Villa Elysium

Villa Elysium is a classic Cycladic house of whitewash and dry stone, stepped down the hillside on Mykonos. Its infinity pool seems to spill straight into the Aegean, and the islands across the water turn violet as the sun goes down.

Inside, everything is white, soft and cool. Beamed ceilings, built-in sofas and arched openings frame the sea, and one arched window seat is the perfect place for a book. The dining table sits under a woven pendant by a window full of blue. As a luxury villa rental in Mykonos, it captures the island's spirit in a calm, grown-up way.

Villa Elysium sleeps twelve guests in six bedrooms and has six bathrooms. The rooms are simple and serene, in white and soft grey, with art on the walls and doors onto the terraces.

Life here happens outdoors. A shaded pergola with stone walls holds a deep lounge, and a long table beneath it is set for dinners that run late. Loungers line a timber deck along the glass balustrade, and at night the pool glows blue against the lights twinkling across the water. Mykonos is the most famous island in Greece, loved for its beaches, its whitewashed town and its nightlife. This villa suits families, groups of friends and celebrations.