Location: Alyki, Paros, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe (5 min from Alyki, 20 min from Parikia, 5 min from airport.)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 7-9)
The Olive House is located on the island of Paros in the Cyclades.
It is set into a hillside known locally as 'Maggano', approximately 5 km northeast of the seaside fishing village of Alyki. Built in 2005, the Olive House was designed as a classic island home with a modern flair.
The home has stone floors inside and out and the furniture is a mixture of comfortable modern pieces and carefully chosen antiques. Light and airy, the house has an open floor plan with easy access from the verandas to the shared living spaces and bedrooms.
With three bedrooms and three full baths, the Olive House sleeps six very comfortably. Cribs and toddler beds can be provided upon request. At most, the house can accommodate eight or nine guests – as additional sleeping space is available on the mattress-style sofas of the sunken living room.
The master suite offers a luxurious oversized bathroom with a soaking tub for two and breathtaking views of the sea. The house has a fully equipped modern kitchen and an indoor dining table to seat eight.
Alternatively, guests can enjoy the spectacular views while dining outside at vast marble tables overlooking the Aegean and the neighboring island of Antiparos. The rates are per night (regardless of party size) and in Euros.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: A/C in bedrooms.
- Washer: Washer and dryer in laundry room.
- Dryer: Washer and dryer in laundry room. We recommend drying clothes outside on the line to reduce energy consumption & take advantage of the warm and dry climate!
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: Open car port (pergola style) at the end of the driveway behind the house.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace: In the main living area
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Queen beds in master suite and second bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Third room (children's bedroom) can be outfitted with two twin beds, bunk beds, toddler bed, and/or crib.
- Bunk Bed
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed: Large and wide sunken sofa in the living room can transform into a sleeping mattress and accommodate 1-2 persons.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Multiple outdoor stone verandas.
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone: Telephone available for local calls only. Guests can purchase calling cards in town to make long distance or international calls.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): We will provide you with the password to the WiFi network. Please bring your own laptop.
- Other Amenities
- Soaking tub for two in the master suite.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: High chair, crib, toddler bed, kids books & beach toys available upon request.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Paros is internationally known for fantastic kitesurfing.
Rate Details (In Euros)
Apr 01-May 31 .. €250/night
Jun 01-Sep 30 .. €350/night
Oct 01-Dec 15 .. €175/night
Dec 16-Jan 02 .. €250/night
Jan 03-May 31 .. €250/night
Rentals must be at least one week (7 days) in length.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The Olive House - Alyki. Greece House with Ocean View, Sightseeing close to Shopping and Restaurants
- Master Suite Sitting Area - Alyki. Greece House with Ocean View, Sightseeing close to Shopping and Restaurants
- Outdoor dining - Alyki. Greece House with Ocean View, Sightseeing close to Shopping and Restaurants
- Nearby Voutakos beach
- Sunken Living Room
- View from Master Suite
- Master Bath
- Master Suite
- Dining Area seats eight
- Kids' room
- Front veranda
- Looking out to Antiparos
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A family of seven, spanning three generations, we set out to Paros for a holiday. Our destination was The Olive House. Little did we realize how much our experience would be shaped by the home we stepped into. Being met at the boat by the concierge was the beginning of our journey. We were guided to our destination and all our questions were answered. The food and drink that was supplied as well as the beautiful flowers from the gardens helped us to feel welcomed as we crossed the threshold into the beauty and comfort that surrounded us. To sit on the patio and gaze out at the Aegean Sea, cook in the festive kitchen, and eat our dinners outside by candle and moon light helped us to feel fully in this place. Our 2-year-old grandson was always engaged as he played in this child-friendly environment. There was never a rush to head out in the mornings as we were content to just be in this well tended home. Short trips to the nearby bakery for freshly baked morning fare would suffice. What a joy to have had this opportunity and I have to say that the owners were more than helpful at every turn of the way. I am so appreciative to have discovered The Olive House and would recommend it without hesitation as a place to fully experience Paros.
Positive Rating
We had never been to the island of Paros before, so we didn't know what to expect. One of the most pleasant surprises we did find on Paros was the Olive House. Beautifully situated on a quiet hillside looking directly at Antiparos and the gorgeous blue waters in between. Immaculate gardens, vineyard, olive tree grove and the most pleasant scents all day long. Beautiful rooms and furnishings. And above all, oh so quiet! The Olive House is perfectly located to easily access any place on Paros, and a super quick 5 minute ferry ride to Antiparos. Perhaps most importantly, the Olive House is a quick two minutes to a local bakery that seems to stay open forever and turns out the most amazing goods imaginable! Don't let the hustle and bustle of Athens wear you down. Once you reach the Olive House, be prepared to completely check out, slow down, and enjoy an amazing house on an amazing island.
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Caitlin Lindsay ,
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The Olive House is all about comfort and pleasure, in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. Living and relaxing spaces abound inside and out, and as a guest you find yourself weaving them together in the course of the day: into the fragrant garden in the morning, and onto the west-facing veranda for dining in the evening. Our favorite day trips are to Lefkes, and to Antiparos. There are fun, casual eateries along the beach in Alyki. On the road from the House to Alyki you'll want to find the local bakery; it could become a daily before-breakfast habit. Enjoy.
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I will always remember Paros and the Olive House for their exquisite aromas: lavender, lemon verbena and mountain sage wafted through the air whenever the breeze brushed the garden. I felt like a queen, strolling your broad verandas, watching the sun set over the little island with the white chapel off in the distance. Thank you, thank you for an absolutely wonderful vacation!
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Soon after leaving the high-spirited bustle of Parikia, it becomes clear that the Greek island of Paros is a world apart and that the Olive House sits comfortably atop that world. While the kids play in their room, on the quiet hillside or the massive patio, one (or two) may choose to plot explorations while enjoying a glass of Parean wine in the deep bathtub, gazing across the carefully-nurtured orchard to the sea. You'll need a car, plenty of time, some sunscreen, and little else. We have been more than once, and will surely go back.