This is a true gem of an island getaway! The house is very comfortable and the view from the terrace breathtaking. The children slept well and loved Hydra especially swimming and climbing Mount Eros. Although we didn't meet Daphne, she was very efficient at communicating with us and answered all our questions thoroughly. Thank you! We hope to return someday soon!

Are you looking for the grand artistocratic Hydra Mansion-experience, look elsewhere. If what you are searching is a house where the style is kept simple, yet everything is functional and well thought out, ideally located in Hydra Town, in which every room of the house has a beautiful view and with outdoor areas with views, sun and shade - offered by a friendly, structured and considerate host - this house should be your preferred pick. Having rented several houses on Hydra, this one, as others are pointing out, for sure is very special. The first impression I got was that it was a bit dark and claustrophobic. Then you open the windows, unpack and start living in it, and the feeling changes completely. The house allows you unforgettable sunsets and uninterrupted amphytrical views of the town, and without a too strenous climb up to it (which is a rare combination). It is possible to take either a longer route (about 7-10 min walk) from the harbour with a very gradual ascent and stairs that are quite easy to negotiate. Also, it is possible to walk up steeply in a much shorter time. We often chose the steep way down (allowing us to be 'downtown' in just 3-4 minutes) and the longer walk home (best after a couple of Mythos). We were a group of three friends going together, and we used the three rooms as separate bedrooms which worked very well. Although the house is not that big, we all felt we had our privacy and that the outdoor area was sufficient as a communal area (at least in the summer season). The kitchen is also placed in such a way that noone was disturbing each other by using it while others were sleeping. During our time in the house we discovered many little details Daphne had thought about which made our stay nice. She also got in touch twice checking on how we were doing and finding the house. When we reported an issue with one of the fans, she had it fixed within just a few hours. Back at my desk I am still struggeling with withdrawal symptoms of listening to the cicadas in the neighbourhood trees, roosters crowing somewhere in town in the mornings, dogs gossiping across the valley in the afternoon, church bells, some occasional bustle in the harbour travelling up the hill and the perfect silence at night time. Nothing beats drinking rose wine on the terrace while watching boats go in and out, go have dinner at Ostria and then come home and repeat under the starry sky.

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Daphné. La maison est très bien situé avec une vue splendide. La maison est claire, spacieuse, il y'a tout ce qu'il faut pour s'y sentir comme chez soi. Les soirées sur la terrasse, sous les étoiles, sont un régal. Daphné a très bien géré notre venue, elle s'est montrée hyper disponible. Elle met à disposition un petit plan de la ville avec tous les bons spots, ce qui est très pratique. Nous ne regrettons pas d'être revenus à Hydra, merci Daphne !

Vi blev väl mottagna av Daphnes vän redan vid båten. Vårt bagage skickades upp med en åsna. Själva hade vi fullt upp med att ta ut hållpunkter för att vara säkra på att vi skulle hitta tillbaka till huset igen. Huset ligger mitt i stadens allra vackraste labyrintgränder och motsvarade våra förväntningar med råge. Huset är både är rustikt och vackert. Ingen lyx men allt fungerar, tom tvättmaskinen. Bäst av allt är altanen som både har skugga, sol och fläktande vindar. Härifrån har man full koll på vad händer i hamnen. Eftersom det inte finns bilar på ön är det bara kyrkklockorna och tupparna som hörs - nästan magiskt. Vi har redan pratat om att vi måste hyra huset igen.

We had a wonderful holiday in this wonderful house. We felt immediately at home. A pleasure, nice, quiet, with amazing views, beautiful on the port of Hydra. A shaded terrace where it is good to rest, eat breakfast, dinner, daydreaming nightfall ... Magic. Everything is perfect: a large and beautiful family home with everything you need, really comfortable. Daphne thank you for your kindness and availability. We were delighted and hope to return soon.

Daphne's house was as good as its description and the view was even more impressive than web picture. Communication was reciprocated immediately and we were all very happy with the booking. I would highly recommend this property, it had all you could desire. The walk from from the port was somewhat athletic, but was worth it for the reward of the magnificent view (and an excellent way to work off the meal you have just consumed at one of the many great restaurants that Hydra offers.)

I will highly recomend this place at Hydra! Cosy, homie and with a beautiful view! We spent a week and could stay three more if we had more days to spend... Daphne is a very communicative and kind host! This is just one of a kind! Go!

It is a pleasure for me to write a feedback of Cosy House. The place is absolutely amazing, the house is even better than it looks on the pictures. The terrace with it's view is a place to look forward to when you come back from the beach. The house is very well organized and functional and there is a good wifi connection. Greece in summer is very hot of course, but the rooms have fans and we had no problems to sleep. Hydra is a beautiful island , but the best thing is that there are no cars or motorcycles. You just walk everywhere or take a boat. The little town is full of nice taverna's to eat and drink. We did not meet Daphne personally because she was in Athens but her friend Tracy picked us up at our arrival and organized a donkey to carry our luggage up to the house. This was actually the only time we needed a donkey. I kept in touch with Daphne via mail, she was very helpfull and always answered promptly before and during our stay. I really hope we will come back, we all fell in love with the island Hydra and with Daphne's house. Highly recommended!

