What an absolutely wonderful place! It really is a little slice of magic. The location is far enough away from the main towns to be peaceful but close enough to drive (you definitely need transport to stay here) for beaches and supplies. The design is as pictured, with lovely touches and a thoughtful layout. The kitchen is functional but basic - you will need all supplies for cooking (oil, salt, pepper etc) but it is possible to prepare meals. There is a coffee maker for the morning with complimentary pods which is a nice touch.
We didn’t meet Fontini but she was very helpful on messages. Marina was the host on the ground and she was really wonderful. Kind, helpful and very friendly and warm. She dropped up beautiful home made treats from her mother and responded so quickly to any requests for advice.
The studio is spotless, and cleaned daily. Bedding is a lovely quality and the view through the picture window is just entrancing.
It’s part of a small (maybe 4-5) complex of studios so you will see others, and one if your terraces is shared with the studio beside, but it still feels quite private.
The restaurant in the complex is excellent and so handy if you want to stay close to home. You can have a simple breakfast for 10e but dinner is the real winner. Stunning view, and really really good food. Price wise it’s closer to regular European prices but the wine was some of the best we had in Greece and the pasta truffle dish was out of this world!
We loved the beaches on that side of the island, and the sunsets are incredible. We didn’t bother going to Plaka for them, we just drove out the way a little bit and could see the whole bay below us.
The drive to there can be a little hairy (steep hills + dirt roads) but our terrible Hyundai rental managed it!
What more can I say, a truly memorable stay! Thank you Marina and Fontini!