Eleni's House Skopelos

The Bedroom

A double bed is provided in this beautiful bedroom.

The bedroom is a bright and airy space which opens on to the balcony at the front, and onto a foot path at the back, as the house is built into the hillside. In true Sporades style, there is a separate toilet off the balcony.

The comfortable sitting area in the bedroom, with access to the track behind (no passing traffic this side).

The bedroom measures about 43 sq metres. There is a traditional large wardrobe and enough room for a seating area, with a DVD player and monitor.

Living Room

This is a large, airy room with a high ceiling and cool tiled floor. There is a wooden dining table and chairs.

A window looks over the track and garden to the sea below.

A mezzanine next to the living room has a sofa and extra mattress below, which can convert into a temporary curtained bedroom with two singles or a double.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a double sink, full-size electric oven and hot plates, fridge/freezer. Equipment includes all essential pots, pans, crockery etc, with an electric kettle and toaster.

Shower Room

The tiled main shower room on the lower level has WC, washbasin and separate large walk-in shower. The ceiling height here is just 6 feet.

Utility Room

The utility room has a washing machine, small vacuum and other cleaning equipment.

Garden

Just over the lane from the front of the house is the garden, enclosed on two sides by stone walls and with views towards Skiathos. There are orange trees, almond trees and a pomegranate bush, and a bough of the neighbour’s lemon tree also overhangs the corner of the garden. There are tables and chairs for outdoor dining and sun loungers can be brought up from the shed below.

Accessibility

This is a traditional Greek house, built in the Sporades style over three floors, and there are steep steps joining them. Glossa is built on the side of a hill and there are many steps to be negotiated to get around the village, but there is a fairly level 5-minute walk from Eleni’s House to a car parking area.

Cleaning / Towels / Linen etc.

Bath and beach towels are provided, along with all linen. The house is cleaned and bed linen changed once a week.

Internet and Wi-Fi

Eleni’s House doesn’t have an internet connection but most of the tavernas on Skopelos provide wifi for free. The closest wifi is at the Café Rouga less than 4 minutes’ walk away. We often use our phone ‘hotspot’ which provides enough coverage particularly upstairs.

Air Conditioning & Heating

Built traditionally into the rock and with thick stone walls, the house naturally remains at a comfortable temperature in all weathers. There is no air conditioning but two large fans are provided and this has proved to be sufficient even through the hottest days. Upstairs, in particular, a breeze can be enjoyed with front and back windows open. Fireplaces in the bedroom and living room help circulate air through the house. However, the fireplaces cannot be used and a minimum of heating is currently provided so the property is rented out only during the warmer weather.

In summer we recommend closing the window shutters when you go out to keep the sun out and the house cool!

ELENI’S HOUSE