I am generally quite a critical person and but I struggle to find anything to critcise about our stay at Dahlia's apartment. We've stayed there as a couple for two weeks and want to come back next year.
The apartment (it's part of a small low rise complex) was small but very tastefully decorated with lovely thoughtful touches and had everything we needed. I particularly appreciated having a sofa and chairs in the room to lounge on and a nice table and chairs on the balcony to eat. The swimmingpool is lovely and there is even a hammock to chill next to the pool. The rooms are cleaned regularly and meticulously and Tamara and her husband are great hosts - charming and considerate with lots of great recommendations (and some yummy treats if you're lucky!) without being intrusive at all. We travel on a budget and staying at Dahlia's apartments was definitely an extremely great value for money!
Dahlia aparments is about 7 minutes walk from the nearest beach. it is at the outskirts of Aliki in a quite location (which isnt very big) two or three houses down from a small super market and a bakery. Aliki has a two more beaches and there are other beaches within walking distance. I would recommend exploring different beaches, they are all lovely in their unique way. Aliki is big enough to have a good selection of restaurants (try the Armenian-Greek at the harbour on the east side) and shops and amenities. But it is not as big as Parikia or Naousa and therefore also less expensive.
Paros is a great island to explore with 'sugar cube houses' dotted around and no ugly tourist developments. It's not too big to get around easily - from top to bottom is a 30-45 minute drive - with a handful of small and quirky museums, some ancient stuff and an countless churches, a couple of particularly picturesque old mountain villages and beaches beaches beaches. It is probably worth renting a car to get around but public transport is also available.
I am sure you'll have a great stay!!