Our Airbnb getaway at Sissi’s ‘Serenity House 2’ on the island of Milos proved true to its name in every way. The experience was certainly ‘calm, peaceful, and untroubled’.
The booking and confirmation process was easy enough. Although this was the first time Sissi has registered her property with Airbnb, her response to my initial queries were prompt and very efficient. My interface with her left me confident I was dealing with a homeowner who was professional in her dealings with a prospective customer. Even after having paid the necessary dues, her follow-up contact was notable and very assuring. Her offer to meet us at the airport on arrival was appreciated as she escorted us to the villa, given its location off the main road.
The villa, recently built to high specifications, is situated just outside the port of Adamas. Perched on Corfos Hill, Serenity House 2 is one of two 2-bedroomed units, architect-designed and built together on a large property overlooking the bay. The unit is modern, tastefully decorated and was presented and maintained very clean throughout our stay. The bedding is very comfortable and served with 2 bathrooms and a comfortable open-plan kitchen / dining / lounge area. The patio is provided with an outdoor dining facility and three loungers to enjoy the exotic view besides an impeccably clean and well maintained pool.
As much as we were impressed with the unit, enough cannot be said of our host Sissi and property co-owners Costa and Lila. Their hospitality and care for our well-being and enjoyment during our stay was exceptional and typical of old-style Greek ‘filotimo’ (love of honour). The unit was provided to us equipped and stocked with every essential item required to commence one's vacation. They were attentive to our needs and yet respected our privacy and right to enjoy the villa and all its promises. They were forthcoming with useful information on places to go, restaurants to visit and beaches to enjoy. They were just very nice people who were only too pleased to ensure we had a pleasant trip.
I have been meaning to visit Milos for some now, but could never find acceptable accommodation that suited our specific needs. The Serenity House villas proved to be the perfect solution to visit this great Greek island. It offers an ideal opportunity to experience a serene and peaceful vacation in a beautiful Cycladic villa, yet near enough to activities on offer in the quaint port, towns and villages of Milos.
The combination of a delightful host, an idyllic setting and such superb accommodation, render The Serenity House villas a highly recommended choice in Milos.
GeorgeS (London)
Aug 2017