Earthy: a rustic abode w/ garden and sea views

EARTHY is a centuries-old Cycladic home given fresh life in the village of Isternia. Utmost attention has been given to highlight the building's organic and idiosyncratic nature. The stunning archways, 100% natural plasters, brick-laid floors, and garden patio make this space a unique and tranquil getaway. Come get EARTHY! The space Welcome to our EARTHY abode in Isternia, Tinos! Your interest in our space delights us. Thanks for visiting. We hope you come as visitors and leave as friends. ❤︎ Melina + Nikiforos "EARTHY" IN FIVE WORDS: Rustic ✳︎ Idiosyncratic ✳︎ Soulful ✳︎ Primitive ✳︎ Natural THE GIST: A rustic two-bedroom abode tucked into a quiet corner of the popular village of Isternia, with a unique aesthetic and garden patio that’ll pull the inner poet right out of you. FEATURES: ❤︎ 75m2 living space ❤︎ 50m2 garden patio w/ sea view ❤︎ 2 x unique bedrooms ❤︎ 2 x unique bathrooms ❤︎ gorgeously restored Tinian archways ❤︎ interior earthen plasters & lime paint ❤︎ natural latex mattresses + high-quality bedding ❤︎ natural buckwheat pillows (Sobakawa style) ❤︎ kitchenette w/ stovetop and small fridge ❤︎ high-speed blender (Ninja) ❤︎ ceramic-plated cookware ❤︎ high-quality starter ingredients (organic olive oil, honey, etc) ❤︎ handmade, local soaps & Korres shampoo ❤︎ plush bathrobes ❤︎ ceiling fans ❤︎ collection of books ❤︎ free WiFi ❤︎ 2 x yoga mats (more upon request) ❤︎ our exclusive PDF guide ❤︎ vegan-friendly space (ask for details) ❤︎ a sprinkle of magic THE SPACE: ENTRANCE: You enter the home through its private gate and staircase that leads up to the kitchen's front door and garden. GAREN PATIO: The garden patio is 50m2, with views out to the Aegean and Syros. It's laid with local slate, with built-in benches and table for outdoor seating. There is also a faucet where you can quickly rinse off beach sand or cool down. The garden is lush with rosemary, lavender, jasmine, margarita, succulents, and more. LIVING SPACE: The main living space, with imposing traditional archways, brick-laid floors, southern windows to the garden and sea, and simple no-frills character. We purposely kept the furniture minimal to amplify the home's natural flow from one side to the other. We provide two yoga mats, and more upon request. KITCHEN: The kitchenette boasts a large southern-facing, iron-wrought window, oak wood countertop, Tinian marble sink, two-burner stovetop, under-counter fridge, and ample storage/shelves for various kitchen odds and ends. We’ve provided high quality cookware and a high-speed blender for those looking to cook meals at home. KITCHEN GOODIES: We provide basic starter ingredients such as certified organic olive oil from our friends in Peloponnesus, tahini, carob rusks, an array of spices, sea salt, espresso, Greek coffee, herbal teas, and Tinian honey. We also provide bio-degradable dish soap, fresh sponges, napkins, and dish towels.  BEDROOMS (THE CONCEPT): Creating a two-bedroom layout required that the en suite bedrooms occupy opposite ends of the home to maximize privacy, while still keeping as much natural light and openness as possible with the strategic use of interior windows and iron-wrought glass enclosures along various archways. BEDROOM ONE: This bedroom is spacious with its own restored fireplace and seating area, with both pinewood floors and restored marble. The sleeping nook is with a built-in bed with a queen-sized natural latex mattress and under head baskets for storage. There is a small interior window at the foot of the bed and a ceiling fan overhead, plus an iron-wrought door to the ensuite bathroom (w/ curtains for privacy). BATHROOM ONE: This bathroom is impressively spacious, somehow both primitive and chic at the same time, with an open-air shower area, salvaged iron-wrought sinks, and tucked-away washing machine. The glass partitions pull in as much natural light as possible, and the small garden bed is home to two ferns and a pothos vine. The earthen plaster - sourced from the home's own garden - is juxtaposed by the hand-cut marble flooring. BEDROOM TWO: This bedroom is more cozy and compact in comparison to the first, yet makes up for it with a view and access out to the garden through a generously-sized window. It boasts an earthen wall partition from the bathroom area, exposed and lime-washed stonework, and a built-in double bed, with underhead space for baskets. BATHROOM TWO: Directly behind the sleeping area is an open-air bathroom (enclosed only by curtain) with a Dionysian marble sink, wooden shelves, and built-in shower area with mosaic tiles, and a frosted window out to the garden. IS THIS HOME RIGHT FOR YOU? This home is NOT for everyone! But we trust it will delight those who are truly seeking it. This space carries much of our heart and soul, and so we are only open to renting it to visitors who truly value and respect it just as much as we do.  THIS HOME **IS** A MATCH IF YOU... ❤︎ crave inhabiting unique and idiosyncratic spaces ❤︎ love natural building, natural plasters, and natural light ❤︎ don’t mind built-in beds that feel more like a boat/nest more than a standard hotel room ❤︎ feel delighted when unusual objects get a new lease on life ❤︎ enjoy going the extra mile for a beautiful, quiet spot in the village ❤︎ are scouting inspiring spaces to do creative or inner work ❤︎ care to feel the heart and soul of a home that you know you won’t find anywhere else ❤︎ want to experience a Tinian home versus just stay in one THIS HOME IS *NOT* A MATCH IF YOU NEED... ✘ AC ✘ car access ✘ limited steps ✘ a spot to party ✘ large bedrooms ✘ no ladders or balconies ✘ full indoor dining capacity ✘ an urban, conventional space ✘ air-tight privacy between rooms ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ PST! If you’re searching for some of these things, our other property in Triantaros might be better fit. STORYTIME (if you've read this far, congrats!) This home is a dream come true for us, as we undertook the process of renovations, design, and resurrection. When we bought this home, it was certainly still standing, but the house had been terribly 'urbanized': all of its original stonework, including the main archway, was hidden behind thick cement plaster. All the home’s curvy, idiosyncratic lines and Cycladic origins were all but destroyed. So we took the chisel and got to work, inviting the home to finally breathe again behind all that cement. We listened to the space as much as we could to reveal its inner beauty while also reshaping its future function. Beyond the hundreds of hours of work that went into its renovation, were the countless hours of conversation, collaboration, experimentation, and inner growth that came with it. We took great care to design a space with utmost respect for the natural traditions and materials, while also allowing our own personalities to blend with the needs and wants of the home. Much of what we’ve incorporated into the home has been salvaged from the side of the road. We never sacrificed a detail for the sake of time or money, something that we believe can be felt in the space. Thanks for stopping by! ❤︎ Registration details 00002384767