Villa Maria is a listed 19th century neo-classical mansion. Built by a local factory owner in 1873 at the height of Ermoupolis’ prosperity, it is a fine example of the architecture of the period. In restoring it we have preserved all the original features —wooden floors and ceilings, marble bathrooms, decorative mouldings— and used antique furniture to give it a comfortable but authentic feel.
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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.
Rhodri
11/02/2020We loved our stay here. Kostas made sure to greet us upon arrival with a map and highlights for us to explore on the island, and made sure we had... read more everything we needed. The room was perfect with beautiful views of the town in nearly every direction. Super central and lovely shared space for breakfast / drinks too. Overall, a very special spot and we hope to be back soon.
Lauren
07/03/2022 -
Plus:
1) Cleanliness
2) Communication and willingness to help
3) Friendliness
4) Great mattress
5) Awesome balcony view
Minus:
1) You need to climb 157 stairs in total to... read more reach the room from the port, so you have to be fit. However, the view totally deserves it.Daniel
08/28/2022Love it so much. We really loved our room at Kostas/Elisa’s place. They are amazing hosts. When we arrived, Kostas met us at the port. He was... read more super kind, and helped us with our luggages . Words are not enough to describe his kindness. He recommended great restaurants with beautiful ambiance and great food. The place is sea front, and we loved our balcony and the view. This place is near to the main town. The place is super clean. We will definitely be back. Thank you again for the great hospitality.
Shahin
10/09/2018 -
What I loved..... a gorgeous mansion, ginormous bed, fresh breeze through the French doors and windows, walkable to everything, gorgeous places to swim! I love this town and of course... read more Kostas beautiful home!
Persia
07/15/2018This 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!!
Laura
10/06/2018 -
Villa Maria is a wonderful space right next to the center of Syros. An absolutely beautiful island, you can expect to find amazingly authentic experiences at incredibly reasonable prices, with... read more many beaches, restaurants, shops, and cafes. The classical architecture is quite beautiful, and the Villa itself has a lovely courtyard and roof for looking out into the bay and up to Ano Syros. If you are looking for a wonderful central location, this spot is perfect for you as it allows you an easy walk to all you need as well as a great space to relax privately. Kostas provided wonderful recommendations - every place we visited on his recommendation was fantastic. As a clean space with a small kitchenette and beautiful outdoor spaces, it is wonderfully complemented by the authentic beauty of Syros. Look no further and stay here!
Craig
05/21/2019 -
Our stay at Villa Maria was among one of our very best Airbnb experiences— everything about our stay at Villa Maria was magnificent. The villa itself is comfortable, centrally located... read more close to the port, tons of restaurants, and the swimming area. Our room was beautifully decorated in neoclassical style, true to Syros’ history, and equipped with a private balcony and an AC, which was much appreciated during the few hot days of our stay. Kostas was super generous with his time and gave us excellent recommendations and a map of places to eat and things to do/see while on Syros. We also paid extra for Elisa’s breakfast basket—- packed with her homemade goodies and thoroughly enjoyed them all (they’re delicious!) on the beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the Aegean. We’re already fantasizing about our return to Villa Maria—- a magical place on an equally magical island. By far the highlight of our Cyclades trip, much more than Mykonos or Santorini.
Matias
07/23/2018 -
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.
Chloe
08/29/2017I 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!!
Dara
08/16/2022