Amazing beach front house with great beach and fantastic local vibe.
We could not have been happier with Marias lovely home. Everything actually better than photos.
The Location: an amazing view of the Aegean Sea sitting on a private porch feeling like a local. Walk 1min to the beach - a beautiful Sandy beach with no stones, safe waves and also natural shade along the back. Our family spend hours relaxing, bathing and I just jumped up to the house and into the fridge for ice cream and cold sodas, whenever needed. 15min from airport and 25min from Naxos city. Minimarket 5min away by car in Mikri Vigla. And modern bakery 4min away serving good coffees, ice and bread. Rent a car for convenience and lovely day trips - its easier that way.
The House: traditional white with blue blinders - beautiful. Lovely terrace with tables in shade where we ate breakfast and lunch and coffee; aircondition makes the house cool and great after a long day at the beach to rest and sleep in. All the amenities needed with wifi, and beach towels. Very traditional with the lovely and personal touch of Maria - you can see someone with taste owns and cares for the house with personal paintings and books. Yard beautiful flowers and well-kept and I spent many mornings on the top balcony with coffee and a spectacular view. Everything clean and straight forward.
The Host: Maria is such a nice lady who made our stay so memorable; quick communication and answers ahead of arrival; as we arrived she greeted us; there was water in fridge and watermelon and the basics, so we could relax after long travels. Her recommendations for car rental and sights to see is great. She even picked up all our kids toys on the terrace - she shouldnt have - thank you.
The Island Naxos: great family Island with easy and great sandy beaches. Recommend getting a car to see villages and getting to restos. Kontos close by is good traditional food, but Taverna Axiotissa (15min away serving mixed mediterranenan food for locals) and Stou Vasilarakiu in Kinidaros (village 35min drive) serves best steak straight of grill. Could eat both places everyday. Naxos cute and accessible and guaranteed good gyros. Take a ferry to Mykonos for Santorini-feel. And easy ferry to Athens (3,5hour)
CONCLUSION: when on Naxos again we will stay with Maria and would without hesitation recommend to family and friends. Thank you Maria!! Best, sebastian