What an experience! We fell in love with Antiparos and Persa and George, who welcomed us into their world steeped in history and tradition.

The location is a perfect balance between being close to town (four blocks to the center of town, two blocks to a cafe, and a short distance to two lovely beaches) and remote enough to feel away and enjoy the quiet.

The "studio"--what I'd call a one-bedroom cottage--felt wonderfully spacious and well-equipped. We particularly loved the veranda with a view of the sea. The cottage sits on a property with three other separate cottages that Persa built for each of her adult children. She and George summer in the house her father built--the first summer home built on Antiparos--1.5 blocks away.

We felt incredibly well taken care of during our entire stay. Persa helped us with schedules before we arrived, greeted us at the ferry and welcomed us with a shot of raki. Everyday she cleaned and tidied (far beyond my expectations for AirBnB). At least twice a day, we bumped into her and George in town, and they offered ideas for what to do and see. They overwhelmed us with their Greek warmth and hospitality.

The best part of our experience was something you can't quantify or expect, but perhaps it's what we're hoping for when we travel and book an AirBnB instead of a hotel. We made new friends.

Thank you, Persa and George, for the laughter and precious memories. We miss you!