Chalet en Forêt de Pins 1400m | Cinéma & Cheminée

Summary:

Stone chalet in Taygetos forest at 1,400m. Two bedrooms, full kitchen, fireplace. Separate cinema suite with own entrance, kitchenette, bath. Sleeps four. Starlink WiFi, telescope, Greek wines, popcorn, firewood and heating included. Hike trails, watch sunsets over the Messinian Gulf, sleep in silence. Tavernas 400m, Sparta 26km, Kalamata 36km, Mystras nearby. Cool summers, snowy winters. Self check-in, instant warmth.



The Space:

🏡 The Space

The main stone chalet has two levels.

Ground floor: Cozy living room with fireplace and a sofa for relaxing by the fire (not a sleeping space). Fully equipped kitchen with oven, electric grill, fridge, kettle, coffee maker, dishes and cookware. Open wine cellar with local Greek varieties. Full bathroom.

Attic: Master bedroom with a double bed and a single bedroom — both with stone walls, wood paneling, and small windows facing the forest and mountains.

Cinema suite (separate building, private entrance): Double sofa bed, large screen with Netflix, popcorn machine. Kitchenette with fridge, filter coffee machine, and washing machine. Private bathroom.

Outdoors: Fenced courtyard, terrace, telescope for amateur stargazing, free parking. Small dogs (up to 8kg) welcome in the yard only.

Throughout both buildings: Starlink WiFi, A/C and electric radiator in each space, fireplace in the main chalet (firewood included), heating included in the price.





🗺️ Location & Access

📍 Other things to note

Getting here: Agios Vassilios (Siliboves). National road access via 150m dirt road. Car essential. Kalamata airport: 50-60 min. Athens: ~3 hours.

Winter: Road cleared by municipality. Chains rarely needed.

Check-in: Lockbox at front door. Code sent via email/SMS.

Fireplace: For warmth only. Cooking, grilling, or baking in the fireplace is strictly prohibited for safety and energy certification. Firewood provided. Use the kitchen.

Pets: Small dogs (up to 8kg) in the fenced yard only — not inside.

Good to know:

• Mini-markets: Artemisia and Trypi (10km)

• Pharmacies and hospitals: Sparta and Kalamata

• Forest setting — regular pest control for guest safety

• Bring layers: temperature drops at night even in summer

• Stargazing best 2-3 hours after sunset

Included: Heating, electricity, firewood, Starlink WiFi. Holihouse responds promptly via Airbnb.



Visit Lagada climbing park (7.5km) Come and marvel at the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras



Explore Pikoulianika village with views of Mystras (~16km)



Dip in the Knakiona waterfalls (near Trypi, 14km)



Traditional villages: Artemisia, Piges, Alagonia, Nedousa



Nature walks, mushroom foraging, wild animal watching



🧭 Guest Access

The entire property is yours — main stone chalet (ground floor and attic), cinema suite (separate building with its own entrance), fenced courtyard, and terrace. Free street parking just outside the main gate, only a few steps from the front door (lit pathway at night). The fenced yard provides safe outdoor space for small dogs. Self check-in via lockbox at the front door — your personal code arrives by email/SMS before your stay. The Holihouse team is available for support throughout your stay.



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Fireplace cooking tools included (with tips for baking local produce)



Responsive host team via Holihouse ensures smooth communication and local insightCome and marvel at the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras



Guest Access:

The entire property is yours — main stone chalet (ground floor and attic), cinema suite (separate building with its own entrance), fenced courtyard, and terrace. Free street parking just outside the main gate, only a few steps from the front door (lit pathway at night). The fenced yard provides safe outdoor space for small dogs. Self check-in via lockbox at the front door — your personal code arrives by email/SMS before your stay. The Holihouse team is available for support throughout your stay.



The Neighborhood:

Right outside: Pine forest, hiking trails, sunsets over the Messinian Gulf. Seasonal taverna 400m away, café/restaurant 800m.

Mystras (20km): UNESCO World Heritage Site — a magical Byzantine castle-town built on the slopes of Taygetos. One of the most important medieval sites in Greece. Combine with a visit to Pikoulianika (16km) for panoramic views.

Nature & activities: Lagada climbing park (7.5km). Knakiona waterfalls and lake near Trypi (14-16km) for a refreshing summer swim. Forest paths perfect for mushroom and herb foraging in spring and autumn.

Sparta & Kalamata: Sparta (26km) for ancient history. Kalamata (36km) for the coast, beaches, and Messinian cuisine.

Mountain villages: Artemisia (10km) for mini-markets, cafés, taverns. Piges, Alagonia, Nedousa — quiet stone villages with their own character. Trypi (14km) famous for its springs.



Getting Around:

Accessing the area is easy as it is located only 150m from the main Kalamata-Sparta road, with Kalamata being 36km away and Sparta being 26km away. Additionally, free parking is available right next to the house.



Other Things to Note:

Indulge in a few days of absolute relaxation in the forest and savor the excellent local products that you can bake in the fireplace using the "stone of health" available at the house. Additionally, make sure to scan the barcode in the photo to discover some interesting trail routes to explore during your stay.



Interaction with Guests:

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