We are thrilled to share this wonderful news with you! Olive Villa Rentals were featured in both the Mail Online Travel Checklist on June 29, 2023, and The Times Travel Section on June 30, 2023.

This double recognition means a great deal to us, as both travel publications are widely respected sources, demonstrating the preference of British tourists. It also shows our diligence, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

We are greatly honored to receive this recognition from these prominent and well-known UK sites. The significance of being featured in the Mail Online and The Times is particularly meaningful as numerous UK visitors place their trust in us for their accommodation every year.

Villa Adeline featured in Mail Online

The Mail Online’s’ Travel Checklist presented a checklist of the top 10 featured summer destinations according to traveler’s needs and preferences. This checklist serves as a necessary guide that offers advice and motivation to those who wish to embark on an extraordinary journey.

Olive Villa Rentals and one of its beautiful villas, Villa Adeline, had their own special place on Mail Online’s checklist. Villa Adeline, a jewel of the Athenian Riviera with stunning facilities and a unique, contemporary yet luxurious design, earned this honor due to its proximity to the sea and specifications that encourage guests to stay all year. Especially if you have a large family or are traveling with a large group of friends,, according to Mail Online, Villa Adeline is for you!

The sustainable and environmentally friendly villa adheres in its entirety to green principles. It utilizes a geothermic underfloor system to maintain consistent cooling and heating conditions, as well as a set of fan coils to amplify the efficiency of this cooling and heating system.

Villa Adeline presents a distinctive architectural layout that provides uninterrupted vistas of the nearby mountains and sea, making it an exceptional retreat for those desiring year-round moments of relaxation. Close to the city of Athens and the coastal cities of Anavyssos and Palaia Fokaia, visitors have numerous opportunities to explore the country’s capital city and the Attiki region in general.  

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Villa Calisti featured in The Times

The travel section of The Times published an article on the best summer brands in Europe’s most renowned summer destinations. Our Villa Calisti on Spetses Island was featured and glorified as the ideal choice for large families or groups, combining masterful construction, an enchanting view, and excellent service. 

Villa Calisti is a brand-new, 2022-built structure with a contemporary architectural style, a rarity on this island. Interior designers expertly decorated it with premium brands. It features expansive outdoor areas, including a spacious terrace and a remarkably large pool. In addition, numerous balconies offer breathtaking views of the Argo-Saronic Gulf. It is the ideal place for a large family or group, as it can accommodate 11 guests in its 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3 WCs.

The villa is situated in a prime location, just a six-minute walk from Dapia’s port, while also providing a quiet, private retreat away from the crowds. Close to the center of the island, visitors can walk through alleys, eat at traditional taverns, and enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the famous nearby beach of Agia Marina. 

We would be delighted to welcome you to these extraordinary villas at any time of year. We are grateful to The Times and Mail Online for including us on their esteemed lists. Our goal at Olive Villa Rentals is to ensure that you have the vacation of your dreams. 

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We are delighted to share the exciting news that Olive Villa Rentals, our esteemed team, has been nominated in two categories at the World Travel Awards: Greece’s Leading Holiday Villa Rental Company 2023 and Greece’s Leading Luxury Private Villa 2023! It is a great honour and global recognition for Olive Villa Rentals to be nominated in the top category of the villa rental industry by a very large institution such as the World Travel Awards.

Olive Villa Rentals, Greece’s Leading Holiday Villa Rental Company 2023

We are incredibly happy that Olive Villa Rental is being nominated as the Leading Holiday Villa Rental Company of 2023. Our team consists of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences from around the world. As passionate travellers ourselves, we have a genuine love for exploring new destinations. Our team also includes experienced professionals who utilise their vast expertise and enthusiasm to carefully design remarkable experiences for our guests. Additionally, they conduct thorough inspections of every new villa to ensure its suitability and value for inclusion in our portfolio.

Our main priority at Olive Villa Rentals is to make your vacation experience more than just a stay – that is our ultimate goal. We will assist you in finding the ideal villa based on your specific requirements and will provide you with attentive, personalised services throughout your stay in Greece, ensuring an incomparable high-end vacation experience. 

