Maria— words cannot express how thankful we are for your hospitality. This stay was by far the best experience I and my travel companions have ever had with airbnb, all thanks to Maria. Prior to our arrival, we had a sudden change in plans, affecting our travel days. She offered for us to stay in the back house for a reduced rate, then her and her husband helped us to move all of our luggage to our original booking the next day, going out of their way to make us feel comfortable. We were showered with gifts of wine upon arrival and traditional greek ouzo before our departure, complete with the sweetest note. I mentioned that we wanted to go to the beach and were curious if they had towels… Maria and her husband came to the house the next morning to drop off towels. Again, we asked for help with the laundry and Maria’s mother helped us. Maria gave the best advice on how to get around, what needed to be seen, what restaurants were a must-try, and had amazing communication overall.
Perhaps the most important thing I should mention is how accommodating Maria was for us. Our last day there, our flight left at 7 pm, and although checkout should have been at 11 am, she allowed us to stay until 5 pm, practically adding a whole other day to our stay. She then arranged a private transfer for us so we could truly relax and not worry about the complexities of travel.
We truly fell in love with the island, and much of this was thanks to the warmth and kindness of Maria. My heart is already aching to go back, and I will DEFINITELY be staying with Maria again!