We had the pleasure of staying at Villa Evangalini for a week with our family of 15. We were on Syros to celebrate my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary. Right from the beginning Dmitri (the owner) met us at the port and gave us a two-hour tour of his family's estate. He and his wife purchased the property over 30 years ago and painstakingly rebuilt it to both feel historic, and to have all modern the amenities. Each room has its own personal character. We ended up eating every meal together outdoors--dinner on the giant marble table, breakfast in smaller more intimate settings. We spent a lot of time at and in the pool--probably the nicest on the island. The garden is filled with secrets, fruit trees, and plenty of shade for the warm days. Dmitri showed us the short-cut to the beach less than a ten minute walk away. The local neighborhood has many delightful establishments including two bakeries, the farmer who opens his/her shop all morning long with the best tomatoes and cucumbers around, George's the local restaurant we frequented across the street, and a bakery in the next village that had some of the best cake and pastries in Greece. Dmitri was always helpful, and just an all around great host. I would highly recommend Villa Evangalini for family celebrations.