We’ve recently got back from Nektarios & Eva’s house and I really can’t praise it enough. We were 2 families of 4, so a total of 4 adults and 4 kids and the house was just perfect. The house looks lovely in the photos, although was even better in the flesh and provided lots of space so that everyone was not on top of everyone. Also what we were unable to tell is how lovely it was fitted out with every need catered for and to a really high spec as well. Everything is also very new and pristine and we all had such a lovely stay. Another plus of note which we were unable to tell until we got there is that the lovely pool remains in the sun all day, although if you did want to get out of the sun then there are plenty shaded areas outside to sit in. Also the air conditioning inside is fantastic and provides a welcome relief to the outside heat.
As for the location we loved it! If you are after a heavily touristed town then this is not for you, instead this offers you a slice of real Greek life. The residents are super friendly and make you feel so welcome, one shared with us some birthday cake from their celebration and another a big bag of figs from their garden, and all were happy to say hello. Everywhere is walkable and there are several nice restaurants and bars a little over 5 minutes walk from the house, as well as a bakery for delicious breakfasts and a small super market for all your essentials. Then there are a host of beautiful beaches 20 to 30 minutes drive away (I would highly recommend having a car), Tsambika beach is the most well known, although personally Stegna beach was our favourite and Agathi Beach is also well worth a visit. To be honest nothing is particularly far from the house, as it’s central location makes it an ideal base for seeing the island.
Then finally about the hosts Nektarios & Eva, what a genuinely lovely couple and just the perfect hosts. I must admit we were a little concerned when we heard they lived in the basement flat as we thought we wouldn’t have complete privacy, but we needn’t have worried at all. The house is very cleverly designed so that they have a completely separate entrance and don’t overlook your space in anyway at all, in fact if it wasn’t for the times that we contacted them then we would not have seen them at all in all the time that we were there. Then when we did contact them (for instance when we wanted to borrow extension lead) then they were only to happy to help and really were lovely hosts. I really can’t recommend this place highly enough, if you are thinking about booking here then go ahead and do it, you really won’t regret it. Thanks again Nektarios & Eva we all had a great time.