Quietly nestled above the rippling wavelets of the Aegean Sea, Aeolos Villa offers a unique retreat in one of the most splendid and environmentally protected locations of Attica, a breath away from the historic site of Marathon.

Indulge yourself in our picturesque home directly above the Aegean Sea. Enjoy the cool waters of our nearby sandy beach. Relax in our veranda with the majestic, Santorini-like views. Drink your chilled daiquiri experiencing the serenity of a house built on a hill overlooking the sparkling waters of the Aegean.
The house was constructed in year 2002. It is located inside Schinias National Park, northeast of Athens, only a
3 minutes drive to a sandy beach with pine forest, 2’ to rocky beach, 3’ to taverns, 15’ from historic site of Marathon, 20’ from the town of Nea Makri, 60’ from International Airport and 55 Kms from downtown Athens.
Our Identity
We are a young couple in our 40s and still blooming. Rosa works as a translator and is fluent both in English and Italian. Stavros, after a B.Sc, an M.B.A. and a M.Sc. in Marketing at the Universities of Lancaster and UMIST in England, and 15 years of very active service as an export sales manager for some of the biggest wine companies in Greece, now spends more time with his family, owning a taxi service and providing his services as a tour and a trekking guide. We have a young daughter, Danae, age 5, who enjoys swimming in the gently sloping, shallow beach of Schinias, from mid April, up to (occasionally) beginning of December.
As we both are experienced travelers (from the mountain peaks of the Everest range, Nepal and the Amazonian rivers, to the Galapagos islands on a fishing boat, the Argentinean glaciers of Patagonia, Iceland and many more), we are fully aware of the needs and expectations that one has from a journey to a distant country.
We’ll do our best to make every penny of your visit worthwhile spending, every memory a reason for your future return.

 

Our house can accommodate up to 7 guests. It consists of 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed each and 1 bedroom with one single bed and a wooden loft with a double size mattress, ideal for children• 1 bathroom with bathtub and 1 with shower, plus outdoors shower with H/C water• kitchen, dining room with enough space for 10 people and living room with fireplace, indoors garage, verandas, and the garden of a 1080m2 plot).


May 15th to Sept. 30th : 1715 euros
Oct 1st to May 14th : 1325 euros
* Prices are per week.

In case your party consists of 2 or 4 people only, other accommodation options are available. Please inquire!

Prices including:
* Succulent breakfast with homemade jams, fresh (mainly organic cultivated) fruit right from the orchard, home cooked omelets with eggs from the nearby village, and many more sweet treats that guarantee a most pleasant awakening.
* Possible access to PC and the Internet via the owner, satellite TV and video, free loan of mobile phone upon arrival.
* Maid services every third day,
* Free transportation from and to the airport,
* and a dozen, small, everyday surprises, that will make you feel like royalty…
 

- How do we get there?
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 50 Kms away. You could take a series of buses, but that would be a time-consuming and complicated procedure. You could take a taxi, but that would cost appx. 50 euros. In any case, you won’t have to bother. We’ll be there to pick you up when you arrive, ensuring a fast and safe journey to our home.

- Should we rent a car?
Those who want to venture into downtown Athens on their own, can catch the bus either from Schinias beach (3’ minutes drive from our house) or from Marathon village (at a distance of 12 kms), and then take the brand new metro that practically gets you everywhere. Pls note, however, that, while bus service from Marathon village is quite reliable –every 30’ during high season –we can not say the same for the buses that leave from Schinias beach. Cancellations of scheduled itineraries have proved disastrous for some of our friends in the past… For short distances, however, (bus station, nearest super market, Schinias beach, night life, etc.), we strongly recommend that you rent your own car.

