Mpelleiko

We spent two nights here as part of our all too short tour of the Peloponnese. Nina is the ultimate hostess from meeting us in the village to guide us to the property, providing detailed guidance on where to go and what to see to providing excellent breakfasts in a sociable environment. Comfortable clean room with a lovely terrace. Can’t fault anything!

My mother, daughter, and I had a wonderful time in this beautiful guest house. Nena is an amazing host overflowing with warmth, knowledge of the area, and hospitality. The guesthouse has been in her family for generations, and the simple rooms exude warmth. We enjoyed the delicious breakfasts each morning, the spectacular views, and the wonderful advice from Nena on hikes to take, monasteries to visit, and other activities in the area (and for the rest of our trip to Greece.). Highly recommend.

We had to travel with our cat, and found the only available guesthouse in the area. How lucky we got! It was an incredible experience. Located in a part of the village with an amazing view, runned by the heart-warming Nena, decorated beautifully and most of all utterly clean! Our staying was excellent, a must - visit! Thank you, Nena!

Mpelleiko is a gorgeous traditional home overlooking the picturesque mountain village of Stemnitsa. The grounds have beautiful terraced gardens and the house has historical decor and modern amenities. You stay here, however, to interact with Nena, the owner and hostess of this oikos. Nena's family has owned Mpelleiko for generations, and she has written the histories of both the home and the town of Stemnitsa. Nena will make sure you arrive to the home in one piece, then once you're there, make you feel like family. Immediately upon arrival, she met us in the town square and guided us to Mpelleiko, where she offered us a drink and answered all of our questions about the town. The next morning, Nena made us a lovely breakfast (coffee, pastries from her family bakery, homemade breads, her mother's sour cherry jam, frittata, and more). Being a geographer at heart, Nena took out her maps and devised a route for us to take that day, which couldn't have been more perfect for our travel tastes. We can't wait to return to spend more time at Mpelleiko.

One couldn’t ask for more. Mpelleiko has charm out the wazoo and amazing views. The decor is warm and eclectic; our room was very comfortable. Breakfast was creative and delicious. But the hospitality shone above everything else. Nena is the consummate host: providing warmth, charm, and unsurpassed local knowledge, making our stay here something we’ll always remember.

Mpellieko showcases the essence of Greece: generous hospitality, beautiful surroundings inside and out, and delicious food, featuring Greek delicacies served up by owner and host Nena, much of which is grown in the lush gardens that surround the Guesthouse. The property has been in Nena's family since 1650, and her love for her heritage and culture shows through in her thoughtful attention to every detail. Nena is also intimately familiar with the entire Melanon Trail, a series of eight hiking trails build on old mule paths that wind through the breathtaking scenery of region, linking the various villages of the region. Staying at Mpellieko is a fabulous immersion into all that makes the Arcadian region so special-- a stay there is worth planning your trip around!