Aegean at Your Feet

Thirty metres from the sand at Platy Gialos, this villa sits at the upper floor of a quiet hillside residence with the Aegean shimmering in the distance from its shaded terrace. Mornings are easy here – wake to hillside views through tall windows, then step outside with an espresso before the beach calls. Daily cleaning means you come back to a fresh room each afternoon, which matters more than you'd expect after a salt-and-sun day. It's a snug, calm retreat that puts one of Sifnos's best beaches practically at your door.

Home truths:
* This is a compact studio, and storage space is limited. It's ideally suited to a couple or a pair of friends travelling light rather than a group looking for spread-out living space.
* Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay.
* The apartment sits on the upper floor of a shared residence, so you'll be using stairs to reach it – worth bearing in mind if you're travelling with heavy luggage.
* The host team is known for being responsive and hands-on – previous guests have praised their helpfulness, and daily cleaning is included, so you won't need to think about upkeep during your stay.
* There's no lift here. You'll need to be able to climb stairs to reach the entrance of the home.
* You won't find an oven here – though there is a hob. We think the kitchen is better suited to prepping lighter bites than large meals.
* The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents.