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The Olive House |
Paros, Cyclades, Greece |
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The Olive House was designed and built in 2005 by a renowned Athenian architect who has created a gem on this ancient Greek island. This stunning house is set into a hillside known locally as 'Maggano', approximately 5 km northeast of the seaside fishing village of Alyki. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Near the Sea / Beachfront |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 3 |
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Guests:
| 7 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Paros sits at the center of the Cycladic islands in the Aegean Sea. The Cyclades are some of the most popular Greek islands, due in large part to their beautiful sandy beaches and sparkling azure waters. Paros shares this blessing; the island's beaches are magnificent -- some bustling with bathers, music, and windsurfers, others quiet and practically untouched. Golden Beach, Kolymbithres, and Santa Maria are likely the most well known and perhaps the most spectacular, although each corner of Paros offers its own coastal treasures. Visitors are likely to frequent Voutakos, Pygadaki & Alyki beaches – all within a 10-minute drive of the house. A snapshot of Paros, like much of the Cyclades, reveals an island of ancient churches and whitewashed stone houses clustered in and between villages veined with narrow alleys. The island's main towns are Parikia and Naoussa, both of which offer a variety of shops and restaurants. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Paros is truly an island with something for everyone -- perfect for families with small children, older travellers, and honeymooners alike. Beyond the obvious delights of the sea and sun, visitors will discover rich historical treasures, a diversity of art galleries, and excellent locally produced food and wine. You are well positioned both to indulge in a glorious, relaxing holiday and also immerse yourself in art and culture. The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts offers workshops, seminars, and study abroad programmes. For those eager to venture further afield, ferries to neighboring islands operate regularly throughout the high season. The islands of Antiparos, Naxos, Mykonos, and Tinos in particular are only a short boat ride away and can easily be seen in a day trip. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Paros is roughly 70 km in length. The island's main road runs its circumference and covers approximately 120 km of coastline. During the off-season, Paros is home to about 10,000 residents. Visitors can reach Paros by sea (3 1/2 hrs on the high speed ferry) or air (25 min flight). Because of the privacy of the home, it is necessary to rent a car during your time with us. We can arrange a rental car for you or point you in the direction of the right agency to speak with. The Olive House is a five-minute drive from the Paros airport and approximately a 25-minute drive from the island's capital city and port, Parikia. |
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Nearest airports:
| Paros 5 minute drive |
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Nearest train station:
| Athens 45 min flight |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Parikia 25 minutes drive |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Nearest is in the town of Alyki, a 5 min drive. |
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Nearest beach:
| Lots within 10 minute drive |
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Nearest shop:
| Nearest is in the town of Alyki, a 5 min drive. |
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Nearest market:
| Nearest is in the town of Alyki, a 5 min drive. |
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More info |
Enquiry info |
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Name |
Kate Tripp |
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Contact Phone No. |
+1 831 428 5250 / +30 698 452 2355 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Air Con / CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Telephone / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The home has stone floors inside and out and the furniture is a mixture of comfortable modern pieces and carefully chosen antiques. Light and airy, the house has an open floor plan with easy access from the verandas to the shared living spaces and bedrooms. With three bedrooms and three full baths, the Olive House sleeps six very comfortably. Cribs and toddler beds can be provided upon request. At most, the house can accommodate seven or eight – as additional sleeping space is available on the mattress-style sofas of the sunken living room. The master suite offers a luxurious oversized bathroom with a soaking tub for two and breathtaking views of the sea. The house has a fully equipped modern kitchen and an indoor dining table to seat eight.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The Olive House offers its guests true seclusion and peace. Visitors are likely to make a habit of sitting out on the wide spanning stone veranda with a glass of wine watching the sun go down. Guests can enjoy the spectacular views while dining outside at vast marble tables overlooking the Aegean and the neighbouring island of Antiparos.
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Further Details |
Visitors will enjoy the special privilege of being received at the port by Ramona, our on-island concierge and a native of Paros. She will introduce you to the house and share with you her knowledge of the sights and secrets of Paros. Although you will have complete privacy during your stay, assistance or advice will only be a phone call away. Our aim is to make you as comfortable as we can, while also granting you access to real Greek island life. Guests who visit during the fall season will be invited to assist with olive picking and grape harvest. As your hosts, we are eager to serve the individual needs of our guests and make you feel at home. To that end, we stock the house with Korres natural bath products, filtered drinking water, wine, beer, soda, coffee, tea, fresh fruit, cheese and bread upon arrival. Firewood is also provided during the colder seasons. We are happy to organize any additional provisions you may need; those requests are typically handled at the time of booking. We provide weekly maid service as part of the rental fee. Daily service can be organized for an additional fee. Some of the Olive House amenities include: a flatscreen television, wireless internet access, Bose iPod speaker dock, espresso maker, washer and dryer, built-in barbeque, fireplace, outdoor shower, carport, in-room air conditioning and heating, vast gardens, our own small vineyard, and weekly maid service.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Minimum seven night stay. Discounted rate for bookings of three weeks or longer. These prices include utilities (water and electricity), weekly maid service, and basic kitchen provisions provided at the time of arrival. Upon request, we are happy to furnish our guests with additional grocery items, or arrange for more frequent housekeeping, for a fee. Half of the rental fee due on booking as a deposit. The second installment of rent is due 60 days prior to your arrival at the property. Adherence to this payment schedule guarantees your reservation in full. Ten percent of the total rental fee is non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation, your deposit (less the 10 percent) will be refunded if we are notified 60 days in advance. A security deposit of €500 is due with your second installment of rent.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Cook available / Ideal for honeymoons / No Smoking / Other rental properties on site
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What visitors have said about The Olive House |
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Our family spent a lovely, blissful week at the Olive House. The house is beautiful and extremely comfortable, with peaceful gardens, picturesque patios, and a perfect master bedroom with a view across the Aegean Sea to the island of Antiparos. It is located on a hillside near the small town of Alyki, a quaint waterside village with good casual dining spots. The local bakery provided fantastic baked goods for breakfast. We were met at the ferry by Ramona, who helped us find our rental car, led us to the house, gave us lots of good advice about sights and activities, and was available during the week to answer any questions. Having Ramona available to us felt like having a local friend on the island. Each day we visited a different beautiful beach to swim in the sparkling water. Our favorite town was Naoussa - all white-washed walls and blue shutters. A goofy pleasure popular with our kids was the small water park near Naoussa. The water park was all salt water, with slides that dumped you right into the sea. We also enjoyed taking our car on the ferry to Antiparos and exploring that island, including some surprising caverns. We loved our time at the Olive House and most definitely recommend it for a fun and relaxing vacation.
Cathy, California 
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Paros – what a surprise! Everything is beautiful - the sea, the villages, the hills, the views, and especially…every day coming back to the Olive House. Everything was perfect! Thank you.
Ginevra, Milan
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We had a wonderful time at the Olive House. The view and the location of the house are perfect. Everything is done with very good taste. Very nearby the house there are beautiful, different places to go for a swim. This part of the island is one of the best, because it is still wild and not too crowded. For children, the house is perfect, and the garden is very peaceful. We hope to come back one day. Thank you.
Olivier & Paule, Paris
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