Would you like to rent a house in Tinos? Dreaming of a little piece of paradise in the Cyclades? A place full of charm, a haven of peace far from the hordes of tourists and resorts? Then discover Villa Elia, the perfect place to rent a house in Tinos. 100% authentic accommodation for 7-9 people, a little Cycladic jewel.
We’ve been there several times before… and can’t wait to go back.
Rent a house in Tinos: the villa of Socrates and Myriam
Socrates is Greek (as his first name suggests). And Myriam is French, who became Greek for love over twenty years ago. Both have fallen in love with Tinos, the Cycladic island they cherish and where they take refuge whenever they can to savor moments of happiness with their families.
They bought Villa Elia in December 2011, a house with clean lines and typical Tinos architecture, which they completely renovated and tastefully decorated in keeping with its Cycladic style.
With their characteristic generosity, Myriam and Socrate are eager to share their tiniote cocoon.
Don’t hesitate to contact them.
Villa Elia: rent a house on Tinos with your feet in the water
This house in Tinos is located in Giannaki Bay, on the island’s southwest coast. It’s just 30 meters from a quiet, uncrowded beach (even in summer, a rare pleasure in the Cyclades). With the added bonus of two traditional taverns on the bay, offering good local produce and accessible from the house in just a few minutes on foot.
The location is also ideal for exploring the rest of the island. Villa Elia is located below the pretty village of Kardiani, just 12 kilometers from Chora, the capital of Tinos.
© Myriam Elice Mitakos – Giannaki bay, sea view from the house terrace, outdoor dining area and half-moon terrace
Rent a fully-equipped house in Tinos to enjoy moments of happiness with family or friends
With a total surface area of 130m², the house has two floors.
On the first floor, it comprises :
- fully-equipped kitchen (oven, toaster, kettle, Nespresso machine, complete cooking equipment, etc.)
- a lounge area for relaxation
- but also a dining room with a beautiful wooden family table
- and a bedroom with a double bed (160cm)
- and a bathroom with washing machine.
Lower floor:
- first, a small hall converted into a reading area
- then a very pretty room with a 160cm bed and its own “private” courtyard.
- and a children’s bedroom with a bunk bed + a single bed. And a pull-out bed to accommodate an additional child.
- a TV corner (French channels available) equipped with a convertible sofa-bed for two extra people
- and finally a lovely Cycladic-style bathroom.
Outside the villa, a pretty terrace, sheltered by canisses, lets you enjoy meals outside, with a view of the sea.
There’s also an outdoor courtyard, a skilful blend of mineral and vegetation. Equipped with sun loungers and cushions, it invites you to relax.
The house is perfectly equipped for children: lots of books and toys, beach games, cot, etc.
Bed linen is provided.
© Myriam Elice Mitakos
More info on the website. You can contact Myriam et Socrate directly via this contact form.
How to get to Villa Elia
The villa is located in the bay of Giannaki, southwest of the island of Tinos (Google Maps).
You can get to Tinos from :
- Athens: the island is served from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina. The latter is very conveniently located close to Athens international airport (you can get there by bus or cab). In summer, there are several departures a day. The crossing takes 1h45-2h by hydrofoil or 3h-4h by ferry, depending on the port of call. From the port of Piraeus, the crossing is slightly longer. But the advantage is that the “Piraeus” metro station is opposite the boarding platform for Tinos.
To see the crossings between Athens (Rafina and Piraeus) and Tinos, click here.
Finally, for more practical information on the various ports from Athens, see this article.
- Mykonos: This neighboring island has an airport served in summer by many planes from Paris and the provinces. From Mykonos, it’s a 20-minute boat ride to Tinos.
Villa Elia is located just ten kilometers from the port of Tinos.
For more information on the island of Tinos, see our articles What to do in Tinos, the sacred island of the Cyclades and Beaches and restaurants in Tinos: Myriam’s travel diary.
To book Villa Elia in Tinos
Villa Elia rents from €1,000/week.
For rates and availability, contact Myriam and Socrate using the form below. They’ll be happy to answer your questions.
