I stayed at all three properties of Marinas. I had friends stay with me for a short period so I rented the larger properties and when I was on my own I rented the Maistri property.
If you look at my reviews you will see how absolutely enthralled I was with all three.
I had everything I needed. My stay was quiet and peaceful and beyond my expectations.
The photos honestly don’t do these homes enough justice.
I felt I lived in the sky, I by the sea within the mountains. It was something I wanted to live and it is more than what I anticipated.
My whitewashed little house on the cliff was perfect. I felt enveloped and cocooned and yet expansive and free like a bird when I looked out the wide windows or sat in the recliner chairs. I couldn’t take my eyes off the view. I could hardly get myself to read a book because I kept looking up.
Every sunrise was mesmerizing every sundown was breathtaking
I didn’t want to leave and didn’t feel I had to, to enjoy the island.
I had to push myself to get out and visit and go to Chora for dinner.
Polixeni is the ultimate host. She is lovely, kind, helpful, happy, excited, and speaks English very well. She gave me tips and suggestions. Told me which side of the island to visit depending on the winds. And showed me how to use the ship app and the windy app so I could determine where to go when. It’s all very easy actually I just wanted to learn and she was willing to show me.
Polixeni is born and raised on Folegandros and has a long history with the island. Her father was a milliner of one of the mills adjacent to her property which she inherited and lovingly restored in 4 months time. This 2022 was her first year of operation
Polixeni also does guided tours if you’re interested which can be tailored to your needs if necessary. She’s awesome.
The homes are quaint, clean, warm, and simply adorned with little authentic touches. The straw hats on one wall for example were her mom’s.
Polixeni made me feel at home. I had my privacy even though she was just next door. She found me hiking up from Angali one afternoon and drove me home with her. She picked me up from the port and drove me to the port when I left.
She is smart, warm and very funny. Her husband also is a musician and he played guitar for us one evening. He has a very powerful voice and the toe of them together are a riot.
These two homes are right above the hiking trail to Voreina beach which is well worth it’s hike and it’s rugged beauty.
You better book early. Cause from what I hear her months for 2023 are already booked.
I know why. This place is perfection.
Just a paradise on earth.
I booked again for 2023. I’ll meet you there !