Chalki is a beautiful, peaceful little island, with little to do except swim, relax and eat delicious Greek food. Well there’s also good scuba diving, some fun boat trips and it’s also a great place if you want to bring a SUP to paddle around the bay in. Villa Thallassa has an exceptional location right on the water, literally a couple of minutes’ walk to the harbourside tavernas and facilities. Words cannot describe the views from the apartment. You feel like you are in an aquarium of turquoise perfection. Plus the decor is tasteful, the beds large and comfortable, bathrooms modern and clean, and the kitchen has everything you need to comfortably cook at home. George even made sure we had a toasted sandwich maker there for our kids. In fact he was a great host all round, with very quick responses and very helpful and attentive. What else? You can swim right from the villa, as it has a small sunbathing deck with steps going down into the bay. It’s rocky and a tiny bit slippy though, so although there is a sturdy handrail I’d recommend bringing surf boots for your feet. I suppose one thing to be aware of is that the villa does not catch the sun on the balcony as much as some of the other houses around the waterfront do. That’s not to say it’s gloomy - it is quite the opposite. But if your ambition is to work on your tan from the house all day then you might need to wander down to the beach instead. All in all, Villa Thallassa is an exceptional property and we would definitely book again.