Villa Athina is a gorgeous, affordable and private option for any visitor traveling to Naxos. Athena and George were incredibly hospitable and easy to communicate with. They were also incredibly kind and flexible when a transit/ferry strike caused us to move our dates around at the last minute. Be sure to rent a car and plan for driving on seriously stunning windy roads. We loved the views and experiencing Naxos from the car; however, if you are an inexperienced driver or do not like driving at night, you will want to be sure to be back at the villas before sundown. Other than the taverna on Abram beach, there really aren’t any other food options within about a 30 minute drive. We learned this after our first night and had a lovely dinner on our private balcony the next night using the stocked kitchenette. Other guests staying at the villas seemed to take full advantage of the beautiful space and stayed at the villas for the majority of the day. We woke up early and spent most of our days traveling around central Naxos and the port. We visited in September, and from the photos of the pool, thought that the small rectangular attachment to the was a heated hot tub. I’m not sure if it was because of the late season, but the pool and the separate tub were not heated. We still swam each day! Overall, the villas were a great option for travelers looking for an affordable space who are willing to drive around the stunning island.