She Sells Sea Dreams

The beach calls at this delightfully rustic yet chic villa on the coast of Andros. It’s just a short pad down to the sandy bay where loungers await on soft sand and a cute little taverna serves cold drinks. The main town of Andros (Chora) is just a short, four kilometres drive away too for boutiques and restaurants in picturesque narrow streets.

But spending all your days at this villa isn’t such a bad idea, especially when you’ve got a view like this – over the rugged coastline and the sparkling Aegean Sea. The decor embraces its beachy locale with wicker lampshades hung from white-wood pergolas outside, a smooth stone sofa in the corner and a sprawling day bed perfect for stargazing. It all makes the most of that sea view from the wrap-around terrace.

The boho feel continues inside where worn wood coffee tables and driftwood trinkets sit against pristine white walls. We love the quirky touches like the old spinning wheel and woodworker’s table adorned with object d’art. There’s something medieval about the dining room, but far from a vaulted cellar, it sits in a sun-filled room with big windows looking out to the Aegean. The dine-in kitchen embraces farmhouse charm – we love the stone sink– and there’s plenty of room for the chef of the group to potter around thanks to a wooden kitchen island. Light-filled bedrooms open up onto the terrace and the real bonus is the glorious soaking tub in the main bathroom.

Home truths:
*Along with five other homes in the area, you have direct access to a sandy beach here
*At capacity, two guests will be on a sofa bed in a sixth bedroom that doubles as an office
*One of the bedrooms is a twin on an open mezzanine level
*The nearest town is 4km away, so having a car is recommended and there is private parking with this villa
*Bed linen and towels are changed every three days during your stay
*Your host provides a high chair for infants for free, just ask
*For those that need to work remotely, there is a dedicated office room which can be used as a sixth bedroom
*You'll have your own private entrance here