Traditional Karpathian island home | House in Spoa

This is a 75m2 traditional Karpathian stone house, built in 1935 and fully renovated in 2009, featuring original decorative antique elements and suitable for max 5 people.
Plenty of natural light and sunshine bathes all spaces as there are large windows with amazing views overlooking the village and the Aegean sea in the background. The house has a very special traditional character featuring antique furniture, handmade textiles and a number of handmade early 20th century utensils and ornaments that can travel you back in a different era. However, every modern amenity is provided for a trouble free stay. One of its highlights is the amazing 16m2 balcony offering panoramic views of the area! Enjoying your meals and drinks outdoors, overlooking the island landscape is guaranteed to make you forget about time!
The house was built according to the early 20th-century design, with one common living room and kitchen a sleeping space called 'mousandra', a fully equipped kitchen and a newly renovated bathroom with shower.
• Bedrooms
The house offers two spacious sleeping areas. According to the early 20th-century island design, the main “bedroom” is a loft called 'mousandra'. Carpets are laid on the floor where there is a double queen sized mattress and plenty of room around to be used as storage or changing space. On the ground floor, there is one more sleeping area with a double sofa that turns into a bed for two more people. There are a bed table and a large wardrobe. A beautiful arched wall gives access to the living room. Both spaces are beautifully decorated in traditional handmade and embroidered textiles and curtains. One more person can sleep there on the three seater sofa that turns into a bed. Max capacity is of 5 people in total.
• Bathrooms
There is a newly renovated bathroom with red and white tiles, wooden ceiling, shower, and cupboards. Towels, shampoo, soap are provided.
• Kitchen
A fully equipped kitchen will offer you all necessary amenities to prepare any kind of a meal. There is also a dining table to accommodate five persons.
• Living Room
The living room is decorated with many antique pieces of furniture and beautiful ornaments. There is one three seater sofa, one double sofa, a coffee table in the middle and extra chairs for your comfort. The room is decorated in earthy colors and traditional handmade textiles matching beautifully the wooden furniture and ceiling. Unique pieces of handmade furniture, carpets, early 20th century utensils, antique dresser, chest and sewing machine, lampshade, mirror, and much more beautiful ornaments are there to create a warm, hospitable and charming atmosphere.
• Outdoors
The house has an amazing 16m2 balcony with amazing views to the village, to the island and to the Aegean Sea in the background. There are an outdoors large table and chairs that can comfortably accommodate 8 people. Enjoying reading your book, drinks, and meal on this balcony is guaranteed to make you forget about time and space! Don’t get carried away, though, the island has many beaches and sights to explore!
-- List of amenities and equipment found in the house
• Wifi
• TV, DVD, radio
• Washing Machine
• Books and board games
• Fully equipped kitchen plus kettle and filter coffee machine
• Coffee, tea, salt/pepper, olive oil, sugar
• Iron & Hair Dryer
• Electric heater for winter time visitors.
• Free Parking
The house is located in the quiet and picturesque village of Aperi with a number of shops and amenities. There are tavernas and cafes, a mini-market and pharmacy at a 5 minutes walking distance from the house. An ATM and health center is at Pigadia (Port) which is a 7-minute drive from the house.
The attractive village of Aperi is situated 8 km north of Pigadia and it used to be the capital of Karpathos. The village lies at an altitude of 320 meters, amidst lush green, on the slopes of Mount Hamali at the top of which one can see the remains of the Venetian castle. Aperi is one of the largest villages of the island with the finest examples of traditional architecture built by nobles and Greek immigrants.
Aperi is only a 7 minutes drive away from the famous Ahata beach famous for its crystal clear waters. Kyra Panagia beach is just a 10-minute drive and Apella beach is a 12-minute drive. There are also a number of picturesque villages such as Volada and Othos. Karpathos is famous for its music, dances, and fiestas and many of them take place during the summer months. It is definitely an experience to watch and take part in these festivities, so don’t miss out. Keep in mind that wedding and christenings have also a very traditional character and they are open to every visitor in the area!
Starting from Aperi there is a European hiking trail that leads you to the top of Lastos peak where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the island and the nearby island of Kasos.
Some of the most important sightseeings of Aperi are the ruins of a tower built in 3,000 BC and can be seen on the north side of the village 'Volada' as well as the ruins of an ancient temple close to Ahata beach. In close distance to the village, several paths lead to the famous pebbled beach of Achata and to the beautiful beaches of Kyra Panagia and Apella (or Ambella).
• Few words about Karpathos
Karpathos is situated in the most south part of the Dodecanese complex, between Crete and Rhodes, and is the second largest island of the complex. Basically, it is considered a mountainous island (Kali Limni is the highest peak-altitude 1.214m) full of water springs, pine-trees forests, vineyards, olives and fruit-bearing trees. The rock caves of the island are the home of the Mediterranean seal called Μonachus monachus, while, along with Kastelorizo, this is the only place where we can meet the amphibian species Mertensiella luscani. According to mythology, Iapetos, the son of Uranus and Gaea [Sky and Earth] was the first inhabitant of the island. It was firstly inhabited during Neolithic Age, while in the Homeric Sagas it is reported as Anemoessa.
Its history has a close affiliation with Rhodes and Dodecanese. The conquerors who defined the island’s character were Francs, Turks and Italians. The island extends over a surface of 301 km2, its coastline is 106 km long and it has 6,500 inhabitants.
Celebrated for its wild mountains and gas-blue coves, this long craggy island is among the least commercialized in Greece. Legend has it Prometheus and his Titans were born here, and with its cloud-wrapped villages and rugged beauty, there’s still something undeniably primal in the air. Homer, never a man to mince his words, called it 'Karpathos', but actually it’s a lovely island.
Popular with adrenaline junkies, southern Karpathos is in the spotlight each summer when it hosts an international kitesurfing competition. Meanwhile, the fierce wind that lifts the spray from the turquoise waves blows its way to the mountainous north, battering pine trees and howling past sugar-cube houses. Karpathian women at this end of the island still wear traditional garb, especially in the time-forgotten village eyrie of Olymbos, perched atop a perilous mountain ridge.
• 8 Km from Pigadia, the island capital, and port
• 23km from the airport
• Bus stop is next the house
• 5min walking distance to supermarket and pharmacy
• Ahata beach 5km
• Kyra Panagia beach 7,5
• Apella beach 11km
Please be aware that our rates exclude an additional stayover tax. For stays from March to October, the tax is €10 per night, while from November to February, it is €4 per night. This tax applies to all bookings starting January 1st, 2024. Guests are required to pay this additional tax directly to the check-in assistant who will be responsible for key handover upon arrival.

Traditional Karpathian island home is located in Voladha. Traditional Karpathian island home provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Laundry, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, Laundry, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Traditional Karpathian island home has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Voladha has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Voladha, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.