The house with the glass-edged pool

10 Guests

5 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

Stylish, geometric, minimalist and spacious, Dryope is a contemporary gem that rises gracefully in its panoramic hillside position above the sandy beach of Agios Romanos. Voluminous, light-filled interiors embrace and flow out onto shaded and sun-worshipping terraces, views stretch out across the glistening Aegean Sea to neighbouring Syros, and the atmosphere is one of tranquillity, privacy and rarefied seclusion.

Key Highlights

  • Heatable infinity pool
  • Sea views
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Home cinema
  • Daily maid service
  • Barbecue
  • Gym equipment

Gallery

Immersive virtual 3D tour of Dryope.

Aerial views of Dryope.

Splendid views over the infinity pool and out to sea.

Splendid views over the infinity pool and out to sea.

Take your place for the sunset spectacle.

Take your place for the sunset spectacle.

The sheltered al fresco dining area with its spellbinding sea views.

The sheltered al fresco dining area with its spellbinding sea views.

The shady al fresco living area with its cushioned, in-built seating.

The shady al fresco living area with its cushioned, in-built seating.

Dryope's elevated position is perfect for those with a penchant for panoramas.

Dryope's elevated position is perfect for those with a penchant for panoramas.

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Dryope had a stunning sunset view and was very well equipped. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. I had a great time.

– Verified guest, visited 2026

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Double beds2
  • Flexible double/twin beds3
  • Bathrooms3
  • En-suite bathrooms2 of 3
  • Floor plan

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Underfloor cooling system
  • Private parking

Pool & Wellness

  • Heatable infinity pool
    12x4m
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Services

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

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue

Entertainment & Tech

  • Home cinema
  • Piano
  • Satellite Wi-Fi Internet

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 IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Mykonos Airport15mins to Mykonos New Port, 20-35mins (approx.) ferry crossing to Tinos Port + 20mins from Tinos Port to villa
Athens Airport30mins to Rafina Port, 2-4h (approx) ferry crossing to Tinos Port + 16mins from Tinos Port to villa
Tinos Town (port, tavernas, cafés, shops)8km-5miles-20mins
Nearest beachesAgios Romanos - 700m (has a couple of tavernas); Apigania - 1.7km-1mile-7mins
Kardiani village (café and taverna)9km-5.6miles-15mins
Isternia village13km-8miles-25mins
Pyrgos village18km-11.1miles-30mins

Bedroom details

Main House

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite bathroom with separate tub
  • Bedroom 2: double-twin beds (90/180x200cm), shared play area and shower room with bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: double-twin beds (90/180x200cm), shared play area and shower room with bedroom 2

Guest House

  • Bedroom 4: double bed (160x200cm), with terrace access and shared shower room with bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 5: double-twin bed (90/180x200cm), with terrace access and shared shower room with bedroom 4

There is an independent guest house with a double bed which may be used on request for an additional charge. NB: There is an additional bedroom on the lower ground floor suitable for staff.

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Dryope has a reduced price for a group of up to 6 that only need up to 3 bedrooms. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy rate, the main house will be prepared for you.
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About the property

Inside

accommodation at Dryope includes a main house on two levels and a guest wing on one level.

An impressive front door opens into a long, wide corridor, off which all the rooms of the main house are accessed. An impressive wall in local stone on one side contrasts with the smooth white of the other, while the ceiling and floor are in concrete, the former in its raw form, the latter polished to perfection. From the entrance hall, one can access the music room-cum-study.

Following the corridor for a few metres, one comes to the social hub of the villa, an extremely well proportioned and welcoming space measuring 12m x 6m. A fabulously equipped contemporary kitchen with large central island sits to one side, a dining table is placed at the centre, and a living zone furnished with a capacious L-shaped sofa occupies about half the space. A wall and a half are given over to sliding glass doors, which bring in the magical sea views and allow seamless access to the terraces. Two more glass doors on either side of the kitchen, meanwhile, open out onto the shady al fresco dining area.

At the end of the corridor we may either head outside and across a secluded terrace to the guest wing (of which more anon), turn left into the main bedroom or right to two children's bedrooms.

The generously sized main bedroom, a double, boasts fabulous views out to sea, access to the terraces running along the front of the house, a WC, and an en-suite bathroom with separate shower and tub.

The children's bedrooms, two double-twins, share a shower room and are interconnected via a play area with chalk boards and a long desk table. Both rooms have views out to sea across the secluded terrace that separates the main house from the guesthouse.

Half way along the main corridor, stairs lead down to the main house's lower ground floor, which is home to a well-equipped gym with shower, a sauna, and a shower room with WC.

The guest wing, finally, hosts a shared shower room and two bedrooms, a double and a double-twin, both of which have sea views and access to a terrace.

Outside

the polished concrete floors of Dryope's interiors flow outside at every opportunity, uniting the indoor and outdoor areas in a seamless unity.

All the rooms open out onto the sea-view terrace that runs along the entire façade of the property on two levels, sometimes recessed to provide shade and shelter, sometimes embracing the life-giving sun of the Greek skies.

At one end of the villa, accessed from the walls of sliding glass doors from the open-concept communal space, is a large living area with in-built cushioned seating, an intricately woven, shade-giving awning, and generous views of the sparkling Aegean Sea.

