Penelope was waiting for us outside the apartment when we arrived from the Port. She was extremely welcoming, and helped us settle in quickly, explaining all aspects of the accommodation, and providing tips on places to go, and things to do in Paros.

The apartment is fascinating - a lot of attention has gone into the interior design. It has a great kitchen, a good-sized bathroom, a nice couch for an afternoon nap, and the biggest draw card - an awesome little balcony with views across the ocean and over the small community square below. We sat on the balcony every morning and evening; it was the perfect place for breakfast and for watching the sunset with a glass of wine.

The bed is located in a loft, which is accessed via what is effectively a ladder. Be warned, you won't be able to stand upright when in the loft, as the ceiling is too low. It looks cool, but the ladder, and the need to stoop, were sufficient barriers that we tried to minimize our trips up to the bedroom.

We stayed in the apartment during late August. The apartment did get warm, but the air conditioning was adequate and kept the place cool.

The apartment is in a great location. Not far from the Port, within the Old Town, and set back just off the main restaurant strip that runs along the edge of the sea. There is a beach literally just across the road (where we swam daily). And as I mentioned, the apartment, which is on the second floor of a building, looks out onto a small square. It's a great place to watch the people coming and going.

One point worth mentioning is that the apartment is located directly above a bar (which opens about 7:30pm every night). The bar is only small, but they play music until after midnight that can be heard in the apartment. The music isn't loud, but I am quite noise sensitive, so it did concern me, but fortunately it didn't prove to be a problem, and I was so exhausted at the end of each day (from exploring the island) that I drifted off to sleep quickly.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The combination of location, balcony, kitchen, and funky aesthetic, made for a great apartment. I would definitely stay again if we make it back to Paros.