Great location, enjoyed trying all the restaurants recommended by Marie-Helene. Marie-Helene was very accessible

We had a fantastic time at Marie-Helene's. The view is breathtaking and it's in a quiet and elegant part of town. Well worth climbing the steps (of which there are many, but it keeps you fit!!) It was extremely hot for June (when we were there) but the silent ceiling fan did just the trick in keeping us cool. It was perfect for us. I thoroughly recommend Marie-Helene's studio and hope you have as nice a stay as we did. Enjoy!

The studio apartment is outfitted with everything necessary for enjoyment, as stated on the profile of the place. Marie-Helene had anticipated all our concerns and Penelope (local manager) was very responsive, including access to a clothes washing machine. The apartment has a wonderful view of the strait between Idhra and the Peleponnese peninsula, and the sail-style shade over the patio/terrace is a wonderful adaptation for hot days (the apartment was mostly on the way of wonderful breezes both on- and off-shore). The port town has a fantastic and busy harbor and the local people were mostly very thoughtful and friendly towards the needs of visitors. Be prepared for many, many steps -- Idhra's version of streets, situated as it is on steep slopes -- whether to the apartment or to the town as a whole above the harbor level. We were able to find wonderful food and daily necessities very easily. In particular, we frequented Taverna Lulu dating from the late 1800s, which serves traditional Greek food, and recommend it (about a block away from the harbor on a street level with it).

We had some wonderfull days at Hydra, the island is very charming, and we loved to live in this local flat. It's very dark at night, remember to bring a torch, otherwise you will not make it down the stairs at night!

Hydra is a beautiful island and Marie-Helene's studio is clean, well equipped and very nicely presented. It has a generous private terrace with amazing sea views. The studio is very well priced compared with most accommodation on Hydra. We were met at the harbour by Marie-Helene's friend and he even carried our luggage up to the studio (partly by trolley). Do bear in mind that there are quite a lot of steps to take to reach the studio - but this just makes the views even better. The only problem we encountered during our stay was the low water pressure in the studio - this is an issue generally on the island (although some of the bigger hotels have installed tanks to boost their pressure). It means that quite often you will find that the taps to the shower, basin and kitchen sink produce only a trickle of water. We found ways to work around this, but it is just something to be aware of when you book the studio. We had a wonderful holiday on Hydra and would be happy to recommend Marie-Helene's studio.

J'ai beaucoup aimé les petites adresses et les conseils donnés un peu avant mon voyage qui me faisait sentir que j'étais attendue et que les vacances commençaient déjà un peu. La bouteille d'eau fraiche à mon arrivée! Un grand merci pour la journée du lundi, non comprise dans le prix de la location dont j'ai pu profiter en gardant l'appartement jusqu'au bout!

La splendida terrazza sul mare fa dimenticare i n. 100 scalini fioriti necessari per arrivare all'alcova bianca e blu dotata di comodo lettone, bagno con ampia doccia e cucina funzionale completa di tutti gli attrezzi necessari. Indispensabile lasciare accesa la luce esterna prima di uscire per cenette sofisticate o ruspanti, a seconda dei gusti. Non lasciatela però accesa di notte, altrimenti vi rovinate la "stellata". Dal lettone si intravede il tramonto e il riflesso dell'alba. Può fare caldino ma c'è il ventilatore. È vero che la pressione dell'acqua della doccia è debole, ma è il bello della lenta isola, non è un problema della casa che è invece è pulita, ben arredata e organizzata. Non dimenticare le scarpe da ginnastica e le scarpette da scogli. Ci sono diverse spiagge con sassetti accessibili dopo una bella passeggiata e qualche birretta

Très bon séjour, merci Marie-Hélène ! Au bout du port d'Hydra, jolie vue depuis la terrasse et à proximité de tout, idéal pour profiter de l'île. La communication a été fluide.

Giannis was the ultimate host. He met us the minute we got off the ferry to the island and greeted us with a smile and set us up with a donkey that took our luggage to his house. He walked up to the house with us, providing great insight and tips for how to remember to get there. The island is an exciting maze. Giannis was more than welcoming, showing us a tour of his beautiful house. He stayed for a while answering any and all questions we had and gave amazing suggestions on restaurant/cafes, beaches, and local places tourists don't know about. We felt at home and that is priceless! The house had everything we needed and was further away from the busy port so we felt like we got to be more apart of the locals. The house was very safe, incredibly charming, and wonderfully romantic. We would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing, adventurous, delicious trip!

