We stayed 3 nights at Stelios’ place in September 2018, and I honestly believe that choosing this room made for an incredible time in Naxos!!
Why, you ask?
Well, first the location puts you right in the heart of the old-town Chora maze of medieval alleys, streets, sites, shops and restaurants!! Like other reviewers have said, it can be difficult, at first, navigating, but that is plenty offset by what the location has to offer!! Honestly, it’s a full days entertainment exploring the castle and surrounding area!! The area is full of amazing historic details (we now have over 100 pictures of unique doors, door knockers and archways, lol). It is also a short walk to amazing restaurants. Our recommendations: 1) Boulamatsis, for amazing local comfort food (open early for lunch- get the meatballs and oven potatoes!); 2) Doukato, for incredible food and ambience - saganaki like we’ve never seen!! 3) Apostolis, near Doukato, also great food and ambience; 4) Flamingo, for the most entertaining service, good food, in a great settting.
The space itself was as advertised. Very good value for the money. The generous outdoor space provides ample room for relaxing, day or night! There’s no kitchen, but plenty of supplies to fill in the gaps. Which leads me to the hosting and hospitality......
UNBELIEVABLE!!
Stelio’s was reachable in a moment’s notice by phone, and helped immediately resolve anything that came up. His mother Maria is a superwoman, with an amazing gift of welcoming you in your space, and taking care of you, so you can truly enjoy your holiday. Although the room is accessed through the home’s front door, we at no time felt, morning or night, that our movements or activities needed to be restricted. We had total independence. (One note, tho, to anyone with mobility issues or large luggage: you need to take your luggage up a spiral staircase to access the roof-top room).
In conclusion, we would gladly stay here again, and recommend it to others.