This is a maisonette located in a larger complex of holiday homes (about 17), which share a pool. Each of the homes in the complex is owned by a separate owner, who rents it out individually (or stays there). Overall, the complex was very quiet during our stay (first half of July). We also had the pool to ourselves most of the time. The complex is very well maintained, the landscaping is beautiful.
The location of the apartment is outstanding. It's on a hillside overlooking Parikia bay, with fantastic views. It is about a 10 minutes drive from Parikia itself, which offers a large array of shops, restaurants, cafes, a museum and other sights. There are no shops near the property, so you will have to always drive to Parikia for shopping. A car is essential.
There is a beach (Marcello beach) a 10 minutes walk from the property. This is a long sandy beach with areas with sunbeds (with a charge) and without (free). The beach was not overly crowded during our stay. The water is very clear and shallow, making it great for kids. We did some snorkelling there, as there are plenty of fish. If your drive 10-15 min, you will find a lot of other nice beaches within easy reach. For kids, there is also a water park near Naoussa (about 20 min drive).
The property is a maisonette with two bedrooms, which are on the lower level (basement level), and a larger shared kitchen/living space on the upper level. The two levels are connected by a narrow spiral staircase, which is unsuitable for small kids and for people with mobility issues. The bedrooms are small but functional, one contains a double bed (sleeps two), the other one a bunk bed and a folding bed (together sleep three).
The property is in very good shape, newly built or renovated, and is well equipped. The kitchen comes with a small dishwasher and a washing machine. There is a also a balcony which is always shady in and is great for al fresco dining, and a terrace for sun bathing. One downside is that there is no air conditioning in the property. While the bedrooms on the lower level remain fairly cool even without aircon, the rest of the property can get quite warm on a hot day.
Our property manager, Anna, was always friendly and helpful and responded promptly to any issues. For example, there was an issue with the wireless internet at the beginning of our stay, but this was resolved soon. The wireless is now very fast and stable.
Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay on Paros, and would be happy to return any time.