We’ve stayed in many Airbnbs all over the world and this house was something special. From all the decorative details to the stunning inside/outside patio area to the poetic views of the blue Aegean, it was it’s own incredible little universe. The house — very modern, but in the Greek spirit — is surrounded by amazing green wind-swept trees in a part of the island that’s not well-trafficked. The small enclave where it sits has just a handful of houses around it and feels very private. We barely saw anyone our entire time there.
The house overlooks Lychnafia Beach, which is pristine, pebbled and very private. In 20 seconds you can walk from the house to the water. From the beach it’s a breathtaking 20 minute trek along the rocky coastal cliffs to a nearby beach called Santa Margherita.
Mara is a true bohemian spirit. Her house has so much unique artistic flair that it almost feels like you’re in a museum of a global nomad. She and her daughter are very welcoming and have deep roots on the island. We felt very much at home. The lack of cell service or wifi at the house allows you to quickly settle into the rhythms of island life and forget about the world beyond.
Tinos is a spectacular and under-the-radar island: the beauty and rawness of its beaches and the charming, picturesque villages sloping down hillsides combine in such a captivating way that one only wishes it’ll stay this unique and relatively untrammeled. Life here is different.