Have you ever been to heaven? We haven’t either, but we have to assume that the On The Rocks villa is something like heaven. We had a truly amazing time on the Ios island and it was definitely highlighted by the fact that we were staying here.
Welcome/Location: We took a cab from the ferry to the villa; however, the owner of the villa, a truly sweet/adorable couple, welcomed us at the port and let us know that the house was ready and that we could get there by cab in 5 minutes. Additionally, it’s about a 5 min cab ride to city center and about 10 to 15 min away from one of the more popular beaches in the islands. However, there is a more secluded beach about a 5 to 10 min hike from the villa. In other words, a great location.
The Villa: We. Loved. This. Place. The view was simply breathtaking. Words nor pictures do it justice. The accommodations are beyond nice. (One bathroom to one bedroom ratio, amazing view, infinity pool, etc.) It’s the couple’s family home transformed into a villa, so there are some homey elements coupled with just truly B and B qualities. One example is that we received fresh bread every morning.
Hosts/Experience: What an amazing villa and outstanding hosts. Upon arriving to On The Rocks, we were greeted by Emanuella and a host of baked treats. The 5 bed, 5 bath villa more than exceeded our expectations. The villa (and pool) was clean, spacious, and equipped with all the necessities for a pleasant vacation. Our hosts were very responsive and provided recommendations for activities on the island. Thanks again Emmanuella and John for the lovely stay in Ios!
This review could go on and on, but I think that main point we want to convey is that you can’t go wrong staying at On The Rocks!