We had the pleasure to spend a week at On The Rocks in early November 2020, a few weeks after the usual end of the season. There was a particular atmosphere on the island, since a second lockdown had just begun in Greece, and due to the circumstances, we were offered an upgrade - as such, I can’t comment directly on the apartment that we actually booked.
The place is ideally located - a quiet spot on a beautiful island, with an amazing view out to the open sea, about 15 minutes walk to Chora. The villa was furnished with great care and attention to detail, at once elegant and very comfortable to spend time in. There was every kind of appliance that we might have needed.
Giannis and Emmanuela were likewise great hosts. Communication was straightforward and they made us feel very welcome, with a genuine spirit of hospitality.
One tip for future guests: there’s a nice beach (Valmas) just down from the villas but Kolitsani beach, about 15 minutes walk away, is really idyllic. The main access is from the other side of Chora, but it’s also possible to get to Kolitsani directly from On The Rocks. The path is official and easy to walk down but quite difficult to find. It’s worth hunting it out as the beach in a beautiful bay that’s sheltered from the prevailing northerly winds - a great spot for swimming, even in November!
In short, we had a fantastic stay and I would recommend On The Rocks without reservation to anyone considering a visit to Ios!