Great communication with Virginia, very nice location in the part of the island with the nicest villages, nice studio that has everything you need! Our neighbouring studios were not booked so it was very calm and quiet and we could sit close to the balcony to enjoy the nice view.

We had a little difficulty finding it, but when we did, Virginia's sister Julia showed us our apt. The studio apt was very pretty, as per pictures, with French Windows opening on to a terrace & sea view. Ithica is a jewel of an island, and the location of these apts is excellent, a 5 min walk to one of the islands best restaurants (book as its v popular), a 5 min drive to the enchanting port of Frikes, or the village of Stavros. My daughter & I never felt unsafe on the island, everyone is v friendly & gentle. Do book a small boat to explore the coves. Stunning. I would definitely stay at Virginia's again, it's really good value & while we didn't see her much, we knew her family were next door if we needed anything... I popped over once for a corkscrew, and she was very pleasant.

This was for us a very satisfying stay. We had good communications with our host, the location was almost better than we had expected, and in short we hope to be back next year and hope that the rooms are available then as well.

I would not recommend this listing to others. The unit was unbearably cold. I sent Virginia a message on Airbnb telling her the problem and asking if she could help. I also called her phone number. The message nor the phone call went unreturned the 2 nights I was there. To be able to get through the first night, after turning the unit heater on high, I slept with my clothes on (3 layers of shirts) and and a mid-layer skiing jacket. In the morning it took almost 5 minutes to get shampoo out of my bottle in the shower as the shampoo appeared partially frozen. I was fortunate the second day because I had befriended a local a few days before who was distraught when he heard my circumstance and brought me a portable heater from his own house. The portable heater made the second night more bearable and I didn't need the jacket but kept the three layers of shirts on. I felt let down by Virginia on this stay. I'll be the first to say, I don't think people should expect a Ritz Carlton experience with most Airbnb bookings, but a certain level of care for the well-being of guests' health should be required.

We enjoyed our stay at Virginias Studio to the max - it's walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in Ithaca (Afales) and you see the bay from the balcony. The studio itself is quite basic, so don't expect to cook five-course-menus in there;) If you want to explore the island or shop for fruits and veggies or have dinner in one of the superb restaurants in Stavros (small village nearby), be sure to hire a car. It's a 40min. walk and even in September it's still superhot to walk around during the day. To get there is no problem: Local taxidrivers now the adress and you just check the doors to find the key, so it's really easy and Virginias mom very welcoming. And even though Virginia is not around, she'll get back to your messages immediately. Biggest plus of this place: There are cats around, during our stay even a babycat - free entertainement included;)

The apartment was very clean and had everything you would need for your stay. It is also very well positioned for walking and tranquility and is very private, with amazing views of the sea.

Like Odysseus it took us a while to find a way to reach Ithaca but ferries leave daily from Astakos, a closely guarded secret to the uninitiated. This is a neat and clean unit with magnificent sea views. The unit has basic cooking facilities and a modern bathroom. It is relatively close to the quiet village of Stavros and the touristy Frikes though having a hire car made getting around much easier than it would be on foot. Virginia's mother welcomed us to the unit but us not speaking Greek made it a bit hard to communicate. Still we were made comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. The Wi Fi here is excellent. This unit provides basic comfort and is very good value for money. We loved Ithaka and would have liked to have stayed longer. Thank you Virginia for sharing your unit with us.

Virginia and her family were very welcoming on our arrival. We found it a little hard to find so I would recommend keeping Virginias number with you just incase. The apartment is in a lovely location overlooking Afales bay and within walking distance to two beautiful places: Stavros and Frikes which both have great eating options. The apartment is small but comfortable and clean. The kitchen equipment is very basic but is fine to make some small things. We were lucky that we had the courtyard to ourselves for the majority of our stay otherwise you need to share with other visitors. It is a real suntrap which we enjoyed. The only problem we had was with mosquitos at night (maybe the time of year) So I would recommend bringing some repellant or even a net. Virginias family live next door which is very handy if you need something but they also give you privacy which is a great balance. We also loved the company of the resident cats who were very friendly and entertaining! Overall a great stay. Thank you.

