My mom and I stayed here for a week and had simply an awesome holiday. We came to recharge and get rested by seaside.
The location is very complimentary in terms of views, sea access and nature around it. And in the first place, it is a superb building : in style, with good sound isolation and cool inside. It has unbelievably stylish and comfy sunny terraces.
The beach is very serene with crystal clear blue water. The waves are rare and the water is very welcoming for swimming. We saw people arrive from the other parts of the island and keep saying: what a beautiful beach, ah , what a lovely place, the best ! The sand is not of a fine grind, but it is a clean and nice beach to spend summer days.
There is a number of restaurants and lunch rooms in this area. There is also a small supermarket and a good pizza-baker.
The walk to the beach from the house is a steep climb: the road and stairs, altogether like 12 minutes. It is not a big deal if you are moderately fit. But you would need a means of transportation in case you experience any walking difficulty ( or easily short of breath ) and if you plan to do groceries for multiple days.
Shopping areas are in the city ( we visited fruits shop & bakery) and there’re also a few bigger supermarkets outside of the city - reachable by a motorised vehicle, we did not visit those.
We did not rent any vehicle, we walked a lot and we improved noticeably our physical condition and stamina. We swam in the sea every day . So, no other sport was needed 😃 .
How to get to the city : sea taxi ( €2 one way, 6 minutes ride, every 30 min; the stop is in the new port and is 20-25 min walk from the house) or public bus ( stops at the beach, but need to stick to schedules: every hour or two hours - it varies). The city is a beauty, also one can get from there to other beach sites by bus/water taxi and take excursions to Delos island by boat.
The house and its location are definitely a 10 out of 10: functional, beautiful etc.
The hosts are great people: very friendly and welcoming, always there when you need them for advice on travel etc.
We also enjoyed the opportunity of breakfast menus delivered to our house : the continental menu is my recommendation.
We used a taxi to get from/to the airport: we saw people going by public bus & water taxi and then walk with luggage up to the house. We just opted for the easy option of a short taxi drive and would recommend anyone to do so. The host kindly assisted us with taxi booking.
You can watch Netflix on the smart-TV at home (use your code). WiFi is good. Kitchenette has everything to inspire you to cook some dinners at home : the views are the best on the island, you won’t want to miss the sunsets. I spent hours on the terrace watching the sea sparkle, ships and other boats cruising, the sun get down, the stars shine and the moon grow.
And to be completely honest : I am already working on a plan to get back here soon with my other half.
I wish you to enjoy your stay here as much as we did ! - with the huge thanks to the hosts 👍