‘Minoas Villa’ The dramatic entrance to the Minoas Villa brings you to the uniquely designed pool, which is mosaic-tiled in dark and light blues, a mosaic of the flying fish decorating the bottom. The columned house to one side is painted in authentic Cretan colours of terra-cotta and golden yellows. From here the views are extraordinary, taking in the valley below and the sea beyond.
	INTERIORS The interior design of Villa Minoas and Villa Lithi is identical – only the wall paintings and hand painted pictures are different, which are all done by Vasso herself. The entrance leads into an open-plan sitting room/kitchen with a dining table and built-in seating. From this area, each on opposite sides of the room, are the bedrooms. One bedroom is twin-bedded and one double-bedded, both with identical en-suite shower rooms.

EXTERIORS
The houses are completely surrounded by a tall castle-like wall which affords complete privacy to the property. Each house has its own separate, gated entrance and the same tall walls divide the houses and their grounds. In the case that the houses are booked by one party – there is a locking door between them which can be left open.

SURROUNDINGS
The ‘Minoas Villa’ and ‘Lithi Villa’ are located in the tiny village of Ananias which is a 15 minute drive from Skopelos Town. Ananias sits high in the hills above Glifoneri Beach facing north-east toward Alonissos. It consists of just a few kalivia and a local church where the families have been living off of the land for generations. The area is wonderful for walkers and hikers. Spreading out in all directions are donkey paths and dirt tracks leading to all parts of the island. The nature is stunning in this area and the un-spoilt atmosphere is great for those looking for a peaceful retreat. The lovely beaches of Panormos, Limnonari and Agnondas are all within 20 minutes drive from the houses.

GROUNDS AND HISTORY
Minoas Villa and Lithi Villa sit on a huge piece of privately owned land consisting of 150,000 sq. meters. Here, roam wild goats and a private collection of wild deer which originally came from the islands of Limnos and Rhodes. The property spans down a whole valley and back up the other side. The family-owned church of Analipsis, which was built by the Kosmas family two generations ago, sits on the hillside opposite the houses. Two natural springs are also found on the property, Gelali Spring and Karia Spring where clean, cold water flows from the earth.

Spiros Kosmas and his wife Vasso, both artists, designed the houses themselves in an effort to re-create a sense of mystique and history to the area. The design of the houses, which take their style from Crete, are directly connected to Skopelos’ history through Prince Stafilos, a Cretan prince who made his way to this area and settled on the island in 1500 b.c. The wall paintings, authentic copies of Cretan walls, are hand-painted by Vasso, as are some of the paintings hanging in the house. The mosaic-designed ‘Helidonopsara’ or flying fish which decorate the bottom of the swimming pools are also done by Vasso. The iron sculpture in the pool of ‘Lithi Villa’ is the design and creation of Spiros.

SUITABILITY
Minoas Villa and Lithi Villa are the perfect 'get-away from it all' for those wanting a peaceful and naturistic setting for their holiday. This totally hidden-away, romantic atmosphere is great for couples. The houses also make for a great family holiday and the ability to book one or both houses make it perfect for large parties and family reunions.