The opportunity to participate in these awards marks a significant milestone for Olive Villa Rentals. It confirms the recognition of our work and unwavering standards by renowned experts in the travel industry, who have invited us to participate in this year’s awards. Our goal is to win these awards. This can only be achieved through your valuable vote, which represents the unforgettable experiences we have curated through our services and villas, as well as your general belief in our vision and work. We graciously ask for your continued trust, allowing us to continually improve our offerings to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Villa Primavera: A jewel of the Athenian Riviera, was nominated as Greece’s Leading Luxury Private Villa in 2023

Villa Primavera has captured the attention of both visitors and tourism professionals this year, earning its nomination once again. This time, it has been recognized at the World Travel Awards in the category of “Greece’s Leading Luxury Private Villa 2023”.

With unrivalled opulence and stunning views, the villa offers moments of tranquillity and invites guests to embark on a magical escape. The estate surpasses all expectations with its extensive and sophisticated interiors, a fully equipped private gym, and an exquisite infinity pool that provides awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Athenian Riviera. Perched majestically overlooking the Aegean Sea, this remarkable property stands as one of the most prominent villas in Athens.

We are extremely happy to announce that Olive Villa Rentals was featured in the Travel Checklist published with The Sunday Times on May 28, 2023.

The Times’ Travel Checklist presents a handpicked collection of 10 exceptional products and services in the realms of hospitality, tourism, and vacations. Serving as an indispensable guide, it offers inspiration and valuable recommendations to those in search of their next remarkable journey.

This feature is a tremendous accolade for Olive Villa Rentals, as The Sunday Times reaches an average of 1.5 million readers. This recognition holds immense significance for us, as the United Kingdom remains a core market where we serve clients who trust us year after year. Their repeat business is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional villa-holiday experiences.

Our feature included the reasons that make us the trusted guide for your perfect villa-holiday in Greece. With more than 300 luxury villas in our portfolio, in both popular islands such as Mykonos and Santorini, as well as secluded spots like Spetses and Peloponnese, we can definitely help you find your perfect villa!

Our strict villa selection criteria ensure that only the finest accommodations meet our standards. Olive Villa Rentals has a list of 50 requirements that each property must meet in order to be considered for addition to our portfolio.

Moreover, our team comprises native hospitality experts who bring their extensive knowledge and passion to curate unforgettable experiences for our guests. They personally inspect each new villa in order to confirm firsthand that it is an asset to our listing.

Additionally, our 24/7 concierge services are the cherry on top, guaranteeing that your vacation experience is flawlessly tailored to your needs, preferences, and budget. The Olive Villa Rentals team is always by your side to answer all of your questions, design your vacation with you, and give you an insight into the local highlights in a different light.

At Olive Villa Rentals, your holiday experience is far more than a mere task; it is our utmost priority and mission. We are dedicated to delivering the best of luxury villas coupled with exceptional services, ensuring an unparalleled high-end vacation experience. Choose Olive Villa Rentals for an unforgettable journey.

Are you ready for an unforgettable culinary experience? We are proud to announce the launch of our renewed private dining services. Olive Villa Rentals is officially collaborating with the experienced Head Chef, Laura Sargenti, to lead an amazing team of skilled chefs and cooks with the goal of providing unique gastronomic experiences.

Private Dining Services

Culinary experience has always been linked with the essence of well-being, and holidays are always more fun when combined with an excellent dietary proposal.

At Olive Villa Rentals we consider Private Dining & Chef Services a very important part of the accommodation experience, and we take pride in providing high level services to our guests. For this reason, we have upgraded our Private Dining Services by partnering with an experienced Head Chef and creating a versatile chef brigade that can create all sets of menus and satisfy the most demanding requests.

Be it a simple breakfast service, a family full board menu or a demanding VIP dinner, we are always available to work together on delivering an exceptional service and add the exclamation mark to your holiday.

Meet our Head Chef

“Welcome to the Olive Villa Rentals Gastronomy experience! My name is Laura Sargenti and I’m the head Chef here at Olive Villa Rentals.

