Afroditi and Aristo's property was everything I had hoped for. I had starting planning my trip 3 1/2 years ago (a year spent researching for the perfect house) to celebrate my big birthday. This house was everything I wanted in a month long stay. Then covid hit and it thru my plans into a tizzy. Afroditi was wonderful with the change of plans and reassured me that my reservation would be met (and in such an uncertain world, then meant the world to me!!!) We always kept in touch and she always helped by answered any questions for me and my guests as we prepare for our extended stay.
As for the house......I've told friends that I never felt more at home in a foreign place in my life (and we travel a lot). It felt like I had lived there in a past life. It had everything we needed. Our hosts were always accommodating, especially with some unforeseen circumstances we had (help getting taxi's and the tow truck driver directions to the house when no one could seem to understand us). They also always keep the house clean and tidy, even when I said we were all set with everything we needed. Yes, at first Aristo's startled me when he came to clean the pool in the mornings, but I got used to it very quickly.
Speaking of which the pool was fantastic. Exactly what you needed after a day from touring around Paros, or on the days I sat poolside working from the patio. (A loved the little birds that came to visit everyday to take a quick dip in the pool. I was jealous of them while I worked some days). I will also miss the smell of laundry after it was hung out on the line.
I spent a month here and I am sad to be home, I just want to go back. Being from the States, staying here really taught me how I need to start living a simpler life. My life at home is so hectic and this house (and Aliki) gave me that sense of calm.
Someone had mentioned that the photo's don't do this place justice, and they were absolutely correct. It was more beautiful that I had hoped. I will miss my "home" in Aliki.