Wow! There are not words to describe the magic we experienced at Helios and Selene. The energy is indescribable. When we went in September, the land was so arid and there was a constant dry breeze. Bathing in the outdoor shower and then stepping out into the dry air felt like a spa experience. Helios and Selene is so tastefully decorated, and since it is lived in by the owner part of the year it has everything you could need, from pots and pans to beach chairs (not like those AirBnbs with the bare minimum of 4 forks and no sugar for your coffee!). We came to Naxos after another island where we stayed right on the beach. For this stay I wanted something more secluded and with a grand view instead of right on the water. As you met Vasiliki and drive to the property it feels like you are headed into the middle of the mountainside. Then you drive down a steep hill and arrive at a small cluster of homes. Helios and Selene is the last in a row of about 3, and you have a very private corner where you can eat dinner on the patio, shower outdoors, or lounge in a hammock in privacy, which we loved. The bed is so comfortable and you can sleep with the doors open (there are screens) and wake to a beautiful sunrise. Naxos has an amazing food culture (don't miss Faros near Glyfada beach!) but we also took the opportunity to cook at Helios and Selene. Vasiliki left a whole shelf of locally gathered spices and local jam, honey, and olive oil. The fresh sage made for one of the best pasta dishes I've ever cooked! The views are incredible and I found myself taking every opportunity to look out at the deep blue ocean and take panoramic photos at all times of day. At night there is so little light pollution that you can actually see the Milky Way. I would move into this home if I could! Vasiliki is an exceptional host. She has a wonderful positive energy that you can feel throughout the home and answered so many questions about places to see and go around Naxos that fit our interest and energy levels for the day - hiking, searching for traditional crafts, the best grocery store for cooking in... It was like asking an old friend for advice. One thing we were not expecting about Naxos is that even things that look close on the map can take a while to get to - for example there is not a direct road from the AirBnb straight down to the sea, you have to 'backtrack' back to the main road and go around, which takes about 20 minutes. We also found this when driving to some villages - they are connected in a straight line not a loop, so you are backtracking a bit. You definitely need a rental car, and Vasiliki talked us out of getting only a motorbike and getting the car instead which was good advice :) In the end, it was a gift that everything was more or less a 20 minute drive from Helios and Selene, because it meant that we explored 6 or 7 different beaches in our 4 day stay versus going to the same 'closest' one all the time. The Naxos portion of trip was supposed to be a time of relaxation and quiet moments in nature after a hectic tour around Athens and walking around the old town of another island, and Helios and Selene was the perfect place for this. It was like having a private wellness retreat space. I can't say enough wonderful things about Helios and Selene or Vasiliki. The hosting experience was one that you don't often find on AirBnb much anymore, where you are hosted so well that you want the chance to return the favor if your host ever comes to your home country. This is one of the rare AirBnbs that I would return to again and again. What a gift of a stay!