Mais Studios
Visitors say
Wonderful stay... spotless studio with all the comforts.. recently renovated.. very kind and friendly owner Ms. Kalliopi...
Close to beach, has parking lot for small cars. Room was clean.
About
Mais Studios offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in one of the most enviable locations on the island, situated near the village of Vatera on Lesvos's southern coast. Vatera is renowned for its sweeping sandy beach, one of the longest in the Aegean, stretching for several kilometres of clean shoreline backed by gentle hills and olive groves. Guests staying at Mais Studios find themselves within easy reach of this remarkable beach, making it an ideal base for visitors who want to spend unhurried days by the sea without sacrificing the feel of authentic village life.
Studios of this kind on the south coast of Lesvos typically offer simple, well-kept rooms with kitchen facilities, allowing guests the freedom to shop at local markets and prepare their own meals using fresh produce, local olive oil, and the excellent seafood available in the area. The independence that comes with studio accommodation suits travellers who prefer a relaxed, self-directed pace — waking early for a swim before the beach fills, or lingering over a home-cooked dinner on a private terrace as the Aegean light fades. The surrounding landscape of Vatera, with its thermal springs at nearby Polichnitos and the fossilised forest of Sigri not far to the west, gives guests plenty of reasons to venture beyond the beach and explore the quieter, less-touristed southern side of the island.
For visitors seeking an affordable, unhurried alternative to the busier resorts of northern Lesvos, Mais Studios and the Vatera area represent the island at its most genuinely Greek — warm, unpretentious, and generously beautiful.
Before you go
What to expect
You wake up within easy reach of one of the Aegean's longest sandy beaches and set your own pace — an early swim before the sun climbs, a slow breakfast on the terrace, an afternoon drive out to the thermal springs at Polichnitos. The southern coast around Vatera is noticeably quieter than the island's north, with olive groves pressing close to the shoreline and a genuinely unhurried atmosphere that suits guests who want to stay a few days rather than pass through.
Best time to visit
Late May through September for swimming; July and August bring more visitors, but the beach stretches far enough that it rarely feels overcrowded.
How to get there
Vatera is roughly 40–50 minutes by car from Mytilene, heading southwest through the island's interior hills.
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Kostas Gkenos
August 2025
Wonderful stay... spotless studio with all the comforts.. recently renovated.. very kind and friendly owner Ms. Kalliopi...
Stavroula Kotsiori
August 2025
A wonderful experience staying at Mais studios in Vatera, Lesvos! An accommodation made with taste and lots of love, spotlessly clean, with direct access to the huge beach of Vatera and a view of the sea and the moon at night! But it is worth making a special mention of Kalliopi Maistrelli who is in a category of her own! Unbeatable! The most kind, helpful, discreet, sweet hostess! She takes care of everyone and everything!! The soul of Mais studios! I will definitely come again and again!
Serap D
August 2025
An ideal, quiet and peaceful apartment for a relaxing seaside holiday. Easy access to the sea right outside, making it comfortable for families with children. The rooms are clean and new. The bathroom is a bit small, especially the sink and shower. Having two balconies is a plus; the front balcony offers sea views, while the back balcony is practical for hanging towels and swimsuits. The stars looked beautiful from the back balcony. There are tavernas and cafes within walking distance. A bus also passes by, so you can take a bus from Mytilene for a long, peaceful seaside holiday. The road to Vatera is a bit winding, tiring with a manual car, but not as difficult as typical Greek island roads. The signs are small and very difficult to read; we drove past twice and couldn't find it.
Dimitrios Zakos
September 2024
Let's start with the location which is the best since the road separates the accommodation from the sea. New facilities. The rooms are fully equipped, comfortable, neat, new and spotlessly clean. When we arrived, Kalliopi welcomed us with a smile and was eager to serve us. Very nice people. I can't wait to go to Vatera again and stay at Mais Studios
ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣ ΜΑΥΡΕΛΗΣ
August 2024
This is the second year that we have stayed at the wonderful mais studios of Kalliopi and Nikos Maistrellis and we were doubly pleased! An ideal place for a holiday in Lesvos, an accommodation that offers everything! Charming and spotlessly clean studios, fully equipped, on the sea, quiet, with very easy access! But the most important thing, who is also the soul of Mais studios, is Kalliopi! An excellent hostess in every way, willing, kind, always there to facilitate everyone in every way! Kalliopi, thank you for making our summer much more enjoyable this year with your care and the fresh fruit from your trees! Until next time when we will return for even more days, be well in your little paradise for all the guests! Takis and Elli
Erdal Hanyaloglu
September 2023
Close to beach, has parking lot for small cars. Room was clean.
ellie theodoratou
August 2023
We stayed at mais studios and Vatera for 15 beautiful days, which became even more beautiful in this space, which proved to be superior to our expectations! I'll start with the owners, Nikos and Kalliopi, and especially Kalliopi, who takes care of everything. I will say that she has sweetness, passion, aesthetics, dynamism, discretion and is very organized and kind! She respects her space and the customer! The studios are new, spotlessly clean, fully equipped and are bright and with extra windows! The sheets smelled of musk! Very calm and quiet, as if there was a secret agreement that we were all careful not to disturb each other and to keep the space so beautiful and clean! The sea is just a stone's throw away with free umbrellas and sunbeds laid out! The parking is very convenient in the garden! All we can think about is being well and coming back next summer for a month!
Sarah Sato
September 2022
Very nice place, clean and modern, and is directly across the street from the beach. The room had a well appointed kitchenette which was very handy, and the AC worked wonders. My only complaint would be the small bathroom sink because the shelf immediately above it made it hard to wash my face, but that's just splitting hairs and I would absolutely stay here again.
PINAR ERGÜZEN
September 2019
The facility is new, modern and well equipped. If you like Vatera, it is a good choice, maybe the best choice. We did not like Vatera and could not experience the hospitality of Greek people in Mais because there was no host available, only by phone.
Maria P
August 2019
Everything was as expected. The apartments are new and well equipped.
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