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The house even more beautiful than the pictures allow to you tell, as the house is a lot more spacious than you think. You can have a home away from home, because the house is equipped with all the basics. It is possible to enjoy cooking, washing clothes, sitting in the terrace and watching the sunset...The beds are comfortable, the bathroom is quite spacious, and there is an additional shower outside! While the house is located outside the villages, Stavros and Frikes are but a few kilometers away. However, a car is recommended. To get to the house, you have to leave car a bit further and walk along a cliff for a while, but it is safe. To access the Afales beach, you can actually walk down for about 15 minutes, which means you can enjoy the sea whenever you want. You can also easily hike on the gravel roads to see old windmills for example. But be aware that it is indeed somewhat isolated. The house is ideal for those who seek peace and quiet (also because there is no WIFI).

Beautiful.

To σπίτι ήταν υπέροχο, με πολύ περιποιημένη διακόσμηση και πεντακάθαρο. Επίσης, ήταν ευρύχωρο για μια οικογένεια τεσσάρων ατόμων, ενώ είχε όλα τα απαραίτητα για να ζει κάποιος με όλες τις ανέσεις. Από την πρώτη στιγμή αισθανθήκαμε οικεία. Η θέα του απέραντου μπλε, γαλάζιου και τυρκουάζ της θάλασσας είναι καθηλωτική και μαζί με τον ήχο των τζιτζικιών σε ταξιδεύουνε μακριά! Είναι οι μόνοι ήχοι που ακούς το πρωί πίνοντας τον καφέ σου στην όμορφη αυλή αγναντεύοντας τη θάλασσα. Αν θέλεις πάλι, ξαπλώνεις στην αιώρα, ιδανική επιλογή για απόλυτη ξεκούραση και χαλάρωση, και απολαμβάνεις το πρωινό και απογευματινό αεράκι. Το χωριό Σταυρός απέχει 2,5 χιλιόμετρα ενώ το λιμανάκι των Φρικών με πολύ ωραία εστιατόρια και βραδυνή ζωή είναι μόλις στα 2 χιλιόμετρα. Μπορεί να κολυμπήσει κανείς στις Αφάλες, φτάνοντας στην παραλία με τα πόδια, όμως όλο το νησί ξεχωρίζει για τις δαντελωτές παραλίες με τα γαλαζοπράσινα νερά. Σίγουρα χρειάζεται ψηλό αυτοκίνητο ή τζιπάκι για να φτάσει κανείς μέχρι την πόρτα του σπιτιού, υπάρχει όμως η δυνατότητα να αφήσει κανείς το αυτοκίνητο 50 μέτρα πιο μακριά (ασφαλτόδρομο) και να περπατήσει ευχάριστα και μόνο για δύο λεπτά μέχρι το σπίτι. Φύγαμε από την Ιθάκη θέλοντας να ξαναγυρίσουμε σύντομα κι έχοντας τις καλύτερες αναμνήσεις!

We felt like we were royalty. From water taxi driver to car rental company, people could not have been more accommodating and we had weekly cleaning by our dear Alma. We found Ithaca to be heart-explodingly beautiful with huge stretches of untouched land and villages that define “quaint.” Every view a postcard. For us, a drive on any errand was a welcome tour of the island with unexpected spots for cappuccino and snacks. The house fit our needs really well: nice, new interior and appliances with central heating if we’d needed it; cozy but well proportioned and designed. Tons of hot water, nice shower and washer and pristine clean. The multiple level porches and decks made catching the sun easy. Stunning views of the islands, mainland, and jewel blue Ionian Sea greeted us every day from our mountainside porch. The crystal clear, aquamarine water on the little beach below was so tempting, with only the whine of the public works motor on the point to break into the song of birds, tinkle of goats’ bells and put-put of tiny fishing boats. The internet was more than adequate and fiber-optic cable is now being laid across the island to accommodate the increased load during high tourist season. Honestly, we felt like we were living a movie. Thank you, Ithaki.

