Take in the natural beauty of Mykonos at Athena. Set in a quiet area in the hills above Lia Beach, the villa has incredible views of the sea and inviting outdoor spaces from which to enjoy them. Five bedrooms and a thoughtful layout afford plenty of space and privacy, but larger parties can rent the neighboring villa, Minerva, for more room. You’ll want to spend your stay at Athena feeling the sea breeze and island sunshine on the sprawling terrace. Just off the house, a covered pergola with stone walls and sitting and dining areas is a shady spot for lunch or a cozy place for evening cocktails. Follow the sprawling terrace along the freeform infinity pool to a built-in sitting area in the sun, and try out local seafood on the wood-fired barbecue. For entertainment, the villa has satellite TV, a DVD player and Wi-Fi, and for comfort, there is air conditioning. The soft-edged white exteriors of Atena are echoed on the inside by clean-lined furnishings and a neutral palette. In the living room, built-in bookshelves, exposed ceiling beams and a fireplace nod to tradition, while a low-slung sofa and coffee table are sleek and contemporary. The adjacent dining area seats six in ultra-mod upholstered chairs, and the fully equipped kitchen is a model of minimalism with white cabinets and concealed hardware. There are four bedrooms on the lower level of Atena and one on the upper story; all five have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and ocean views. On the lower level, each bedroom has two twin beds, two of the bedrooms open to a shared terrace and the other two have their own private entrances. Upstairs, the master suite has a double bed and opens to a private balcony. From the villa, it’s just a short drive to several of the island’s famed beaches: Lia Beach is 2.5 miles away, Kalafati Beach and Kalo Livadi Beach are just over 3 miles away, Elia Beach is 4 miles away and Panormos Beach is 5 miles away. It’s also easy to reach Super Paradise Beach, 7 miles away, Grand Beach, 8 miles away, and Mykonos Paradise Beach and Agio Sostis Beach, both just over 8 miles away. Take an afternoon to explore the towns of Ano Mera, 3 miles away, or Mykonos, 8 miles away, or practice at Mykonos Tennis Club, 4.5 miles away. When it’s time to leave, the Mykonos national airport is about 7 miles from Atena. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved.