A great vacation house with the absolute greatest hosts! We were two people who enjoyed the extra space and outstanding deck with view. The location was perfect, especially if you prefer staying where the locals live, just a tad up one of the mountains from the port, surrounded by gorgeous, fragrant flora and the audible chicken or two as you ascend the landscape. It’s a 15-min stroll into town, but halfway there you reach a main road with lots of grocery shopping, bakeries, a pharmacy, a fish monger, and much more. We loved the open air movie theater, also on that main road and about 8 minutes by foot from the house. Caterina called the car rental service, which brought a brand new automatic car right to the house, to get our vacation started. The home seems quite new, and it’s definitely designed with a big family in mind. It’s thoughtfully decorated to feel like a home away from home, and the sofas provided a wonderful place for lounging, especially if there’s a rainy day. Guests get to enjoy the ample watermelon and pomegranate from their garden, both the best we have ever had. It’s also helpful that they’re on-site but living in their own house behind Villa Petra, and are completely non-intrusive. In the future, I’d come with a larger group (3 couples, with sleeping room for a kid or two, if needed), use the BBQ and whirlpool, and spend as much time enjoying the property as we did the beautiful beaches Caterina recommended. One thing to note is that the house is is reached by a partially narrow and windy road that, if you’re driving, requires a bit getting used to while preparing you for a much more challenging driving adventure if you’re planning to explore the island. And it’s helpful to visit every beach and town reachable, because you’ll be able to better understand both old Paros and new Paros, and why it’s become such a point of interest for tourists and serious travelers alike.