Soloterra tower, East Mani | Apartment in Kokkala
1 Bedroom Apartment in Kokkala
The tower was first built in the early 19th century and it is a classic sample of the traditional defensive architecture of Mani. The tower was fully renovated in 2018-2019 with great care preserving its architectural elements and history. It offers all the modern facilities respecting the region’s rough and unpretentious way of life. Its unique location on a small hill outside the settlement ensures unique privacy, tranquility and quietness. The sea view from all its terraces and suites is spectacular. It is ideal for reading and writing, relaxing, sleeping, day-dreeming, sun-bathing being immersed in nature and away from commercial touristic areas.
From references it appears that was first build at about 1825 and then after about 40 years a maintenance took place.
The thick stone walls (about a meter wide) provide heat and thermal insulation without the need of air conditioning.
THE SUITES
It is a three-story tower with two adjacent buildings. The reconstruction has created three separate and completely autonomous apartments:
The Tower suite consisting of the two upper floors of the tower.
The top floor of 22 sq.m. (third level) is a specious bedroom with its own large bathroom. The second floor also 22 sq.m. (second level) is a vaulted living room with a kitchen, a bathroom and built sofa that can accommodate an extra person.
The floors are connected with a small stone internal staircase. The apartment can accommodate three people in total.
The Ground suite is a two-room apartment of 65 sq.m. and consists of a bedroom of 22 sq.m.
(which is the first storie of the tower) with a double built-bed with its own bathroom and an adjoining large room of 43 sq.m. that functions as a living room. The room has a kitchen, a large bathroom, a double bed and a built-in sofa.
The apartment can accommodate five persons in total.
The Water Suite: This room is a reconstructed old cisterna used for the water supply. It is now an independent room of about 30 m² with its own bathroom and kitchen. There is a double bed and a single bed. It can accommodate three persons.
LOCATION
The facility is located near the settlement of Korakianika next to the beautiful seaside village of Kokkala in East Mani (Lakonia Prefecture). Kokkala is a small village with a very very mild touristic structure, quiet and serene.
Set on a small hill, 800 meters from the sea, it offers a private accommodation close to the amazing whitewashed beaches of the village. The access to the tower is from a short (400 meters) dirt road. Access is easy (except for particularly low cars) and does not matter.
The distance from the largest town of the area (the historical Areopoli) is approximately 25 km, about 30 minutes drive.
From Kalamata airport the distance is 107 km, about 2 and a half hours drive.
From Athens “Eleftherios Venizelos” Airport the distance is 324 km, about 4 hours drive.
FACILITIES
Stone patio
Sun terraces
Pergolas
Outdoor showers
Free wi-fi in all areas
Safe deposit box (Tower and Ground suites)
Refrigerator
Washing machine (Ground suite)
Hair-dryer
Filter coffee machine
Electric kettle
Electric hotplate
Kitchen utensils
Showers
Shampoo, body wash
Toilet paper
Sheets
Towels
Summer blankets, duvets
Hypoallergenic pillows
Memory-foam mattresses
Water heaters
Soloterra tower, East Mani is located in Kokkala. Soloterra tower, East Mani provides accommodation, featuring Parking, View, Ocean View, among other amenities. This Apartment features Parking, View, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Soloterra tower, East Mani has 1 Bedroom , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 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 Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, 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. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Kokkala has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Kokkala, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
