About this property
A breathtaking ocean vista, and a beautiful mountain backdrop, await you when you vacation in Villa Isidoros Ouzo. This unique split-level villa sits surrounded by lush greenery, overlooking the beautiful Agios Isidoros beach, situated on the south coast of the Greek island of Lesbos, in the north Aegean Sea. The villa is part of a small cluster of environmentally-friendly luxury properties, set on the hillside, with sweeping panoramic views over the adjacent azure Aegean Sea. The family-friendly beach is a short three-hundred-metre walk away, where you can dip your toes in the crystal clear waters, and have a bracing swim before breakfast.
Villa Isidoros Ouzo has three spacious double bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to seven guests, ideal for a family holiday, or friends’ sharing. The villa is constructed out of burnt orange terracotta, with floor-to-ceiling picture windows framed in duck egg blue, which open onto terraces, and flood the space with natural light and cooling sea breezes. The villa has on-site parking, complimentary air conditioning, Wi-Fi throughout, solar panels, and state-of-the-art sensor systems. The interiors are stylishly furnished with contemporary pieces, local art adorns the walls, and it is decorated in a calming colour palette of crisp clean whites with highlights of shades of beige, and hues of blues.
Follow the paved path to the entrance of the villa, where you will find a light and airy open plan living space, with sliding doors that open onto an expansive sea view terrace. The seating area has an inviting comfy L-shaped cream sofa, that converts into a bed, a funky fabric chair, a glass coffee table, a satellite flat-screen television, and a fireplace, for those cooler months and evenings. The extendable, glass top and stainless steel dining set, seats up to six guests, ideal for some informal indoor entertaining. The brown and white fully-equipped kitchen has everything you will need to cater for your holiday, including a family-size fridge freezer, a built-in oven and hob, a dishwasher and microwave, and that must-have morning coffee maker. There are three well-appointed spacious bedrooms, all with double beds, and sliding doors that open onto sea or mountain view balconies. There are two modern bathrooms, with walk-in showers, hand basins, and WCs.
Access the sea view terrace from the living space, furnished with table and chairs, where you can sit and feast alfresco as the sun dips over the horizon. The villa has its own private pool, that’s perfect for a cool-down dip, or a midnight moonlight swim. Relax on the surrounding sun loungers and soak up that summer sun.
Villa Isidoros Ouzo can be found nestled in a small group of environmentally-friendly luxury stone houses, in the charming village of Agios Isidoros, on the southern tip of the beautiful Greek island of Lesbos in the north Aegean Sea. The nearest international airport is Mytilini Odysseas Elytis, a forty-kilometre drive across the island to your holiday home. If you are island hopping you will embark at the port of Mytilini, a one-hour journey to the villa. The village is within walking distance, where you will find supermarkets and local stores for your holiday provisions, and a few cafes, bars, and tavernas, where you can sample the local dishes.
The nearest beach is a short three hundred metres away at Agios Isidoros, considered by some to be one of the best on the island. This beautiful small pebble beach has organised facilities, easy entry to shallow waters, and crystal clear waters it is perfect for snorkelling and swimming. The picturesque port town of Plomari is only two miles down the coast and is most famous for being the hometown of the national drink of Ouzo. You can sample two of the most famous brands of Ouzo at the Barbayanni and Isodoros Arvanitis Museums, visit the Soap Industry and Folklore Museums, and admire the Byzantine icons in the many churches and chapels. Take a walk through the town with its traditional architecture, merchant’s mansions, souvenir stores, and seafront restaurants. Plomari also has an excellent beach, and within the region equally recommended are, Ammoudeli, Tarsanas, Melinda, and Ayia Varvara. All aboard for a day out at sea, with a boat trip from the port. There are lots of activities you can do on the island, including hiking trails, snorkelling and scuba diving, water sports, and horse riding.
Visit villages as old as time, most notably Molyvos, Agiassos, and Skala Sikimias, to see how the islanders really live. The capital town of Mytilini is home to a handful of museums including the Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine Museum, the Folk Art Museum, the Museum of Costume and Embroidery, and the Theophilus Art Museum. Climb the famous castle fortifications for some stunning sea views, then walk the Roman aqueduct and admire their technical skills. Mytilini reflects its history in the number of Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, its many Byzantine monasteries, and mosques still there from the time of Ottoman rule. Make sure you don’t miss the local markets, selling hand-pressed olive oil, hive honey, carved woodwork, and homemade cheeses.
Take a tour of over two hundred caves scattered across the island, believed to be originally neolithic places of worship. Marvel at the natural hot springs of Efthalia, Thermes, and Gera. Lose yourself in the unique and natural phenomenon that is the Petrified Forest, created from intense volcanic activity. Then visit the nearby museum at Sigri, which is dedicated to researching, promoting, displaying, and preserving it. After all that activity go on a wine tour, sample the fruits of the harvest, and take home a bottle or two.
Accommodation
The Villa
A 3 bed, 2 bathroom, split level villa with private pool and sea and mountain views, sleeps 6 + 1
Interior:
- Living space: sofa/sofa bed
- Dining set
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- 3x double beds, side tables, sea view balconies
- 2x separate bathrooms with walk-in showers
Exterior:
- Furnished sea and mountain view
- Private swimming pool 3m x5m
Additional facilities:
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- On-site garage parking
- Environmentally friendly solar panels
- Insect screens throughout