This is a picture-perfect Cycladic house and was such a perfect introduction to our first time in Serifos!!
We loved the location - you can walk to it from the port (although see our tip about car below since we actually had a car). It's really nice to be able to walk to Livadi easily for coffee, food, and the supermarket. We loved the Chora (main town) which is up on a hill, but were glad we stayed in Livadia since it was closer and easier to be able to stroll, walk, grab things, etc.
House- we loved the two levels, the minimal and modern aesthetic, and how set up it is for living. The architectural and design details are just lovely and so well thought-out! The kitchen is clean and modern. The beds are SO comfy! Our only suggestion for the house is to have a bit more seating, esp. updating the balconies with furniture/built-ins to be able to sit outside for stargazing and talking at night, because there is a lovely view from both balconies which are super mesmerizing. An armchair or two inside would be nice addition too.
Genia is an incredibly communicative and warm host and Voula, the person who helps with check-ins, is also very kind and helpful. They were both lovely introductions to the overall Serifos spirit of hospitality which we fell in love with! Each Cycladic island (we've been to many) has its own vibe and Serifos is one of the warmest we've experienced.
A few tips- If you are driving a car would recommend to check first with the host that there is parking available for your car, as the road this house is on doesn't have a lot of parking.
The house is about 70 steps up from where you park, as it sits in a tightly situated cluster of houses on a steep hill, so if you have a lot of groceries, etc, it's good to know that in advance. You get used to the steps, and it's actually a nice part of the Cycladic experience, in our view, to climb up and down and walk a lot, as it fits in with the part of the rhythm of island life. But if your party includes a person with mobility issues you should know about the steps. Also others will pass the porch of this house and the other houses are in tight close proximity to this house.
Overall, if you're looking for a simple and stylish stay in Serifos, this house hits all the right notes. Thank you Genia!