Danae's was perfect for us and we look forward to return as soon as possible. It was in fact just what we hoped for and much more. Paros is a very special and diverse island in the Cyclades. It is big enough to offer space and to never really feel crowded (as you may feel in Santorini). It has sights and places for all tastes but it still avoids some of the nastiness that you may associate with party places like Mykonos and sometimes Naxos too. Even so, places like Parikia (the main port) or Naussa (the picture perfect Greek fishing village), though undoubtedly beautiful and fun, can get crowded when traveling with a small child. Aliki is the polar opposite of that. A quaint little fishing town on the souther tip of Paros it offers a very different experience. And Barbara's house is the perfect place to enjoy a longer holiday on the island. Nothing fancy, as this is a traditional Cycladic house (among the oldest on the island in fact) but very comfortable as a base. It is away from any crowds and very quiet at night. It has all the necessary amenities (for laundry, minimal cooking, coffee etc.) for a super comfortable stay and all the style to enjoy breakfasts and dinners al fresco in the front yard under a canopy of trees. All around you get splendid views of olive trees, white houses and a nice view of the sea. The beach at Pisso Aliki is about 5' driving. Or you can walk there in 15-20'. Obviously you can bike too but you will bake in the Mediterranean sun. There are shops in Aliki to stock up on groceries and water and plenty of very god taverns around the miniature port. We rented a car and spent the mornings at the nearby beach and the days exploring the island. The furthest point inland is Lefkes at about 30' drive and on the seashore Naussa at about 45' drive. You are a few minutes driving away from the airport (we prefer to come by ferry) and close to the 10' ferry crossing to the sister island of Antiparos. We often had dinner somewhere we fancied after an afternoon stint on the island's many and truly wonderful beaches before ending up with a beer or local wine on Danae's front terrace after we put the child to bed. Barbara and her husband are perfect and very attentive hosts as is Barbara's father - who provided us with freshly picked tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and eggplants. Two couples or a family with children can easily stay there without stepping on each-other's tows. The bathroom is shared but there is the very convenient option of an outdoor shower too. Don't forget to buy a few apples to feed the friendly donkeys that live in a small enclosure in the back of the house.