Reviews of Archontiko Repana - Makrinitsa Stone Retreat

Room in beautiful old mansion (archontiko) perfectly situated midway between Makrinitsa main square and the main car park - only around 2 minutes walk to either. The house contains beautiful period furnishings and has a small but very pleasant garden with beautiful views over Volos and its bay and is where we enjoyed the excellent breakfasts provided by the lovely lady who was looking after the property. There was also an exceptional newly opened restaurant - Arismari - one minute away which boasted a terrace giving stupendous views over Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf, and which was hosted by a charming lady with the delicious culinary delights in the hands of another more than capable lady - all excellent value.

Due to the nature of these old properties, although the house itself was huge our actual room was very small and the bathroom in particular a masterpiece of miniaturisation/claustrophobia. The (enforced) position of the small double bed one side of which was against a wall meant that access was only possible from one side - not perfect! The addition of a small fridge would have been a benefit - though in truth the addition of anything in such a tiny space would be challenging. But at the end of the day the property description, size/facilities etc was accurate and not misrepresented. It was rather being confronted on arrival with the stark realities of what that actually meant which was difficult to contend with, although despite those reservations we still managed a reasonable stay.

Location, view, staff

Privacy could be better

Breakfast was delicious and homemade.

Breakfast could be ready earlier.

Lovely well restored traditional house packed with history and in a great location, with friendly and welcoming staff. Nice breakfasts too!

Mothing

Accommodation in a beautiful and quiet place with a beautiful garden and wonderful host. Highly recommended.

Everything

I loved my stay at this place.

The location was absolutely perfect. Toward the beginning of the town so not too far to walk. The staff….Vageli and his wife were Also wonderful.

The steps leading up To the home were slightly treacherous……

you will stay in an historic house

the matras could be a bit softer

+ Old townhouse naer to the turistical center + Good WiFi + Good breakfest with homemade products + Nice shared lounge

- Tiny, dark room (about 12 sqm); claim on booking: 22 sqm - Bed only 1,90m long - in a double room!; claim on booking: >2,0m - No wardrobe - One (!) not occupied power outlet in the room incl. bathroom - Tiny, dark bathroom with tiny window - Free on top: During last night the neighbor burned damp garden waste, after which the whole room was filled with smelly smoke when we returned from dinner

Breakfast was plentiful: coffee, juice, eggs, bacon, lunch meat, cheese, toast, jam, and more. We stayed on the top floor in Room #2 and the view from the sitting area on the top floor was just stunning. It is an old-fashioned place with traditional carprentry that uses skeleton keys for the rooms. If you like that, you'll like this place. While taking your shower, you'll be looking out a window on a horse pen and chickens. Would love to come back here.

Re parking, private vehicles can't drive on the very small road through the village. You'll need to park in the lot down the street; it is perhaps 200 meters to the hotel. You also need to negotiate some of the rocky steps that pass for stairs in all of Makrinitza. A mobility impaired guest might have difficulty. There was also no air-conditioning in our room, which was fine when we were there (end of May), when it was still breezy and cool.

Wonderful location in the village. Beautiful patio, lovely breakfast. Wonderful atmosphere and communal living area. The staff were friendly and helped bring our luggage up the many stairs.

The bathrooms and shower in particular were very small, which is understandable given the age of the home. The finishes were quite worn in places. A few small annoyances - no mount for the shower head, not enough shelving in the bathroom and no toilet seat cover in one of the rooms.

Maria is very nice, breakfast is very pleasant with freshly squeezed orange juice . We had a little mishap with electricity cut for a couple of hours

Stairs are making noise

The view in front of the house is beautiful. The breakfast was good. The hostess was kind

The house is very old and noisy. When you are walking inside the floor creaks. The bathroom door cannot be closed. Everything was tiny and there is no air inside. The windows are small and inside is dark. The beds were not comfortable. All is one and the same premise. There are no door of the bedroom.

The host was super nice and polite and we felt comfortable immediately. The building is a traditional residence that is very well preserved and renovated. We loved staying there and we highly recommend it!

Location location location. Perfect location just in the middle of the village where all the shops and beautiful restaurants and caffes. Beautiful house. Very nice view from the porch. Breakfast is ok.

You cannot get with the car since cars are not allowed on the street so you have to carry your suitcase for a couple of hundred meters depending on where you manage to park your car.

You were right in d centre of the village square . Both Katerinas doing an excellant job. Views amazing . People so friendly. We knew it is a historic building with amazing antique furniture pieces and pictures.

No aircon but Katerina brought us fans.

Run by the nicest, most helpful and hospitable people. A different, warm, home-made breakfast every day. Excellent location, right in the middle of the village, with breathtaking views over Volos and the mountain. Highly recommend.

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