I adore good food and the history behind it, and I work by the simplicity principals using premium products. Guided by my experience, I want to invite you to a journey around Greece that will stimulate your senses. That’s why I have selected, trained and supervised a brigade of chefs and cooks in order to make your stay an unforgettable experience.”

Laura’s Gastronomic Philosophy

“My goal is to show you how rich Greek gastronomy is, and I have personally created menus based on healthy nutrition, good habits and unique taste. Every day, you will have the privilege to watch my team create your meals, explaining the ingredients we use, their history, their nutrition value, and their power of healing your body & soul…
(Not to mention the fact that you will get to taste everything first, lucky you!).

You can jump in the kitchen whenever you want and have a private lesson for free.”

A variety of Menus

Laura has personally created menus based on different dietary needs, including Greek, Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, and premium diets. You can choose from these menus or create your own based on your specific needs. Laura will be by your side every step of the way to ensure that every meal is perfect.

An example of a Greek gastronomy journey narrated by Laura

“For your breakfast my team will prepare “Tiganites” a puffy dough fried in virgin olive oil, served with honey and nuts. “Dako” a rusk with fresh juicy tomatoes, capers, sea fennel, feta cheese, fresh oregano and olive oil, Boiled wheat in Greek herbs with raisins, honey and nuts(Instead of musli) and “Kagiana”: the Greek version of scrambled eggs, fried in olive oil with tomatoes, feta cheese and oregano.

For appetizers you must try “Vlita”(summer greens) or hoary mustard (spring greens) boiled in monk’s pepper(chaste tree), “Skordalia” (a Greek garlic hummus) and spinach pie.

For main dishes you have to try “Savoro” fish, a recipe that has travelled through the seas with the Greek sailors for ages, stuffed vegetables with wheat, herbs and feta cheese, “Hilopites” (homemade pasta) with shrimps and wild saffron, Souvlaki (no need for explanation I think) with juicy sheep meat.

For dessert, “Karpuzopita”(watermelon pie with honey and sesame) or “Koufeto” (the wedding spoon sweet), yellow pumpkin, honey and almonds and many more.

Every day we use salt that is collected by hand from the rocks (fleur de sel), extra virgin olive oil, fruits and vegetables from organic farms and other ingredients from small producers all around Greece.”

Olive Villa Rentals is committed to providing you with the highest quality of services. And the addition of private dining services and our head chef is a testament to this commitment. We invite you to meet our upgraded private dining services and indulge in a truly unforgettable culinary experience, along with a magical and carefree holiday.

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Private Dining

Luxury Boat Trips

Private Transfers

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Events

24/7 Concierge Services

Since its release at Christmas, Rian Johnson’s film “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” has risen to the top of Netflix’s most-viewed list. Meanwhile, fans all over the world haven’t stopped talking about the filming locations, specifically an exceptional villa in a stunning and highly exclusive Greek coastal paradise.

The greater Porto Heli area, also known as the “Hamptons of Greece,” is home to numerous secluded, magnate-owned estates, lavish resorts, and extravagant villas that cater to elite travelers and incognito-traveling celebrities from all over the world. It became a high-end destination in the 1960s, and the rich and famous have continued to flock there in luxury yachts and chartered helicopters ever since.

The real Glass Onion filming location

The acclaimed movie takes place in a mansion on a privately owned Greek island. However, the actual filming took place at a luxurious villa that is part of a luxury villa complex on the edge of the Argolic peninsula in the Peloponnese.

Those who have visited the Porto Heli area will understand why it is the ideal location for such a project. After all, one of the region’s best features is its distinct natural landscape, which has remained remarkably unspoiled by mass tourism and rampant development.

As reported, the film’s producers scouted around for an equally fascinating location on a Greek island. Nevertheless, Porto Heli’s divine grace, beauty, and atmosphere were unparalleled, so it was chosen as the primary filming location of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.”

At the same time, another jewel that is part of that unique villa complex is also part of the Olive Villa Rentals portfolio. The dazzling residence is none other than our gem, Villa Magnolia.

