Antonoglou Beach Villas - Kiotari

We loved the setting of Paradise Beach 1, the villa on the right when viewed from the beach. It sits above the shore, and the infinity pool blends into the sea behind it. The garden is well kept, there’s direct beach access, and the sun reaches the villa all day. Multiple seating areas make it easy to change where you relax. The pool is a good size, and the outdoor shower is handy after the beach. Watersports, including jet skis, Ringos and sofas, are available on the beach. The electric driveway gate worked every time, with its controller on the house keys. Inside, the place feels very modern and spacious. There’s parking for two or three cars once you drive through the electric gates. All three bedrooms are roomy with sea views. The master and second bedrooms have large balconies with chairs overlooking the garden, pool and sea, lovely for an end-of-day drink. The third has a small side-facing sea view balcony, without room for chairs. Wardrobes and hangers are plentiful. The bathrooms are a bit narrow and less spacious, though still a good size. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking, with a filter coffee machine, toaster and sandwich maker. The large barbecue has enough cooking space for eight people. The management company responds quickly on WhatsApp if questions or problems come up. A few things could be better. The top floor shower leaks into the first floor shower, which is unpleasant for anyone using that bathroom. The first-floor window was broken and wouldn’t open, so that room got hot and stuffy. We reported it on day one; the caretaker came by to try opening it but couldn’t, and nobody returned afterward. The kitchen back door doesn’t close securely, so we lowered the shutter when going out and in the evenings for extra security. We stayed two weeks and had just one mid-stay clean and towel and sheet change. I didn’t need extra cleaning, but changing the linens every 3-4 days would be a nice touch. There are steps and hard floors, so I don’t think it’s suitable for young children or elderly people. The TV is large and has BBC news in English. There’s also a DVD player, but bring your own DVDs, and a mini stereo that needs CDs or music on a USB stick. Despite those couple of issues, it’s an amazing villa and I wouldn’t hesitate to come back. Highly recommended.