"OUR HOUSE" in Vavla village is a charming traditional Cypriot village stone house, originally built in early 1900's is recently renovated to the highest standard with respect to tradition, functionality, comfort and is filled with character. Relax in the tranquillity of rural life in the countryside. Feel as if you traveled back in time. Vavla village is part of the agrotourism project in Cyprus.
"OUR HOUSE", an escape from reality!
Our House is built in the 'long style' around a private courtyard offering peace and privacy, adorned by four stone kamaras (arches), three traditional ovens, barbeque and our relaxing water wall. Lovely views of the village and mountains from roof top open-air patio adorned by a mature grape vine.
We have preserved the original rooms of our completely restored country house and their names derive from their original usage. The Shelonari, Kellari and the Terratzo Spito. Today Our House offers three private double bedded rooms with en-suites bathroom. Each room has special pieces of antique hand carved furnishings, the bed is graced with a hand made crocheted bedspread, under floor heating and ceiling fans. Rooms open to the large private central courtyard with its Jacuzzi and relaxing water wall. Enjoy the comfortable sitting room with fireplace and television, the open-air roof patio where you are welcome to enjoy the view, the warm rays of the sun, the cool breeze and the magnificent night sky!
Enjoy wonderful hospitality. Your Hosts: George and Donna Marie are on premise to enhance your comfort. Better yet, treat yourself to the taste of real village life. Go to the "vraktee" (adjoining backyard) pick some figs from our trees-or maybe apricots, then enjoy our village breakfast...Cracked green olives, local cheese, home made marmalade... Dinners available by arrangement, with hot home made bread and traditional food from the wood fired stone oven...Uummm. Afternoon coffee, refreshing beverage and some home made pastry.
If you are relaxed and recharged you want to be out and about....By foot there is the Vavla nature trail. Wildlife enthusiasts will be fascinated by the local flora and fauna. A great area for mountain bike riding, or take to the road and do your mini 'Tour de Vavla" Cyprus has endless archaeological ruins, museums of all types. Location, location, location, with plenty of interesting places to visit only a short drive away, local winery, monastery, archaeological sites, nature trail and woodland walks.
We only went to 'Our House' for a custom Christmas dinner, but it was definitely an amazing and unforgettable experience. The hosts were both very attending and generous and the food and wine were delicious! I highly recommend this place, it's very cozy and hospitable. Kudos to Mr. George and Donna Marie!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Donna Marie Pavlou, Owner at Our House
Responded Dec 4, 2022
Thankyou! We enjoyed having you! Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year!
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Having previously visited George and Donna Marie, we knew we wanted to come back and visit again. We drove up (two pre-school kids included) to Vavla to have brunch at Our House. As before we had a beautiful breakfast featuring lots of local ingredients from their own back garden or the many local producers in Vavla. The house and gardens are incredible and we really enjoyed exploring the history of the place and the village with George and Donna Marie. The views across the village and the valley are gorgeous. We left feeling full and happy. Would highly recommend stopping in. I have never stayed but I'm sure that the accommodation is just as special.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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I'd heard of this place through an acquintance. He described it as extraordinary and I presumed that he was exaggerating. Well, he wasn't not even at the slightest! Donna and George are the epitome of Cypriot hospitality. We haven't stayed but dined with four other friends. We enjoyed tomato soup hidden inside a pastry, Tava, chicken in herbs, bougatsa for dessert, washed down with traditional red wine and commandaria and, Greek coffee. What's so exceptional is the fact that you feel as if you're dining at your aunt's house -everything is so warm and cosy! I wouldn't just highly recommend it but state that you should do yourselves the favour and pay a visit ASAP!
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Date of stay: January 2016
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I had the pleasure to have great dinners at Dona’s home. Great traditional dishes and a very versatile and generous menu. The restaurant is open for preorder only and is located in a very small and beautiful village Vavla.
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from DonnaMarieOurHouse, Owner at Our House
Responded Oct 14, 2017
Thank you, thank you! Great people should enjoy great food! See you next time at our House in Vavla.
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The owners George and Donna Marie Pavlou are the heart and the soul of Vavla! In the beautiful house with a few guest rooms the couple are the perfect hosts. Guests are treated like friend and spoiled with excellent food. As the couple used to operate an award winning French restaurant in NY Long Island, guests can enjoy food on a high level in a quite remote village not far from Larnaca. Thanks to George’s and his neighbours great engagement, they brought Vavla back on the map. We enjoyed the company and food very much! A big thank you!
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from DonnaMarieOurHouse, Owner at Our House
Responded Oct 5, 2018
Thank you! So pleased you enjoyed! Thank you for the great pictures. See you next time.
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What a breath of fresh air to meet DonnaMarie and her gorgeous George. The food was excellent and freshly prepared from locally grown produce , lovingly prepared from the force known as George and his beautiful DonnaMarie Pavlov. I wish we could have stayed in thes tranquil oasis...but mark my words...I’ll be back..a definite hidden Gem in Vavla.
