What can I say that the other reviews haven't already said? This home was perfect. The owners were wonderful. Kea is a truly under-developed and old-school island for those of us who prefer to be off the beaten path, with ruins aplenty, and few tourists.
Sometimes, you stay at a VRBO and it's like staying at someone's empty apartment. Sometimes you get lucky (like this time!), and you feel like you are staying at the home of your auntie or your best friend. Everything you need to kick back and relax is there. The house is exactly like it appears in the pictures. Very comfortable, peaceful, soothing, esthetically appealing. All the doors and windows of the house are screened, so every morning, we would open every door and window we could, close the screens, and enjoy the sea breezes. Mom is an artist and so all the décor has a lovely artistic touch. Even the colors are soothing!
The owner's agent met us at the ferry; she showed us the local market so we could provision up, and we followed her up the hill to the house, which was a good thing because the roads aren't really marked or paved. But that's okay, once you get used to it, you'll find your way.
We stayed in September. I don't know what it's like in the Summer months, but in September, the weather was perfect and the island was nearly deserted. We saw few tourists and many local Greeks who were very friendly and grateful for our business.
Sit out on the patio at nearly any time of day, and watch the boats come and go from the harbor. Jump in the beautiful pool when you get hot. Prepare your meals in the fully and well-stocked kitchen. Walk the roads behind and around the house. Watch the lightening storm across the sea, as it gathers strength, moving ever closer. Play some gin; drink some wine; drive to some beaches...
Go to sleep, wake up, and repeat!
To say that Nefeli and her mom were wonderful is an understatement. They are beyond wonderful and will do all they can to make your stay comfortable and your arrival to and departure from the island smooth-going.
Thank you Nefeli and Mom for making our trip so memorable and pleasurable. Hopefully we'll be back again!
