Waiting for us in the fridge there was a welcome pack with fresh food and a bottle of wine (very thoughtful of Sophia). We were spoilt for choice for wonderful tavernas in Stoupa - all offering traditional greek food in lovely settings. Sophia has recommended a lovely taverna ten minutes away up in the mountains where we had amazing food, lovely wine and the company of the owners Yoanna and Dimitris. In an essence, we loved the place. To say it exceeded our expectations is an understatement and if we could award a 5.5 out of 5 we would be happy to do so! Overall we had a fantastic time and will definitely return to Casa Sophia.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

Atmospheric, comfortable, traditional village house.

Our week at Casa Sophia in mid May was just perfect. I don't think we've ever rented a more well-equipped house; nor a prettier one. Our hosts were great. They were available for directions and inspiration for trips around the area but we were otherwise unaware that they live downstairs. Pyrgos is a very traditional village complete with friendly cafe/bar just a short stroll from the house. We loved the terrace; amazing starry skies and sunny lazy afternoons. Lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir haben wunderbare Tage, mit bestem Wetter genießen dürfen. Die schöne Terrasse haben wir geliebt. Eine sehr schöne ruhige Ecke. Vielen lieben Dank.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie locatie, fijn sfeervol huis en betrokken eigenaren
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gemütliche Ferienwohnung mit einer phantastischen Terasse mit Meerblick

Sophia ist eine nette und aufmerksame Gastgeberin. Die Ferienwohnung ist sehr komfortabel und gemütlich. Eine Grundausstattung mit Speisen und Getränken ist bei Ankunft vorhanden. Das Beste ist die Terasse mit vielen Blumen und Pflanzen. Von dort hat man einen phantastischen Blick auf den Messinischen Golf. Das Dorf Pyrgos ist etwas verschlafen aber mit dem Auto ist man in wenigen Minuten in Stoupa oder Agios Nikolaos.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein wunderschöner Ort

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt in der Casa Sophia.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verena F., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness

Famos!

Tolle Vermieter, immer ansprechbar und sehr umsichtig. Über den gefüllten Kühlschrank bei unserer Ankunft haben wir uns besonders gefreut: Bier, Wein, Brot und Käse. Wie wunderbar. Unterkunft ist sehr ruhig gelegen und liebevoll eingerichtet. Vielen Dank für diesen schönen Urlaub!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Haus mit Charme

Wir haben den Aufenthalt und die Ruhe in diesem geschmackvoll eingerichteten Haus sehr genossen. Die Küche ist prima ausgestattet und die geräumige Terasse lädt zum Verweilen ein. Das Dorf ist malerisch gelegen und hat seinen eigenen Charme. Sophia versorgt ihre Gäste mit Geheimtipps zur Erkundung der Gegend - sowohl das Meer als auch das Gebirge sind gut zu erreichen. Die Kommunikation mit Sophia verlief einfach perfekt. Als wir kurz vor Mitternacht endlich eintrafen, wartete noch ein Snack auf uns. Vielen Dank für alles, liebe Sophia!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique T.

Liked: Cleanliness

La terrasse fleirie

Au calme dans le village perché, dans la jolie maison, nous avons découvert villages, plages et tavernes et la mer magnifique.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danilo K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Auf Entdeckungsreise

Wir wurden superfreundlich empfangen und Sophia hatte für uns sogar schon etwas eingekauft. Die Lage ist super ruhig und schön gelegen mit Blick auf das Meer. Man kann schön auf der Terrasse entspannen. Das wirklich historische Haus wurde sehr gut restauriert und liebevoll eingerichtet und dekoriert. Die Vermieter sind einfach total nett und jederzeit für Anliegen zur Stelle. Sehr herzlich. Also nur zu empfehlen. Wir haben hier eine sehr schöne Zeit verbracht.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice holidays

Very nice holidays
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024