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When Austrian-born Marie Luise Antoniadou came to Poros for the first time, she was so smitten with the island that on the spur of the moment she bought a ramshackle 19th century neo-classical house. It needed a thorough restoration, but that was no problem for Marie Luise who is an architect by profession. Using old building materials (like antique floor tiles she found in Athens) and furnishing it with period pieces, she tastefully enhanced the original character of the house, while adding a fresh and contemporary touch with pastel colour schemes and pale wood floors in some of the rooms. Sto Roloï is split into two apartments and a small studio. Rented as self-catering units they offer privacy and great comfort, while there is no need to worry about chores either. There is a daily cleaning service; groceries can be delivered at (almost) any time, and one of the best local restaurants offers ‘room service’ for lunch and dinner.
What makes it special to me:
The charm and comfort of the houses.
But what you should keep in mind:
The Garden Apartment and the studio do not have much of a view.
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| Owner | Marie Luise Antoniadou | ||||||||||||
| Address | 180 20 Poros | ||||||||||||
| Tel. | 22980-25808 6932427267 | ||||||||||||
| Fax | 210-9633705 | ||||||||||||
| storoloi@otenet.gr | |||||||||||||
| Website | http://www.storoloi-poros.gr | ||||||||||||
| Opening period: | All year | ||||||||||||
| Children: | Welcome | ||||||||||||
| Dogs: | Allowed upon prior agreement | ||||||||||||
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| Credit cards: | VISA, MASTERCARD |
| Accommodation | 1 apartment for up to 4 or 5 persons with three bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen ("Terrace Apartment") 1 apartment for up to 4 persons with one bedroom, a living room, a small kitchen ("Garden Apartment") 1 studio for 2 persons with a kitchenette |
| Room facilities | One bathroom per apartment/studio (hydro massage bath or shower) |
The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, and the studio has a kitchenette. Breakfast basics supplied. |
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There is a good choice of taverna's and restaurants at walking distance. Meals from one of the best (traditional) restaurants on the island can be brought over. You can also cook 'at home'; you can have groceries delivered. |
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Sto Roloï is situated in a cobbled alley in the village of Poros, just below the old bell tower. The waterfront is close by, and there are plenty of places to eat, drink or shop. |
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The ferries for Poros leave from Piraeus and take one or two hours to get to the island. You can also go by car via the Peloponnese (about 2,5 hours from Athens) and cross at Galatas (the ferry leaves every half hour and the crossing takes a few minutes). You will be met upon arrival at the port. Sto Roloï is just one minute away on foot from where you get off the ferry (up a flight of stairs). |
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Separated by a narrow channel from the shores of the Peloponnese, Poros is only a one-hour trip by hydrofoil from the port of Piraeus, but offers a complete change of scenery and a real away-from-it-all feeling. Maybe not as eye-catching as its neighbour Hydra, where during the summer season boatloads of tourists disembark on a daily basis, Poros does have plenty of charm. It is blessed with dense pine tree forests, sheltered beaches (most are pebble beaches with trees for shade and incredibly clear waters) and a picturesque little town, but does not get a lot of tourism.
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Read here what others said about Sto Roloï
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Looking to escape some of the busier islands in September, we chose Poros, a short trip by hydrofoil from Athens. Our decision was also based on reading about Sto Roloi in Small Hotels of Greece. It was a perfect choice.
Sto Roloi’s Terrace Apartment is delightfully furnished, spacious and well-equipped. It has views of Poros harbour and across the water to the mainland.
A short walk away from the bakery the beach and tavernas, Sto Roloi offered everything we needed for an independent and relaxing stay.
Although Poros is a great location from which to explore the mainland and other islands, we were hard pressed to leave Sto Roloi for too long. We will be back.
Kathy
Melbourne, Australia Kathy DMelbourne, Australia September 2009 |
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Just a quick note to let you know that not only did everything fall together as planned, but also that everything was absolutely perfect!! The accommodations at the Sto Roloi were more than I ever expected. The view of the water and the mountains from the sitting room made the place come alive!! Marie Louise is an absolute doll and her housekeeper Janeta is equally charming. The people of Poros and the nearby islands are so welcoming, I cannot recall ever feeling so comfortable and safe in any foreign country. Sarah G.New York, USA March 2006 |
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A very big thank you for a wonderful holiday at Sto Roloi on the island of Poros. The garden apartment which we stayed in was superb in all respects. It’s location in the old town was stunning. We could not have wished for a better 7 days on our first holiday with our 10 month old son. Please can you pass on our appreciation to Marie Louise and all her colleagues who made our stay so enjoyable. Thank you again for your assistance in helping us to choose the accommodation. Kalpesh I.Harrow, UK April 2005 |
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Thank you for all your advice and help with the organising of our holiday in Poros, we had such a good time, the weather was perfect and all the people were so friendly and helpful. Marie Luise was so kind and also very helpful. We can’t believe that we are now back in London and it is so cold and wet!!!! Katie J.London, UK October 2004 |
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