Nicole’s home in the village of Ano Sagri is an absolutely beautiful space. This was our first visit to Naxos and we decided to spend half our time here, a little inland, away from the hubbub of the beaches. It was such a perfect way to begin our visit. It was quiet, located in the beautiful Naxian countryside, nestled in one of the many traditional villages scattered across the island.
The space itself is immaculate, with so many cute touches and nice amenities. From the quality craftsmanship to the decoration, I loved this home. The small pool in the front courtyard was perfect for refreshing morning and evening dips when we weren’t at the beach. The kitchen and living room areas were cozy and fully equipped. The one and a half bathrooms had tons of nice touches, the best part being the walk-in rainfall shower. The bedroom in the back of the home was super comfortable with a nice full bed, comfortable bedding, and ample space to unpack our things.
The home is about 20 minutes away from the Chora and the popular beaches, so you’ll need to rent a car. I’d recommend a car anyway for visiting Naxos as there is a lot to see, many villages worth visiting, and multiple beaches farther outside of town. It really didn’t take much time to get home from anywhere on the island, so it was a perfect mix of feeling secluded but not too far from the action.
Nicole was a wonderful host who was attentive to our every need. Very friendly and communicative. I can’t recommend her place highly enough.