Just came back from an amazing 2 weeks at Phillippos' beautiful house on Sifnos. None of our party of 8 had ever been to Sifnos before so I was putting all my trust in the reviews I had read and in the correspondence I had with Phillippos over emails. Nothing disappointed. Before coming Phillippos was wonderful in answering all my questions about transportation, shopping, restaurants etc. Upon arrival we were met by his charming father and the wonderful housekeeper Sofia who stopped by 3 times a week to keep the house in spotless order, share tips of the island with us and generally made us feel welcomed. She also cooked us a great Greek meal with ingredients that she brought herself.
The house is set on the north tip of the island and has its own stunning bay. The 1 km steep walk up and down the hill to get to the beach got our hearts pumping but made that first dip in all the more pleasurable. There are also 2 wonderful tavernas on the bay that serve food all day.
The house itself is just as described in the photos. 4 spacious, comfortable bedrooms and several seating areas both inside and out, all very tastefully decorated. The upstairs rooms have AC which was welcomed at night while the downstairs rooms are cooler and only need fans.
Also downstairs is a large recreation room with tv and ping pong table and a great laundry room to dump our towels.
The kitchen was fully equipped with lovely plates and glasses and serving dishes and the linen closets filled with sheets and towels.
The pool is warmed by having the sun on it all day making the temperature perfect for evening swims under the blanket of stars.
Towards the end of out stay we had the pleasure of meeting Phillippos and his family who were on the island for a few days to make sure all was well and to drop off some extra cushions and rugs.
You can expect to totally unwind and relax while staring off into the horizon listening to the tinkling of goat bells.
A wonderful house with a great host. Thank you Phillippos and family!