If you love to be close to the beach, this villa is for you. On the pretty island of Kea, this home is set over the sandy beach of Xyla (the views from the pool are amazing), which can be reached in just five minutes on foot. The closest island to Athens, ferries back and forth are frequent so you can enjoy some day trips to the capital. Closer to home, the port of Kea is a 10-minute drive away, where you’ll find various shops and bakeries.

Home truths:
*This come comprises of two buildings – the main home and a separate guest house with one double bedroom

*This home is spread out across one floor with no internal stairs

*There's free private parking available here, with space for two cars

*Your host can provide a cot for free upon request

*You'll have your own private entrance here

*The swimming pool isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times

*The dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace

*For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here

*The single beds can be pushed together to form a double