With its waterfront swimming pool and stunning sea views, this villa had us hooked instantly. While the scenery does most of the talking here, don't let that fool you – inside and out, this place is contemporary to its core. The private bar in the games room is a nice spot to chill out indoors, while the patio offers more than enough space to relax in the sunshine. You'll find it in Keratea, a small village on the southeastern edge of the Attica Peninsula. Athens is only 30 kilometres away, so you're well-placed for day trips – not to mention within easy reach of the Aegean coast.

Home truths:
*Apart from the 6 bedrooms for 12 guests, there are two open rooms which can accommodate up to 4 children
*While many bedrooms and bathrooms aren’t photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home
*If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a free cot
*You'll need to hire a car in this location – there's free parking on the premises
*There are a lot of steps throughout the garden, so this home may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
*If you need to work from home, the dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace
*Your host provides beach essentials and a kayak
*The pool is unfenced, so children will need to be supervised outside at all times