Illia’s stone house in Koundouros is really spacious, clean and comfortable. There was always a nice cool breeze, that kept the house cool even at miday. The surrounding area is very quiet and there are shops and restaurants in a close distance. The view from the balcony is amazing; the sunset is unique. In the evening you can just sit there relax, watch the sea, the moon and the stars. So sorry we missed the full moon!
The hosts (Illias and his parents) welcomed us with wine, fruit and local sweets. During our stay, they were always there to help us and make us feel comfortable. They were really friendly with our dog and the kids. It was great to meet them.
Koundouros beach was not particularly our style, but the nearby beach of Koundouraki has a really nice atmosphere (beach café-bar and water sports and diving - which kids really like). However, Kea is a really unique island if you can reach the more isolated beaches (Karthaia, Orkos, Kaliskia, Vroskopos) on foot, by jeep or by boat. The house is ideally located if you want to visit these beaches, but it is also close to Ioulida, the capital, and the port. When we were leaving, we were all very sad. We will definitely visit again!