Testimonials
Replies to our question: What did you most enjoy about your stay at Villa Helios?

"I can tell you that it was without a doubt one of the most pleasant experiences my family has ever had. Our week was flawless. Your property is beautiful, livable, and very well equipped. We found ourselves spending much of the time there and taking most of our meals there, which is not what we had planned. The views were spectacular. We spent every evening watching the sunset over the port and enjoying local Greek dishes which we prepared in your beautiful kitchen. I feel that a week was almost too short of a stay and could probably have spent a month at Villa Helios."
- John W. Laramore, M.D.
Chattanooga, Tennessee

"The peace and privacy - spaciousness - and variety of indoor and outdoor living areas. The VIEW! The climb is well worth it. The garden, flowers, pool - lovely. Fabulously well equipped. For a family with 2 chefs it was a joy. We particularly appreciated the garden complete with cooking herbs, and the fact that you leave books, CDs, etc., which makes it feel "homey". Your "Welcome Book" is extremely well done and appreciated."
-Tamara and Hardy Thomas
Los Angeles, U.S.A.

"The space layout (lots of terraces). Fittings: like home, rather than the bare minimum. Views. Although Hydra is a "small" island, the villa is so charming that you don't want to leave it. If you can't unwind here, you need help!"
- Karen and Brian Sullivan
Allens Green, Herts, England

"The sun, the space, the peace and quiet, and the beautiful views. Ample furniture, home from home, nice and clean when we arrived. It's very relaxing."
- Family Hawkes
Huntingdon, Cams, England

"The new addition! The kitchen is great - cooking was a delight. The new little terrace is a marvelous place to eat."
J. Mattingly
Philadelphia, U.S.A.

"Villa Helios is a wonderfully restored property of considerable charm ­ its main attraction however is its position high above the harbour. The view over the harbour day or night must be rated as one of the great residential views of the world."

"The town clustering around the harbour is full of activity and history. There are also great walks up to the monasteries of Profitas Elias and Aghias Efphraxifas. The village harbours with their taverns are a feature and the fish is always fresh ­ be prepared to share your lunch with the local cats!"

"If you want "feet up" and/or good walking with plenty of local atmosphere on a Greek island, traffic free ­ Hydra and the Villa would be very hard to surpass."
- Norman Anderson
Australia