Kea Rural Houses

With our three children, we stayed for 10 days in this very special place. If you like it simple but beautiful we can really recommend it. We loved the quietness and the view. There was always a fresh breeze and there is enough shadow around the house. The island is perfect for walking. It has beautiful beaches and ancients sights. Krysta is a caring host. We hope to come back.... ++

We had a truly amazing week in Krysta’s house. Everything was PERFECT. We have been greeted with a lovely basket full of local delicacies. The house is stunning, traditional but with a modern flair and so confortable. The views and scenery are poetic and inspiring. We also loved the beaches on the East side of Kea, they can be hard to access but are worth the journey. Finally, the hosts were incredibly helpful and hospitable. In short, just book you won’t regret it !... ++

Kea is a very special island and the farmhouse is perfect for taking advantage of its stunning beaches and hikes. In June, the beaches (Sikamia, Psathí, Orkos, Tēlégraphos, Spathi) that run up the eastern edge of island were nearly empty, like the ancient footpaths that lead to the ruins at Karthaía (a place I will never forget) or the ancient lion from the village of Ioulida. You definitely need a car. A 4x4 is ideal, especially for reaching remote beaches (which you definitely want to do!) and archeological sites. Krysta and Alex were exemplary hosts with quick communication and helpful suggestions. We were greeted with warm conversation, fresh produce from a local farm and bottle of wine. The house is unique with a broad stone terrace overlooking the hills and ocean. You access via foothpath (there's a generous network of cobblestone pathways on the island that weave through its small villages and vegetation (think wild orchids, sage, chestnut trees, daucus carota) and terminate at remote beaches and churches). A perfect island and stone farmhouse. A perfect week... ++