The owners of this traditional Naxos house have renovated it with an elegant touch making it a very stylish, airy and comfortable residence. The big terrace in front of the house and balconies from both bedrooms upstairs make the views of the sea and Paros in the distance always present.
We were met by one of the very friendly owners who guided us to the house in the midst of Orkos just set back from a winding dirt road.
There are several beautiful little cove like beaches just across the road. Until around 11am these are naturally shaded by the cedar trees. The very family friendly shallow and calmer beaches, Mikri Vigla and Plaka are 15 mins walking. There you can hire umbrellas and beds for the day if you arrive around 11.30. During the days we were there it was especially windy, but it seemed to attract many eager kite surfers to the neighbouring beach which makes fun watching.
The owners are soon planning on cover over part of the terrace to provide shade in the heat of the day, but at present the house creates shade until mid morning perfect for an outdoor breakfast. In the evening when it's cooler the terrace is a prime spot to watch the sunset.