Amazing host and a fantastic space!
Stella has gone above and beyond to make sure my stay with them has been lovely, including accommodating a last minute and early check in, being very responsive with communication, and has even dropped off fresh fruit and vegetables from their garden and wine from their vineyard! With a longer stay she even insists on bringing me fresh towels and doing a house clean from time to time.
The house itself is a great space, more spacious than the pictures show, and could sleep three (as the couch in the living room is also a bed). I especially appreciated staying in an Airbnb that has a washing machine (and drying line), and a fully stocked kitchen, including an oven and a larger fridge. The beds are quite firm. (If that’s your thing, you’re in luck. Or if you’re like me, you’ll find this a drawback.)
Although it’s described as a “basement” it has big windows, great lighting and its only two steps down to enter into the house.
Its located about a 25 minute walk from the port/main town and 20 minute walk to the beach, away from the typical tourist filled accommodations and nestled right in with the locals. Stella (the host) lives next door with her family, and every apartment surrounding are locals. I love my little walk I to the beach every day, as I leave the tourist hub and so quickly get to be surrounded by people who actually live on Naxos.
There is a big supermarket a block away which is a huge perk in my books! The Josie is located just off of a main road. There is a bit of traffic noise, but nothing too crazy.
All in all I give my stay here a 5 out of 5.