Traditional stone farm house surrounded by trees for rent on the island of Kea (LP1400)

Kea, also known as Tzia, is one of the closest islands to Athens. There are three to four boats a day going to and from Kea, the boat trip is one hour. The house is in the center of the island, 12 kilometers from the port of Korissia and 6 kilometers from the sandy beaches of Sikamia and Orco. 200 meters from the property is a mini-market, restaurant and hairdressers. 8 minutes by car is the main town of the island Ioulida (Chora), which has restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries and a couple of bars.

The stone farmhouse, which is on a 5,000 sq meters plot of land, is surrounded by trees and offers guests a fantastic view of the sea and surrounding hills with oak trees. The original part of the house was a stable dating back to the last 1800. The present owner renovated the stables, keeping the original stone curved ceilings and 50 cm thick walls and added the kitchen, part of the living room and the bathroom,  all again with local stone. This house  is ideal for those that want to be one with nature. The property can sleep up to four adults and two children.

The house is on one level and has a living room with a fully equipped open-plan kitchen. In the living room is a sofa bed, suitable for two children. The second living area with a fireplace, which is part of the original stables, has two sofas that join together to make a double bed. There a screen to close off part of the area for privacy. Leading off the living room is the bedroom (part of the original house/stables) with a double bed and a large bathroom with a bath tub and a shower.

Outside the house are various seating and dining areas, some have stone built dining tables and benches with large trees offering shade from the hot summer sun. For those that are interested in Archery, there is a professional archery target, equipment not provided. Near the farmhouse are some well known walking trails, some for beginners and others for experienced trekkers.

Amenities: Internet, Air-conditioning, Flat screen TV in the living room, 2nd TV in the bedroom, satellite/cable TV, DVD player,  DVD library, stereo, music library, books, table games, archery stand with target, children’s dart board, dart board for adults, barbecue, wood oven, mosquito blinds on most of the windows, electric heaters, fireplace, refrigerator, oven, hobs, microwave, washing machine, kettle, filter coffee machine, Nespresso machine, toaster, multi blender, iron and board, linen and towels, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, parking for 2 to 3 cars,  Monastery style table indoors for 10 people, large outdoor marble dining table for 10 people, bamboo armchairs, two marble tables with sofa sofas under some trees, two pergolas offering shade one of them with an original stone dining table.

Facilities: one bedroom with a double bed (1.45 x 2.00), two sofas in part of the living room which join to make a double bed. One sofa bed in the living room, suitable for one child. One bathroom with a bath tub and a shower.

Minimum stay 4 nights, except in July and August where the minimum stay is 5 nights. Refundable damage guarantee 300 euro. Smoking is not allowed in the house. Pets considered. Children should be supervised in the garden. Guests are kindly requested to leave the house in the condition they found it,  the rubbish to be removed from the premises. Cleaning fee per stay 40 euro.

Tourist Registration Number: 1170K92001129301