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As its name suggests, this intimate seaside retreat has just seven rooms — well actually, seven suites and one 4-bedroom villa. Gleaming white, with sharp minimalist lines, bedrooms are cool and uncluttered (though entry-level rooms are very compact). Each has a furnished terrace or sea-view balcony, where breakfast is served.
Families will love the direct access to a sheltered sandy Little Santa Maria beach, and the laidback, unpretentious atmosphere. But it’s equally a place for couples looking for a swish but low-key hideaway.
The beach in front is rarely crowded; nearby Santa Maria beach is a busy hub for water skiing and scuba diving.
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