This has been the single best Airbnb experience I’ve ever had. Not only is the Airbnb amazing, but you get Christos - the host that went above and beyond to make our experience on the island amazing. He helped us book a car, rent a boat for the day, get us a table for dinner to watch sunset at a local restaurant and even bottled a little bit of olive oil he made from his personal olive trees for us to take back home with us.
The pictures of the Airbnb are accurate, and yes, the view is that beautiful. Christos even gives you some basic groceries on arrival which is of great value - milk, juice, cereal, eggs and much more. Everything in the house is eco friendly and is with the intention of leaving as minimal of a footprint as possible. And the view is stunning from the balcony. Amongst all the ‘Syrma’ or fisherman’s villages I went to Fourkovouni- where the Airbnb is located is the most peaceful and quaint place. You have your own personal beach with clear blue waters that we swam in every morning. The property is also just minutes down the road from my favorite beaches on the island, Plathiena - which has beach beds, and a bar/kitchen. Because this is removed from the main towns - such as adamas, and plaka- the roads to get here aren’t always the best, we were fine with our car but if you don’t have experience driving on narrow, sometimes bumpy and steep roads - get a 4x4 or a mini jeep - like a jimny or Suzuki Grand Vitara. Given how small the island is - it doesn’t take longn to get to the major beaches on the island, 15-25 min to Sarakaniko and Pappasfragas. 30 min to Tsigrado/Fyriplaka. 20 min to Plaka.
I can’t stop thinking about our stay there, I didn’t want to leave. Can’t wait to stay there again!