Why guide?
Despite a quiet buzz across the island, Antiparos stays peaceable even in excessive season. That may not final lengthy, however for now, the island affords a style of Greek Island life at its greatest—and Beach House solely serves to boost that have. With simply eight rooms, and a waterside location, it’s quiet luxurious at its peak.
Set the scene
It takes some effort to make it to Antiparos. You may fly to Athens, and even Mykonos, after which take the ferry to Paros, adopted by a taxi throughout the island and a last ferry throughout to Antiparos. Even essentially the most high-end journey route—a helicopter from Mykonos straight to Antiparos—requires some modifications and endurance. But there’s little doubt that the top result’s price it; Beach House, in its small cove, seems like one other world.
From the minute you pull up, you’ll be able to really feel the sand between your toes and odor the salt air, and the light hum of life from the seaside bar and close by restaurant is invigorating. When folks dream of a Greek Island escape, that is the place they image.
The backstory
Antiparos, the smaller sister island of Paros within the Cyclades, has been producing a quiet buzz because the opening of The Rooster in 2021. Now, the lodge’s proprietor Athanasia Comninos has taken over Beach House: an eight-bedroom visitor home with Greek soul at its coronary heart and a dream location on the sand.
The property’s current makeover endeavored to retain its attraction, and Comninos has succeeded in creating one thing particular as soon as extra. While it’s much more low-key and on a smaller scale than The Rooster, Beach House affords the kind of Greek escape you dream of in the course of the UK winter—all whitewashed partitions, layered rooms, and a everlasting odor of salt within the air. Antiparos’s calm, laid-back vibe is infused all through, making a property that’s welcoming and infectious.
The rooms
It’s simple to throw round phrases like ‘authentic’ and ‘rustic’ when describing lodge rooms, but it surely’s instantly clear that Comninos’s imaginative and prescient of sustaining custom has come to life right here. Immediately obvious is the blue and white coloration palette, a nod to the custom and authenticity all through the property. Walls are stored comparatively naked, however there’s a playful sentiment all through the rooms; a purple headboard, or a singular mild swap, for instance.
Beds are huge and impossibly snug, and whereas bogs are comparatively fundamental, I relished showering with the sounds of nature accompanying me every morning.
What struck me most was the nostalgia I felt from being right here; the room’s stylish simplicity introduced again reminiscences of ’90s journeys working barefoot from my room to the sand. In reality, the one delicate reminder that you’re, in reality, in 2026 is the fashionable minibar, which is nicely stocked with artisan merchandise from native manufacturers.
The neighborhood
There’s little inside strolling distance, however Antiparos city is house to some fantastic native tavernas, bars, and retailers. Those with a automotive will take pleasure in zipping across the island, however the lodge’s workers are blissful to assist arrange taxis, and friends are inspired to pop over to The Rooster to see all that’s on provide there, ought to they want for a change of surroundings.
Food and drink
The extra informal daytime seaside canteen and bar is overseen by The Rooster Chef, Symeon Triantafyllou, and affords mild bites, seasonal dishes and cocktails that may be loved out of your solar lounger. The watermelon and cheese salad is a recipe I attempted to create the second I arrived house (to little avail), whereas the grilled meat is salty, juicy, and moreish; excellent seaside fodder.
For one thing barely extra formal, friends can take pleasure in lunch or dinner at Cookoovaya, a brand new beachside put up of the unique Athens restaurant of the identical title. Led by chef Pericles Koskinas, the menu is heavy on recent seafood—I loved seabream and amberjack—but it surely was the perimeters that basically impressed: one of the best taramasalata I’ve ever tried, together with a smoked eggplant pie and, after all, a Greek salad bursting with taste. Combined with an ocean view and cooks grilling fortunately within the exterior kitchen, it’s a super spot to whereas away the afternoon hours.
The service
Friendly and heat is the best option to clarify service right here. Staff waft across the property in mild linens, and every request—from additional towels to 1 extra cocktail—is met with a smile. One waiter launched me to a neighborhood beer once I enquired concerning the menu, and it’s this approachability and keenness from workers that helped make the keep memorable.
For households
Despite the quiet environment, Beach House can be an idyllic escape for households. Aside from the distinguished beachside location, there’s loads of area for younger youngsters to take pleasure in, plus a playground hidden among the many olive bushes for exploring.
Larger rooms have an hooked up bed room with two single beds, plus babysitting is offered ought to dad and mom want to take a night off.
Eco effort
The property’s beachside location means sustainability was on the forefront of planning. The crew prioritizes partnerships with native producers and development corporations, whereas menus are plant-focused the place potential. Local supplies have been used within the constructing, and eco-conscious housekeeping practices, together with licensed inexperienced cleansing merchandise and digital visitor providers, are employed to cut back paper waste.
Accessibility
While some areas provide step-free entry and choose rooms may work for lowered mobility, the pathways on the property are uneven because of the property’s pure design and are subsequently unsuitable for wheelchair entry.
Anything left to say?
Comninos has impeccable style and has personally curated the lodge’s personal store, which is stuffed with garments, equipment, and homeware from little-known designers (most of them Greek). You may have to carry your bank card, since most gadgets are on the pricier finish, but it surely’s a collector’s dream.
In addition to the 90 lounge chairs accessible for lodge friends, Beach House additionally options two remedy rooms, an out of doors library, lounge space, and the beforehand talked about play space for youngsters. While I didn’t have likelihood to take a look at the remedies rooms throughout my keep in Beach House’s opening weeks, I did head over to The Rooster’s impeccable spa—and it’s price allowing for that motion between the 2 properties permits for a extra various itinerary, should you’re the sort to get itchy ft in a single place.