Acron Villas

Set on a hillside above Kolympithres Beach, with a commanding view of the whole bay all the way around to the fishing village of Naoussa, Acron Villas keeps a relatively low profile — its exteriors are a mix of rough-hewn stone walls and classic whitewashed Cycladic structures. Inside, however, it’s another story: both familiar, owing to the white-on-white color scheme and warm, organic materials, and modern, with the clean lines and subtle luxuries that demonstrate a certain familiarity with the visual language of the contemporary boutique hotel.

The villas themselves range from two to five bedrooms, and at any size they’re nothing short of luxurious, with plunge pools, full kitchens, and private terraces, as well as necessities like espresso machines and laundry facilities. In terms of style, they’re comfortable and stylish but down-to-earth, a smart blend of Cycladic tradition and contemporary clean lines, with nothing extravagant or gaudy about it.

Acron Villas’ atmosphere is more vacation-home than luxury-hotel, and the services are somewhat limited to match: self-catering is the plan here, though the local restaurants begin practically right at your door, and there are plenty more dotted all around the island.