Giannis was an amazing host. His house is incredibly charming. He greeted us at the pier and introduced us to Hydra as we took the 15 minute walk to his home. The pictures doesn't do it justice. If you are looking for a cozy, homie, lovely house - this is the place. The home is a beautiful compliment to the island. Hydra is relaxing and a paradise with little nooks and crannies around every corner. The shops and restaurants are fantastic. We where there during Easter weekend. We got to see the traditions and participate in the celebration. 3 days was too short. Exploring and relaxing, I could have stayed a week. Thank you Giannis, until we meet again.

The perfect holiday we (59 years old and 56 years old) ever had, not being cliche. We didn't meet Fany but if she's like Giannis, there're the perfect hosts. Giannis waited for us at the ferry in the port and arranged for the donkey to take our suitcases up to the house. The whole reception was just perfect, he is attentive,explains and gives advice about the house and the island in a very tranquil and comprehensive way. He's just a nice, gentle person who is a pleasure to talk to. The house is like in fairytales, takes you to dreaming about a serene peaceful capsule in time. We liked the decorations and the whole atmosphere of the house. The view is stunning and the entire surrounding just magic; the local community is very friendly giving you the feeling you're part of it. The streets/alleys are incredible. We were constantly amazed by their look. The Kamini beach was our favourite although there are others maybe more beautiful. Back to the house, it provides everything you need, nicely and ingeniously decorated and organised. The little garden where you can have the morning coffee in perfect silence. Actually you can "hear" the silence and once in awhile also the bells from the church. And the food....?! You can cook your own food in the lovely kitchen. I could go on telling everyone how good and perfect our stay at Giannis's house was... To be onest, the best most wonderful, peaceful just perfect time we had there. We highly recommend it. Thank you, Avi and Henriette.

Lovely peaceful space away from the busy harbour. Very pleasant shaded courtyard and wood burning stove. Giannis kindly left us lots of wood and kindling. My tip is as there is no tourist information office on Hydra, do your research before you go (URL HIDDEN)

perfect, hosts, we just met giannis, he is a very nice person, it was very cold when we stayed at the appartment and he helped that we get thru. its a very nice house and great located on one of the most beautiful islands we ever stayed.

Giannis was an excellent Host. He took the time to go through all the details for a wonderful stay. The House is simple and of great taste, everything has been arranged to deliver a great stay. Thanks again !

Lovely quaint,rustic accommodation in a quiet neighbourhood away from the tourist zone. Be prepared for a long climb up each day(about 265 steps but with flatter stretches between steps). Let the donkeys carry up your luggage as Giannis recommends. Very clean, lots of lovely wood,everything is there. We cooked and ate there a lot. Loved the courtyard and watched the sunset from living room window each night. Be prepared to climb down from the loft, go down another set of stairs and outside to a bathroom building but not really a problem. Gianni's communicates promptly and well. Lots to do on the island if you like walking to beaches,( 15 to 30 minute walks), swimming in the sea, museums, naval history. We were here for 5 days and loved it!

We had a great time at Fanis and Giannis House at Hydra. We traveled there with our two 5 year old children and the house was perfect for them: they played in the yard, climbed the bed and in no time we would be on the hills above the village, strolling down to kamini for another ice cream. The blossoming in spring in hydra is so colorful and definitely worth seeing. We are very thankful for the great hospitality of Giannis and Fani and already decided to come back! :)

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable chez Mette à Hydra ! Tout était parfait : très propre, calme, bien équipé ! Hydra est une île magnifique et vaut le détour ! Merci à Mette pour sa disponibilité ! à recommander +++

Hydra est pleine de charme et nous nous sommes senties très bien dans ce logement, bien assez spacieux et très équipé. Nos hôtes ont laissé un classeur très utile rempli de bons conseils, de plans, d'adresse, qui permettent de profiter pleinement du séjour sur l'île.

I didn't get the chance to meet Mette but she organised everything perfectly for us. Flat is clean, convenient, quiet, with a great view on the moutains. Wifi was not working when we were there but every café and restaurant has one. I recommend this place.

All was fine and had a great time in Hydra. Nice quiet location on the edge of town. Not bothered at all with the walk uphill and accurate route description. Terrace has sunshine all day long which we enjoyed a lot this time of year. Only remark is that when we arrived we didn' t know if anybody was there and were hesitant in entering the apartment which had the key in the door.

Mette is a wonderfully considerate host. She always went out of her way to help us and to make our stay a special one. We stayed here for two weeks. I really cannot say enough about how kind and thoughtful she was. She was always there (via email) to help us and respond to any issues that came up. The villa is very nice with three levels and four apartments. This one is on the second floor. The house is at the edge of Hydra village so you look out over the hills--the view is beautiful. You do have to hike up the hill to get there but we really enjoyed the walk and appreciated being closer to the quiet of the hills. The apartment is comfortable, clean, well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the stars at night and the clouds during the day. We walked to the beach to swim most days. You can get groceries and find cafes within 10 minutes walking. A magical place!

