Beautiful mountainside home overlooking the Saronic Gulf in Peloponnese, Greece

About this assignment

Steve is from the US, Despina from Australia. We moved to Greece at the end of 2023.

We share our home with two Chihuahuas, a Greek Shepard that we adopted here when he was a puppy and 3 indoor/outdoor adopted feral cats which come and go through the door flap (as do 2 of the dogs). They spend much of their time outdoors, so very little care is required. There's an outdoor enclosure for 5 guinea pigs.

We do not presently keep chickens, rabbits, fish or turtles.

Our home is smoke free, and smoking/vaping sitters will not be considered. If you're interested in a sit but the dates aren't quite right, we may be able to adjust for your schedule, let us know in your initial message. Please do not apply just to introduce yourself and request to be considered for a future sit when the dates may align.

Prospective sitters must have at least 10 positive verified reviews on a reputable pet‑sitting platform (please provide links). References, screenshots and copy/pastes into an email are not sufficient.

When we travel, Despina sometimes departs a few days before I do. I sweep. I mop. I spray colorful liquids from unknown bottles onto various surfaces and wipe in circles as I've been trained to do. But as a man, my idea of “deep clean” has on 2 occasions failed to satisfy sitters who chose to express their disappointment by striking a star from the cleanliness subcategory as though delivering punishment from the Greek God Olympus himself. If a home that is not completely spotless will send you racing to deliver a 4‑star verdict, please do not apply for this sit, and spare us all the sorrow and inevitable disappointment that will follow.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Our 3 dogs appreciate your affection and attention but are independent for the most part. Only Buddy needs to be walked, twice per day, 1 of the 2 small dogs need to be let out a few times per day, the other uses the pet flap. Dry food and water is left out full time, wet food provided in the morning.

4 formerly feral cats are allowed indoors and are fed twice daily. There's a litter box which isn’t used much as they are mostly outdoors and one of them regularly disappears for several days.

2 outdoor enclosures currently house guinea pigs. Food is refilled about once per week. The auto-water stations are monitored and rinsed periodically. Hay is refilled daily.

Water the potted plants and wall plants that are not on the irrigation system. Periodically check the automatic irrigation system is watering all plants and there are no leaks.

Monitor pool water levels and water clarity. Remove floating surface and bottom debris using the easily operated robot vacuum and the skimmer net. The pool system is mostly automatic and doesn't require much care.

What are the good features of the property and location

Our home is a newly renovated 3 bed/3 bath villa with swimming pool on the side of a mountain overlooking the Saronic Gulf and several islands. The cities of Athens, Piraeus, and Korinthos are in the distance. The property is within a rural seaside community called Amoni, about 1.5 hours southwest of Athens in the Peloponnese region of Greece.

The property is 11 km/20 minutes east of Sofiko, on the coastline. See the map in the listing photos for a more exact location than what is provided by the map software which places the pin at a nearby town.

Sitters are welcome to arrive the night before our departure, which will give plenty of time for the walk-thru and to give a tour of the area and point out things to do.

Three beaches are within walking distance. An outdoor kitchen and full are adjacent to the large swimming pool with sweeping unobstructed views of mountains and sea. There's an indoor and outdoor fireplace and plenty of wood in the storage bin. The property is safe and secure, enclosed by high fences with a motorized remote operated electric gate and parking in the driveway.

The closest towns are Sofiko & Kato Almiri with numerous restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries, post offices and other stores. The city of Korinthos is 40 minutes away. Athens is about 1.5 hours away during non peak travel times and can be easily reached via the train from Korinthos, which is a scenic ride with views of mountains and sea during most of the 1 hour journey.

This area has few full time residents. It is visited by tourists and vacation homeowners on weekends and holidays mostly during peak season to enjoy the beautiful beaches and seclusion. Otherwise the area is generally very peaceful and quiet.

Within an hour's drive are numerous historical sites including Palamidi Fortress in the beautiful seaside town of Nafplion, the Ancient Theatre in Epidavros and the Corinth Canal. There are numerous waterfront cafes in these towns. The famous Ancient Acropolis of Athens is 1.5 hours away and easily done as a day trip or perhaps come early or stay later and explore Athens and other further away places.

Within a half hour are numerous small villages including the beautiful seaside village of Korfos with waterfront restaurants and a marina full of boats.

Wifi/Internet is reliable Starlink high speed, updated to their newest equipment in January 2026. There are workspaces and a printer/scanner as well as a large monitor with HDMI cable.

An exterior camera mounted above the front door monitors the pool, front gate and patio area.

An irrigation system covers most of the property with the exception of some wall planters and potted plants on the front, side and rear patio areas.

We are a smoke-free home and will only accept nonsmoking and non vaping sitters. There is no smoking, vaping or burning of materials aside from candles and firewood inside the home at any time.

Sitters will stay in the master bedroom with comfortable queen size bed. There is an additional beds are in the loft as well as inflatable mattresses that can be placed in the second bedroom that is used (not often enough) as an exercise room.

Our manual transmission car may be available for your use. We can pick up/drop off in Korinthos where there is a train to several cities including Athens and the airport. If our car is unavailable, depending on the length of stay you may need to either rent a car or hire a taxi to get supplies. We have neighbors who may be available and will be happy to take you there when they go. We can connect you with reliable rental car agencies who will leave a car at the Korinthos train station or Athens airport.

A housekeeper occasionally cleans the premises. We will update the sitter of the schedule in advance.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

We're looking for clean, caring responsible non smoking individuals who enjoy caring for animals. We're ok with couples and families with well behaved children. Our car is usually available for your use if you're adequately licensed.

We are seeking experienced sitters with an established positive review history. Please do not apply if you cannot sit for the listed dates, or provide requested reviews, and please do not message simply to introduce yourself and express interest for future dates.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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