Top 15 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Elafonisos, Greece - Updated 2024

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Elafonisos is a small Greek island that sits between the Peloponnese and Kythira islands. It is one of the lesser known islands and you can only reach it by ferry which runs from the port in Neapolis. You won’t find any big attractions or tons of tourists on the island. The main reason people come to visit is to enjoy the peace and quiet and the beautiful beaches. When you get off the ferry you will find yourself in a small seaside village that has some quaint shops, markets, cafes, and bars. The most famous beach on the island is Simos Beach with soft sands and crystal clear water. You can rent sunbeds and an umbrella for the day. They also have a delicious cafe, the Paradise Beach Bar that serves Greek food and cool cocktails. Other beaches worth a visit are the Megali Paralia and Panagia Beach. If you are planning a visit to the island be sure to check into one of these top Airbnb vacation rentals in Elafonisos, Greece.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 02, 2024.

1. Quattro Porte (from USD 76)

Immerse yourself in the ambiance and beauty of Greece by living like a local in Elafonisos. This villa home features classic stonework integrated with modern comforts and amenities such as centralized air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. When not partying in town or hanging out at the beach, unwind by catching a game on the 55-inch HDTV. There’s also a fenced garden with plenty of shade where you can sip tea and read a book.

Moreover, the kitchen is fully equipped, but the town’s restaurants and eateries are also nearby, so you have plenty of options for dining.

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Elafonisos, Elafonisos Peloponesus, Greece
49 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we appreciated the small garden with table and seats next to the apartment
Cleanliness:
super clean and fresh interior
the place was totally clean centrally locate
very clean and confortable house with a nice garden
the apartment is nicely decorated (exactly like it appears in the pictures) clean and spacious
the bed was quite uncomfortable but otherwise it was a clean and great stay
Host:
wonderful friendly and considerate hosts
thank you to the host for creating such a wonderful space
easy access and friendly hosts
easy to contact and helpful with information in anticipation of our arrival
hospitality clean central location to everything and very user friendly
Location:
perfect location for couples
excellent location - both peaceful and yet close to the restaurants shops and beach
great location as expected everything was perfect
the place is located at the heart of the city with easy access to most of the places
great location the house was perfect excellent communication
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2. Basement apartment in a traditional Greek building (from USD 49)

You can enjoy a wonderful beach holiday on a budget if you know where to stay. This apartment rental in Elafonisos’ central area is close to the stores and restaurants. When you’re not out on the beaches, spend a day hanging out in the village, trying the various offerings found at the local taverns and eateries.

You can also try making your favorite dishes in the fully equipped kitchen, using fresh local ingredients. Furthermore, the washer will be quite helpful for keeping your clothes clean and fresh, especially after a day out on the shore. And if you’re traveling with a baby, you can ask the host to prepare a crib and high chair as well.

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Elafonisos, Greece
23 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE CONDO 2 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
spacious and clean room large balconies
the room is lovely clean and comfortable
Host:
best choice for us amazing hosts
Location:
great place lovely place lovely peaple great location
communication with the host was excellent and the location of the flats is fine
great place to stay in elafonisos
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3. Popi's House (from USD 52)

This charming apartment is located in the village on Elafonisos. The accommodation has a combination living room, kitchen, with a sleeper sofa, two bedrooms, one has a double bed and one has two twin beds and a bathroom. You also have a small patio area with a table and chairs for dining al fresco.

You will be located just off the port and promenade and within footsteps of everything including bakeries, shops, taverns, cafes and Simos Beach. You can walk to the port and catch the ferry to visit other surrounding islands too.

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Elafonisos, Greece
146 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it is a little haven with a great kitchen ac and outside space
we stayed in 2018 in the apartment of myrto at the wonderful island of elafonisos
Cleanliness:
very clean and good communication with myrto and her mother
heavily decorated and very clean
it is perfectly clean and well equipped with new and smarty accessories
i absolutely recommend the house for a 4 people relaxed stay it was clean and fully equiped
great location of the apartment great hosts very clean we will be back again
Host:
host was very helpful
myrto and her mother are the best hosts i have ever met
they both are wonderful hosts we will keep them in our hearts
that was a hint that we are having an exceptional caring and thoughtful host
popi myrto’s mother is a wonderful host very welcoming charming and kind
Location:
the house is really well located and cosy
it was a perfect location
elafonisos is a truly beautiful island and we loved the location of this house
location is excellent in the main town not far from the ferry terminal with parking available around the corner
a very nice stylish and clean place to stay in a very good location of the island
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4. Modern apartment by the sea (from USD 87)

Traveling alone or with a companion to Kontogoni, Elafonisos? You may want to consider booking this apartment that is nestled close to the sea. You can marvel at the majestic views of the sea right from the comfort of your rental. One bed and one bathroom are available here, along with amenities that include household essentials, heating, and an iron.

