George is the real deal! From the moment we landed in Mykonos New Port to the day we flew out, George took us into his home and was an instant friend. He checked in to make sure we were enjoying ourselves, and had many recommendations for places to try out in town. We’ve already recommended his Airbnb to several friends who are planning to visit Greece later this year.
Communication: George is VERY easy to reach, at pretty much any time of the day. We reached him via SMS, Whatsapp, and the Airbnb app - he always texted back with a friendly and prompt response.
Check-in: George met us at the Old Port and walked us directly to the Airbnb, which was super helpful because there are very few road signs posted in mykonos and cell reception can be spotty (see tips below).
The place: it was incredibly clean, with modern fixtures and everything we could’ve hoped for. Air conditioning in each room, fast internet, comfy beds, a washer (note: with drying rack, not a separate dryer machine). Showers had great water pressure and hot water. Coffee maker, ice in the freezer, and all sorts of small touches made us feel like we were in a home, not a glorified hotel room.
Check-out: George stopped by to make sure we had everything we needed before we flew out, and we insisted on taking a selfie with him since we felt so welcomed.
Tips:
1) George also offers a sailing tour of Mykonos and Delos, so make sure to ask him about it if you’re interested. We had booked with a different tour agency and we really wish we’d booked with him instead.
2) George has lived in Mykonos long enough to have suggestions for everything from dinner to drinks to sightseeing. Definitely take advantage!
3) Cell service is a bit spotty in Mykonos - be sure to download offline maps in Google Maps before you leave the airbnb. T-Mobile has good roaming (4G LTE).
4) Mykonos town has very narrow walkways and people are coming from all over the world - many people were unmasked and you can’t tell who’s been vaccinated. Bring extra surgical masks and your COVID vaccination certificate!
5) Don’t rent a car in Mykonos, the bus service is very reliable. The buses are bit old and the ventilation isn’t great, so we wore our masks when riding.
6) Make sure you fill out your Greece PLF a few days before you leave - it’s absolutely required! Plan to get a COVID test if you’re returning to the USA (within 3 days of your return as of July 2021). Rapid PCR tests at the Athens airport are cheap (20 euros) and we got our results within 30 minutes.