While we visited Syros in the “off-season” in December, Kostas ensured we had a wonderful experience with his excellent hospitality including meeting us after we arrived by ferry. His local... read more tips were essential and all excellent - from restaurants to local sites to see. As others have mentioned the location is ideal - close to the town square but quiet on a pedestrian only street. The view from the rooftop terrace was wonderful and relaxing as well. We look forward to coming back during the spring/summer.

  Εξαιρετική φιλοξενία ..εξαιρετική τοποθεσια στην καρδιά της Ερμούπολης ..όλα ήταν υπέροχα ..μείναμε πολύ ευχαριστημένοι ..εάν επισκεφτούμε ξανά το νησί θα επιλέξουμε πάλι τη Villa Maria!!

  Une chambre magnifique, une vue extraordinaire, un accueil parfait et sympathique. Beaucoup d’attentions. Merci !

  I couldn’t have asked for a better host! Kostas stayed up late to meet me after my arrival ferry was delayed & came down to the port when he realized... read more I’d forgotten something in the room. Breakfast was sumptuous, his recommendations ideal and the place itself is stunning. I will definitely go back next time I’m in Syros. Thank you again Kostas!!

  Amazing spacious kitchen, good outdoor spaces on different levels of the house from the apartment that let you get sun. Close to the town where everything is available and a... read more 10 min walk (or less) to the local swimming spot. Kostas and Elisa are excellent hosts and very accommodating.

  This was the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of a truly spectacular Greek island, complete with great people and crystal clear waters just a short walk away from this... read more home. Kostas was always around to answer questions and make sure we were comfortable. The kitchen was a great place to prepare meals as it had every tool you could ever need. Also a very short walk from the port, perfect for day trips and just very convenient distance from the port to the home. Kostas met us in the town square so we had no problems locating the home! Great stay I hope to come back.

  This is a gem of a place in Ermoupoli and Kostas is a gem of a host. Couldn't recommend this Airbnb enough, it's absolutely the best you can get in... read more Ermoupoli, beautiful inside and the views just breathtaking.

  We had a wonderful stay at Kostas/Elisa wonderful 19th century house! Hosts were so kind and nice, always there when needed and ready to help, and full of nice advices... read more about the town and the island.
The house was incredibly elegant and beautiful, very well situated, just above the main, wonderful square of Ermoupoli, but still very quiet.
We falled in love with the house, and also with this incredible city of Ermoupoli.
Would love to come again!

  If you love historic homes, you will love this house! It's absolutely gorgeous, restored and refurbished with meticulous sensitivity to the period of its construction. Some of my favorite elements... read more included the high ceilings and gorgeous original windows. Great views of the Hermopoulis port from one of the bedrooms as well, and of course from the rooftop patio!

The house was incredibly cool and surprisingly quiet. Only one bedroom in this unit has A/C, but the other rooms have ceiling fans and I actually got cold at night (in June!) if the fan was left on. They do a great job of keeping the house very comfortable. And it's so quiet at night! The only noise we noticed was from the occasional cat-fight outside, and, well, you're going to find that anywhere you go on the island. 😉

The one thing you must know about this house is the STAIRS. There are a LOT of stairs to get up to the house. More than I expected. It wasn't so bad when we had nothing in our hands, but with loaded suitcases, or carrying a backpack filled with groceries, or a tired preschooler in your arms, it can be rough. Luckily, there is another -slightly longer- way to reach the house, which only has a handful of steps, so we took that route for most of our time. (You can also have a taxi drop you at either of the two nearby churches - Metamorphosis or St Nicholas, and walk the slightly shorter route from there. Particularly if you are coming from the port, have lots of bags, and/or it's very hot outside.)

Kostas and Elisa were completely wonderful hosts, answering all our questions, helping us with everything we needed, and even having us out to their house for coffee! We were so impressed with their thoughtful restoration of Villa Maria, and enjoyed getting to know them during our stay. If you have a chance to stay at this property, you should definitely do so.

  Spectacular experience! Great, great host! The house is very nice, tastefully decorated, the windows are modern with mosquito nets if you want to have them (modern system). The house is... read more prettier than the photos. Kostas, a great host, is dedicated and passionate about what he does, he gave me references to bars, restaurants, events, a complete guide to the city!

  Very nice room with amazing view on the port from the balcony !

  This place is amazing! The view is stunning. Kostas is so nice and accommodating. Since nobody was renting the place after us, he let us stay as late as we... read more needed. He was very helpful with local tips. I can’t recommend this place enough. It was really a great stay. Thank you!!