Villa Magnolia

Being part of this lavish project, Villa Magnolia boasts stunning modern architecture that blends in seamlessly with the natural beauty of the region. Guests will be treated to a feast for the senses as they take in the breathtaking views of the sea and mountains from the comfort of their own private sanctuary.

Inside, the villa is just as impressive, with luxurious amenities and impeccable attention to detail. The open-plan design of the villa provides a sense of spaciousness and freedom, while the large swimming pool and children’s pool offer the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun.
Each of the five bedrooms has been beautifully furnished and features its own private balcony or terrace, allowing guests to enjoy the stunning views from the moment they wake up. The villa’s common spaces are equally impressive, with three spacious salons and a large family kitchen/diner, ensuring there is ample space for everyone to unwind and enjoy the villa’s luxurious amenities.

At Olive Villa Rentals, we pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail and commitment to providing our guests with the very best luxury travel experiences. Villa Magnolia meets all 50 of our requirements for any residence we decide to include in our diverse portfolio, and we are confident that it will exceed even the most discerning guest’s expectations. With its stunning location, impeccable amenities, and superior hospitality experience, Villa Magnolia is truly a masterpiece of modern architecture and the perfect place to call home during your stay in Porto Heli.

Porto Heli: a synonym for luxury travel

There are many luxurious villas throughout Greece, but few places offer as many exclusive vacation residences as Porto Heli. Living up to its long-standing reputation as a high-end summer enclave for the rich and famous, it offers a diverse range of high-quality properties ready to accommodate and please the most discerning luxury travelers.
Dedicated to providing access to the best private residences in Greece, Olive Villa Rentals rents several Porto Heli villas suitable for every need and taste.

A fine selection of villas in Porto Heli

Villa Magnolia

Porto Heli, Peloponnese

€2,000-3,700 / night

High end, privacy, family & groups

14

5

5

Villa Rafaella

Porto Heli, Peloponnese

€2,000-4,000 / night

High end, private dock, tennis, families & big groups

18

9

9

Villa Eleganza

Porto Heli, Peloponnese

€3,250-5,950 / night

High end, beachfront, family & groups

14

7+1

10

Villa Anais

Porto Heli, Peloponnese

€1,300 - 3.400 / night

Beachfront, Pool, Tennis and Basketball Court

16

8

7

Idole Estate

Porto Heli, Peloponnese

€ 6,000 - 9,500 / night

Beachfront, Pool, Large groups

14

11

9.5

Villa Estee

Porto Heli, Peloponnese

€1,400 - 3,700 / night

Beachfront, Pool, Tennis, Basketball, Hammam

18

8

9.5

Villa Liberia

Porto Heli

€3,200-4,500 / night

Beachfront, Pool, Majestic Views

14

7

6

Villa Pigna

Porto Heli

€1.400-2.000 / night

High end, memorable views, modern touches, family & groups

10

5

4.5

New season, new opportunities! At Olive Villa Rentals, we see the upcoming tourist season as more than just a new beginning. It’s an opportunity to improve and expand our services, to seek out new adventures, and to provide you with an even more exceptional experience.

That being said, we are very excited to introduce you to our new villa entries!

About our new additions

As Olive Villa Rentals expands and evolves, it adds new, high-quality luxury villas to its portfolio.
We gathered the most exclusive, luxurious, and high-end villas in the country from a variety of destinations and accommodation categories.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy retreat in the Peloponnese, a beachfront paradise in Paros, or a luxurious villa with a private pool in Mykonos, Olive Villa Rentals has you covered.

Villa Scouting 

We anticipate that 2023 will be a very promising year. To ensure that we keep our promise, we conducted and continue to conduct extensive villa scouting throughout Greece. Olive Villa Rentals has identified and taken over management of a number of new villas that meet the most stringent criteria with the help of our experienced team. The goal is to provide you with the best possible selection of villas that meet your specific needs and preferences.

