Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Kypseli, Attica

Kolona4 min drive
Monastery of Saint Nectarios7 min drive
Paleohora8 min drive
Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)86 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement

3 Double Futons

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Peacefully and ideally situated on the outskirts of the village of Kypseli, only a ten-minute drive from the town and port of Aigina, this 4-bedroom property offers stunning views of the sea, sunsets, and nearby islands.

Borrowing from the rustic character and tradition of country houses in the south of France, the property makes an ideal 'artist's' house. Designed and built by Greek film and theatre director Stelios Pavlides, its calm tranquility offers the perfect place to finish your novel... or simply melt away the stresses of everyday life. Terraces on both sides of the house maximize sun exposure, while privacy is assured by the surrounding garden, fruit trees, and vineyard . The front terrace and yard also feature a barbecue and plenty of seating for meals, while the side lot provides parking spaces for 3 cars. Unfortunately the palm tree on the front porch seen in the photos has died from a palm beetle imported alongside palmtrees brought for the Olympics in 2004.

The ground floor contains four spacious double bedrooms, two at each end of the house; each end also has its own bathroom with bathtub. A large, connected space in-between contains a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and living room with a large natural fireplace.

The basement, which includes a library and TV room, also comfortably sleeps three (ideal for friends and older children).

Fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, air-conditioning, fans, toaster, coffee-maker, hair-dryer, some freezer space, fridge, TV, telephone landline (incoming only), and Internet connection.

Local amenities: 5 minutes by car from the sea, and from an excellent supermarket. 2-minute car drive or 15-minute walk from the village of Kypseli. Hospital, health centre, beaches, tavernas, and shopping all within a 10-minute drive. Please view the exact location on this map:
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.764625,23.452345&num=1&t=h&z=17

A note on wildlife: like many places in Greece, the area surrounding the house is home to a number of stray cats who will tend to come investigate when humans are in the house.

Please note that we do not allow any of the cats in the area to enter the house, though we will often feed them (away from the doors) when we're there.

Αριθμός Μητρώου Ακινήτου / Property Registration No. 111210

Property manager

Alexandra Pavlidou

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Some baby items—e.g. cot, highchair—available.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

We would prefer smoking take place outside.

Just so you're aware, there are stairs leading to the basement but there is a gate.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number 00000111210

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aegina Town

Located in Aegina, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Christos Kapralos Museum and Folklore Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kolona and Paleohora. With jet skiing, scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Kypseli, Attica

What's nearby

Kolona - 4 min drive
Archaeological Museum of Aegina - 5 min drive
Monastery of Saint Nectarios - 7 min drive
Paleohora - 8 min drive
Paralia Agia Marina - 29 min drive

Getting around

Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

Οινοη - 6 min drive
Αυλή - 6 min drive
Βατζουλιας - 5 min drive
Coffee Island - 6 min drive
Miralice - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views located?

This family-friendly Aegina villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kolona, Fish Market and Christos Kapralos Museum. Archaeological Museum of Aegina and Temple of Apollo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

11 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

This house is ideal for a small group of family and friends to catch up. Beautiful view and everything you need to chill out.

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

dasd a.

2 Oct 2018

Incredible 10 days. We did not want to leave the house!

We stayed 10 days in this beautiful house. The view is amazing, having the sun set right in front of you is something quite unique. The house is great too, plenty of spaces to relax and read. West and East terraces, so that you can choose if you want the sun or not at all times. Very confortable house, everything is done with taste, you really don't feel it's a rental. Kitchen is fully equipped, and the bathrooms are A class! We really didn't want to leave the house. We ended up having most meals at the house, as we felt so much at home. We will be back!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stelios B.

4 Dec 2017

It is a wonderful place! Very well looked after and really the ideal island home!

We would like to thank the owner of doing everything right before our arrival with lots of guidance and a true sense of heartwarming hospitality! We look so much forward to returning very soon!!! Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Sept 2017

Great house to stay in

The house, grounds, and location were all fabulous and we would recommend it to our friends.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ute S.

29 Aug 2017

Marvellous View

We had a fantastic time in Alexandra’s house in Aegina. The house is located on a hillside overlooking Kypseli, and the views from its terrace and garden over the Saronic Gulf are marvellous. Sitting in the beautiful garden in front of the house and enjoying the gorgeous sunset views was one of our daily highlights. Alexandra permitted us to take some of the fresh fruit (figs and grapes) from the garden, which became a wonderful part of practically all of our meals. The house is very tastefully furnished, full of lovely details and gave us immediately the feeling of being home. It is tidy, spacious and very cozy. It is also fully equipped (including a dishwasher, a washing machine, baby bed and baby chair which all proved very helpful). The four bedrooms and two bathrooms allow even for large families to have a very comfortable stay. The garden is great for kids to play in, while at the same time allowing the grown-ups to relax in the shade, for instance in the hammock. We loved taking our meals in the beautiful terrace with the large tables and benches. We were very warmly welcomed when arriving in Aegina. Alexandra and her family were always very helpful and available for support. Alexandra’s house is definitely one of most beautiful places we have seen in many years of travelling in Greece!

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra Pavlidou

My father, Stelios Pavlides, was a Greek film and theater director. In love with the island of Aigina, he bought the land in 1990, and, as most artists do, built it the way he had imagined it. Simple, comfortable, rustic with character and facing the sea.

Why they chose this property

It is very easy to access yet at the same time quite isolated because it is at the very end of a dirt road. It is quiet, safe for kids (no danger of cars driving by) with a stunning view.

What makes this property unique

The unobstructed view of the sea from the main terrace and from most rooms makes us, the owners, prefer it to any other spot in Aigina. As a result we often prefer to stretch out on the terrace with a good book listening to music, instead of going to the beach... but sometimes we do that too!

Afternoon drinks with the unparalleled view right at our feet, followed later by dinner on the terrace with friends, board games, and heated discussions long into the night—interrupted for a warm moment of silence as the sun majestically sets—is often more attractive to us than going out to the best restaurant or bars. (But, of course, we sometimes do that too.)

Bottom line: it's a home, more than just a place to stay while on vacation. The sunset is fabulous!!!

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