Villa Mare is a newly renovated and lovingly restored traditional Cypriot house located above the sea, boasting uninterrupted Mediterranean sea views and an untouched forested hillside behind it. The house is nestled in this tranquil, secluded paradise, hidden away from the rest of the world. The perfect escape to soak up the Cyprus sun and reconnect with nature. The Villa is ideal for individuals, couples, families or a large group of friends. It can accommodate up to 8 adults comfortably and a mix of children, toddlers or infants. This is an ideal holiday home family vacations, as well as for couples who wish to just get away and really spend some quality time together – it is a very romantic hideaway! The Villa is a great party venue also, perfect for large families and groups of friends who want to holiday together and just relax and have fun! It is large enough that even the more introspective souls can find a peaceful slice of heaven in which to quietly read and listen to the birdsong and waves. The Villa, which is decorated with beautifully curated antiques, includes a fully functioning kitchen, large living room with a stunning arch window looking out to the sea with a woodburning stove, four bedrooms, and two large newly renovated bathrooms, one of which you can bathe in viewing the sea! The master bedroom enjoys access to a large sun-bathed balcony with stunning sea views. We have just completed a beautiful new extension, allowing all bedrooms to be fully private, and providing a second bathroom with a sublime walk-in shower! We have also given the outside an added touch of magic; there is a new patio area with built-in seating for eating and lounging and an outdoor BBQ and sink, ideal for cooking as you look out over the sea! Villa Mare boasts a beautiful garden with numerous local herbs and flowers. There are multiple areas for sitting outside and enjoying the Mediterranean weather.

I am an Architect, trained at Harvard University in the USA. I work as both an Architect and a Professor. I am half British and half American but have been living in Cyprus for many years. I have a wonderful family, we love to travel and collect beautiful things and renovate the Villa when ever we can! The Villa is my passion, and I wish to make your stay the best possible for you. My parents bought the property in the late 1960's and our family has been restoring and caring for it all these years. I hope that you will love this wonderful place as much as we do! The caretakers of the property, David and Nurhan, who will prepare the villa for occupation and hand over the keys will arrange access to the villa. They will explain to you the workings of the Villa, as well as the accessible areas of the larger property grounds. Our caretakers will be there to greet you when you arrive (if you come in late they will meet you the next day at a convenient time), they live in the village, just a few minutes down the road! We also have a guidebook we have created to help you get to know the Villa, the nearby area and other choice spots throughout the Island. Guests will be sole occupants. No one lives above or in sight of the Villa and the only sounds you will hear are the birds, night owls and the distant call to prayer. There is no construction in the area, and no traffic or city noise. It is a quiet oasis that you will enjoy all to yourselves. Linen and towels are provided but you will need to bring your own pool/beach towels. A cleaning service can be arranged during your stay if desired for an additional fee. You also have the option to order whatever food/shopping requirements you may have beforehand and the house will be fully equipped when you arrive. This can be directly arranged with the caretakers (I will put you in contact with them) for an additional fee. Please ask for details about car hire/transfer to airport, as we can also help you arrange these services.

Villa Mare boasts a beautiful garden with numerous local herbs and flowers such as jasmine, roses, lavender, rosemary, colourful geraniums and bougainvillea, almond trees, olive trees, carob trees and a lemon tree. The sea is in walking distance, and there are a clusters of ‘secret', beautiful beaches just a few moments away by car or bicycle. There are hiking paths all around the Villa with wildflowers and migratory birds in the Spring. Villa Mare is located above Kayalar (Orga) Village on the northern coast of Cyprus; twenty-five minutes drive from the city centre of Kyrenia/Girne to the West. The Villa is located above one of the last remaining pristine and unspoilt coastline areas left in the Mediterranean. A handful of serene and hidden beaches are only minutes away from the Villa. An Eco Conscious Vacation Rental... Being a traditional Cypriot house, it was built using time-honoured techniques to maintain a comfortable internal temperature. With its thick mud-brick walls for cooling and insulation, natural ventilation pathways and ample trees for shade, we found it unnecessary to install AC. This, combined with our solar panel that heats the water, allows for the Villa to have a minimal footprint. Electrical fans are available, however, should you wish to have additional cooling. We also make use of organic waste through our compost heap, which is used to enrich the Villa’s gardens. And the Villa is thoroughly cleaned using eco-friendly products. ** Please note that tenants are responsible for their safety and their guests' safety during their stay and that the owners of Villa Mare are not liable for any incidents or accidents that may occur on the property (premises). Please note that Villa Mare is a renovated old traditional Cypriot house located on a steep slope, with the particularities connected with such a property.