Drymades · Dhërmi · Albanian Riviera
A house on the hill, with the bay below the pool.
White rooms with balconies, a pool on a stone terrace, a sun deck and an outdoor kitchen to share, all cut into the slope above the village.
Ionian Pearl is a small house of rooms set into the slope above Drymades. The rooms are white, with marble-effect floors and a balcony each; most look out over olive groves and red roofs to the open sea, a few onto the green hillside behind. The pool, the deck and a shared outdoor kitchen sit beside the house on three terraces of drystone. No meals are served — the kitchen is yours to use.
01 — Three terraces
Kitchen, pool, deck — one step down at a time.
The kitchen terrace
A shared outdoor kitchen under a steel roof — fridge, hob, oven, shelves and a long table — with a stone barbecue at the end and two egg chairs hung over the drop.
The pool
A long, narrow pool between the drystone wall and the deck, its far edge set against the view, open through the warm months.
The deck
Timber boards, loungers and bean bags at the front of the house, and then nothing between you and the bay but the olive slope.
02 — The owners
Run by the people who own it.
The owners look after the house themselves. They answer the phone, keep the rooms spotless and help with whatever comes up — bags up the steep road included. Text them your arrival time before you set off.
03 — The rooms
Most face the sea. A few face the mountain.
Doubles facing the sea
One double bed
Glass doors the width of the wall, sheers, and a balcony table with the sea in front of it. These are the rooms the sunset is for.
Doubles with the sea at an angle
One double bed, or two singles
The same white rooms and marble-effect floors, turned a little along the hillside, so the bay comes in from the side of the balcony.
Doubles facing the mountain
One double bed
The quiet side of the house: a balcony against the stone walls, the loquat leaves and the hill rising behind.
The family room
Two single beds and a queen bed
One room for three or four people travelling together, with the balcony looking along the coast.
Units with a kitchen
One double bed
A fitted kitchen with a fridge, a dining table for four and a sofa in front of it, for anyone who would rather cook indoors than on the terrace.
04 — The way down
About 180 metres up, and about a kilometre from the water.
That height is the view: the whole bay sits under the sea-side balconies and the pool's far edge. It is also the drive. The beaches of Drymades and Dhërmi are below the house, down a steep, paved road, and the easy way to them is by car.
- Drymades Beach
- about 1.1 kmDownhill to the south-west in a straight line; a short drive down the hill, which is how most guests go.
- Dhërmi Beach
- about 1.7 kmTo the south-south-east, past the village.
- The SH8 coastal road
- about 300 mThe coastal road passes to the east of the house; the last stretch up is a steep, paved lane.
- The sea
- about 180 m belowThe house stands that high on the hill, which is why the bay is under every sea-side balcony.
05 — Before you come
- Check-in
- From 14:00 to 22:00. Text ahead with your arrival time.
- Check-out
- By 11:00.
- The road up
- Steep and fully paved, and no trouble by car.
- Parking
- At the house, beside the pool.
- Meals
- None are served. The kitchen on the top terrace is shared and fully usable.
- Booking
- Directly with the house, by text or by phone.
In the rooms
- A balcony
- Air conditioning
- A private bathroom
- A flat-screen TV
Around the house
- A pool with the view, open in season
- A timber sun deck with loungers and bean bags
- A shared outdoor kitchen with a fridge, hob and oven
- A stone barbecue
- A garden and a picnic table
- Weights and a multi-gym against the stone wall
- WiFi
- Parking at the house
4.9
out of 5 from guests on Google.
06 — Where it is
Above Drymades, in Dhërmi, on the Albanian Riviera.
The SH8 coastal road passes to the east of the house; the last stretch up is a steep, paved lane. Plus code 5J5G+76.
07 — Questions
What people ask before they write.
Where exactly is Ionian Pearl?
On the hillside above Drymades, in Dhërmi on the Albanian Riviera, at 40.15821 N, 19.62554 E (plus code 5J5G+76). The house stands about 180 metres above the sea, roughly 300 metres off the SH8 coastal road, with Drymades Beach about 1.1 km downhill in a straight line.
How far is Ionian Pearl from the beach?
Drymades Beach is about 1.1 km away in a straight line and Dhërmi Beach about 1.7 km. Both are downhill, and the road is steep, so most guests drive: the run down to Drymades takes a few minutes. The house is a hillside stay with a pool, not a beachfront one.
Does Ionian Pearl have a swimming pool?
Yes. A long, narrow outdoor pool sits on the middle terrace between a drystone wall and a timber sun deck, with the bay on the horizon beyond its far edge. It is a seasonal pool, open through the warm months of the year.
Can I cook at Ionian Pearl?
Yes. The top terrace has a shared outdoor kitchen under a steel roof, with a fridge, a hob, an oven, shelves and a long table, and a stone barbecue at the end. Some units also have a kitchen of their own. No meals are served at the house.
Do all the rooms have a sea view?
No. Most rooms face the sea, some straight on and some at an angle, each with a balcony. A few double rooms face the mountain instead, onto the green slope and the stone walls behind the house. Say which you would like when you write.
How do I book a room at Ionian Pearl?
Directly with the house. Send a text or call +355 68 281 5375 with your dates and the number of guests, and the owners will confirm what is free. The booking bar on this site writes the message for you with the dates already filled in.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00 and check-out is by 11:00. The road up from the SH8 is steep but fully paved, so text the owners with your arrival time before you set off.
Is there parking at Ionian Pearl?
Yes. There is parking at the house itself, beside the pool, so you do not leave the car on the lane. A car is the easiest way to stay here: the beaches, the village and the restaurants of Drymades and Dhërmi are all downhill from the house.
Booking
Rooms are booked with the house itself.
Send your dates and the number of guests by text, or call. The owners will tell you what is free and confirm the room.