A Lovely Stone-Built Old Farmhouse with Spectacular Views

• Heaven

  Heaven

  • Guest Michelle v.
  • Date of stay 05/30/12
  • Review Submitted 06/12/12
  Wow a little slice of heaven - no - actually a BIG slice! This is a delicious property - greeted by friendly care taker / gardener as you step off the ferry - could not be easier ! Car rental no hassle and lead to the property by following care-taker's car! Welcomed by the intoxicating smell of the mature garden filled with herbs and Jasmine and beautiful flowers - it is a treat for all the senses. We loved sitting out on the veranda enjoying the peace and quiet and oh what a stunning view of the sea! My daughters 4 and 6 thought it was a magical place - so much space and so homely and beautiful inside and out! They loved the cute character-fill cats and the lambs calling to their mums and even found a hedgehog too! Such a comfortable property with all the necessaries thought of - we particularly appreciated the mosquito plug ins and nets as well as access to the washing machine and more than sufficient linen for all needs. If you enjoy peace and quiet and nature then this is the place for you - I have never slept better! The beaches are gorgeous despite the interesting roads to get there - luckily the little rental car is powerful so it is worth reaching the white pebbled bays and cool clear waters and often no-one else but yourselves on the beach! The towns people are so friendly - we were at the bakery every day and sometimes twice or more.....we are having to diet now having indulged there as well as the Taverna up the road with the horses as well as the other many many more places recommended by the owner! We were glad to see the pharmacy was a clean and super helpful staff - felt very confident about this especially having young children who may need medicines. The owner of the organic shop near the car rental and ship port parking was also very charming and stocked fabulous wine and various other interesting and yummy products. We felt we had made good friends with these lovely people even in just the week we were there! This is more than home away from home. It is clean and well equipped and no need for every mod con and that is what relaxing is about! The lady and gentleman caring for the house were also friendly despite limited English and discretely cleaned as well as laid fruits ( and vegetables) of the garden on the table for us every day and even made arrangements for us to have fresh fish ! The owner's mum also lives near the property and is charming and very helpful- our girls were very taken with her. Heaven!!

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• Remote Wonderland

  Remote Wonderland

  • Guest Amanda C.
  • Date of stay 06/26/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  We spent 3 weeks in this lovely farmhouse with 2 children (5 and 8) but had visitors come and go also with kids. The house is a good 20-25 minutes from the nearest town but once you are there you don't want to leave. It's not a place for anyone looking for loads of action or distractions but is for those who love good views, cooking, reading and just chilling out and being a little adventurous. The house is built on terraced levels, so lots of stairs that could be a bit precarious; we and the kids loved it but I wouldn't take Gandpa, who's a bit wobbly on his feet. The house is comfortably decorated, feels warm and authentic, very welcoming and not at all precious. You feel at home to explore all the good book shelves and come in a bit salty and sandy, perfect for a holiday. The pool and especially the outdoor shower were enormously appreciated for cooling off especially lovely in the evening. Spectacular views, lovely beaches (empty even in mid-July!), clean clear water, good depth for children. The garden is a wonderland of colour and also provides food; the friendly gardener would deposit a pile of veg every day on our table and fresh mint tea was our daily refresher. Lots of good friendly tavernas abound, different types of beaches to explore, and the island itself is stunning. We are desperate to go back and share with our friends, we would recommend it highly to anyone with an adventurous and curious spirit.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A spot of magic on Andros!

  A spot of magic on Andros!

  • Guest Pets
  • Date of stay 05/26/11
  • Review Submitted 06/13/11
  Two families Just back from a heavenly weeks stay in the farmhouse and are all dreaming of when we can go back!!! If you like an adventure, want mind blowing views of the sea and beautiful landscapes, an authentic Greek home, stunning garden and lots of space this is the place for you, its MAGIC!! The moment we arrived the children were off exploring the garden and amusing themselves coming back with enthusiastic news of their discoveries! We are all real foodies and boy did we eat well!! Lots of cooking and candlelit meals on the terrace table that overlooks the sea and a fair bit of eating out at some fantastic restaurants, we particuarly loved the Greek cafe in Gavrio and the meat restaurant down the hill. Beaches are a treat too and if you really just dont want to go anywhere the pool at the villa is great. Finally end of May is a beautiful time to see Andros as all the flowers are out and its not too hot to go walking. Enjoy!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Many thanks

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• a wonderful place to rest even with kids...

  a wonderful place to rest even with kids...

  • Guest bosmat
  • Date of stay 08/13/10
  • Review Submitted 08/31/10
  we were two families with 5 kids, and arrived after traveling for a week. we found a lovely house fully equipped, with an out standing garden ! we enjoyed the fresh fruits and vegetables and cooked the all time.. the swimming pool provided lots of good time for the kids while we sat on the balcony enjoying the view. buy fresh products for couple of days (the minute you get to the house you don't want to go down to Gavrio..when you get there spend some time to read laura's tips they provide lots of info the rooms are very small and simple but very nice decorated they are very hot, when the wind stop and could use a fan , but other then that i highly recommend this place. there is a quiet beach 10 minutes driving down. we stayed 5 nights that weren't enough . the kids loved the house and every one found the room he loved, we will definitely go back !!! Bosmat , Israel

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A dr

  A dr

  • Guest laddy
  • Date of stay 05/23/09
  • Review Submitted 06/12/09
  A charming property in a romantic location that offers a get away from it all experience and a feel of the Greek islands of yesteryear before development and industrialisation. Probably one of the best spots on the island. Stunning views and not much going on apart from the odd goat or sheep straddling the adjacent hillside. When we went to the local beach (late May) there was no one on it all day. Beautiful. Not a modern property with mod cons and facilities but a family home and a lived in feel. If you are after brand new bathrooms, spacious bedrooms and air con there may be other places that appeal more. If you want far out location, solitude, beauty and simple functionality this will take some beating. A glorious setting and amazing gardens.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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