We arrived by ferry from Athens and Eleni was there to meet us with her car to take us and our luggage the approx 400 metres to her home.
This was all very efficient as the ferry terminal was busy with what seemed like hoards of tourists exiting the ferry all looking slightly confused at where to go or for some onward transport. This was late June and is thought to be a non busy period ! When we left Paros via ferry we walked to the port, even with luggage it was too lazy to ask for a lift but Eleni did offer to drive us to the port.
The hosts location is simply excellent, just off the main beach road but within easy walking distance to both beaches, shops and the many restaurants of Paraika. The beach is in the opposite direction to the port, there are sandy beaches with restaurants, sun beds all within easy walking distance of the accommodation. The sea is shallow and water clear blue with a selection of small yachts moored in the bay off shore.
The room was outstanding value with balcony and fridge, also within a quiet location slightly away from the buzz of mopeds and the like. There is a good supermarket and bakery nearby so it is possible to economise with the eating out if required.
The level of courtesy and hospitality we experienced was above and beyond anything that could have reasonably been expected. It seemed to be Eleni's mission to ensure all her guests would have nothing but fantastic memories of the island and her home.
We had a minor medical drama and without any request for assistance found ourselves immediately driven to the recommended doctor nearby.
Any tourist type information requests such as best beaches, restaurants, car hire etc are expertly answered and nothing seemed to be too much trouble for any guest.
My wife and I would recommend this accommodation without hesitation and think it is actually too cheap for what is offered !