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Greece
81 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 2 Beds 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
this top floor apartment has the best view of the sea
nice room bathroom and kitchenette with living area
Cleanliness:
place is a super clean and nice
it was sparkling clean and comfortable
very cosy clean and comfortable place
it was clean and catered to our family quite well
we spend some days of relaxation in a very clean house with amazing view
Host:
ready to help host
beautiful place and even better host
eirini is a great host - 100% recommended
eirini is so good very smiling person she is a great host
great value for money and eirini/maria were extremely welcoming and helpful
Location:
the location was perfect
location is perfect- 5 min driving distance from simos 5 sec walking distance from city beach
nice place close to the center of town
location was perfect totally suggested
amazing location in front of a beautiful beach
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5. A massive house, close to everything

When you stay within a short stroll to the port, restaurants, cafes, and shops, your life will be so much easier. That is exactly what this accommodation is all about. Situated in the center of the island, the house is equipped with five comfortable beds that can accommodate up to seven people.

Step into the refreshing bathroom in the morning, before setting out to explore the beaches. Sip on your morning coffee on the balcony while absorbing the tranquil atmosphere. Relax in the living room that has a fireplace, ready to keep you warm during the colder days.

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Elafonisos, Greece
16 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the house is very big clean and with a lot of facilities
the house is great - spacious clean and airy
the house was super clean inviting and in a great location
katerina's place is a very nice comfortable clean house right in the port town
home is very clean and clise to the beach 4-5 min walk
Host:
katerina is a great host
very friendly amd amazing service
-the host katerina is a very friendly politely and smiley person
katerina was a fantastic host she met us when we arrived on the island brought us to her home
katerina is very kind e very available
Location:
great location within walking distance from super market restaurants bars
it was a great location right behind the main street
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6. Holiday apartment in Elafonisos

This small apartment is located inside the village, not far from the center. It has a small living/dining area, small kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen has a stove top, but no oven, if that makes a difference. Outside you have a nice size, covered patio for relaxing on without worrying about getting too much sun. You are within walking distance of everything you need in the village including a supermarket, some specialty shops and cafes, plus the beach.

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44 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
spacious living room and nice bedroom
Cleanliness:
matteo’s apartment was very clean and comfortable
the apartment is clean - rather impersonal and basically functional like a lot of multi-unit holiday accommodation
Host:
matteo is a lovely and joyful host always willing to help and we appreciated his hospitality
the host's father was very kind and helpful in welcoming us
andreas(?) who is the local (next door) hands-on manager was helpful and friendly
matteo and his family were really helpful and friendly
very nice experiences matteo was very responsive and accommodating
Location:
the location in easy walking distance of the village center is very practical
nice apartment within walking distance of all the restaurants
very nice place close to the beach as well as port/restaurants etc
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7. Elafonisos Diamond Resort

This charming hotel has 14 rooms available for rent. Each room includes two beds, private bathroom and private balcony. The hotel sits on the shores of Kato Nisi beach where you can spend the day lounging in the sun, or cool off with a swim in the ocean. It is a short drive to the village and port with restaurants and shops and a ferry that will take you to other islands, or larger towns, like Neapolis.

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Greece
Room in hotel 4 Beds 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

8. Stone villa near the beach

This traditional stone home sits in an olive grove overlooking the sea. The home has a living/dining area, kitchen with laundry facilities, three bedrooms, each with a small balcony and 1.5 bathrooms. Outside there is a large covered balcony with patio seating that offers a lovely view of the ocean. You are within walking distance of a soft, sand beach. The village of Elafonisos is a fishing port with a few shops and services. There is a ferry available that will take you to one of the larger surrounding islands if you are looking for more attractions.

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94 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 5 Beds 7 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 7

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the furnishings were very comfortable
really comfortable house with a great sea view
just amazing an amazing traditional stone house with great view very comfortable for 7 persons
he house was comfortable for a family of six beautiful and an amazing balcony view
the great room is a perfect place to be with friends or family
Cleanliness:
very clean and spacious
beautiful beautiful home spacious spotless clean and equipped with all you need for a relaxing stay
wonderful house very spacious comfortable and clean
the rooms are spacious and comfortable and the bathroom as well
Host:
the host was accommodating and helpful
the hosts were very welcoming and helpful
the host was extremely helpful also
the hosts are very kind and the figs were delicious
very welcoming and friendly host
Location:
great value for a perfect location
it's close to a fantastic beach where you can walk by foot
great location to panagia beach short easy drive to simos beach
perfect location in a very spacious quiet and comfy house
the house is very well equipped and it is pretty close to the beach
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9. Agrilia estate in Vatika Lakonia (from USD 92)

This small apartment sits on the bay of Naples. It has an open floor plan with living area that includes two twin beds, dining table, kitchenette and one bedroom and bathroom. It is surrounded by an olive grove and you have a covered patio with dining table and views of the sea and the village of Elifonisos. You are free to use the barbecue grill and shoot some hoops on the basketball court. It is a short, five-minute drive to the ferry that will take you to Elifonisos or a 10-minute drive to reach the port of Neapolis.

