Sand & Serenity

End every day with showstopping sunsets over the Aegean Sea at this oh-so-contemporary villa perched just one hundred metres from the sandy shores of Agios Pavlos on the south coast of Rethymno.

Designed with outdoor living in mind, this luxurious, adult-only retreat shows off its next-level sea vistas from all angles. Whether that's propped up on a sun lounger or day bed on the vast terraces with a good book. Gliding about that astonishing heated infinity pool. Or cooking up a Mediterranean feast from that impressive outdoor kitchen for alfresco dining beneath the stars.

Step inside, and this place keeps on giving. Every corner of the villa has been beautifully curated with cool, minimalist interiors uniting the space. Bleached woods and rustic elements bring layers of texture and style, while a swish walk-in shower and king-sized bed ramp up the opulence. And thanks to some state-of-the-art bioclimatic design wizardry, there's almost zero energy consumption – so you can rest easy here, folks.

With views this inspiring, and the beach just a pebble's throw away, you may have no desire to venture out. But if you fancy dipping your toes into the local culture, the nearby charming tavernas dishing up fresh-off-the-boat seafood and a glass of chilled retsina are a fine place to start.

Home truths:
*This villa is for adults only
*You'll find open-air private parking outside the home
*This home is set out across one level with no internal stairs
*The well-equipped kitchen is located outside under cover
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*The pool is heated for free May to November at 22-25 degrees celcius depending on weather conditions
*This home is one of just two identical villas set apart from each other, with shared access to the beach
*Your nearest mini-market to pick up essentials is just three kilometres away
*Tourist Tax is included in the total price of your booking