The perfect place for a trip to Hydra. We would come back any time.

Mette is a very nice host. Very accommodating, she made everything to facilitate our trip to Hydra. Everything were great. Thanks!

I can only repeat, what I have said one year ago. She is a very nice and friendly person and open for everything, and everything is fine, and the appartment has a wonderful balcon, from where you have a great and wonderful outlook. I feel me at home there, and I will come again to this place as soon as possible. Its also a good place for someone, who likes to write.

Zoe's place was great, just up the road from a nice place to swim and a wonderful tavera called Christina's is just around the corner. Check in was easy and Zoe even upgraded our room as there wasn't anybody staying in a larger room the night we stayed! Thank you so much!

Un endroit merveilleux au calme absolu perché sur les hauteurs d'Hydra. L'accueil a été parfait et Cecile a veillé sur notre séjour.

La casa è bellissima, arredata con semplicità, spirito mediterraneo e tanto buon gusto, e con una bellissima vista. Forse è un po' più piccola di come l'aspettavamo, e la scala interna molto caratteristica ma un po' scomoda. Le terrazze bellissime sono pericolose per i bambini. È una casa da vivere con il tempo bello. Per arrivare alla casa dal paese ci sono moltissimi scalini, che fanno bene alla salute ma non sono molto adatti a bambini e persone anziane. Scendendo a Kamini si trovano diverse spiaggie, ma le indicazioni di Cecile sono utilissime e complete.

La maison est typique des habitations d'Hydra avec une vue magnifique

Nous avons passé un séjour formidable à Hydra, une île magnifique et très tranquille en cette période de Pâques. La maison est idéalement située sur les hauteurs du village avec des vues à couper le souffle ! Elle est très bien équipée et nous avons bien profité des différentes terrasses !

Très jolie maison nichée sur les hauteurs d'Hydra et bénéficiant d' une très belle vue. La maison est au calme et bénéficie de tout le confort moderne nécessaire. Les terrasses différemment orientées permettent de profiter du soleil toute la journée.

Petite merveille,dépaysement total,charme ,sérénité ,cette maison est magique. Merci Cécile

The apartment was very nice Great view from the bedrooms and the little terrace Very easy and friendly welcoming from Konstantinos and his mother We had great time in Hydra

The house is very clean, comfortable, fully accessories and with magnificent views of the sea. You cannot find anything better, even in winter time, the season I stayed in Hidra. Konstantinos is a very kind host, always ready to help. A wonderful stay!

Super! Rien à dire, c'est propre et une vue magnifique. Konstantinos est très serviable et respectueux. À conseiller. Merci et à très bientôt.

What a place, what a view, what a great welcome and experience. Thanks Konstantinos, we hope to come back here soon!

Konstantino's place was terrific! On the patio, we had a view of the sunset, the warmth of the sun all day and a clear view of the harbor. The apartment was very clean with plenty of provisions. There was hiking pathways in all directions and numerous restaurants, bakeries and shops of all kinds. I would return and choose to stay with Konstantino!

The best place to stay.

We loved our stay at Hydra's view house. It was all and much more than what we expected. The house is very comfortable, everything is new and efficient. The kitchen is fully equipped with more than you need, has very nice kitchenware to set a pretty table too. The rooms are cool and comfortable with windows with a view. The bathroom is also nice and new and even has a washing machine. And there were very many nice fluffy towels as well. But the best part is the rooftop terrace with its outstanding view of Hydra where at every hour of the day the light changes giving the town a different special glow. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner there, almost never wanting to leave! Konstantino was a very good host, with quick answers to messages and even came to the port in the evening to meet us, then walked up, carrying bags for us! He was a gentleman, very kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this lovely vacation home!!

This apartment is the best value in Hydra If looking for a 2 bedroom. Very clean, good AC and a view that rivals the best hotels. The kitchen was stocked of cookware. Senior citizens may have difficulty reaching the apartment but I enjoyed the workout. The host was very accommodating, meet us at the boat and was accessible at any time. I highly recommend it. Hydra is a perfect getaway from the hustle of Athens. It's just an hour away by hydrofoil (28 euros). The town is small and is wonderful to keep seeing the same friendly faces. Nicolas Beach is worth a visit. It's a sleepy town but there are a few bars that were a lot of fun. So Hydra is the best of both worlds.

Vicky was very welcoming and made our stay very comfortable and pleasant. Communication was really easy, polite and immediate and she picked us up in the port to show us our way home. The flat is nice and comfortable although not that big. the courtyard is really beautiful specially during the night and makes the hole stay special. Although the house is not central its not that far from the port but i d suggest donkey transportation for the luggage. There is no wireless connection for internet and no reception in the flat and that is maybe the only minus of my hole experiance.

