Panagiotis’s home was a really fantastic space and place to stay on Andros and I’m more than happy to recommend it to anyone looking for a great base on the island. It is literally a 5 minute walk from Gavrio port (quite a steep hill so be prepared!) so not too far from basic things like a supermarket, some restaurants and there’s a lovely little bar that opens in the evening right across the street.
The property itself is really lovely. The main area downstairs is roomy and has everything you could need and the veranda - oh, the veranda! - is absolutely glorious with one of the best views I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy in quite some time. I spent most of my stay in Andros enjoying that view! My only little nitpick here is that it would be nice to have more than one sun lounger but this is a very small gripe as the chairs provided were comfortable.
From the end of the yard, there is access to a small beach just a short walk down the track that runs behind the houses which my roommates used daily. The bedrooms were a good size and everything was clean and well presented. The beds are not the most comfortable - the mattress is quite firm and I’m used to something a little softer! But the air conditioning was great and very welcome in the August heat.
One of the nicest touches of our entire stay was the welcome we had from Panagiotis on our arrival at Gavrio port. He made the time to come down to the port and found us in one of the cafe’s while we waited for check in time and then came back at the agreed time to show us the way to the house and help us settle in. He really was a very welcoming host and I would have absolutely no problem recommending him and his home to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Gavrio. A well deserved ‘super host’ title Panagiotis, thank you so much again for a wonderful stay!