Hands down our best Airbnb experience yet.
Greece is full of ordinary, indistinct rooms for tourists to stay, lacking character.
Korion, in contrast, is real Greece, real Naxos. You will pass friendly men on donkeys on the narrow streets, hear church bells, be greeted in Greek from every passerby, and enjoy traditional tavernas right up the street. Lovely views of neighboring hillsides on two outdoor terraces. An amazing place- traditional, quiet, and safe.
The village of Melenes allows you to experience all of this, whist still having everything you need with close access to Chora (main town on Naxos) with a fun 10 minute scooter ride. It is the perfect balance of being proximate but away from the touristy throngs. It was an ideal home-base location to zip up to Halki and Damalas, and less crowded beautiful southern beaches.
The hosts just recently finished a historically respectful renovation which kept the place feeling just as their mother remembered it when she was a child living there. It was very clean upon our arrival, actually the cleanest Airbnb yet. Concrete and tile floors, whitewashed walls. We were there at the hottest time of year (early August), yet we were quite comfortable with the breeze through the windows, plus the hosts provided a fan. A simple yet surprisingly comfortable bed. In the kitchen, a single hotplate and electric kettle was plenty to prepare simple meals, with ample kitchenware.
Now, what impressed us most was our hosts. Voula and Fouteini made everything from arrival to departure easy and smooth. Their genuine hospitality was remarkable. We were interested to learn, and they were eager to share their traditions and culture with us.
We could speak glowingly at length about them, but suffice it to say that we cannot imagine better or more caring hosts. It was a privilege to spend time with them and be in their wonderful family home.