Vicky est une personne très sympathique . Elle nous a donné de nombreux renseignements toujours avec le sourire . Son appartement à une superbe terasse !!! Son grand atout !

We stayed at Vicky's for a weekend and it was an excellent choice! She is very friendly and willing to help! The house is really nice and well-equipped, but the I think the highlight is the big courtyard in front of it, ideal for breakfast since it shaded in the morning, with an old stone well, an anchor and a big olive tree inside. We would certainly stay there if we visited again the island.

Η Βίκυ μας υποδέχτηκε στο λιμάνι και μας συνόδευσε στο σπίτι το οποίο ήταν απλά υπέροχο. Οι ολιγοήμερες διακοπές μας, δεν θα ήταν οι ίδιες αν δεν είχαμε μείνει σε αυτό το σπίτι με την πολύ όμορφη αυλή και μακρυά από την φασαρία και την πολυκοσμία. Μας έδωσε οδηγίες για τις κοντινές παραλίες και πως θα πάμε συν τα μαγαζιά που θα μπορούσαμε να φάμε. Είχαμε ακριβώς ότι χρειαζόμασταν από άποψη διαμονής και φιλοξενίας και την Ύδρα στα πόδια μας. Όλα τέλεια!

It was a very pleasant stay in Vicky's apartment! The apartment was clean and cosy and Vicky was a very nice and helpful hostess. We warmly reccomend staying here

Vicky was great! She is very helpful and kind! She is a great host. Her place is quite, clean and a in a great location in between the mountain trails and the market. She and her husband are very responsive to needs or problems and she is easy to communicate with!

We liked Vicky and the location. The patio was great! However, it is really not a 2 bedroom. The second sleeping sofa was actually in the kitchen dining room area with no privacy. The room was cold and the bedding was insufficient. It would be excellent for a couple or a family with a young child...because the patio is safely enclosed.

Très bel appartement dans les hauteurs d'hydra. Vicky est venue nous chercher au bateau et nous a accompagné jusqu'à l'appartement. Tout est conforme aux photos et la terrasse est très apprécié pour les petits déjeuners. Je recommande fortement cet appartement.

Hydra is incredible and George's place is outstanding. The house is awesome and the terrace even better. Maria is super cute and helpful. George was beyond helpful sending me a message the day before we left letting us know about a ferry strike that might affect our travel off island. We were able to adjust our leave and continue our travels without any issues. I will be back and I won't ever stay anywhere else on island. Perfection!

We were six people staying at this modern flat with an amazing view from the terrace. Couldn't ask for more! The flat is well equipped with linen, towels, good beds and standard kitchen tools. Very nice location a fifteen minute walk from the port of Hydra where the super-friendly Mrs Maria meet us! Thank you for a great vacation.

The house was wonderful to stay in. Spent lovely evenings on the Balcony. George was very helpful and Maria welcomed us wonderfully. Fully recommend, will probably be back!

We Gad a wonderfull Time at George s house. The small port if kamini and the view are great.

Visited with my Wife and our children 10 and 13. Everyone loved the experience. This place offers an ideal, peaceful location that's an easy walk from the charming / busy port. The unit itself is as advertised. Private, cozy (smallish), clean, and nice. The owner, George, was stellar and particularly helpful in coordinating water-taxi transportation to/from the mainland. Maria met us on the island on time and kindly got us situated. We would gladly stay again in the future.

Staying at George's seaview apartment is definitely recommended. George was always helpful in answering questions and responds immediately. Maria met us at Kamini harbour despite it being pitch dark, explained about the house and showed us where we could get water etc = very very reliable hosts!! We (4 adults) spent Christmas there and thoroughly enjoyed it. The apartment is well heated for winter and equipped with an excellent fireplace. The view from the terrasse is magnificent and the seaview part is very literal. The only critique point would be that especially the kitchen was not clean (mold in fridge etc), but that's hardly a problem as there are a lot of nice places to eat out. A little tip is to not use the microwave as it blows the fuses. Wintertime is quiet on Hydra but if you're looking for relaxation, serene scenery and good walks, this time of year is for you - liking cats might be good too...

This is just lovely accommodation on Hydra. Perfect location overlooking the sea at Kamini. Sitting on the terrace at sunset is a real treat. Comfortable and clean with all the equipment we needed for a great holiday. Maria, the caretaker, is available for any problems but we didn't have any!

