This apartment was a great find! In the perfect position in Plaka, it was on a small quiet street, but only 5 mins walk to the bustling and pretty town centre.
We were a little hesitant to book this flat because there were no reviews yet. We assumed that this mean it must be new and therefore the owners would be making a good effort. Boy were we right!
The apartment had pretty much everything we needed (large fridge/freezer, washing machine, good air conditioning), and was spotlessly clean(!), bright and modern (we both literally went "wow" when we walked in). The bed was firm and comfortable and even the pillows were substantial, rather than the usual flimsy pillows so popular in other Airbnbs in Greece. It has a nice little veranda at the front, with seats and table, and an enclosed courtyard at the back which was useful for drying our wet swimsuits and laundry.
But what really made this apartment really stand out was it's location and hosts.
Having visited every town on the island, we thought the lovely centre of Plaka was definitely the best for nightlife. Because of it's position it is THE place to come see the sunset in the evening, and many bars have a viewing platform/balcony, which all get very busy at the sunset time. Then people drift off to restaurants , cafes, shops and ice cream parlours after dark. The apartment was a very easy 5 minute walk away. Perfect when you want to have a cocktail or two and not have to drive home! It really couldn't have been in a better location.
There was also a good, large supermarket just 10-15 walk away, so we didn't have to rely on poorly stocked mini markets.
Hosts Tzena and John were outstanding, welcoming us personally as we arrived, and spending a good hour recommending all the best things to do on Milos, and giving us all those 'tips' that only locals know. They were also available via WhatsApp if we ever needed to ask advice on anything. We did visit some of their recommended restaurants and attractions and they were absolutely right, we enjoyed them all. They really made our holiday special.
We don't often gush about Airbnbs but this one really did stand out. We can't wait to come back to Milos and we'll definitely be staying here again!