If we’ve learned anything in recent years from short-term rental homes, it’s that size doesn’t matter. Some guests even jest that small has its charms or that expensive perfumes come in small bottles.
However, with the advent of the Airbnb platform in Greece, buildings that until then had no value and their renovation would have sounded like a cold joke to the owner, buildings that were used for storage, for parking cars or small boats, got a brave makeover and were turned into little gems that adorn the pages of architectural magazines, competing with those all-inclusive hotels of famous architects on adjacent pages. And that’s not all; a piece of land that would have been useless in the past has now gained new possibilities. Namely, tiny but fully functional houses were built from scratch for the sole purpose of short-term rental.
So what is it that compensates for a little square footage? The imagination of the owner or the agency that undertook to renovate or build these homes, in order to create not only the right conditions, but also a dream miniature world to provide more than just the essentials. So, whether right on the beach, on a mountain or in a rural building in Crete, these little homes are waiting for you to discover and book them for your next holiday.
iΗouse covers an area of just 34 square meters and is located in Paliouri, Halkidiki. It is a unique summer house on the beach, equipped with all amenities. A luxurious, wooden house set in a secluded field, right in front of the beach. Whether alone or with your spouse, this tiny paradise is all set up super well and offers a hard to forget experience.
It consists of a fully equipped bedroom, living room, bathroom and dining room. More specifically, the wooden house features a very comfortable double bed, a double sofa bed, a kitchen table, a bathroom and a spacious balcony. The only restriction is that the kitchen hobs may only be used for boiling water and milk. Huge sliding doors extend from end to end, allowing natural light to flood the house and blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor space.
A magnificent all-weather house in Voulgaro, Crete – a real retreat – hidden among olive trees and within walking distance from the most famous beaches of the area; the small house that winks at Le Corbusier’s iconic Le Cabanon (a 15 sq.m. cabin equipped with all essentials) provides everything one could ask for on holiday.
The house features a queen size bed and a wardrobe, a sofa, a bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a wooden balcony with stunning views of the olive trees and the beach. There is also a wood-burning space heater and fire logs for the first chill of an early fall.
Located in one of Rhodes’ finest locations, Ialyssos, Monocabin has been designed down to the last detail to offer an unforgettable hospitality experience to guests.
Monocabin was created by the Italian architectural firm Mandalaki Design. It is located just 200 metres from the beach, but this is not its only advantage. A hidden bedroom, a fully-equipped modern kitchen, a wonderful bathroom and large windows that let sunlight penetrate every inch. Relax in the well-designed outdoor area or work out in the dedicated fitness zone with TRX equipment before hitting the beach.
