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Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81937.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kypseli, Attica
  • Place, Kolona
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Archaeological Museum of Aegina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Monastery of Saint Nectarios
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪142 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
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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Some baby items—e.g. cot, highchair—available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We would prefer smoking take place outside.
Just so you're aware, there are stairs leading to the basement but there is a gate.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 00000111210

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Aegina

Located in Aegina Town, a neighborhood 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 Tower of Markellos. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Kypseli, Attica

What's nearby

  • Kolona - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Archaeological Museum of Aegina - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fish Market - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Monastery of Saint Nectarios - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Paralia Agia Marina - 17 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Καλαμάκι στο τσακ ΜΑΜ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mourtzis Pistachio Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ΟΙΝΟΗ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪tortuga - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Φαγοπότι - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views on May 27, 2026 start from $199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Artist's Retreat: Beautiful Tranquil Villa With Spectacular Sea Views located?

Located in Aegina Town, this villa is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kolona and within 3 mi (5 km) of Christos Kapralos Museum and Archaeological Museum of Aegina. Temple of Apollo and Folklore Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed for a month and it was truly incredible! Amazing views and sunsets, great house, perfectly fitted for everything you would need. The hosts were so kind and helpful. I am so glad I rented and would easily return! Truly a gem on Aegina!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

This house is ideal for a small group of family and friends to catch up. Beautiful view and everything you need to chill out.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dasd a.

Incredible 10 days. We did not want to leave the house!

We stayed 10 days in this beautiful house. The view is amazing, having the sun set right in front of you is something quite unique. The house is great too, plenty of spaces to relax and read. West and East terraces, so that you can choose if you want the sun or not at all times. Very confortable house, everything is done with taste, you really don't feel it's a rental. Kitchen is fully equipped, and the bathrooms are A class! We really didn't want to leave the house. We ended up having most meals at the house, as we felt so much at home. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stelios B.

It is a wonderful place! Very well looked after and really the ideal island home!

We would like to thank the owner of doing everything right before our arrival with lots of guidance and a true sense of heartwarming hospitality! We look so much forward to returning very soon!!! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house to stay in

The house, grounds, and location were all fabulous and we would recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ute S.

Marvellous View

We had a fantastic time in Alexandra’s house in Aegina. The house is located on a hillside overlooking Kypseli, and the views from its terrace and garden over the Saronic Gulf are marvellous. Sitting in the beautiful garden in front of the house and enjoying the gorgeous sunset views was one of our daily highlights. Alexandra permitted us to take some of the fresh fruit (figs and grapes) from the garden, which became a wonderful part of practically all of our meals. The house is very tastefully furnished, full of lovely details and gave us immediately the feeling of being home. It is tidy, spacious and very cozy. It is also fully equipped (including a dishwasher, a washing machine, baby bed and baby chair which all proved very helpful). The four bedrooms and two bathrooms allow even for large families to have a very comfortable stay. The garden is great for kids to play in, while at the same time allowing the grown-ups to relax in the shade, for instance in the hammock. We loved taking our meals in the beautiful terrace with the large tables and benches. We were very warmly welcomed when arriving in Aegina. Alexandra and her family were always very helpful and available for support. Alexandra’s house is definitely one of most beautiful places we have seen in many years of travelling in Greece!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jon O.

Stunning views and a beautiful place to stay.

This is a wonderful home to relax in...to really feel as if you are 'living' on this lovely, working island with great swimming and interesting drives and walks in the hinterland. You can easily spend a day at the house...reading, creating or just watching from your hill top view as the ferries and boats cross the shimmering blue sea that is your view...framed with trees and backed with islands and mountains in the distance...and surely one of the best sunsets ever. The house is cleverly laid out in two wings meaning their is ample privacy if and when needed and the long and large communal area of sitting, dining and kitchen makes for ease of continuing conversations while you prep a salad or open some local wine. Fantastic bakery close by...and fresh produce shop too and only 10 mins from a large local supermarket with a great variety of items. A perfect base from which to enjoy Aigina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Silvio D.