A few steps lead down from here to the magnificent pool whose glass infinity edge is a thing of both beauty and striking effect. Sunloungers are arranged on either side of the pool, offering plenty of space for guests to spread out and relax.

Following the sea-view terrace from the outdoor sitting area along the front of the house, one soon comes to the shady, recessed al fresco dining area with state-of-the-art barbecue, conveniently served directly from the kitchen and also accessed from the villa's central corridor. It too boasts fabulous sea views.

A little further along and one comes to another recessed terrace between the main house and the guest wing. Accessed from the two children's bedrooms and the main corridor, this area is furnished for sitting and offers yet another option for guests to take in the seemingly infinite views.

Where the Dryope's terraces end, its grounds commence. These are planted with local flora and blend in harmoniously with the natural habitat of Tinos.

Energy Class Rating: B

MHTE/AMA: 151759***

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About the Area

Dryope occupies a fabulous panoramic position looking out to sea mid-way up the west coast of Tinos.

Below on the coast, a 700m-walk or drive away, is the gorgeous sandy beach of Agios Romanos, which also has a couple of tavernas. Other beaches nearby include the one at Apigania.

The island’s capital, Tinos Town, is just 20 minutes’ drive away, and it is here that you will find all the amenities you might require, from minimarkets and banks to petrol stations and chemists’. It’s a gentle place, with a weave of pretty streets, a good selection of tavernas, and a bustling port. Arguably the star of the show is the church of Panagía Evangelístria, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Greek Orthodox world. Built in 1830 in florid renaissance style, it houses an icon of the Virgin Mary that is said to have performed numerous miracles.

Measuring just 27km long and 13km wide, Tinos is easy to explore in a week or two. The west coast is a series of little coves, many of which have little sandy beaches, and a day or two exploring these by boat is highly recommended, also because some are difficult to access on foot or by car. Longer stretches of sand can be found at Agios Fokas and Laouti on the south coast below Tinos Town.

The interior of Tinos is mountainous and home to a liberal scattering of pretty whitewashed villages, such as Pyrgos (Panormos), Steni, Dio Choria, Komi, Ysternia, Tripotamos and Skalados. Many of these have their origins in Byzantine and Venetian times and it is no coincidence that they were all built at a safe distance from the sea. The rocky landscape is also home to numerous intricately designed dovecots and cylindrical windmills, both architectural traditions introduced by the Venetians, who ruled the island between the 13th and the early 18th century.

The most northerly quarter of Tinos is largely uninhabited, but there is a curious profusion of churches and chapels. The simple roads that connect them are interesting to explore on foot or bike, and one really has the feeling of being off the beaten track.

The highest point of the island is the mountain of Tsiknias, which stands at 750m, but arguably the most interesting peak is the jagged stone cone of Exomvourgo (641m). It was here that the Venetians built an impregnable fortress that was never vanquished, despite numerous attempts by Ottoman forces. It only fell into Ottoman hands in 1715, when the governor surrendered, an act of treachery that enraged La Serenissima so much that he was sentenced to life imprisonment on his return home.

Lastly, if you wish to indulge in a little island-hopping, frequent ferry services connect Tinos Town to Mykonos. Crossings take just 22-35mins, meaning that it’s perfectly viable to go for a daytrip.

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Considerations

When the ferry connections timetable is not yet published for your travel dates, we recommend choosing a flight arriving in Athens or Mykonos by midday or, alternatively, adding a night in Athens or Mykonos the day before and/or after your time in Tinos.

Dryope 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.

You may also wish to know that the pool at Dryope has a single depth of 1.5m.

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

Parts of the route to this property are unmade and therefore we recommend a 4-wheel drive car or one with hight ground clearance.

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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Guest Reviews

Dryope had a stunning sunset view and was very well equipped. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. I had a great time.

Verified guest, visited August 2026

We had a wonderful stay at Dryope. The villa was exactly as described, very comfortable and well equipped, and the service from The Thinking Traveller team was excellent throughout. We especially appreciated the overall comfort of the house, the view and the tranquillity of the environment. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and we would happily recommend it and return.

AP, visited August 2026

Our experience at Dryope in a few words? Secluded location, beautiful open house with the best views ever.

Charlotte Johnson, visited May 2026

What stood out about Dryope was its extraordinary position and the fact that it was incredibly well equipped. The nature of our stay was quite complicated with different people arriving at different times and a big birthday celebration which involved moving everyone to another island, and the team at The Thinking Traveller could not have been more helpful and accommodating. We loved it, thank you.

Verified guest, visited July 2025

Dryope was great, with well functioning facilities. The chef was outstanding.

Verified guest, visited July 2024

5 out of 5 for Dryope. The chefs were exceptional, both in their skills in the kitchen as well as their warm spirits and humor. They were one of the highlights of our trip for sure. Tinos is beyond magical in every way and I'd HIGHLY recommend it to all of my friends or anyone who would listen! We particularly loved Levada Beach, the hikes we did at Volax and Alley of the Mills and also utilizing Lefko Beach Bar just below the house. We visited about 10 beaches total and another 10 villages and enjoyed them all. Just a truly exceptional, magical place!

Mr Bob Larson, United States of America, visited August 2022

The shady al fresco living area with its cushioned, in-built seating.

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