Villa Aeolus

Villa Aeolus looks out over the sea from a sunny slope on Mykonos, with a curving pool, a small lawn and a row of palms between the house and the water. When the sun sets, the infinity edge turns to gold.

The interiors are a lovely take on island style. Curved built-in sofas and window seats are sculpted from the white walls, rattan and black wire pendants hang from timber beams, and patches of dry stone wall add texture. The dining room sits under a whitewashed arch, and the timber kitchen is practical and calm. As a luxury villa rental in Mykonos, it's relaxed, warm and full of character.

Villa Aeolus sleeps ten guests in five bedrooms. Each room is bright and simple, some with stone feature walls, some with arches or wooden posts, and one bathroom has a playful round opening into the shower.

Outside, a pergola shades a long dining table with rattan chairs hanging from the beams, and the covered terrace has room to eat and lounge by the pool. A shaded balcony with deep cushions is the spot for an early coffee with the sea in view. Mykonos offers beaches, boat trips and the famous lanes of its whitewashed town, and this villa makes a gentle base for exploring the best of Greece. It suits families and friends.