Idyllic location, gorgeous clean house
Review Submitted: June 6, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
We spent a week here in late May/early June and right from the start, we loved every minute. The house is small but perfect for a couple (it would be too cramped for 4 people, though it can sleep 4) and extremely well-equipped, well maintained and clean. The owner (who speaks excellent English) collected us from the airport free of charge, which was a fantastic bonus.
The house is located right on the beach and has the most incredible terrace overlooking the sea, with three different areas to sit and read/eat/sunbathe, plus two sun loungers. It is also pleasantly shaded in parts by mature fruit trees, which is great if you burn easily.
The supermarket, which sells fresh bread daily and a great selection of fruit, veg, cheese etc, is a five minute walk away, and there are some great bars and tavernas on the beach so you never have to go far for lunch or refreshments. Skiathos Town is also minutes away, so you can drink and eat there every night and stroll home with ease. Despite all the nearby facilities, the terrace and house are quiet and peaceful.
The only downside is that the terrace is apparently shared with the owner's family, who are only in Skiathos during the peak season. We were lucky enough to have the whole place to ourselves in early June, which is perfect if you are a couple and prefer your privacy, but bear this in mind if you have a problem sharing the terrace with someone else.
Definitely not recommended for toddlers and small kids, as there is a sheer drop from the terrace to the beach.
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