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Luxury Villa Rentals in Kos
Villas and sea-view apartments on the island of Hippocrates, from the sandy north coast to the hills around Zia
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The island of Hippocrates, a short sail from Turkey
Kos lies in the Dodecanese, so close to the Turkish coast that the hills around Bodrum fill the view from its harbour. It is around 40 kilometres long, with long sandy beaches on the north coast and a mountain ridge rising behind them. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was born here, and the sanctuary built in his name still stands on its terraces above the plain.
Our Kos collection runs to 100+ properties: villas with private pools set among olive groves, family houses a short walk from the sand at Tigaki and Marmari, and apartments with sea views towards Kalymnos. Most look out to sea, and many are within easy reach of a taverna.
What follows covers the island's corners, its food and the months worth coming.
Kos at a glance
- Villas
- 100+ villas and apartments, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,600 to £4,600 a week, from around £1,400
- Best areas
- Kos Town and Psalidi, Tigaki and Marmari, Mastichari, and Kefalos in the south-west
- Best time
- May to October for the beach; June and September for warm sea and quieter roads
- Airport
- Kos airport at Antimachia, around 25 km and half an hour from Kos Town
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Liba | 7-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Kosta7 bedrooms
Villa Meltemi Mugla: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Seaview – Kos5 bedrooms
Ancatha Villa Greece4 bedrooms
Villa Aero Greece5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Kos
Kos Town and Psalidi for history and restaurants, Tigaki and Marmari for sandy, shallow beaches, Mastichari for a working harbour and boats to Kalymnos, and Kefalos for the quieter south-west.
Plane trees, knights and Roman mosaics
Kos Town is the island's real centre, and a pleasant place to wander. The Castle of the Knights of St John guards the harbour, and close by stands the old plane tree under which, so the story goes, Hippocrates taught his pupils. The ancient Agora runs through the middle of town, and the Casa Romana preserves the mosaics of a wealthy Roman household.
The Asklepieion lies about four kilometres south-west, on three terraces looking across the strait to Turkey. Go early, before the heat and the coaches. East of town, Psalidi and Lambi have beaches and level cycle paths, and ferries leave the harbour for Bodrum.
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Tigaki, Marmari and Mastichari
The north coast is where most families head, and for good reason. Tigaki and Marmari have long beaches of pale sand with shallow water, and the land behind them is flat enough to cycle everywhere. Between the two lies the Alykes salt lake, a quiet place for a walk at the end of the day.
In July and August the meltemi blows from the north, which keeps the afternoons bearable and brings out the windsurfers and kitesurfers at Marmari. Mastichari, further west, is a small harbour village with fish tavernas. Ferries cross from there to Kalymnos in around 30 to 45 minutes, so an island lunch makes an easy day out.
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Sunset at Zia and a volcano next door
Mount Dikeos rises to 846 metres along the island's eastern ridge, and on its slope sits Zia, a village of stone houses and terraced tavernas. Everyone drives up for the sunset over Kalymnos, so book a table, and take a jumper, because the evening is noticeably cooler up there. Keen walkers can climb from the village square to the summit.
Further west, the ruins of Paleo Pyli and the Venetian walls of Antimachia castle are worth an afternoon. Kefalos and Kamari Bay in the far south-west feel quieter. Boats sail from Kardamena and Kos Town to Nisyros, where you can walk down into the crater of its volcano.
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Wine-cured cheese and a long, bright summer
Kos cooks simply and well. Try krasotyri, the local cheese aged in red wine, along with island honey, fish grilled at the harbour in Mastichari and tomatoes that actually taste of something. They say cos lettuce takes its name from the island, so order a salad without irony.
The season runs from May to October. June and September bring warm sea and fewer people, July and August are hot and busy, and spring is good for walking and wild flowers. Our concierge can arrange bicycle and car hire, a private chef, boat trips to Kalymnos and Nisyros, and a table at sunset in Zia.
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Villa Petro Greece8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £9,100 a week
Calliope Villa Greece6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,466 a week
Villa Navagio | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Kefalonia4 bedrooms · sleeps 9From £8,387 a week
Villa Kouzounos | 5-Bedroom Villa in Moni Agion Panton5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,942 a week
Ikos Kerkyra Greece5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,875 a week
Villa Beniamin Greece5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,396 a week
Villa Chrisikou Greece5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,374 a week
Villa Arie Greece5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,208 a weekWhy book your Kos villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Some Kos villas are a few minutes' walk from the sand at Tigaki and Marmari, and others sit up in the hills with the view and the cooler evenings, so we help you choose the one that suits how you like to spend the day. With 100+ properties in Kos, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Bicycle and car hire, boat trips to Kalymnos and Nisyros, a private chef, taverna tables in Zia at sunset and transfers from Kos airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Kos?
Tigaki and Marmari suit families, with shallow, sandy beaches and flat lanes for cycling. Kos Town and Psalidi put you close to the history and the restaurants. Mastichari has a small harbour feel and boats to Kalymnos, and Kefalos in the south-west is quieter.
When is the best time to visit Kos?
May to October is the beach season. June and September are the best months, with a warm sea and fewer visitors. July and August are hot, and the meltemi wind blows along the north coast. Spring is good for walking.
Can you take day trips from Kos to other islands?
Yes, easily. Ferries run from Mastichari to Kalymnos in around 30 to 45 minutes. Boats go from Kardamena and Kos Town to Nisyros and its volcano, and ferries from Kos Town cross to Bodrum in Turkey, so bring your passport.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Kos?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Kos cost?
Across our 100+ villas in Kos, weekly rates typically range from £1,600 to £4,600, with the most affordable from around £1,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Kos?
Kos airport is near Antimachia, in the middle of the island, around 25 kilometres and half an hour by road from Kos Town. In summer there are direct flights from the UK, taking around four hours. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire.
Are there villas in Kos for large groups?
Yes. Our Kos collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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