PROS
The flat is exactly how you see in the pic. It has the basics and having the balcony is very handy. The host was very helpful. She call someone to deliver a scooter to rent right at the house in 30 minutes after our arrival, paid by card at the house for a decent price. She was also very quick in answering messages. The supermarket in front of the flat is very handy and the staff is very kind (be aware that is a bit expensive).
CONS
The main problem was that the position was different from the one shown in the advert. I give her the benefit of the doubt and she might have not realised it but when you book the flat seems in the centre but it is not. It’s right at the edge of the city facing a quite busy road (if you have light sleep bring earplugs). Anyway Naoussa is very small so you are 10 minutes walk from the centre and a bit more from the beach but I found the position misleading. Also because 10 minutes walk under scorching sun feels forever. With a scooter though the problem was solved.
The wifi is quite weak. It’s ok for very basic stuff but makes it hard to download a movie on Netflix for your return trip or if by any chance you need to work a bit. I ended up preferring my 4G.
There were other small things that I wouldn’t point out if it wasn’t for the price we paid (373 for 4 nights). I’ve been super-host myself on Airbnb for years and for this price I would have expected some extra care: a bottle of body shower and an hairdryer in the bathroom; salt, sugar, olive oil, coffee and a kettle in the kitchen. Even 2 towel for the beach if one wants to go the extra mile. Those are little things that I used to do when I was hosting and they do make the difference.
I found the mattress too soft but my boyfriend loved it and we found the pillows too tall but for someone else could be perfect so who knows.
NAOUSSA
This has nothing to do with the flat or the host but I think would be helpful to know. The city is fantastic. Beaches and restaurants top notch. Renting a scooter is a must if you want to visit all the beaches. You can get to the other side of the island in max 30 minutes. The shops are quite expensive because they are all boutiques (it gives a bit of Capri vibes) but food can be cheap and you need to try iced espresso and bougatsa or a stuffed croissant for breakfast at the bakery in front of the bridge at the harbour. It is open 24h. For lunch buy a spanakopita and a tiropita at the same place and you good to go. I would avoid the coffee below the flat, it’s not a good one. If you like octopus you must try the one cooked in wine and honey at Sigi Ikthios, the best I had in my life! And I was born and lived for 20 years on the sea side. For a cheap and great quality dinner go to Souvlakia Kargas. The lady owner is fantastic! Cocktails in Naoussa are very good too. Our favourite bar was Agosta.
The people are all very kind (maybe if you are British they might seem too direct but there is no intention to be rude, they simply go straight to the point) and they mostly understand English.