Staying is believing when you vacation in the incredible Villa Oinos, overlooking the azure waters of the Aegean Sea, on the north coast of the Greek island of Crete. This three-storey, detached villa has six spacious double bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to fifteen guests, ideal for a large family gathering, or a group of friends’ get-together. The architect-designed Villa Oinos is built into the verdant slopes of the holiday hot spot of Platanias, set in its own enclosed grounds, and tiered gardens, with a superb infinity swimming pool. The villa comes complete with secure parking, complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout, a central music system, gym, Jacuzzi, games room, and basketball court.

The modern property is constructed out of classic Mediterranean whitewashed walls, with floor-to-ceiling windows, that flood the villa with natural light, and give access to sea-view terraces. The interiors are super stylish, furnished with designer contemporary pieces, lots of funky art and artefacts, and decorated in a colour palette of crisp whites, hues of blues, and splashes of primary colours. The vibe is a laid-back, luxury holiday home from home.

Enter the villa at ground floor level, where you will be welcomed by a light and airy open plan living space, with breath-taking panoramic sea views. The seating area has a large white L-shaped sofa, a matching pouffe and armchair, a Corbusier chair, a flatscreen television, and a Majorelle blue panel with graphic art and an enclosed wood-burning fire for those cooler months and evenings. The state-of-the-art, beige and brown kitchen is fully equipped with all the latest appliances which you will need to cater for your holiday. There are two adjacent six-seater dining sets, and a breakfast bar with stools, perfect for a family breakfast. If you want to work on holiday, there is an office corner with a desk and chair. The first of the six well-appointed bedrooms can be found on the ground floor. The Master bedroom has a large double bed and a big ensuite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath. The second bedroom has a double bed with a balcony, and there is a separate shower room.

Take the stairs to the upper floor, where there are two bedrooms, both with double beds, sharing a balcony with magnificent mountain views, and a separate shower room.  The lower level is home to a bedroom with a double bed and a sofa bed for one guest, a second bedroom with a double bed, and a shared shower room. There is a games room with a sofa bed for two guests, a satellite TV with Netflix, a DVD player, a billiard and ping-pong table, and a PlayStation to keep everyone occupied. Keep fit in the gym, and there’s laundry for a holiday wash.

Step onto the tiled terrace and be wowed by the uninterrupted sea views. A long, ninety square metre, ladder entry, the infinity swimming pool takes centre stage. The pool is surrounded by inviting sun loungers with shady parasols, a hammock, and a swing seat. The soft seating spot is perfectly positioned to capture those mesmerising sea views. Children can amuse themselves in the dedicated playground, the gorgeous grounds and gardens, and shoot a few hoops on the basketball court. As dusk falls take a stool at the outdoor bar, and enjoy a sundowner or two, before dining alfresco under the purpose-built pergola, with dishes specially prepared in the summer kitchen, and grilled on the barbeque.

• The pool can be heated by arrangement and is subject to a charge @100 euros per day
• A babysitter and extra cleaning can be organised subject to charge
• The villa can accommodate up to fifteen guests, but there are only four bathrooms, one ensuite with a Jacuzzi, and three shared bathrooms with showers
• There are two indoor dining sets, both can seat six guests each, and two outdoor dining sets that can seat six and eight guests respectively, perfect if two families sharing