| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 1 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/01/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A family of seven, spanning three generations, we set out to Paros for a
holiday. Our destination was The Olive House. Little did we realize how much
our experience would be shaped by the home we stepped into. Being met at
the boat by the concierge was the beginning of our journey. We were guided
to our destination and all our questions were answered. The food and drink
that was supplied as well as the beautiful flowers from the gardens helped us
to feel welcomed as we crossed the threshold into the beauty and comfort
that surrounded us. To sit on the patio and gaze out at the Aegean Sea, cook
in the festive kitchen, and eat our dinners outside by candle and moon light
helped us to feel fully in this place. Our 2-year-old grandson was always
engaged as he played in this child-friendly environment. There was never a
rush to head out in the mornings as we were content to just be in this well
tended home. Short trips to the nearby bakery for freshly baked morning fare
would suffice. What a joy to have had this opportunity and I have to say that
the owners were more than helpful at every turn of the way. I am so
appreciative to have discovered The Olive House and would recommend it
without hesitation as a place to fully experience Paros.
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Priscilla
Boston, MA
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| 07/01/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had never been to the island of Paros before, so we didn't know what to
expect. One of the most pleasant surprises we did find on Paros was the Olive
House. Beautifully situated on a quiet hillside looking directly at Antiparos
and the gorgeous blue waters in between. Immaculate gardens, vineyard,
olive tree grove and the most pleasant scents all day long. Beautiful rooms
and furnishings. And above all, oh so quiet! The Olive House is perfectly
located to easily access any place on Paros, and a super quick 5 minute ferry
ride to Antiparos. Perhaps most importantly, the Olive House is a quick two
minutes to a local bakery that seems to stay open forever and turns out the
most amazing goods imaginable! Don't let the hustle and bustle of Athens
wear you down. Once you reach the Olive House, be prepared to completely
check out, slow down, and enjoy an amazing house on an amazing island.
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Xen & Kelly
Santa Fe, NM
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| 02/26/09 |
Positive
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The Olive House exudes a feeling of peace. Come to
stay and you will quickly adapt to the pace of island
life -- mid-day swims in the Aegean, trips to town to
buy fish straight off the boat, evening sunsets over
the wide stone veranda. The house is comfortable and
well cared for and you will be too. |
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Caitlin Lindsay |
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| 02/25/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The Olive House is all about comfort and pleasure, in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. Living and relaxing spaces abound inside and out, and as a guest you find yourself weaving them together in the course of the day: into the fragrant garden in the morning, and onto the west-facing veranda for dining in the evening. Our favorite day trips are to Lefkes, and to Antiparos. There are fun, casual eateries along the beach in Alyki. On the road from the House to Alyki you'll want to find the local bakery; it could become a daily before-breakfast habit.
Enjoy.
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Anne
Swarthmore, PA
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| 10/27/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I will always remember Paros and the Olive House for their exquisite aromas: lavender, lemon verbena and mountain sage wafted through the air whenever the breeze brushed the garden. I felt like a queen, strolling your broad verandas, watching the sun set over the little island with the white chapel off in
the distance. Thank you, thank you for an absolutely wonderful vacation!
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Penelope
Oakland, CA
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| 05/15/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Soon after leaving the high-spirited bustle of Parikia, it becomes clear that
the Greek island of Paros is a world apart and that the Olive House sits
comfortably atop that world. While the kids play in their room, on the quiet
hillside or the massive patio, one (or two) may choose to plot explorations
while enjoying a glass of Parean wine in the deep bathtub, gazing across the
carefully-nurtured orchard to the sea. You'll need a car, plenty of time, some
sunscreen, and little else. We have been more than once, and will surely go
back.
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Theodore
Philadelphia, PA
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