Choosing only the best of the best

Olive Villa Rentals is dedicated to providing only the best villa selection. As a result, there is a set of strict criteria that each villa must meet before being taken on for management. Olive Villa Rentals has a list of 50 requirements that each property must meet in order to be considered for its portfolio. Thus, each villa is meticulously chosen after ensuring that it meets our high standards.

When it comes to villas… we take it personally

In addition to our stringent selection criteria, Olive Villa Rentals personally inspects each new villa it accepts. This allows us to assess the property’s quality and confirm firsthand that it is an asset to our listing. Only the best properties make the cut, so our guests can be confident that they are getting high-quality accommodations when they book with Olive Villa Rentals.

Experience exceptional hospitality

Olive Villa Rentals, which is constantly expanding, is dedicated to providing you with more than
exceptional holiday villa options. With a commitment to quality, high standards, and on-the-ground inspections, you can be confident that you will have the best hospitality experience possible. So, book your next trip to Greece now and prepare for an unforgettable experience.

Olive Villa Rentals New Additions

Villa Layla

Corfu

€ 1,300-3,450 / night

Pool, beachfront, family & groups, memorable views

12

5

6

Villa Calisti

Spetses

, Orizontes

€1000-2,200 / night

Top location, modern, family & groups

11

6

6

Idole Estate

Porto Heli, Peloponnese

€ 6,000 - 9,500 / night

Beachfront, Pool, Large groups

14

11

9.5

Villa Brillane

Mykonos

€5.500-9.500 / night

Top location, infinity pool, large groups, gym

20

10

10

Villa Divina

Mykonos

€ 2,500 - 4,500 / night

Panoramic views, Ιnfinity pool, Families & Groups of friends

13

7

7

Villa Alessia

Mykonos

€ 2,700 - 5,900 / night

Panoramic views, Infinity pool, Families & Groups of friends

10

5

5

Villa Celestial

Corfu

€ 1,080 - 1,530 / night

Unforgettable views, swimming pool, family & groups

8

4

4

Villa Domina

Corfu

€ 1,200 - 3,020 / night

Unforgettable views, swimming pools, family & groups

10

4

4

Villa Esperanza

Spetses

, Old Port

 € 1,650 - 3,000 / night

Top location, modern style, family & groups

14

7

7

Villa Abrielle

Paros

€ 1,400 - 2,200 / night

Pool, Families & Groups, Memorable views

10

5

5

Villa Octavia

Mykonos

€2,500-5,000 / night

sea view, pool, family & groups friendly

10

5

6

Villa Dolce

Paros

€2,000-3,700 / night

Sea view, Pool, Families & Large Groups

16

8

9

We are beyond happy to announce that Olive Villa Rentals was featured in the Times Travel section of The Times Online, which was published on May 25, 2022.

The Times’ Travel Checklist features a selection of 10 top-quality products and services regarding hospitality, tourism and holidays, forming an essential guide to those seeking inspiration or recommendations for their next voyage.

This time, the article named “Ten great reasons to plan the trip of a lifetime this summer” featured a proposal list of the top 10 travel companies and destinations from all over the world that can provide you with the most fascinating summer holiday experience. Olive Villa Rentals was included, bringing Greece to a list amongst other high-end destinations.

Olive Villa Rentals was endorsed for its deep expertise and attentive approach in greek hospitality, its wide range portfolio, as well as its exceptional concierge services.

Your holiday experience is more than just a task to us. We make it our mission to provide you with the best luxury accommodations along with top-tier services for a complete high-end vacation experience. We are Olive Villa Rentals.

Read the full article here

For the second consecutive year, we are incredibly honoured to announce that the Olive Villa rentals team has won not one, not two, but three Villa Awards in the 2022 Tourism Awards ceremony! With 1 Gold and 2 Silver Awards, we could not be more proud.

Being part of the Tourism Awards, the Villa Awards is a lavish award ceremony where all the luxury rental enthusiasts come together, in order to reward the best villas and villa agents. A judging committee of experts in the area of hospitality and tourism evaluate and reward a variety of Greek luxury villas.
The love for villas, luxury and tourism is not a love that only we share, here at Olive Villa Rentals. It’s a passion that we share with many others. And it all comes together at the Villa Awards!

