• Experience Greece in your own private villa.view of a typical greek home on the island of santorini image by Antony McAulay from Fotolia.com
  
  Greece is home to some of the most beautiful mountain vistas and Mediterranean beaches in Europe. Ancient ruins and delicate beauty lure travelers from all over the world to its cultural cities and adventurous landscapes. Finding inexpensive accommodations in Greece is somewhat daunting, as few private villas and condo rentals are priced under 2,000 euro per week. However, there are a few precious gems offered at affordable prices on various Greek islands.
  
  

Mediterranean Ocean Front Villa Chania

• White-washed Greek walls adorned with palm tree and garden terraces look out on a glistening pool and the Mediterranean Sea at the Villa Chania. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa provides air conditioning, a full-service kitchen, private pool, charcoal grill and both beach front and mountain vistas. Adventurous guests can partake in on-site activities include snorkeling, diving and spelunking while less cavalier guests can look on from the private balcony or patio.
  
  The villa rate ranges from 50 to 100 hundred euro per day unless a seasonal discounted rate applies.
  
  Mediterranean Ocean Front Villa Chania
  Kalatha Beach
  Chania, Crete, Greece
  (330) 807-6264 (Direct to Ohio Owner)
  vrbo.com/189198
  
  

Barba Yorgo's House in Konakia Village

• Journey back 500 years to a Medieval stone villa surrounded by mountains and nearby beaches. The exterior and interior walls are laden with stone and wood, giving the villa an authentic Greek ambiance. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa sleeps up to eight people and includes a full kitchen, fireplace, washer and dryer. Enjoy mountain biking, swimming and castle tours near the villa or go exploring and hiking at Taygetos mountain.
  
  The villa rate begins at 85 euro per night for four people; each additional lodger can stay for ten Euros extra.
  
  Barba Yorgo's House in Konakia Village
  Konakia Village
  Gythion, Peloponnese, Greece
  011 (+30) 6977 885 136
  vrbo.com/187762
  
  

Villa Aura Cottage

• This quaint villa accommodates two travelers in a double bedroom and is ideal for a honeymoon or couples getaway. Along with a kitchen and modest living space, couples can also enjoy the use of a semi-private swimming pool, spa and Jacuzzi. Villa Aura is part of a collection of Greek condos restored to working order from their original nineteenth century charm.
  
  Villa rates begin at 735 euros per week (or 105 euro per night) depending on the season.
  
  Villa Aura Cottage
  Pretty Greek Villas Ltd.
  25014 Achaia
  Peloponnese, Greece
  011 (+30) 26960 61414
  prettygreekvillas.com/villa_aura.htm
  
  

Villa Nektaria

• Located on the isle of Aegina in the Saronic Islands, Villa Nektaria sleeps two to four occupants comfortably within its white, sanctuary-like walls. The fully equipped kitchen, double bedroom and living space with additional divans for extra sleepers all feature colorful décor and offer guests a week of bright, cheery living quarters. The villa is a short drive from Athens, which can be traversed with a car or moped. The nearby beach is just a few minutes away as well.
  
  Villa rates start at 595 euro per week (85 euro per night) in the low season.
  
  Villa Nektaria
  Pretty Greek Villas Ltd.
  25014 Achaia
  Peloponnese, Greece
  011 (+30) 26960 61414
  prettygreekvillas.com/villa_nectaria.htm