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Hut Life: Falling in Love with the Simplicity of Atsitsa Bay
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Before I arrived at Atsitsa Bay, I’ll admit it, I was slightly concerned about “the huts.”
Would they be too basic? Too open? Would I sleep if there was noise outside?
Turns out, the huts aren’t just accommodation. They’re an experience, one that quietly works its magic the moment you settle in.
As you lay there, welcoming the cool breeze, listening to the sea lapping against the shore and the wind whispering through the pine trees. Cicadas sing somewhere in the dark and if you are lucky the call of the Little Owl. The space seems to roll the stress from your body, expanding the room and the space you feel like you are allowed to take up, in life, as well as in the hut.
It’s simple inside: a bed, a set of drawers, a hanging rail, a light, a mosquito net and a socket for charging. And that’s it. No clutter, no noise, no endless decisions. Just space, to breathe, to listen, to be. Somehow, that simplicity makes everything around you more vivid: the smell of pine, the salt in the air, the soft hum of life all around.
It’s oddly emotional. There’s a feeling of no separation between you and the world you are part of. We spend most of our lives sealed away from nature, but here you can hear, feel, and even smell the living landscape. It’s grounding and expansive at the same time, like being safely part of something much bigger than yourself.
The huts sit in a landscape that’s been shaped with care, not control. Nothing here is manicured within an inch of its life; it’s all balanced, alive, and quietly beautiful. Sit still for five minutes and you’ll see how much nature enjoys this space too, butterflies drifting through, the odd gecko sunbathing on a wall, a bee buzzing past.
Of course, another common worry before arriving is about the showers and toilets. In truth, they’re far better than many imagine. I rarely saw another person while in the shower block, and the open-air ceilings let you look up to a sky of brilliant blue framed by swaying pine trees, a beautiful, natural experience that would have made anything else feel forced or unnecessary.
There were even a few lost souls on the first night, wandering the paths trying to re-find their huts, all part of the charm and the shared laughter of the first evening.
And then there’s the quiet. Not silence, exactly, but the kind of calm you might find in a monastery or a church, a shared respect for space, rest, and reflection.It’s not “roughing it,” it’s returning to something real.
You would not be alone in feeling this way. Guests have said it beautifully over the years:
“Sleeping in a hut was one of the most peaceful experiences, waking up to the sounds of nature felt magical.”
“The huts are simple but perfect, I felt more connected to nature than I ever have.”
“I loved the huts! So peaceful, comfortable, and full of charm.”
“The huts are basic, but that’s what makes them special. You slow down, breathe, and just be.”
“It felt like camping, but better, proper beds, clean showers, and the sea right there. I didn’t want to leave.”
So if you’re wondering what it’s like to stay in a hut at Atsitsa Bay, don’t worry.
It’s one of the most memorable parts of the Skyros experience, a reminder that comfort doesn’t always need walls, and luxury can be as simple as fresh air, sunlight, and peace.
Just bring an open mind, maybe some ear plugs for the if you want to block out the cicadas noise, and be ready to fall a little bit in love with hut life.
(please note other accomadation is availble) Skyros Accomadation
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