When a stunning shoreline lines up with sleep and sustenance just a 3-minute walk away, a little holiday magic happens for families.
2-Bedrooms | From €350 per night
Sea Sound may not be an all-inclusive resort with a kids’ club, but we’d argue it’s a far better arrangement. Rather than being confined to a single complex, you have an entire seaside village on your doorstep: traditional seafood tavernas, excellent modern Greek alternatives, the obligatory pizza stop, sushi rolls, Thai street food, watersports, a well-stocked mini market, and even a dash of stylish shopping —all within an easy stroll.. Better still, the island’s Chora is just a five-minute drive away. While one parent sneaks off for an early morning Pilates class at Maria’s peaceful studio, the other can enjoy a slow start by the sea. By evening, we’d often find ourselves back in the Chora, wandering its chalk-white alleyways beneath cascades of bougainvillea, stopping for crepes, browsing little shops and lingering over dinner long after the children should probably have been in bed.
Behind the humble exterior of a two-storey house on the quieter end of Mylopotas, revamped interiors boast Cycladic-chic within Sea Sound’s second floor hideaway. The 2-bedroom and 2-bathroom unit is a haven of whitewashed serenity embellished with wood, stone, ceramic and straw accents.
THE SPACE
Although the apartment isn’t particularly large, its thoughtful layout and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nature’s own infinity pool create a wonderful sense of openness. Better still, everything sits on a single level, eliminating the worry of staircases with curious toddlers.
The children’s bedroom is especially well considered. Two single mattresses rest on a gently raised platform, softly illuminated by ambient lighting. Should little sleepers tumble out of bed in the middle of the night—as ours inevitably do—the drop is only about 30 centimetres, offering welcome peace of mind for parents.
The kitchen, too, is equipped for more than the occasional holiday meal, with a toaster, kettle, cooking facilities and a De’Longhi coffee machine for those all-important morning Nespresso fixes. The only thing we found ourselves missing was a dishwasher.
YOUR HOST
And then there’s Marina. Warm, generous and effortlessly accommodating, she’s the sort of host who never makes you feel self-conscious about even the smallest request. A lekani (plastic wash basin) for rinsing swimsuits? No problem. Extra towels? Of course. A Swiffer to tackle the inevitable trail of crumbs left by little travellers? It appeared with a smile.
It’s that kind of instinctive, wholehearted Greek hospitality—where nothing feels like too much trouble—that transforms a lovely stay into a memorable one, and makes travelling with young children immeasurably easier.
