Whenever I write a review I always explain what I was looking for first: I needed peace, nature, cleanliness, a little sandy beach and somewhere where I felt safe to be alone. This place was PERFECT. Tucked away on the back of a working farm: Windows opened onto olive trees and the sound of the sea. Three small sandy beaches with crystal clear water to swim. Safe waters. I was in Heaven. In addition: the owners dog "Jenny" befriended me so I had a walking partner. There were fresh eggs in the fridge on my arrival, and the owners unexpectedly left me breakfast the first morning. There were bottles of water restocked regularly in the fridge. When I needed to get to and from the port George or his father Dimitri drove me. George was very helpful when it came to organizing my travel.
On my final day they were making local ouzo on the farm. Distilling the grape skins. Fascinating to watch and then get to taste the freshly made ouzo. A rare experience. (Few families in Greece now have the rights to make the drink on their premises due to Government control. This was one family who have inherited the right so it was pretty special to be a part of this event).
I had booked to stay in Paros for two extra nights. When I arrived at my hotel all I could do was cry, and look across the sea to my little cycladian house, with my dog and fresh eggs: In the end I had to cancel the hotel and booked another two nights with George as I was homesick.
You are totally secluded there but very safe. Although you have your own place it is built around the families other homes so you know there are people around if needed, though I rarely heard or saw them.
The apartment looks out onto a beautiful little garden and then across the field to the sea.
The only 'down' point is getting to and from anywhere. I learned to hitch hike as buses are infrequent, and the nearest shop, taverner and general life is about 3 kms away back to the port. That being said, George offered me a scooter to rent but I didn't need it as I wanted to be away from shops and taverners, and preferred to be in the middle of nature. Did I mention they also keep four delightful cows and two donkeys!
The place was spotless, homey, with a cooker and fridge. Clean shower and bathroom. Spotless. Highly recommend this place if you love nature and want somewhere quiet to relax and fully enjoy the ambience of the Greek life. I had an AMAZING time there.