This airbnb is amazing! We stayed here for a little less than a week, and were so sad to leave. The unit is located in a cute and quiet residential neighborhood that’s a ~15 min walk to the city center (or less than 5 min driving — there’s a ton of free parking lots, so parking is very easy). This was the perfect balance for us since we wanted some quiet, but we knew a more lively area was only a few minutes away.
The apartment itself was very clean and spacious and so comfortable. There are two beds and two big rooms where you can easily fit 4 people. The sheets looked and felt very clean + the bed was very comfortable. Nichols has towels for the shower and the pool. You need to bring your own beach towels though. We brought from home, but they sold them all over the island for about 10 euros. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the tools and utensils you’d need to cook. We initially planned to cook, but the food in town was so good and affordable we opted to eat out for our meals. We did do coffee at the apartment using the coffee machine a few mornings. The bathrooms were big and both had rain shower heads. The bathrooms also had soaps and shampoos and conditioners already there. we spent most of our time outside the apartment, but all the time spent there was great! we really enjoyed relaxing on the couch or on the chairs in the back yard. we also really enjoyed using the pool!
The unit has parking behind a gate. We rented a car from the airport and then rented a scooter for 1 day to enjoy riding around the island. Other than getting to/from the airport, you don’t need a car, though (I saw on other reviews that Nicholas was able to pick some people up. you can also schedule a taxi). The capital of Paros, Parikia, which is full of shops; restaurants, bars, the beach, etc is a 15 min walk away. If you ever find yourself wanting to explore other parts of the island, there are busses and also you can rent a car, ATV, scooter, or motorcycle in Parikia (that’s how we got the scooter for the day). Again, car rental is not needed, but depending on what you want to do, it may be worth it. We used the car to explore some more private beaches, go to caves in Anti Paros, go to Naousa at night, and go to Lefkes (a mountain town).
The island in general is very fun and beautiful! There are many busy areas and many quiet areas. We went to quiet and empty beaches most days and then would eat or go out for drinks in the more lively areas. You can take wind surfing lessons, go snorkeling, take a boat ride, go kayaking, go hiking, etc. On top of the nature, there are some beautiful boutique shops that are worth checking out!
Paros was an amazing Island to take a vacation on, and Nicholas was an amazing host that really helped us explore! He waited for us to arrive (our flight got delayed) and showed us the apartment. He left us a welcome gift of wine! He took time to show us cool places to explore on the island. He gave us suggestions and sent us the names of people that do boat tours. We came to Paros with some ideas of what we wanted to do, but Nicholas really helped us solidify those ideas and helped us make the most of our time. Could not have asked for a better host! We can’t wait to come back at stay at Nicholas’ house!