Villa Delfini is magical. The villa's Modernist stone and concrete construction is at once minimal and complex — creating connection to the to the landscape and grounding you to the land. The baby blue ceiling is soft and beachy, the tile work on the floors impeccably crafted. The ceiling, floor and walls combine to create an interior coolness that juxtaposes perfectly with the heat outside. The interior design is smartly and elegantly crafted both for function and form. The furniture is cleverly chosen for comfort and cleanliness. The beds are dreamy. All bedrooms provide abundant space to unpack and unwind. The kitchen has everything you need (and some things you don’t — but we did enjoy the milkshake maker and panini press!). The quality of the kitchen wares, dishes, etc. is excellent. At every juncture there is a door that leads to outside. Breezes flow easily off the sea, and when it’s really too hot, there’s air conditioning. Outside terraces provide a great mix of sun and shade and a perfectly situated Western vantage point from which to watch the sunset right at eye level. It’s not a complete panoramic view (but that is in no way a criticism). There are comfy chaise lounges and wonderful rocking loungers, too. The pool is just the right size for us as a family with two teenage boys — it provided room enough for horseplay, underwater swimming, volleyball, or some short laps. There is a grassy area below the pool deck, too, that connects to the owners’ property next door. We loved it when we saw Maria or Stelios walking over to greet us in the morning, bring us a scrumptious surprise treat, or check on the pool. Gianni & Ksenia own the taverna a 10 minute walk away — Gialites. We liked to go with a deck of cards and enjoy the slow pace of village life. Ksenia might deliver heaping plates of deliciousness with her baby on her hip. Orders can be made the day before if you prefer not to eat whatever is in Gianni’s ovens that day — but we never did. One time he delivered to the Villa, and it was such a treat to enjoy Gianni’s food AND Stelios’ house simultaneously. This house is a family labor of love, and this family loves to share it with their guests. We met and had wonderful interactions with all of Stelios’ adult children, and their children and families. Maria brought us SO MANY incredible, wonderful, delicious treats — which is certainly not an expected part of the vacation stay! But this is Maria and Stelios. They give generously with an incredible amount of sincerity and hospitality. Communication was a combination of charades, mime and Google Translator app; thus adding authenticity and encouraging us to learn some Greek vocabulary. On day 1, Stelios welcomed us with a glass of Raki, and Maria and I had a tearful goodbye 12 days later. I felt like we came for a holiday, and...