Take a moment to imagine the ideal holiday destination

You are driving on the Ionian island of Lefkas to the south coast. You pass the junction that leads to the mountain village of Poros. You turn left onto a beautiful, quiet country road. The road winds down through endless olive groves towards the sea. Every turn affords new breathtaking vistas of the bay of Poros Beach, the dazzling blue sea with islands in the distance and an impressive mountain covered with olive and cypress trees that forms the backdrop of the old village of Poros. At the end of the road you arrive at a most beautiful spot. You catch sight of House Of The Sea, partially hidden between centuries-old olive trees. Coming closer, you see house ‘Olives’… its traditional Ionian architecture, the large, covered open-air terraces, the balconies and the olive trees that create a natural garden and provide refreshing shade from the sun.

Out of view is the second house (‘Roses’) belonging to House Of The Sea, with private terraces and delightful sitting corners under the silvery olive trees. This house, which will be completed in 2008, is also set in a natural landscape and has stunning views of the bay of Poros Beach.

The pool areas of the houses ‘Olives’ and ‘Roses’ offer equally beautiful vistas and have sunbathing terraces and private sitting corners for reading or relaxation. Tall palms, large orange and lemon trees and ornamental flower borders surround the pool area and give it irresistible charm and intimacy.

The two houses can be rented. As guests of House Of The Sea you are warmly welcomed by the Ebbinge Family.

A dream come true

Greece is still blessed with a wealth of pristine beauty spots. One of them is the southwest hill of Poros Bay with House Of The Sea situated in the centre. The ultimate escape for discerning travellers. If destiny should bring you to House Of The Sea, don’t expect the kind of environment and lifestyle commonly associated with holiday resorts on the coasts of Spain, the Algarve, the South of France or Crete. Mass tourism has had a devastating impact on parts of those areas.

When you arrive at House Of The Sea, you step into a different world. A world of natural beauty, filled with harmony and serenity, conveying an intense feeling of being. A world bursting with colour, flavour and fragrance. You see breathtaking landscapes and experience an amalgamation of the land and the age-old olive trees with the sea and the sky. The brilliance of the sun, the moon and the stars, the dazzling sea, the refreshing breeze and unspoilt nature awaken the senses.

House Of The Sea is characterized by a joy for life and living. It does not represent mediocrity. It’s sheer magic. In Marcel Proust’s words: ‘The only true paradise is the paradise lost.’ At House Of The Sea you’ll come close to finding true paradise.

Unique accommodations for rent

The majority of houses and studios rented to tourists are dreadful and uninspired, ruled by mediocrity, providing little more than a few basics. They usually are simple holiday accommodations, lacking tasteful interiors and outdoor settings. The atmosphere is impersonal, and they are devoid of the most basic luxuries and especially style. Regrettably, this even applies to nine out of ten so-called up-market villas. House Of The Sea is a class apart.

House Of The Sea is a rare jewel thanks to the natural beauty of the property, the surrounding landscape and views, the bay of Poros Beach, the sapphire blue sea and the interior decorating. The houses are well appointed with tasteful contemporary furniture, beautiful antiques and carefully selected, original works of art. The materials and colours are attractive and harmonious. The accommodations emanate the kind of quality, atmosphere and style that is extremely rare even in the high end of the international furnished rental market. Even the swimming pools, really designed for swimming, are much larger than the commonly provided ‘splash pools’. Both pool areas of the houses ‘Olives’ and ‘Roses’ are situated on a natural ‘balcony’ and afford splendid views.

‘Olives’ is a beautiful, spacious house built in traditional Ionian architecture, with large covered, open-air terraces, balconies, and many centuries-old olive trees and tall palms that create a natural garden and provide refreshing shade in the summer. The second house, ‘Roses’, is out of view from house ‘Olives’. The two properties are all seasons houses and can be rented year round.

Each of the houses is different from an architectural point of view. All of them are very beautiful and luxurious, and have a spacious, cosy living area with a charming fireplace. The houses are set in an exceptional natural landscape, with breathtaking views of the bay of Poros Beach, and provide generous-sized, private terraces and delightful sitting corners under the silvery olive trees. Privacy and convenience are at an optimum.

Everything at House Of The Sea is of such good quality that it will leave you with a lasting impression. You’ll feel at home and not like a holiday-maker in a rental property.

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