"Briar House", Skyros Island provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bathroomSleeps 241 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
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About this property
"Briar House", Skyros Island
"Briar House" is located in the upper part of Hora (Skyros Town) between the Byzantine fortress and the cobbled uphill streets where there are no cars. The house can accommodate 2 people. The main entrance leads to the open plan dining kitchen / living area. Next door is the bedroom with a double bed (140X200 cm) and next to the bedroom, the bathroom with shower. The balcony and terrace, overlooking the hills and the sea in the distance, are at your disposal to relax, enjoy breakfast or a meal. Air conditioners make the house comfortable in hot weather. Sheets and towels are provided but no beach towels. The house is not suitable for the disabled. Please note that pets are not allowed.
The area with the many old chapels, near the small town museum and the Byzantine fortress is very picturesque. Of the two parkings, where you should park your own car or moped, it is about 100 meters the first and about 200 meters the second to the house. The center of Skyros town with restaurants, pubs, shops, the bank, the post office and pharmacies is within walking distance. Down to the sea extends over 3 km of the long and beautiful sandy beach of the Bay of Magasià, which is within walking distance of 10 minutes (about 20 minutes back) via a long staircase with stunning sea view.
A car is not necessary for your vacation. However, if you want to discover all the beaches, mopeds or cars are rent on the island. The owners, who speak German, English, French and Greek are happy to assist you.
The picturesque harbor of Linaria with fish tavernas is 15 km away. The bay of Pefkos is 15 km, the beautiful beach of Agios Petros 10 km and Atsitsa (in the green part of the island) 20 kms away. The beaches of Kolymbada and Tris Boukes, 20, or 25 km, are located in the southern part of the barren island, an impressive landscape reminiscent scenically more to the Cyclades than the Sporades where you can smell the scent of thyme and sage , The island is very popular with hikers and offers nice long walks by the sea and on the land or through the narrow picturesque streets of the village. Skyros has been inhabited since ancient times. During the excavations in "Palamari", in the northern part of the island, the archaeologists discovered a fortified settlement from the Bronze Age (2500-1800 v. Chr.) with impressive walls. On Skyros has survived since antiquity the Skyros horse (Equus caballus skyriano), a small rare breed. License No .: AADE 1688
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing 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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 441 square feet
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Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 00000001668
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Skiros, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skýros and Basales, while Manos Faltaïts Folk Museum and George Lambrou are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. Visit our Skiros travel guide
What time is check-out at "Briar House", Skyros Island?
Check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Where is "Briar House", Skyros Island located?
Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Brooke Square, Manos Faltaits Museum, and Manos Faltaïts Folk Museum. Skýros and Basales are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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"Briar House", Skyros Island Reviews
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Dès que j'ai mis les pieds dans cette maison, je suis complètement tombée sous le charme! C'était encore plus beau que sur les photos! La vue de la terrasse est magnifique! Quel bonheur d'y prendre mon petit déjeuner chaque matin, à l'ombre! C'est un endroit tranquille car aucune voiture autour. La maison est impeccable, joliment décorée, et tout y est! Maria et Miltos ont été très avenants, il était facile de communiquer avec eux. Ils ont gentiment organisé les transports entre l'aéroport et la maison. Skyros est charmante, un réel coup de cœur pour moi! Il faut cependant avoir de bonnes jambes pour monter et descendre les nombreuses marches et petites rues... mais c'est comme ça un peu partout en Grèce. Je retournerais vivre dans cette jolie petite maison sans hésitation! Merci Maria et Miltos pour votre accueil! À une prochaine fois si la vie le permet!
Chantal G.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
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Wir blieben für eine Woche im Sommer. In der Zeit brauchten wir kein einziges Mal die Klimaanlage, da die Meeresbriese für eine angenehme natürliche Kühle sorgt. Das ganze Objekt war in tollem Zustand und super sauber. Die traditionellen Häuser in Skyros sind sehr eng beieinander, so dass ein gewisser Einblick in das Leben der Nachbarn nicht zu vermeiden ist. In dieser Wohnung sowie auf der Terrasse waren wir unbeobachtet. In fünf Minuten ist man im Zentrum. Unser Vermieter war sehr hilfreich und schnell zu erreichen. Alles in allem, sehr empfehlenswert. Irgendwann kommen wir wieder.
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Nous conserverons un très beau souvenir de nos vacances à Skyros. L'appartement est véritablement charmant : idéalement situé, bien équipé, très propre et l'accueil par Miltos tout simplement chaleureux et parfait.