Here’s how an average day reads at this sea-facing villa perched just a short flip-flop from the dazzling waters of Barbati Beach. First, slide back the glass doors for some morning sea air on the oh-so-private terrace as you savour lazy breakfasts and freshly brewed coffees followed by a morning dip in the pool.

Next, it’s off to the beach (just 600 metres away) to bag yourselves a spot along the smooth pebble sands of the shore. The turquoise, calm waters here are made for snorkelling and swimming.

Time to beat the midday heat? Then dive into one of the local restaurants set back from Barbati’s Beach for a meze spread and a crisp glass of Retsina. On your way home, you can always swing by the local markets to pick up the night’s dinner (the local seafood is phenomenal here), before heading back to this pristine, newly-built villa. While kids have one last go splashing about in the pool, you can fire up the barbecue to cook up a alfresco feast. Then all that’s left to do is find your perch for a sunset spectacle over sundowners. It's everything you've been dreaming of.

Home truths:
*Private parking is available
*This home is set out over two levels with internal and external staircases, which may be unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility
*The two double beds can also be made up as single beds – just request with your host in advance
*This home sleeps up to five guests, with the last guest sleeping on a sofa bed in the living space, which is better suited to children
*A cot is provided
*The pool is not fenced and does not have a shallow end – children should be supervised at all times
*Due to its location, Wifi can be intermittent
*Cleaning and a change of towels are provided twice a week, and bed linen is changed once a week
*There’s a grocery store 250 metres away to pick up essentials