-What do we do during our stay? Places to see
That is totally up to you. You could enjoy the sea and spend the day in oriental laziness, or you could try some of the various water activities (including water surfing and jet ski), offered in the crystal clear waters of Schinias Beach.
There is always the possibility of visiting nearby Marathon historic site, the archeological site of Ramnous and the Marathon Museum, having Stavros as your personal guide.
You can spend the entire day in Athens, visiting Acropolis, the Archeological Museum, picturesque Plaka with its numerous taverns, Lycabetus Hill for an overwhelming view of the city and so many more…
For short tours around Athens, there is the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, with its unique sunset, the Kutuki cave at mount Hymetus, the Temple of Artemis at Vravrona…
You can catch the ferry from the port of Rafina, at a 45’ drive from our house and visit some of the most beautiful Cycladic islands, like Myconos, Andros and Tinos, or you can cross by ferry the short distance from the port of Aghia Marina (only 15’ drive from our house) to Stira, and enjoy the island of Evia.
For more extensive tours around Greece, including overnights or not, you have a vast variety of choices, from the temple of Mycenae, to Olympia and the oracle of Delphi, from the mountain perched monasteries of Meteora and the evergreen mountain of Pelion, to Byzantine Mystras and Sparta…
For the more active ones, we can always plan day treks to some of the most scenic and hidden paths of Greece. Under our experienced guidance, you can enjoy either a six hour trek through a canyon and a swim in the crystal fresh waters of a river, or an easier, one to two hours, route to mount Parnetha, the Seat of Gods.
Whatever your needs, we can plan your visit together. All you have to do is get to our house in Schinias. There you can sit back with a chilled caipirinha (Rosa’s special!), and leave the rest to us. Whether you decide to rent a car and go on your own, or let us take you to a new destination (using our spacious and brand new, luxurious and fully air-conditioned S.U.V., with a non-smoking driver like Stavros), we can promise you that every trip will be a memorable and pleasant adventure. From visits to small, family owned wineries, small taverns with the ‘best ouzo ever’, hidden beaches off the beaten track, to picnic excursions and tasty sea urchins, freshly caught by Stavros. You name it, and let us plan the best vacation of your life.

-Where do we dine?
There are many fish and grilled meat taverns at a 3’ minutes drive from our house, where you can enjoy excellent food at the edge of the sea, feeling the soft sand under your bare feet. At Nea Makri, in only 20’ drive from Schinias, you can dine in a vast variety of restaurants (greek, italian and vietnamese). For those who want to stay at home, there is a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, fridge, cooker, dish washer, and all the necessary crockery and cutlery, along with fresh fruit provided by Rosa. You also have the possibility of ordering pizza delivered at home, or…you can ask Rosa to cook for you her famous, irresistible moussaka!

-Night Life
Cinemas, beach bars and clubs at a 3’ to 20’ minute drive, or a quiet stroll along the little harbor of Nea Makri. That is, provided there is no full moon, because, in that case, you’ll most certainly prefer to enjoy your drink in our candle lit veranda…

-What to pack
Only your bathing suits, clothing, personal items, sunscreen lotion and dozens of films…We’ll provide linen and towels, road maps, isothermal bags to keep your fruit cold, snorkeling gear for your dives… If you are trekking oriented, bring a pair of sturdy shoes and a lot of anticipation!

 

The villa comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 3 double and 1 cots. The property also has 1 single sofa bed. This gives room for up to 7 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The villa has 2 bathrooms for your party's use. Air-conditioning keeps the villa cool. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The villa has television video, dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cassettes, vinyl records, cds, radio. A computer with Internet connection is also available for your use. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming and outgoing calls.

There is room for 10 in the living room and 8 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking villa

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has a garden, a patio area, a balcony, sea views, panoramic views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is a garage with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The villa is right beside a beach, swimming, walking.

Close to the villa you will find sailing, water skiing, wind surfing, fishing, horse riding, tennis, scuba diving, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the villa you will find a sports center, a zoo.

basketball, swimming pool

The villa is....

60 min from Eleftherios Venizelos airport.
55 min from downtown Athens.
3 min from sandy beach with pine forest.
45 min from port of Rafina, gateway to Cyclades islands.
20 min from pubs, cinemas, restaurants.

Toni says: "Rosa and Stavros have thought of everything. We were traveling with a 10 month old baby. Rose had the crib, high chair, bibs, etc. ready. Fabulous view. 5 minutes to the beach, grocery shopping, food. We had Stavros give us a tour of Athens. Wow...he covered it all. Learned so much from him. Went back into Athens on our own using our GPS. Super easy to find your way from the house. About 45 min. drive to either Athens or the airport. Highly recommend a stay here. Many items stocked on your arrival so the stop at the store is not necessary for a day or so. Very warm and welcoming!"

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