Secret Garden Cottage - Serene & Private

Aegina, Aegina
$365 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

The Secret Garden

Aegina, the closest island to Athens – just 40’ on the hydrofoil ferry, swims in ancient history, traditional culture, breathtaking beauty, and of course… its brilliant crystal clear waters. According to myths, Aegina got its name from a nymph – with whom Zeus fell in love, and took with him to this amazing island.

The old stone cottage, which we lovingly call our ‘’secret garden’’, is situated on a hill 5’drive from the main town/port of Aegina, and several sandy beaches. It is surrounded by half an acre of stone paved courtyards interweaved in Greek gardens, planted with a variety of mature and lush almond, olive, pomegranate, fig and cypress trees. As a special treat, the swimming pool terrace provides a stunning view of the sunset, the sea, and other surrounding islands.

The newly renovated & refurbished traditional stone cottage, boasts one large bedroom with a double bed on a raised platform, and two single beds. The open-plan living room, which also has a double sofa-bed, extends into a lovely dining area and fully-equipped kitchen. The cottage retains all of its traditional character and charm, while also providing all modern amenities from WiFi & smart TV, to A/C & a Nespresso machine. Recently we added a second cottage which we call the Artist's Studio in the same style and quality, just 10 meters from the main cottage. It is completely autonomous with its own kitchen and bathroom, and open-plan layout.

BOTH cottages are rented together, as one property, ensuring absolute privacy.

Despite the wonderful stone cottage interior, you will probably be spending most of your time enjoying the outdoors, sipping freshly-brewed coffee on the stone patio in the mornings amongst the trees, contemplating which beach to visit. If you are feeling especially lazy, you can jump in the pool for a nice splash. Even better, will be the evenings, while you sample Greek delicacies at the end of the day, discussing your stroll through a charming village or inspiring ancient temple, whilst gazing at the setting sun.

Of course one cannot describe in just a few paragraphs everything this amazing island has to offer, from charming little villages to neo-classic architecture of the main town, from the multitude of beaches with crystal waters to the fascinating archaeological sites & temples, and from the Greek gastronomical wonders to the oldest olive grove in Europe – with 500 year old olive trees.

In any case and whatever your fancy, our ‘’secret garden’’ is the best place to begin your discovery!

Registration for rental (AMA): 00001662923

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) No Smoke Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1292 Sq Ft (120 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Greek
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Dinah Q.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    My family and I enjoyed a lovely stay at the Secret Garden Cottage. The property is even nicer in person than in photos!

  • Catherine R.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    An outstanding villa in a brilliant location on a wonderful island with a fantastic host. An absolute dream of a holiday staying in the secret garden. It was perfect for us and our 11 year old daughter. The accommodation and grounds are stunning, and we loved the pool. The roof terrace views of the sunset would be worth the trip alone. The villa is in a superb location, five to ten minutes drive to the port. We loved every minute.

  • Chris A.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    A beautiful property, we absolutely loved our stay and would recommend to anyone.

  • patricia t.

    Submitted May 17, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    The setting and furnishings of the 2 cottages are superb. The owner has excellent taste for color, artwork, and functionality. We loved our stay and Davina was always available by text or phone.Our one caution is that at 80 years old, the bed in the larger cottage is difficult to access --but we did, and it is very comfortable.

  • Stephen S.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Wonderfully styled cottages, one traditional, one contemporary set in a garden compound with a lovely pool. Anyone looking for a private retreat that's a short car/moped ride from the capital is in for a treat

  • Ruben G.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    We've had a wonderful super relaxed stay at the Secret Garden Cottage. The two houses are gorgeous, well equipped kitchens, comfy beds, roomy living spaces. And then there is the pool with panoramic views and sunsets. Couldn't have asked for more.

  • Jere H.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    I really enjoyed the stay at the villa. It met all the expectations and looked as in the pictures. I really appreciated that the villa complex consists of two houses. The pool of course is a dreamy one with the sunset view. Alex and Devina were both super helpful and made sure everything works as per high standard. Duly recommended!

  • Sabina M.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    The property is very close to the port and yet on a quiet spot on the hill with nice sea views. We enjoyed the plants in the garden and all the personal touches in both cottages. Throughout the day the terraces and the pool make it a wonderful relaxing stay!

  • Submitted Sep 7, 2023

    Stayed Aug 15, 2023

    We had the most amazing week at the property. Great communication from the owner with lots of suggestions for things to do on the island. Lots of space, great facilities, immaculate and the pool was stunning. I would highly recommend this property and can’t wait to book again in the future

  • Callista H.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2023

    Stayed Jul 24, 2023

    We had a lovely time here. It is a very relaxing place. The two cottages are very clean and pleasant to stay in. The weather was very hot and we spent a lot of time in the pool and in Kilma Beach. The property manager was very helpful and provided recommendation for places to visit and eat.

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