Villa Athena

Villa Athena sits among rocky hills on Mykonos, with a long infinity pool that seems to run straight into the deep blue sea. A patch of green lawn, shaded lounges and a cactus garden make the outdoor spaces feel varied and generous.

Inside, sculpted white surfaces meet walls of raw island stone. The living room has a curved sofa and a drop-down screen for film nights, and the dining room seats the whole group at a long wooden table. There's a bar counter with stools under a stone wall, with a wide window to the sea. As a luxury villa rental in Mykonos, it brings together island craft and modern comfort.

Villa Athena sleeps twelve guests in six bedrooms with six bathrooms. Platform beds are softly lit from below, some rooms have stone feature walls, and playful metal sculptures add character. The bathrooms are shaped from smooth white plaster, with stone basins and driftwood mirrors.

Outside, there are loungers along the infinity edge, rocking chairs by the water and a hot tub behind a glass balustrade with a view over the hills. Long tables under pergolas host relaxed lunches and candlelit dinners. Mykonos is the most glamorous of the islands in Greece, with beaches and restaurants a short drive away. It suits families and friends.