A jewel of an island sanctuary next to the beach
We stayed in Maria’s house for 5 weeks in December and January. From there, we very much enjoyed exploring the whole southeastern part of this lovely island.
The position and views couldn’t be better, one of the most beautiful we have experienced anywhere. The house is set in an attractive garden surrounded by trees and orchards with uninterrupted views across the sea, only 50 metres away. It is very quiet here, except for the sound of the sea, which we love! The description and photos online are accurate.
We were aware before we came that this area has a high concentration of plastic hothouses, but fortunately you don’t see them from this property.
We were warmly welcomed by Maria’s parents who had also provided us with vegetables, fruit, wine, jam and cake – and they continued to bring us produce and homemade goodies throughout our stay, as well as always being available for any questions we had. We very much appreciated their kindness, generosity and willingness to help with any problems.
The house is very attractive, spacious and well-equipped. The beds are comfortable, with plenty of extra bedding and linen available.
The Wi-Fi worked fine most of the time, the heating worked well, and we enjoyed the open fireplace.
On the less positive side, we feel this lovely house is not an ideal place for a long stay in winter. It definitely needs some updating – the dishwasher, washing machine and kitchen sink are well ready for retirement!
Also, the windows and doors are not insulated so that cold drafts are an issue (and a waste of energy).
Taking these points into consideration, we feel the price is a bit on the high side for a long winter stay – although we understand that the overheads are then higher, with heating and hot water.
We would otherwise definitely recommend Maria’s place.