We're just home after having spent an absolutely idyllic 2 weeks at Maria's villa.

Maria's communication in advance, and throughout, was excellent. She met us at the airport along with the hired jeep that we'd agreed she would arrange for us and back at the villa we were given the guided tour. Maria spent time going over the list of places to eat etc that she had already prepared and Irini the cleaner arrived to meet us too. For the duration of our holiday Maria was back in Athens but was available to assist if there was anything we needed.

The villa itself was perfect, there was only the two of us but it would also be perfect for a family of up to 8 I think. Maria obviously takes pride in her villa and had very thoughtfully set the table on the terrace ready with a small meal, and the fridge held some very welcome staples to get us started.

A five minute stroll in the sunshine took us to the small beach with its sunbeds (no charge) small bar and restaurant. We found the island of Leros to be wonderful - not at all touristy which is exactly how we like it. Everyone we met was friendly and welcoming and we really did not want to leave.

We loved the villa and the island and would very much like to return one day.