Thanks Piers for a wonderful 10 days. The view from the terrace is the best view in the whole of Ithaca. Comfortable house with lovely plunge pool - ideal of families with older children or groups of friends. 10 minute walk into the attractive village and 20 minutes walk to beach - what more could you ask for.

Our family of five had an absolutely fantastic time staying in Piers's villa. The description of the villa is very accurate and it is a very comfortable and beautiful place to stay. Kioni itself is heavenly and we loved exploring Ithaka by land and sea. We were looked after beautifully and really hope to be able to return in the future as we have all rather fallen in love with the place.

The setting of this house is just breath taking, you can relax on the balcony and lie by the pool all day, walk down to town to grab some food and a swim. House itself is a simple and modest holiday home with all the basic necessisities but no frills, only downside is aircon only in the lounge but given the balcony and patio it's quickly forgotten.

We had a fabulous week in Piers's villa. The view from the large veranda was probably the best on the island and we could have spent all day there, watching the yachts coming into the little harbour. Piers was very informative before our trip and the house was as described: clean, spacious and comfortable. The plunge pool was a welcome relief on hot days. Ithaki and especially Kioni is the perfect place for a relaxed, peaceful holiday.

This is an idyllic spot. Kioni is a lovely village and the villa is in a fabulous position. Inside, the accommodation is simple and comfortable. There was more than enough space for our family of four. The best part is the terrace. It's large and shady, and the view is wonderful. Visiting in early May meant that there were hardly any other tourists and we usually had the little beaches around the village to ourselves. It's a short walk down into the village, where there are some waterfront restaurants and a mini-market. The only downsides of coming at this time of year were that the weather was hit and miss - we had a couple of days of heavy rain - and the ferry connections with Kefalonia were tricky. It's not the easiest place to get to but it's worth the effort, and this villa really is as gorgeous as it looks in the photos.

This was a very peaceful place to spend a few days. The scenery was spectacular and the fascilities very good. I would recommend this for a group of people. Thank you Piers

Koukla is an amazing place, very relaxing with a great view! Piers was very responsive and helped us in everything we needed

La casa era persino più bella che nelle foto. Non è sul mare ma il panorama è altrettanto bello, con le luci del tramonto che compaiono oltre il verde e le colline. Il proprietario è un ragazzo attento e disponibile....che dire.....tutto stupendo!

We had wonderful Time at Ani 's house with the best welcoming we neither had ! Perfect for 8. I really recomand this place. Nathalie (france)

La Sogra de l'Ani ens ha acollit meravellosament bé des del primer fins l'últim moment. Tot i que l'apartament no era el mateix que es mostra a la web, (no tant bonic), el que ens van oferir va complir amb les expectatives.

The Daphnae cottage was an idyllic escape from the city for a week. The cottage is spacious and very clean. It has an amazing view over a beautiful bay. The best spot on Ithaki I think! It is in a rural setting and is some distance from the road down an old stone path. It is not lit at night. This is very charming, atmospheric and beautiful as a get away from modern city. However, it could be difficult for those with young children, older people or those who have difficulty on eneven ground. A night time arrival could be tricky too! Exoghi village is very quiet and picturesque. It is high up from the sea and other villages around so a steep walk or a car is necessary to easily get around. The location is great for exploring Ithaki as it is a small island and the best beaches and sites are easily reached by car and then some walks to more remote coves etc. I would love to return! Thank you Gerasimos, Maria and Vasiliki! Gerasimos, Maria and Vasiliki made us feel very welcome and communicated everything we needed for a smooth arrival. The porp

Très beau séjour dans une villa très bien équipée et fonctionnelle. Le grand jardin en terrasse est très agréable et offre une vue à couper le souffle sur la baie d'(URL HIDDEN) villa, assez isolée en contrebas de la route, assure une tranquillité parfaite et l'impression d'être seuls au monde. idéal pour des vacances reposantes. Attention, le village est en hauteur et il faut absolument disposer d'une voiture pour se rendre sur les plages ou au ravitaillement. Nous avons été très bien accueillis par nos hôtes, qui nous avaient laissé tout un panier de victuailles. Une très bonne adresse à de recommander.