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If you’re wondering whether to book this place, just do it! It was our favorite part of our trip to Greece. It is located in a quiet fishing village. The views are amazing. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine in the evenings. The hosts are so kind and helpful. We looked forward to breakfast every morning that included plenty of coffee and options for all dietary needs. They even had a juicer and fruits and vegetables for fresh juice. Each room has designated loungers by the water, and we spent plenty of time relaxing there. Many thanks to the family and staff that hosted us!!

Staff excellence.

Beautiful views of the sea. Great atmosphere created by the owners ( 2 sets of brothers) who leave no stone u turned to please. Excellent experience I highly recommend.

Pros: very friendly staff (felt almost at home), good dining options (buffet, restaurant, bar), free transport to the local beaches (Koukounaries and Maratha) Cons: no lifts. It was difficult to get the pram 3 stairs up and down at least 2-3 times a day. No inclusivity for disabled as well (I've done a reservation for my parents in law, which i had to cancel - received a full refund for this- because there was other means of disabled people to get to different levels. I was disappointed for a 5star hotel, not to have a provision for disabled. Not recommended for families with small kids that have got prams or people with moving difficulties.

We had a wonderful stay. Property manager Pete was easy to communicate with and very flexible to our needs. He met us right where he said and escorted us to the house. He gave us the choice to walk up the path or drive, but let us know the drive is not easy. We chose to walk. It’s a bit of a trek but he is more than willing to help. The house is gorgeous and equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable vacation off the beaten path. We did the Elisabet cruise on Sunday (during summer) and had a great day visiting the other two islands (Skopelos and Alonnisos.) Both the local beaches were nice. We preferred the one down the path to the right from the house, Mikró I think. 10 for two chairs and an umbrella and the young man running it was super friendly! House has AC and ceiling fans to keep you cool.

The place is beautiful but that’s about it. We didn’t know you needed swim caps to get in pool. Not very friendly about that or anything else. Like a ghost town and average age is 80. Which is fine unless you have children like we do.