10/10 Excellent
Fiona W.
11 Dec 2022
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Relaxing retreat
Fiona W.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022
Entire home
Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kypseli, Attica
- Kolona4 min drive
- Archaeological Museum of Aegina5 min drive
- Temple of Apollo5 min drive
- Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)87 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views
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
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
Languages
English, French, German, Greek
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
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.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 00000111210
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Kypseli, Attica
What's nearby
- Kolona - 4 min drive
- Monastery of Saint Nectarios - 7 min drive
- Paleohora - 8 min drive
- Souvála - 11 min drive
- Marathonas Beach - 17 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mourtzis Pistachio Shop - 6 min drive
- Οινοη - 6 min drive
- Βατζουλιας - 5 min drive
- Καλαμάκι στο τσακ ΜΑΜ - 4 min drive
- Ta Karafakia - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
dasd a.
2 Oct 2018
Incredible 10 days. We did not want to leave the house!
dasd a.
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!
Stelios B.
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
Verified traveller
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
Ute S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jon O.
14 June 2017
Stunning views and a beautiful place to stay.
Jon O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Silvio D.
7 Jan 2017
Paradise exists
Silvio D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
anca p.
23 Sept 2015
A most wonderful, laid-back home
anca p.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Susanne K.
9 Sept 2015
Die Wohlfühloase für alle Sinne
Susanne K.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jean-claude J.
7 Sept 2015
Une maison et un accueil sans reproches.
Jean-claude J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sofia F.
7 May 2015
Wundervolles Haus mit sehr hohem Wohlfühlfaktor
Sofia F.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jon O.
24 Apr 2015
Wonderful
Jon O.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Efi P.
13 Sept 2014
Beautiful Aegina home with amazing views!
Efi P.
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!!!
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!!!
Languages:
English, French, German, Greek
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