Thomas, United States

Jul 2025 Rate: 10 / 10
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This review will read like a paid advertisement but I assure you it is sincere. I would leave 20 stars if I could. If you are only speed reading through reviews let me state - without hesitation - you MUST stay at Villa Doretta - details to follow. My wife and I, and are two young adult children (18, 21) and my daughter's friend were traveling from Los Angeles. After a long day of travel we were met by Nikos and his team at the ferry port and swept up in Nikos's amazing smile and energy. It felt like within seconds we were in our rental car and following Nikos through the winding hills of Paros and this was our first chance to see the jaw-dropping views of the island, mountains and sea. Stunning. A few turns onto gravel roads and we arrived at Villa Doretta, unassuming at first, but once we stepped inside the gates we all took an incredible sigh of joy and wonder. The house is absolutely extraordinary, we simply could not believe the location: 30 steps from Golden Beach, the most beautiful beach on the island. The first thing that struck me was the unbelievable attention to detail and aesthetic of the outside spaces. The pool is gorgeous and so are the grounds and gardens. There are half-a-dozen outside spaces to gather, the fire pit, the sheltered dining area, the pool chairs are cozy and high-end, everything about the outside is seamless and designed to drink in the eye-popping views of the sea and the distant islands. The inside - while not huge - is immaculately appointed, we adored it and especially the owner, Petros, who could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Between Petros and Nikos of Paros Luxury Hospitality we were happily overwhelmed by outstanding care and service. Let me cut to the chase again, the island, the service, the luxury, the beauty of Villa Doretta, either rivals or exceed any Four Seasons we have stayed at around the world. When we arrived Petros had stocked the refrigerator with groceries - our pre-communication had been effortless - and we had arranged for a private chef for our tired family and the house was filled with amazing smells. The young chef Theo was so friendly and talented! Our table was heaping with steak filets, and chicken and fish and bowls of golden potatoes and tzatziki and pita and an amazing tomato salad, everything so fresh and tasty. The stress just melted from our bodies. And Petros was attentive to every detail and would remain so throughout the trip. And not only does he own and operate this beautiful beach home but he also recommended the restaurant he owns (we expect Petros to run the island soon!) Kima, which is another knockout. Our family shared two wonderful meals here, Petros arranged the most beautiful table for us, right on the lip of the sea and the full moon rose over the distant mountain as we ate and drank and we all just swooned from the gorgeousness of it all. Paros, the island, is a jewel. The ratio of tourists to locals feels just right, its picture-perfect towns offer treats for the eye at every turn and Naoussa on the other side of the island is a maze of delights, great shopping, full of gorgeous bars and restaurants again all surrounded by the sea. I have to again emphasize the convenience and beauty of Villa Doretta, because not only is the beach just 30 steps (!) from the house, but if you turn right and walk another fifty yards you are met by a string of low-key but excellent beach clubs. Our favorite was Blu (though we recommend the beach service, the twin sisters who run it are attentive and awesome, food is solid, chairs are terrific and they kept the best ones for us if we asked, no issue) the restaurant behind it was only so-so in terms of food and service. But, like I said, there are other beach clubs, we did not every get to them all and at the end of the beach are boat actives like wake-boarding (my son did this twice) and other fun activities like that. But whenever we got tired, Villa Doretta was only a few steps away and even at the beach's most crowded (which wasn't that bad at all) once you got to the house, it was nothing but stillness and calm and beauty and we could enjoy the sea from our wonderful pool chairs. The amenities inside the house, the laundry, the kitchen, the TVs, the beds were all excellent. There was also a very friendly team that showed up at 11am (accompanied by Petros, who, again, missed no detail) every morning to tend to the grounds, clean the kitchen, make the beds, etc... Bliss!! Like I said, the house is not large but 6 of us (another friend spent two nights) slept comfortably, plenty of bathrooms. I could go on and on, but to summarize: WE WILL ABSOLUTELY RETURN and recommend Villa Doretta with great enthusiasm. My only hesitation leaving the review is that it will get too popular and we won't be able to stay there again. But Nikos and Petros deserve the praise!

Trish, United States

Jun 2025 Rate: 10 / 10
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Villa Doretta is a fantastic property for so many reasons. First the property and the property grounds are immaculately maintained, beautiful, tasteful and comfortable. Every detail is executed perfectly with the renter in mind. Second the property location cannot be beat. Within seconds you can walk right over to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Because of the configuration of the site and the architectural features, the property offers complete privacy. The owner of this property’s attention to detail is the best I’ve experienced with regards to beauty and comfort. And last- the excellent service and attentiveness from Paros Luxury Hospitality/BookingParos. Nikos and his team and the owner, Petros are the epitome of excellence and professionalism. From meeting us at the ferry, to keeping in touch throughout our stay and then finally coming by at the end to answer any remaining questions about the property or our plans , Nikos and Petros were always on hand to answer any questions or provide information that we needed about the property or the island in general. I hope to bring my family back to this property in the future. Do not hesitate to rent a property from Nikos and his team at Paros Luxury Hospitality/bookingparos.