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The Stone House The Olive House The Sea House Booking & Payment Contact Us |
We could not have chosen a more romantic, private island and house for our honeymoon. We enjoyed coffee in the cafes looking over the harbor, delicious Greek food in quaint restaurants (with clean kitchens—we were invited to see them all!), long walks with breath-taking views, refreshing swims, sunbathing on the rocks, meandering around town, and stunning sunsets from the terrace and the road winding along the cliffs. It is hard to describe the peace that envelops the Stone House. The master bedroom is a great retreat for naps in the afternoon and late night stargazing with the distant sound of harbor nightlife. Thank you so much for a wonderful time we will never forget. Sarah
Strongly in need of some warm, sunny, and relaxing days after a period of hard work and cold, wet spring weather up under the North Pole - we couldn`t have chosen a more perfect place than the Stone House. Taking a deep breath entering the harbour on arrival, our shoulders dropped from our ears down to normal position - as the good Hydra atmosphere (and Alexis!) welcomed us. Our days were filled with early morning walks up to the Monastery and Mount Eros with its spectacular views and time for reflection, visits to the bakery on the way home, waking up the rest of the family with breakfast on the terrace, everybody doing whatever pleases them, taking a swim, a stroll into town, reading books, painting and drawing, sitting on the terrace on top of the guesthouse looking down on harbour life, listening to music - that's relaxing! We could feel and easily imagine what the Stone House`s thick grey walls had witnessed through the years...being placed as it is, in a perfect spot to view the life in Hydra town and harbour. As a bonus and "farewell" gift, Hydra offered us the festival and celebration of Miaouli, with the most fantastic fireworks we have ever seen! Teresa and Olav
Thank you for an unbelievable week atop the hills of Hydra. We couldn't have picked a more comfortable place to enjoy the nuances of Greek island living! After a full day of swimming or exploring we would happily march up the stairs for good food, sleep, and relaxation in the Stone House. The house is truly a magical place and one I hope to revisit in the future. Robin
You know when the boat pulls into port that you are on a Greek island like no other. The grey stone structures have a magical feel, and there is no building more stunning than the Stone House. Sitting nearly at the top of the island, you're afforded a view of the harbor that is like a dream. (Be sure to stay up late enough to look down on the sparkly lights of the town!) The deck on top of the guest house might be the most perfect spot in the world to enjoy a glass of wine. The master bedroom is a vast, bright and peaceful space that will beckon you to stay all day, but be sure to get out and check out Hydra town, which is full of great shopping, fantastic people watching, and delicious local food. Allison
Thank you for our ten days of bliss in your home atop Hydra. We delighted in the view, made glorious meals in your kitchen, and swam in the sea. Our son loved the terrace and still remembers watching the harbor and all the sailboats. What a magical home you have – one our family will look forward to returning to. Jenny
Situated on a slope overlooking the charming main port, the Stone House is the ideal place to stay on Hydra. It is a beautiful and multifaceted property, replete with a guest house, multiple terraces, indigenous botanical life and the view to end all views (only to be enhanced by a bottle of Greek rose wine). The main house features beautiful masonry, is very spacious and yet somehow simultaneously manages to be warm and inviting. Its location is perfect in that it is close enough to Hydra Port to walk to shops, markets, and tavernas but removed just enough to deliver a little peace and quiet from the hustle-bustle (no kidding) of the town. Hydra Port itself is the perfect antidote to those a little wary of tourist-saturated destinations, as the population levels out at a very manageable 2,500 and there are no motor vehicles - so be prepared to hoof it (either yourself or literally on one of the many donkeys available for transport) into town or around the island to one of the irresistibly dainty neighboring hamlets. My wife and I visited a few of the inns and hotels on the island for drinks and/or meals and were so comforted by our choice to stay at the Stone House - there is simply no more enjoyable way to experience Hydra. Connor
What a few magical days we spent in Hydra – the stone streets, whitewashed houses against the blue water, sounds of the bells on the sheep seem like a dream. Our daughter spent hours in the gentle sun picking lemons from the tree. I loved perching on the roof deck listening to the hum of the tiny port town, and timing our day to the sun's journey over the hillside. Diana
Thank you so much for accommodating us again at the Stone House in Hydra. Returning with our two-year-old was a wonderful follow up to our honeymoon visit to the house (though very different)! Our warmest memories continue to be sitting on the deck overlooking the harbor and sea sipping cocktails at sunset. Nothing better. Adam |
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