Villa Gecko – Home 68488 Villa
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Villa Gecko – Home 68488
- Villa
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 2 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Gecko is an ideal holiday villa for anyone looking for peace and quiet with an easy way of life. In the words of one of our recent guests "a beautifully maintained villa in an idyllic location" (July 2018).
The villa is well equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. It is comfortably furnished, well decorated and fully air conditioned.
If your idea of paradise is waking up in a morning to the sound of crickets and the occasional distant cockerel or donkey then you've found it!
Located only 2Km from the blue flag beach of Arillas along with the resort's restaurants and cafe bars. Villa Gecko provides amazing panoramic sea and island views by day time and even more spectacular sunsets (one every day).
The area provides fantastic scenery round almost every corner and is ideal for those with walking in mind with quiet roads and little used tracks to explore.
By car, there are many interesting places to visit within easy reach, including traditional villages, largely untouched by tourism, or just explore the hills and valleys within this fantastic countryside. The rugged coast of this area offers a surprising variety of smaller beaches as well as the spectacular beauty of Paleokastritsa and the simple beauty of nearby Afionas (considered to be the most beautiful village on Corfu).
Further details
Air-conditioning in lounge and bedrooms
No pets allowed, No smoking in the villa
Bed linen & towels provided - serviced twice per week
Baby cot available
English plumbing (no bin!)
Welcome pack on arrival
Welcome meeting available on request
Further details indoors
Villa Gecko is a detatched property consisting of an open plan living area on the ground floor with a well equipped, fully fitted kitchen, dining and lounge area leading to a large west facing patio overlooking the sea. There is a separate toilet (English plumbing!) and further east facing terrace, ideal for breakfasts, with views of the olive groves with the mountains of Albania in the distance.
The villa is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat screen TV and DVD player with a selection of DVDs. There is also a small library of books which you are free to make use of. The only thing we ask is that the guide and cookery books are left at the villa. We have also provided a CD Player with iPOD doc and a music library.
The first floor has 2 double size bedrooms, and a large bathroom (English plumbing) complete with bath & separate shower cubicle. Both bedrooms have access to a large shared balcony, again with spectacular sea, island & sunset views.
Further details outdoors
The gardens are lawned and edged with Oleander and Honeysuckle. We have planted a variety of fruit trees and Mediterranean plants and flowers typical to the region.
(Note: due to the elevated nature of the gardens, young children should be appropriately supervised at all times).
The Villa is edged with stone paving and the driveway to the side provides ample parking space.
There are 4 sun loungers and parasol, 2 swinging seats and a hammock.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: Twin bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($313.41) £250.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Graham Y.
Tourist License
AMA00001604213
- Calendar last updated:
- 24 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 21 reviews
Excellent
21 reviews
- Excellent
- 18
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Beautiful, peaceful and restful!”
A super villa for 2 or 4 on a quiet side road on a hill high above Arillas. Wonderful views and super layout. Short driving distance to beaches at Ag Georgios, Arillas and Ag Stefanos. 30 minutes max … More
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“Beautifull and wonderful house with lovely seesinght”
La casa está ubicada al noreste de la isla, una de las zonas más bonitas de la isla en nuestra opinión. Cerca tiene un supermercado con todo lo que se necesita. Para ir a la play… More
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Response from the owner I had to Google translate this review! Thank you Emma for such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you had such a good time and liked the area, as well as the villa! We hope to see you again in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fantastic Holiday”
We arrived at Villa Gecko after a good journey due to the great directions. We had already stopped off at the local supermarket, which had absolutely everything you could need. Ian and Joy welcomed us… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for such a heart-felt review! We love the fact that you clearly "got" the Gecko and the area surrounding. I can say no more, this review says it all! The Gecko would welcome you back. Thank you!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Just perfect”
Had another lovely holiday staying at Villa Gecko. Booking and payment so easy, great communication from owner Graham & easy access to the property. The villa is amazing, spotlessly clean and very… More
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Response from the owner Thank you! We welcome "repeat offenders" - ie. repeat visitors! We are very pleased that your return visit was as good as before. see you next time.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Idyllic!”
We stayed in this beautiful Villa in the olive groves above Arillas for 12 nights in Spring. The Villa was spotlessly clean, charmingly and tastefully decorated, and extremely well equipped. With gar… More
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Response from the owner You came, you saw, & you conquered! G
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“Ein sehr entspannter Urlaub in einem schönen Haus mit super Meerblick!”
Wir haben uns vom ersten Moment sehr wohl gefühlt. Alle wichtigen Dinge waren vorhanden. Das besondere Highlight ist der tolle Blick von Balkon und Terrasse auf das Meer. Abend gibt es einen wund… More
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Response from the owner A very relaxing holiday in a beautiful house with great sea views! Left on Sep 14, 2018 for a stay in Sep 2018 We felt very comfortable from the first moment. All important things were available. The special highlight is the great view from the balcony and terrace to the sea. Evening there is a beautiful sunset. The only drawback were the ailing balcony chairs and the coffee machine. Response- Thanks for the kind and positive review. Your negative comments are noted and will be addressed (the chairs will be replaced but the coffee machine is new - so slightly confusing). Thanks again.
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“Beautifully maintained villa in an idyllic location”
The villa is spotless and beautifully decorated. The air conditioning works like a dream. We always looked forward to coming back in the late afternoon to enjoy the sea breeze and shady garden. The mo… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your very kind & glowing review. We are very pleased that you were impressed by the Gecko. This is a lovely compliment to us & a review which we feel is very helpful & informative to other future guests. Thanks again & the Gecko hopes to maybe see you again.
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“Beautiful villa, beautiful views.”
We didn’t find the Villa so easy to locate initially, but once we got our bearings, WOW it was a hidden gem. It was so clean and spacious. The air conditioning was a godsend at times, although I… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your kind and positive review - especially the "hidden gem" bit! We are so pleased that you liked the villa and the gardens. You also clearly did some exploring and found another hidden gem - Timoni Bay. Thanks again and hope to see you again.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent!”
Villa Gecko est située dans un cadre remarquable : campagne,champs d'oliviers, avec vue sur mer et petites îles. Le calme n'est dérangé que par le chant des oiseau… More
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Response from the owner Thanks very much (Merci beaucoup) for your kind review.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
““Komfortables Ferienhaus mit grossartigem Meerblick””
Bewertet am 2. November 2017 für einen Aufenthalt im Oktober 2017 Der erste Eindruck von der Villa Gecko ist der atemberaubende Ausblick, den man von beiden vorderen Terrassen über Ölb&… More
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Response from the owner I don't speak German, but having finally translated the review - Well done Michael & friends! You found the beauty of the area quite easily. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay & welcome you back again in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Graham (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Graham (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Graham (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Graham the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Graham (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Graham (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Graham (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Graham (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Graham (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Graham (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Graham (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Graham (the owner) a message.
If Graham (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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