George's flat is ideally located by Kamini harbour which is a nice stroll from Hydra harbour but also close to the beaches. We've primarily booked this flat for the terrace and it didn't disappoint. The view is absolutely gorgeous! The flat is also great, comfortable and decorated with taste. At our request, George has kindly sent us pictures of the bedrooms and bathrooms as there aren't any in the ad at the moment. As other guests have mentioned, the bedrooms have no windows but it wasn't a problem for us. There is also a relatively short but steep flight of stairs to reach the flat that is not mentioned in the ad. The only downside of our stay is that no one was there to meet us at Kamini at the agreed time on our arrival. However, George was prompt to respond to our calls and offered us lunch while we were waiting for Maria, the housekeeper, to meet us and have the flat ready. The rest of our stay was very enjoyable and George allowed us to occupy the flat for as long as we needed the day of our departure.

This house (maisonette - there is another apartment above) is very comfortable and is perfect for 4 adults and 2 children with an ensuite at ground level. This is accessed by steep stairs leading down from the hall or a separate door to the outside. The terrace has wonderful views out to sea over Kamini village and is the making of it. We were a couple on our own and loved our stay. There is a lot of walking but it is all so enjoyable. There are 2 tavernas in the village but one was not yet open and it takes 15/20 minutes to walk to the centre of Hydra either along the coast or exploring all the alleyways inland which are magical. There are lots of places to eat in Hydra plus supermarkets, bakeries etc. The peace is amazing with no cars but there are plenty of animal noises - like our friendly neighbouring donkey! We did 3 long days walking (carrying food and all water) which was bliss. Our longest day we took a water taxi to the lighthouse and walked back via Zouvras monastery which took about 5/6 hours including picnic time. Our favourite beach at Plakos is about 30 minutes walk but has sunbeds for 6 euros for 2 and a very good restaurant. It is a hotel which runs an hourly water taxi to and from Hydra - 6 euros return(URL HIDDEN)We used the Plakos water taxi after a long walk and asked to be dropped at Kamini - no problem! Hydra is enchanting and exploring the town up the hill is fascinating. Everything is transported by mules/donkeys and ponies. You can take a water taxi from Hydra to Kamini for about 12 euros if you have shopping. We were met at Hydra when we arrived at 9pm by Cristos who could not have been more helpful and organised a water taxi while we did some essential (heavier!) shopping. He also helped us with queries during the week. We would love to return.

Hydra is the most beautiful and Marilia's place is ideally situated! We were close to many swimming areas but far enough away for real peace and quiet. We had three generations of family and everyone was happy with our stay. Marilia had everything nicely laid out and easy for us to understand. She had Christos meet us at the port and show us the way. He got us quickly oriented and was available during our stay when we had questions. We would love to stay here again!

Great place to stay! The house was perfect for the whole family - our two girls loved staying in the children's room. Lovely kitchen-dining area and very modern bathroom. Lots of nice little touches like dimmable lighting in all the rooms. The house is ideally located in a quiet (but very accessible) area of Kamini and has wonderful views from the balcony. Lots of local information from the host - thank you!

Marilia's home was perfect for our stay on Hydra. Her associate Michael was incredibly helpful upon our arrival -- he met us at the port to help us get bags to the house, provided the keys and gave many great recommendations for things to do/see on the island. The port of Kamini is also a great location from which to explore the island -- just 15 minutes walking from the main town. During our stay, we had issues with both the wifi and the air conditioning in the main room (bedrooms' A/C was functioning well). Michael was able to resolve the wifi issue and replace the router within 48 hours. The A/C for the main room was not able to be fixed, but I understand Marilia has plans to do this in the future -- also the A/C in the bedrooms was working well, so we were still comfortable at night. We enjoyed Marilia's home very much -- thank you!!!

Marilia's place is stunning and Hydra is just wonderful: the food, weather and sea! We were very well looked after and given excellent recommendations. The walk to and from the town is utterly idyllic.

Amazing house! Amazing view! The whole experience was incredible. Marilia was an excellent communicator and her management team was very accommodating and friendly. I would definitely stay here again.

Das Haus von Marilia ist wunderschön. Wir haben jeden Abend den wundervollen Blick in den Kamini-Hafen genossen. Alles, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub benötigt, ist da - Kaffeemaschine, Waschmaschine, Spüli, Handtücher für Strand und Bad usw. Wir haben wertvolle Tipps erhalten und hatten vor Ort einen Ansprechpartner, der sich um alles gekümmert hat. Toll! Wir kommen sicher wieder - es war ein Traumurlaub.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Hydra. The island is very beautiful and authentic. Marilia's house was just the best place to stay. We were happy to be in Kamini the little port just outside Hydra town. The house has the most fantastic terrace overlooking Kamini and the ocean. Inside the house is very comfortable, well equipped and clean. Marilia was quick to answer all our questions and observant to our needs. We can thoroughly recommend a stay in Marilia's house.

Neat little studio apt in a pretty quiet part of Hydra town. The host Semely rents out the buttom room and occasionally stays in the upstairs apt. during summer. Very convenient for a quick chat or advice but not even necessary as she is very attentive, and excellent at communicating online (Viber, (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN), e-mail, Airbnb msg etc) She clearly cares about her guests wellbeing. Studio could do with a little upgrading (originally her Grandma's place) but the price point reflects this imo. 100% satisfied. Would come back anytime.