Villa Arte: Gold Award, category “Family Villa of the Year”

The ideal accommodation for families who seek luxury and privacy in the island of Spetses. Stone-built with high ceilings and spacious rooms, the Villa is a magnificent residence with a soothing, welcoming atmosphere, creating a tranquil environment.

Villa Primavera: Silver Award, category “Luxury Villa of the Year”

The utmost luxury and breathtaking views, just a breath away from the center of Athens. An accommodation that exceeds all expectations by providing spacious and chic interiors, a fully equipped private gym and an extraordinary infinity pool with amazing views of the Athenian Riviera.

Aphrodite’s Mansion: Silver Award, category “Traditional Villa of the Year”

A perfect rustic getaway in the magical landscape of Mount Pelion originally built in 1892 and later renovated by internationally acclaimed architects. Antique decorations, a picturesque open garden and a large swimming pool captivate even the most demanding guests.

Who we are:

Olive Villa Rentals is run by native Greeks with multinational backgrounds and experience. We are passionate travellers and helping you find the villa that best suits your needs while complementing the experience with concierge services is our way of sharing that passion. Our goal: To make your holidays in Greece an unforgettable experience.

We are very proud to announce that Olive Villa Rentals was featured in The Guardian’s Travel Guide in association with the National Geographic Traveler, that was published on September 25, 2021, in the UK.

The publication featured relevant editorial throughout, presenting luxury escapes, city breaks and staycations, while highlighting the best hotels and villas in the world.

Olive Villa Rentals was featured in the “Luxury Travel” section and endorsed for its wide range of portfolio and exceptional services. Three of our exclusively managed villas were featured (Villa Pegasus in Spetses, Villa Primavera in Athens and Villa Delos Mare in Mykonos) as the editor’s top picks for an unforgettable holiday in Greece.

Our favorite quote from the publication: “When it comes to booking a holiday villa in Greece, it’s important to choose the right people to guide you through what may prove to be an unforgettable experience. Olive Villa Rentals will assist you in finding the villa that best matches your unique needs and take you every step of the way to your dream holiday”

The Travel Guide was distributed in 415,000 copies and was able to bring to life the magic of Olive Villa Rentals to the UK population. As the Guardian mentioned: “Greece is a country full of surprises, and you’ll want them to be good ones only — Olive Villa Rentals will make sure of it.”

About Olive Villa Rentals:

Olive Villa Rentals is run by native Greeks with multinational background and experience. Passionate travellers ourselves, we will help you find the villa that best suits your needs and complement it with exceptional concierge services. Our goal: Make your holiday in Greece an unforgettable experience.

Read the full advertorial here.

Olive Villa Rentals is proud to announce that it has received 2 awards at the Tourism AWARDS 2021. Olive Villa Rentals was recognised as one the leading Villa Management companies in Greece, in an event that took place on Thursday June 3rd 2021 at the Zappeion Hall, one of the most iconic venues in Athens Greece.

In the official announcement of the winners, Olive Villa Rentals received awards in the following categories:

• Category “VIP and Luxury Travel”, Silver
• Category “Branding and Corporate Identity”, Silver 

The award in the category “VIP and Luxury Travel” was received for the depth of high-end villas in the portfolio, and the 5* services provided to VIP guests all over the world.

The award in the Category “Corporate Identity and Branding” was received for the complete corporate re-branding and strong digital campaign that brought amazing business results during the 2020 season.

Olive Villa Rental’s Partner and Head of Marketing, Nikos Anastasopoulos said: “It is a great honour to be recognised by the most prestigious Tourism Awards in the country. This is the result of hard work from the entire Olive Villa Rentals team and a recognition of their effort. The best is yet to come!”

About Olive Villa Rentals:

Olive Villa Rentals is run by native Greeks with multinational background and experience. Passionate travellers ourselves, we will help you find the villa that suits your needs and compliment it with exceptional concierge services. Our goal: To make your holiday in Greece an unforgettable experience.