Aperado Vacation Rentals
Have you ever stayed in a guest house and come to the conclusion that it didn’t need a single thing more to make your stay any better? Well, that was our experience at Aperado Vacation Rentals. After many years traveling in different countries, that sensation is a rare one for us.
Of course, if you’ve done your research, you will know that a vehicle is a must to stay here; it’s up a dirt path about half a kilometer from the main road. When you arrive, step out of your car or climb off your scooter or ATV, you will immediately see the benefits to staying here because just beyond the gorgeous infinity pool is a view with few rivals. It’s absolutely stunning!
But that view and the perfection of Aperado’s grounds: the grass tennis court, the photogenic chapel, the oversized floor chess board, the outdoor bar and grilling areas, and the perfectly-positioned pergola, don’t compare with the graciousness of its hosts. Tonia and Vagelis have apparently made every effort to ensure that a guest’s stay will be joyful, fun, seamless, and without worry. Each room has a little café table with chairs just outside the door to enjoy the view while having breakfast or a drink. The lounge chairs around the pool are plentiful and there’s no need to worry about securing one. The fridge in the rooms are stocked with complimentary goodies one needs after a long ferry ride or a day exploring the island...an elegant and delicious bottle of white wine is part of that gift waiting for you!
It became apparent to us that the owners must have gone out of their way to consider every possible need an arriving guest would ask for to complete their pleasant stay, and then they found a way to supply those items somewhere on the premises. An umbrella for the beach? Noodles for the pool? Mask, snorkel, and fins for getting up close and personal with the fish? Paddles and balls to stay active by the surf? Fresh fruit? An iron and ironing board? I could go on. Not only have they thought of everything, but it seems they are constantly considering improvements that can enhance a guest’s stay. It’s as if you as a guest have a personal concierge throughout your stay. Need to book a reservation at a restaurant? Vagelis will make the call and use his extensive friendships to get you a table even during the busiest of times. We heard stories about just how far they were willing to go for their guests, and we were immediately grateful and in awe of their unending commitment to new visitors on the island.
How lucky we were to find Aperado. If you visit Paros, don’t miss it. It’s an absolute gem, and Tonia and Vagelis are two of the best hosts you will ever have the pleasure to meet!