This apartment in Paros has a wonderful location (right in the heart of Naoussa). We are unable to give the apartment the 5-star review that we would have liked to give due to three reasons.
1. Checkin experience: the host’s on-the-ground employee was late to meet us and was unapologetic. When we were able to checkin, everything in the apartment was still wet after the cleaning.
2. Electrical issues: the power tripped multiple times on trip and so we could not fully utilize the apartment - i.e. make coffee, dry your hair, even have light at night! More than this being inconvenient, it could be a danger to guests as there were definitely problems relating to the main power switches and wiring.
Communication: we tried to get hold of our host over a month in advance of the trip and then had to contact him again the night before to find out the checkin procedure and location. When the electrical issues arose, we were not told what was happening, only if it was resolved. This isn’t really enough to give a guest peace of mind. We can thank Alex for his good communication once we were in Paros and as problems then arose.
It is clear that this apartment has a great location and, while small, is ideal for travelers on a budget looking to stay in the heart of Naoussa. We hope that Alex will get a safety certificate for the electricity in the apartment and that some of our points will be helpful. We are sure that with these changes, this could be a great place to stay.