Quiet, traditional and cool! We loved our stay at the White Stone House during our first visit to Naxos. Not only was it beautifully renovated, the traditional stone style was perfect for the heatwave we experienced while there (the AC worked wonderfully!) While the apartment location is located on the back side of the castle, you are only footsteps away from the center’s winding steps and streets which, in our opinion, were prettier and more mysterious than Santorini.
Nektaria and her team provided a complimentary quick car transfer between the port and the apartment which was necessary in the heat with our luggage, but in better weather we could have easily walked to our ferry alone, the location is that easy!
One thing to note if you are traveling during the high season: book your car and boat rentals ahead! And make your dinner reservations too! This was our first time in the Greek Islands and we were unaware of the importance of this! We ended up renting a subpar scooter to get around on the island and the roads can be windy and uneven. We also missed out on a couple of restaurants because they were fully booked including Axiotissa Taverna on the way to the Cedar Forest Beach. But we enjoyed two meals at Metaxi Mas—and smoothie bowls at Honey + Cinnamon., both in town.
We did have a beach all to ourselves one day at Paralia Grota (only a few kilometers from town) which was spectacular! Clear water with fun waves in a protected cove.
We will be back and will be sure to recommend the Stone White House to friends!
Thank you, Nektaria!