Bronze-grey stone, a sea of blue

10 Guests

5 Bedrooms

5 Bathrooms

Oleana blends local materials with contemporary design to magical effect. Calm, warmly welcoming interiors flow outside at every opportunity, allowing guests to live an al fresco lifestyle with the minimum of fuss. A magnificent infinity pool and a shady and sociable al fresco dining area offer tantalising views out to sea, while a sheltered walled courtyard and other more private terraces offer plenty of space for everyone to find their own spot.

Key Highlights

  • Infinity pool
  • Sea views
  • Walking distance to beach(es)/sea access
  • Plancha grill
  • Daily maid service
  • Petanque

Gallery

Aerial views of Oleana.

Basking by Oleana's wonderful, 15m-long infinity pool.

Basking by Oleana's wonderful, 15m-long infinity pool.

Bewitching views out to sea.

Bewitching views out to sea.

Sunset watching at Oleana.

Sunset watching at Oleana.

Choose your spot and settle in for the day.

Choose your spot and settle in for the day.

An aerial shot of Oleana with Kambi beach below.

An aerial shot of Oleana with Kambi beach below.

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Overview

  • GuestsUp to 10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Double beds4
  • Twin bed1
  • Bathrooms5
  • En-suite bathrooms4 of 5

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Private parking
  • Air conditioning

Geography

  • Walking distance to beach(es)/sea access

Pool & Wellness

  • Infinity pool
    15x6m

Services

  • Daily maid service
  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support

Kitchen & Dining

  • Plancha grill
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Entertainment & Tech

  • Petanque
  • Satellite Wi-Fi Internet
  • Smart TV

Includes

  • IncludedBespoke itinerary planning and exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedMeals and beverages (unless otherwise specified)
  • Not IncludedThe Greek government’s Climate Resilience Levy - €15 per villa per night

Getting to and around

Athens airport40mins drive to Lavrio + a 1hr ferry crossing to Korissia on Kea + 40mins drive to the villa
Nearest beachesKambi - 1.2km-0.7miles-2mins (or a 15-minute walk); Liparo - 3km-1.8miles-8mins; Koundouros - 4km-2.5miles-9mins
Nearest tavernas and mini-marketsTavern in Kabi beach 1km, Restaurants in Koundouros 3km, and Kato Meria 6km, mini market in Pisses village - 8.2km-5.2miles-15mins
Ioulis (amenities)18.5km-11.5miles-30mins
Korissia (amenities and port)25km-15.5miles-50mins
Karthaia archaeological site5km until the hiking root and then 40min walk

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 3: twin beds (90x200cm), shower room across the corridor
  • Bedroom 4: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 5: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Oleana has a reduced price for groups of up to 4 that only need up to 2 bedrooms. Should you book the reduced occupancy rate, two of the bedrooms will be prepared and the others closed. The rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests.
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About the property

Inside

accommodation at Oleana runs over two floors.

From a walled terrace, glass doors open into the communal hub of the upper floor, a bright, panoramic social space, whose design and aesthetics are the blueprint for the property as a whole: exposed walls in local, creamy-bronze and grey stone root the building in its terrain; large sliding glass doors bring in the sea views and allow seamless access out onto the terraces; smooth, dove-grey polished concrete floors unite the space in a single sweep; and contemporary furniture creates a stylish, calming and uncluttered atmosphere.

To one side are a pair of sofa-daybeds gathered round a nest of tables and a decorative fireplace, while to the other is a circular dining table and chairs. Wicker lampshades add a subtle summery vibe.

An opening to one side allows the space to flow into the kitchen, whose bespoke wooden cabinetry and island are topped by light worktops. A large, horizontal window looks out to sea, and more sliding glass doors connect the space to a voluminous shaded dining terrace.

Back across the other side of the central living space, another opening leads to a landing with a floor-to-ceiling, sea-view picture window. Straight on from here is the first bedroom, a romantic double with views out to sea, a window seat, and an en-suite shower room.

Stairs lead down from the landing outside the first bedroom to the lower floor, which is home to three more bedrooms connected by a wide corridor:
  • a double with sea views, terrace access, and an en-suite shower room
  • a twin with sea views, terrace access and a shower room on the opposite side of the corridor
  • another double bedroom with sea views, terrace access, and an en-suite shower room
The final bedroom, a double with a built-in bed, sofa, sea views, a wall of sliding glass doors, and an en-suite shower room, is located next to the second double bedroom on the lower floor, and is accessed externally.

Outside

wide sliding glass doors throughout Oleana allow the interiors to spill outside organically. The polished grey concrete flooring of the interiors is replicated on the terraces outside, adding to this sense of seamless flow.

The kitchen and the living and dining area open out onto the fabulous, sea-view pool terrace, which is where you will no doubt spend most of your waking hours. To one side is a large, sheltered and shaded dining area, served by a kitchen area with sink and worktops. To the other is the splendid infinity pool. Quality sun loungers flank the water, inviting guests to choose their spot and settle in for the day.

Accessed from the living and dining area by a wall of sliding glass doors, meanwhile, is a secluded walled terrace, which has been furnished with plenty of well-cushioned, in-built seating, easy chairs and two tree trunks sculpted into a long coffee table.

All four bedrooms on the lower floor open out onto a long sea-view terrace that’s partially divided by stone walls, giving each bedroom its own defined space.
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About the Area

Oleana sits on the southwest coast of Kea just a 15-minute walk from the gorgeous sandy beach of Kambi.

Kea is the closest Cycladic island to Athens so relatively easy to reach. This proximity also makes it popular with residents of Greece’s capital, many of whom have chosen the island for their holiday homes. They are also drawn by the many fabulous beaches and the charming scenery, much of which, especially around the coast, is planted with vines and fruit trees. In the rolling hills of the centre, meanwhile, one will find ancient mule tracks, monasteries, fascinating rock formations and windmills.

Most visitors arrive at the port of Korissia, which is a picturesque little town with small shops, cafés and tavernas dotted along its narrow streets. A little further north is the yachting marina of Vourkari, while in the island’s interior is the historical capital, Ioulis, a fascinating place to explore, with pretty streets, an archaeological museum, houses tumbling down a hillside and a good selection of shops, bars and tavernas.

There is an embarrassment of choice when it comes to beaches, and, apart from Kambi, mentioned above, guests staying at Oleana can quickly reach several, including those gathered around the bay of Koundouros (good for water sports enthusiasts), Pisses, and Liparo. The beaches on the south and southeast coast are most easily accessible by boat, and we warmly recommend you hire one for a day or two, if not for your whole stay.

For those interested in history, a visit to the archaeological site of Karthaia, which dates back to the 8th century BCE, is a must. There, perched above the sea in a striking setting, are the remains of a theatre, a Doric temple dedicated to Pythian Apollo and the various other ruins.

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Considerations

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Oleana features a fantastic infinity pool, offering swimmers stunning views while in the pool. There is a drop off the infinity side so we recommend children are supervised at all times. Please refer to our general safety page if you would like more information about infinity pools.

As this villa is located on an island, we recommend extra caution when booking your flights to avoid problems or delays with ferries and hydrofoils. It may be advisable to arrive a day earlier and depart a day later. Please contact us for any information or advice.

The number of steps that must be negotiated to get into and/or around this property might make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems.

Please note that due to the risk of wildfires, the use of fire pits and barbecues is restricted when the weather is windy or temperatures are high. This is particularly common in July and August. More information will be provided in your House Guide and via your local specialist.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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