Villa Aethra  

In Parikia on the island of Paros, about 4 km from the town center; close to Marathi Marble Quarries, Panagia Myrtidiotissa Monastery and Longovarda Monastery, and within easy reach of Livadia Beach and the ports of Parikia, Mykonos New Port and Tinos.

This 4.5-star villa offers four individually decorated guestrooms with kitchenettes (refrigerator and stovetop), private balconies or patios, plasma TVs with satellite and DVD players, safes, microwaves, bathrobes and slippers — simple comfort with a tailored vibe.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, sip at the poolside bar, fire up the BBQ or wander the garden; the property also features a lobby fireplace, wedding services, an elevator and free self-parking, and staff can arrange transfers and car rental. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings near the coast.

Complimentary wireless Internet throughout, express check-in and check-out, roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge, plus laundry and dry-cleaning services.

On-site restaurant highlights local cuisine, there's a poolside bar for casual drinks, and a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.