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip:Â All rooms ensure and excellent
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Response from DonnaMarieOurHouse, Owner at Our House
Responded Mar 21, 2018
Thank you, we are so pleased you enjoyed. We look forward to your return! Till next time. Donna Marie and George
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Quite place out in the mountains, well situated between Larnaka and Limassol. Absolutely beautiful well renovated house and extremely warm-hearted hosts! Don't miss the dinner - Donna Marie's cuisine is great!
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from DonnaMarieOurHouse, Owner at Our House
Responded Mar 18, 2018
Thank you, thank you! So pleased you enjoyed. See you next time you are on Cyprus.
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We had a wonderful stay at "Our House", in the small village of Vavla!
The Cypriot countryside is really beautiful, with abundant Mediterranean vegetation and lovely old houses, many of which restored and extremely well kept. Vavla is a tiny, picturesque piece of heaven where the sun shines almost every day of the year. We loved walking through the narrow streets, admiring the orange-trees, olive-trees and the numerous multi-colored flowers decorating each and every corner of the village.
The accommodation at "Our House", Donna Marie and George Pavlou's traditional stone renovated country house exceeded all of our expectations! We stayed in the Kellary bedroom (with ensuite bathroom), a spacious room with old, wonderfully restored furniture - a king-size bed (we slept so well!), nightstands, wardrobe, table/desk, chairs and armchairs, and let's not forget the Egyptian chandelier which is a true work of art! In the morning, when opening the ceiling-high windows, the sun-rays invade the whole room like rivers of liquid gold and the sight of the vigorous, bright-green plants in the yard makes you want to jump out of bed and begin the day with a large smile on your face!
The breakfast served at "Our House" was delicious - it included classics, like fried eggs with bacon, butter with honey or marmalade (homemade!!!), or cheese and vegetables, but also traditional combinations (a local type of fresh cheese with honey) or gourmet dishes (French toast). The extra cups of coffee were a nice "bonus" as well - much appreciated! Nevertheless, the ultimate experience was Dinner - prepared by Donna Marie from fresh, local-sourced ingredients, with the skilled hands of an experienced chef! We were absolutely delighted with the carefully-cooked dishes, accompanied by home-made bread and tasty wine from the local winery! And we also "took home with us" some very interesting recipes!
We loved it at "Our House", we recommend it wholeheartedly and we hope to return to Donna Marie and George's soon.
On last important thing: if you rent a car, you can get from Vavla to practically any place in Cyprus - we went to several beaches, to several archaeological (ancient) sites, Nicosia, Larnaka, etc. It is also a great place to visit any time of the year - we had really warm (and dry) weather at the beginning of December!
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from DonnaMarieOurHouse, Owner at Our House
Responded Jan 7, 2018
Thank you for your kind review and thinking of us. We are pleased you so enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you the next time you are in Cyprus!
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We have just returned from a weekend away celebrating our engagement in Vavla and while we did not stay here, we booked dinner here for our first night and wow - incredible is the only word for it so much so that we came back for dinner the following evening and breakfast both mornings!
The first thing you will see is the house (actually it's the fruit trees with so many different homegrown fruits) and you can see instantly it has been beautifully restored with so much love and attention and instantly gives a rustic cosy feel to your morning/evening and if you ask nicely for a tour you will see that this is carried out throughout the rooms that have been beautifully restored.
And then there are the hosts - Donna and Georgios - what an amazing pair, warm, welcoming, entertaining and superb hosts, they really did make our weekend that extra special.
Served in their dining room overlooking the courtyard, just about every ingredient has been lovingly grown by this couple and it seriously works. We were treated to the best Greek salad I have ever tasted, Tavas and Kleftiko cooked in the traditional clay oven, home made jams and marmalades, home cracked almonds, home baked bread, home made apple cake, stunning roast pork that melted in the mouth and so so much more.
I cannot recommend this gorgeous place enough, if rustic charm with food to warm the soul and smiles to warm your heart and great conversation is what you are after then this place has it all.
Thank you for making our weekend that little bit extra special!
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from DonnaMarieOurHouse, Owner at Our House
Responded Sep 28, 2016
Thank you for your kind words. It was our great pleasure to have shared in your special occasions and to have made them that little bit extra special. Look forward to seeing you again! May all your days be special! Donna Marie & George
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Response from DonnaMarieOurHouse, Owner at Our House
Responded May 4, 2016
Thank you so much for the nice compliment! We’re glad you enjoyed your visit. Please come back and see us any time! Don't forget to bring the kids! We enjoyed them!
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Hello, Thankyou for inquiring. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, I only have one double room left for your dates in question.
Kind Regards,
Donna Marie
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PRICE RANGE
$69 - $80 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CyprusLarnaka DistrictVavla
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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