Discover the complete LA MER Homes collection of private holiday villas across Cyprus. From family favourites in Protaras and Ayia Napa to quiet coastal retreats near Cape Greco and Pernera, every villa comes with its own private pool, a full kitchen and the support of our local team throughout your stay.
A villa stay in Cyprus works differently to a hotel booking. Instead of a room with a view, you get a private pool, a garden to relax in and a kitchen where mealtimes happen on your own schedule. Mornings start with coffee on the terrace rather than a queue at breakfast, and evenings end wherever you choose, whether that's a quiet balcony over the coast or a table by the pool with everyone still in swimwear.
Cyprus rewards that kind of freedom. Protaras offers calm beaches and an easy family pace, Ayia Napa brings restaurants and nightlife within walking distance, and the coastline around Cape Greco suits travellers chasing sea views over crowds. Wherever you settle, a self catering holiday home lets the trip move at your own speed: sleep in, stay out late, or spend an entire afternoon by the water without checking a hotel schedule.
Booking a villa rental also keeps the group together. Grandparents, teenagers and toddlers share a house rather than scattered rooms down a corridor, and a shared garden or pool does more for a family holiday than any hotel lounge could. For couples, a seafront villa with wifi and a private terrace turns a short break into a stay that's entirely your own, without the compromises a hotel forces on guests sharing its corridors.
Rates typically cover the full property, private pool access, wifi, kitchen use and bed linen. Cleaning during longer stays, a welcome pack and airport transfers may cost extra depending on the villa. Always check the individual listing page, since inclusions vary between a compact pool villa and a larger seafront property.
Protaras suits travellers wanting a slower pace with beach days built around family routines. Ayia Napa fits guests who want restaurants, bars and nightlife within walking distance. Both sit close enough to swap between them for a day trip, so the choice mostly comes down to how lively you want the evenings.
The current collection is concentrated along the southeast coast, covering Protaras, Ayia Napa, Pernera, Kapparis and the area around Cape Greco. Each destination page lists exact villa locations, walking distances to the nearest beach and drive times to local towns, so you can narrow down by neighbourhood rather than region alone.
Booking direct removes the service fee that third-party platforms add at checkout, and it puts you in contact with a local team who can answer questions before and during your stay. Cancellation terms are also clearer, since you're dealing with the operator rather than a booking intermediary.
Most properties sit closer to Larnaca, typically a 40 to 60 minute drive depending on traffic and exact location. Paphos airport is further, usually over 90 minutes from the southeast coast, so guests flying into Paphos should budget extra time or arrange a transfer in advance.
Most villas sit outside town centres, so a car makes it easier to reach beaches, supermarkets and restaurants without relying on taxis. Guests staying within walking distance of a resort strip in Ayia Napa or Protaras can manage without one, but a car adds flexibility for day trips further along the coast.
Properties in Protaras and Ayia Napa book out fastest for July and August, often several months ahead for the most popular seafront villas. Booking four to six months out gives the widest choice of dates and bedroom counts; leaving it later still works but narrows the options considerably.
Most villas include private, on-site parking as standard, since a car is the easiest way to get around this part of Cyprus. A handful of properties closer to the centre of Ayia Napa may offer street parking instead, so confirm the arrangement on the listing page if you're renting a car.
Entry requirements depend on nationality and where you're travelling from, so check current rules with the Cyprus government or your embassy before booking flights. The villas covered here sit in the Republic of Cyprus, in the south of the island, which has its own entry rules separate from the north.
Yes, we supply wifi across all our properties.
Pet policies are set per property, and not every villa accepts animals. Where pets are welcome, there may be an additional cleaning fee or a limit on the number and size of animals allowed. Check the individual listing or ask the local team directly before booking if travelling with a pet.