Paradise exists

It is difficult to write when you know that words would be insufficient to express every pleasure we experienced during our stay in Artist's retreat, which is a retreat in its full meaning. The beauty of the house surpasses the photos they posted. And apart from the beauty, we felt like we were invited to a friend's house. Friendly reception when we arrived, the atmosphere of the house, many wonderful details in it, food and wine waiting to round the feeling of being a part of something unique. There were 8 of us, with three children around 11. No one was in someone's way. Every one of us could find ones place to enjoy and be relaxed. And, also, the house and the porch offer places to gather during long evenings of total enjoyment. The position of the house is very convenient to explore beaches, villages, remains of the past and everything this nice island (not drowned in tourism) could offer. Even when I write this review I could smell mornings in front of the house, in the shadow of the palm tree, while drinking my coffee, and hear those murmurs of the day that fades away. We'll be back, for sure!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

anca p.

A most wonderful, laid-back home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful house in Aegina. Located on a hillside, the views are amazing both by day and by night. We had some wonderful breakfasts and dinners on the terrace watching the sea and the boats in the distance, as well as gazing at the stars at night. The orchard is lovely and we were lucky to be there in time to taste the ripening figs, just delicious! The whole experience was great, from the very helpful email exchanges with the owner to a warm welcome in the port and arriving at a peaceful, laid-back home. We travelled with a 10 month old baby and the owner was most thoughtful, providing lots of baby extras, in addition to the cot and the highchair. We would definitely recommend this villa for a relaxing, peaceful holiday in Aegina!
Archival

8/10 Good

Susanne K.

Die Wohlfühloase für alle Sinne

Das Haus ist traumhaft schön, toll eingerichtet und die Trauben im eigenen Garten schmecken hervorragend. Der Blick ist atemberaubend. Das Haus liegt ab vom Trubel und ist herrlich ruhig, man braucht aber unbedingt ein Auto.Wir wurden herzlich empfangen und die Gastgeber waren jederzeit ansprechbar und hilfsbereit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jean-claude J.

Une maison et un accueil sans reproches.

 " The House of the Artist " is a nice name for a holiday home !  I thought that in Brussels, when we chose it. But it was totally different on the spot ! The house was really designed and " lived " by an artist !            This house speaks. It speaks in Summer through the terrace, and in Winter, too, hidden behind the walls, where, in front of the fireplace, I can imagine women and men of " words and music ", all of them in the mood with the surrounding mythology .                 We had exceptional moments on the terrace, during breakfast time, when the morning sun gradually floods the sea, and at sunset, when the sea swallows the sun  in return, and I don't speak of the warm welcome of its inhabitants. Moreover, I am a lover of the bougainvillea, which invade the whole island and by which are welcome the visitors of this house. Jc. Joannidès. Storyteller.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sofia F.

Wundervolles Haus mit sehr hohem Wohlfühlfaktor

Knapp zwei Wochen haben wir auf Ägina im Haus von Alexandra Urlaub gemacht und dort eine wundervolle Zeit verbracht. Das Haus ist überaus liebevoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man im Haus, in der Küche oder im Garten benötigt. Es liegt am Ende einer kleinen Straße - kein Verkehr - und absolut ruhig mit schönem Blick übers Meer und am Abend auf den Sonnenuntergang. Perfekt für Ruhesuchende und auch für Familien. Nicht unerwähnt bleiben soll der sehr nette Kontakt zu Alexandra und auch ihr sehr schmackhafter Weisswein von den hauseigenen Rebstöcken, den wir zur Begrüßung vorgefunden haben! Vielen Dank!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jon O.

Wonderful

I spent 10 days here with 4 friends. It was the perfect get away. Aegina us close enough to Athens that you can even go there for a day if you wish, knowing that your island retreat us waiting for you. Aegina is a fine island...It doesn't have miles of beaches, but it does have enough and some really superb swimming. The house itself is well laid out and very welcoming...you feel like guests in a family or friend's home. We spent happy mornings on the patio watching the sea and happier evenings cooking for ourselves from the fresh produce available locally. A great place to read, regenerate and renew both mind and spirit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Efi P.

Beautiful Aegina home with amazing views!

We booked this home for a month, we traveled to Greece from the US. It is such a beautiful property, with old charm and character. The house was very clean and had pretty much all the amenities that we would need, with great space that can fit even up to 11 people. But it is the breathtaking views that make this home a true gem. It has a beautiful garden and outside space, and one can just sit there and watch the sunset and take in all that beauty. Trully beautiful!

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra Pavlidou

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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!!!

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