Semely met us at the dock, described what she was wearing, and was very helpful in getting settled into her lovely apartment with a gorgeous view. Idra is a lovely island and we wish we had more time there. Semely was very helpful in suggesting restaurants and things to do. Also, she is a very interesting person and quite a traveler!

Semely was very helpful with communication before arriving in Idra. Her sister greeted us and made us feel very welcome. We met Semely the next day and she had many good suggestions for things to do. The apartment is cozy and with very nice features and in a convenient location. And the view of the harbour really is spectacular!! Highly recommended!

Semely place is wonderful. Very clean, well located with an amazing view. I recommend the place to anybody who wants to live a total relaxing experience.

We absolutely loved this airbnb. Upon arriving, Semely had described exactly how to get there, so we didn't have any trouble finding it. Her cousin greeted us at the apartment and showed us around. The apartment was amazing and the view really is as stunning as depicted on the picture. Everyone we interacted with during our stay was very sweet and Semely made sure we had everything we needed. An awesome experience!

We loved everything about the room! Very good location, fantastic view and Semely is very friendly and helpful!

The host was fantastic and the apartment was amazing. I would recommended it 100 %.

Our communication with Zemeli was very good. She responded very quick and we found the place without any problems. Her place is very lovely and it has a great view over the harbour and the AC worked very well. All in all it's a great place to stay for a weekend:)

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I can't say enough good things about Andreas and his place! it was our favorite Airbnb experience in Greece. highly recommend to anyone visiting hydra

Andreas is the best host ever! He even organised our way back as strike cancelled the ferries. House is beautiful and perfectly clean.

Andreas was the perfect host. Accomodation was well located, spacious and delightfully traditional, with a walled garden. We only had two nights and we're sorry we didn't have two weeks. Jane and kim

Words can't describe how much we loved staying at this beautiful residence. Our hosts Andreas and his father were wonderful beyond words. The two room/ piano room accommodation was exquisite & exactly like the pictures. It was spacious, welcoming, very clean, exceptionally well equipped - air conditioning, plenty of towels, beach towels, lovely body wash in shower, desk, bedsides, coffee machine and makings, mini bar with complimentary refreshments, a whole other room with dining table, bluetooth period-looking stereo/record player and large comfy bed. The room was made up while we were out during the day. The garden has your own drying rack and private table to sit at (or shared bbq areas too). The access was very easy compared to many in Hydra - no stairs to get there. Andreas helped carry our bags anyway, as did his father on the way out. The swimming spots (breathtaking) & many bars and restaurants are all an easy 5-10 min walking over cobbled streets. We fell in love with this property, the people and Hydra. We will be back.

I had a great time staying in the Piano Suite. The rooms were clean, and newly renovated complete with towels, robes, a stocked mini fridge, espresso maker and daily cleaning service. The suite had a cozy yet elegant feel to it. The unexpected surprise was the full gym and the huge beautiful garden out front with all of Andreas' trees, vegetable plants, and newly restored rustic outdoor furniture (plus a basketball court). I wish I could have had an extra day just to relax in the garden! The absolute highlight of the stay, though, was Andreas himself. When I arrived he took me to his favorite beach to go swimming and have an espresso, introduced me to all of his friends, and gave me all the good recommendations of places to go during my time in Idra. Even texted me on my second day to make sure I was alright and had everything I needed. There were some unfortunately loud guests staying upstairs who were making a lot of noise in the middle of the night, but Andreas was kind enough to ask them to quiet down without me having to ask him to do so. Overall, I had a wonderful time and if I ever come back to Idra I'll be sure to stay here!

Set in a compound filled with with orange, lime and jasmine trees, the piano suite was absolutely stunning. Andreas was a perfect host and really helpful in every way. I will definitely be back in the future for a longer stay.

The whole experience was great. The place was amazing, very clean, centrally located, and with everything we needed in terms of facilities. Andreas is a great host too. Very hospitable and always willing to offer his help and guidance for the island's hidden corners.

Such a pleasure and honor to stay for 2 nights at the spacious, tasteful piano suite, being part of its long history! Andreas is the perfect host, ready to accommodate your every need and the person behind each little detail of comfort and luxury! We will definitely go back and stay for a longer period.

Perfect place

This place is awesome. Very convenient to the harbor, great facilities. Comes with a lovely breakfast prepared by Christos' wife. Christos was kind enough to meet us at the port (even though we arrived quite late). I would highly recommend this place.

