spyridoula studio 2

The view is exceptional, and they were quick to respond when we had questions. Beyond that, we had a lot of problems. Every shower flooded the bathroom, so we kept a mop in the room and had to get fresh towels ourselves to soak up the water. The headboard rested on the light switch, turning the lights on whenever we moved, so we taped it down. The bottom sheet was too small for the bed and came off during the night. There were mosquitos all over the place despite our care about leaving doors open. The steep, long, winding walk up from the road was difficult enough that we hired a car for our stay. Cooking smells quickly filled the space because the kitchen had no extractor fan, and opening the doors let in mosquitos. We also had to ask for replacement batteries for the air conditioning remote. The view and response time were the good parts. That's seriously it.

The host was good, and we enjoyed the pool for guests and the amazing view. Getting to the apartments can be a problem without a car because they're high up, and you can't drive right to them, so luggage has to be carried uphill. The floors were poorly wiped after cleaning and still felt like they had chemical residue. The internet was terrible, which could be an issue if you plan to work there. Soundproofing was very poor, and the TV remote in our room didn't work.

The balcony view was lovely, and our towels were changed twice during the stay. But after booking based on the positive reviews, my daughters and I were surprised in a bad way. The extra bed I'd requested wasn't there when we arrived. Once brought to the apartment, it was dirty and dusty, then turned out to be smelly and unbelievably hard. I didn't complain, and got used to it after the second night. Air conditioning wasn't included as the offer said unless you paid an extra €3 per day. The bathroom shower was tiny and only had old curtains, so expect to wipe up the floor every time. Its holder was broken, and there was no soap or shampoo. The most disappointing part was being told to leave the pool unless we ordered food or drinks from their bar. My daughters and I felt like intruders, especially since other guests were swimming without ordering even water. This wasn't what I booked and paid for, and I won't recommend it. Two stars for the view and the twice changed towels.

After being scammed with Airbnb somewhere else, we found Spiridoula studios. It should have been our first choice. The place was really clean and tidy, the sheets were spotless and smelled amazing, and the view was fantastic. The location was perfect for what I wanted to visit. Definitely coming back.