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Νεάπολη , Λακωνία, Greece
48 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
clean nice apartment with amazing view through the olive trees to the sea
Cleanliness:
the apartment was very clean and nice
Host:
katerina was a very nice host
nice house nice host and family
very nice and friendly host
katerina and her husband georg are wonderful and too kind persons
amazing place to stay very nice accomodation and lovely owners
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10. Ktima Agrilia (from USD 92)

This guesthouse is located in Neapoli Vion and overlooks green olive groves and the sea. The holiday rental unit near Elafonisos has a living room with sleeper sofa, kitchenette, one bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom. Outside you can enjoy watching the sailboats on the bay from the veranda.

Just a five-minute drive will get you to Pounda beach with its gold sands and crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming or snorkeling. A further five-minute drive from the beach you will reach the port of Neapoli where you can take the ferry to Elafonisos island.

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Neapoli Vion, Peloponnisos Dytiki Ellada ke Ionio, Greece
58 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guesthouse 3 Beds 4 Guests 0 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apartment is very nice and quite with an awsome olive tree garden
very nice apartment in olive groves about 2kms from ferry for elafonisos
Cleanliness:
the room and the bathroom is very clean and tidy
quiet clean functional the room in the garden has all we needed for our stay
Host:
excellent host and hospitality
katerina is very nice and helpful
katerina was a really nice host great place its beautiful and quiet
(the owner while very welcoming was often absent)
Location:
excellent location for elafonisos
the location is perfect to enjoy the beautiful pouda beach and to reach elafonissos island
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11. Contemporary apartment, close to the beach (from USD 76)

Situated within walking distance to the beach, in a quiet neighborhood, this contemporary apartment features two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms to accommodate five people. Feel free to use the kitchen that is equipped with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a microwave, among other amenities. Turn on the TV to keep you company when you are too lazy to go outside or during rainy days. You can also head to one of the balconies to sit back, relax, and marvel at the spectacular sunset and the sea.

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Laconia, Greece
93 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
place was spacious and clean
the apartment is spacious very clean and there is everything you need for a pleasant stay
access to use the washing machine is great and plenty of room to dry clothes
everything was perfect the space is very clean and comfortable fantastic terrace with sofas and sun beds
the apartment was spacious clean and equipped with a large and beautiful balcony
Host:
host was brilliant and very friendly
mauricio deserves her superhost status as she is extremely welcoming and helpful
maroulio is a very kind and warm airbnb host
maroulio is a very kind person
maroulio was very helpful and friendly and i loved her greek
Location:
the apartment has a great location close to the beach taverns and mini market
would be a great place to return to
great place to stay
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12. Apartment with easy access to Elafonisos (Simos)

This studio apartment is located near Pounta beach in the village of Vigklafia. You have an open living/kitchen area, one bedroom and bathroom. Both rooms open up onto the furnished balcony where you can enjoy a cool beverage while you take in the view. The port to catch the ferry to the island of Elafonisos is about a five-minute drive away, where you will find the famous Simos beach and a small seaside village.

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4 reviews  
Entire apartment 3 Beds 3 Guests

13. "Panorama" Petrakos House

This guest suite is located in Neapolis, just a few minutes’ walk from a semi-private beach. Your suite includes a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. You have a lovely courtyard for relaxing and dining al fresco. Enjoy the fresh eggs every morning along with a sampling of fruits and vegetables that are in season. It’s just a short drive to the port town with shops and restaurants and the ferry that will take you to the islands of Elafonisos or Kithira.

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Entire apartment 3 Beds 6 Guests

14. Home in Pounta across from Elafonisos

The new home sits across from the Pounta beach with views of Elafonisos island. The home includes an open floor plan with living/dining/kitchen area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. You are within walking distance of the beach and a very popular beach side bar, the Magano Beach Bar. If you get tired of playing at Pounta beach, it is just a short drive to the ferry that will take you to the island of Elafonisos with its many popular beaches.

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Entire house 4 Beds 6 Guests

15. Room with amazing view to Elafonissos and Kithira

This vacation rental is a private bedroom with its own bathroom in an interesting villa. You will be in the panoramic settlement “Megali Spilia” which is located in the eastern part of Mani. During your stay you are free to use the living room and kitchen. Outdoors there is a garden, rooftop terrace and a patio where you can sit back and take in the lovely views of Elafonisos and Kithira islands. Across the road from you is the beautiful Pounta beach for swimming or snorkeling.

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Private room 2 Beds 2 Guests

Soft sand and clear waters

If you are looking for a vacation where you do nothing but rest and relax, then Elafonisos island is the place for you. Not much else to do but swim in the crystal clear water, that is also excellent for snorkeling. Or just kick back under an umbrella on the soft sand beaches. This island paradise is all about peace, quiet and doing a whole lot of nothing.

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