Had a very positive experience....needed two days away from everything and had a great time. Apartment was perfect, as shown in pictures, very clean and in order, hosts have been both nice and very kind. I highly recommend (URL HIDDEN) just sure to check on the hot water....! ;-)

Christos and his wife Vanna are wonderful hosts. They are very generous, caring, kind and accommodating . Breakfast was delivered to our apartment every morning by lovely Vanna. The apartment was very clean and well cared for. The professionalism this couple exhibited was exemplary, starting with Christos meeting us at the port dock to help carry our luggage to the house. Christos was very patient and understanding regarding our inability to communicate to him regarding our exact arrival time. I highly recommend Alleyway House in Hydra.

Amazing place to stay in Ydra!! The house is brand new, and has all the amenities and features of an hotel, plus the flexibility, politeness and positive energy of Christos. Great location, in the heart of Ydra's town with no stairs to climb! I will definitely choose it again on my next trip to the island. ps: Christos's wife is a super host as well, serving amazing breakfast!

This traditional home is beautifully renovated and very well maintained and only 50 meters from the historic port. The stay was very enjoyable, with many fantastic restaurants around the majestic town. The host met us at the port and helped us to the house. Breakfast included freshly baked bread, pastries, eggs, juice and coffee and delivered to our door by the lovely host.

We were greeted right off the ferry by Christop's wife who helped us with the bags and showed us the house. Very close to the port and very warm and friendly hosts. We traveled with our 4 year old daughter and the space was amazing. Very spacious for the three of us and enough room for the luggage we brought with us. My daughter and I slept up stairs very comfortable bed and pillows and my husband slept down stairs on the long couch and it was very comfortable too. The hosts washed our laundry and brought us a basket of fresh baked pastries and eggs each morning. They made themselves available at all times allowed us to knock on the door of their home. The walls are thin you will hear your neighbors but we had white noise playing and my daughter slept through it. Otherwise these are generous and kind hosts and I would stay in this apartment again. We were going to extend one more day but this place was booked I toured other places to stay and they were smaller and pricey. The hosts offered to go change our ferry tickets and called other people about a room to stay one more day and night on the island. You are getting your money's worth in this place and you cannot put a price on comfort. Do not take a chance on another place. Also there was hot water all the time this is rare In Greece huge plus for this place!

Christos was great, met us at the ferry and walked us to the house. When we checked out he let us keep our stuff safe until we went to the ferry again. Breakfast was amazing and delivered right when we asked for it!

We adored our too few days in this most beautiful house and island. The house provides breathtaking views from every room and everything you could ever need. The personal contents and photos gave us a delightful insight into the bygone days of Greece & Hydra. We felt most welcome and will return. Thank you Myrsini.

This house is amazing!!! Wildly beyond our expectations, it has beautiful space both indoors and out. On one side you look straight out to sea, and the other to the beautiful port of hydra. There are also two lovely cats to welcome you, and about a thousand more as you make your way around the island. Highly recommended!

This is a stunning apartment with 360 degree views of Hydra's port and surrounding sea. We loved staying here and Myrsini was very responsive and helpful.

We were in contact a few days before via email and she had a friend meet us to take us to the house

The house was lovely with spectacular views! Very well equipped and clean. We loved our stay there, felt like locals and would love to stay again when in beautiful Idra!

Myrsini's house was one of the most charming homes we have ever been in. As beautiful as the pictures are, they do it scant justice - the views are stunning, private and plentiful. Also, the lack of light pollution makes for spectacular night skies. I would not hesitate to return and certainly plan on doing so in the not too distant future. The location is perfect too, 2 minutes walk to the centre of the port. Hydra itself is fantastic and is sorely missed. If you're viewing this property right now and decide to book somewhere else - you'll have made a catastrophic blunder and your holiday will be diminished, do the right thing! Communication etc was friendly, extremely helpful and timely.

My husband and I spent 5 glorious days at Myrsini's beautiful family home in Hydra. The pictures of the place online really do not do it justice; there are several exquisite views throughout the house and we tried to enjoy all of them every day. The house is perfectly located, about a 5 minute walk from the harbor. The housemaid was there to greet us, even when our boat arrived late. As the kitchen is fully equipped, we enjoyed breakfast on the roof every morning and dined in several evenings. In the morning, we went on hikes to the village of Vlychos with its gorgeous beach (about a 40 min walk). We twice ate at Kodylenia's Taverna in Kaminia (on the way to Vlychos). The owner was so warm and caught fresh fish every day. The food and views were incredible. All in all, 5 days was not enough here- we wish we could have had another week! Thank you Myrsini for giving us a memory of a lifetime.

Great communication before arrival. The house is even better than the pictures and the views are amazing. We wished we had booked for longer and fully intend returning one day.

Fleftherias flat was just around the corner from our favourite bar in hydra, the pirate! Very confortable although tiny it manages to host 3 people easily. Eleftheria her self was very kind and her hospitality warm.Thank you!

The apartment is cozy and very well located. The owner was very thoughtful and always ready to help. Definitively recommended