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Ano Syros, Ermoupoli, 84100, Greece

#15 of 182 Holiday rentals in Ermoupoli

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Review score

Based on 28 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need to be able to navigate narrow steps in the windmill, and need to be aware that the site experiences a very strong wind.

    Exceptional experience. Everything has been crafted with care and pride. Mary is an exceptional host.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Challenging stairs inside the windmill. Not suitable for people with mobility issues.

    Great breakfasts. Lovely views Free handy bus up and down to the town. Helpful host . Met us from the ferry at no extra charge.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Had such a lovely stay. Mary, the host was amazing. So thoughtful and helpful. One of the best hosts we have experienc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location a bit of a walk from the main town.

    Great windmill experience. Beautifully decorated. Lots of lovely touches.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Unforgettable Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    My husband and I stayed at the windmill for our honeymoon. Maddie and her mum went above and beyond to make sure our stay was unforgettable. They put their heart and soul into hosting. The breakfast has plenty of local products and fresh fruit. We especially liked Mary's homemade jams. We love the fact that Maddie was restocking our fridge every two days, allowing us the freedom to prepare our breakfast ourselves, without relying on anyone else. Maddie also gave us great recommendations for restaurants and beaches. We had dinner at Plakostroto and this was one of the highlights of our trip. The windmill was renovated with great taste in keeping with greek style and with a genuine respect for its heritage. We are grateful for Maddie and her family's warm and thoughtful hospitality.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Highly Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is a dream stay. It's unlike anywhere I have stayed before, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Mary picked us up at the port and was so welcoming. She spent time telling us about the windmill, the island and gave us tons of information and recommendations of things to do while in Syros. It is very easy to navigate the island on the bus lines, so we had no need for a rental car. The space within the windmill was compact, but it was sufficient for our needs. Plus, there is so much outdoor space, that you have plenty of areas to relax. Mary provided so much food. We had plenty for our breakfasts and took some with us for lunch at the beach as well. Overall, it was a wonderful stay all the way around.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windmill is perfectly situated and the view is stunning. It is very well equipped and the hostess is truly kind. The is a car park just outside the property and a wonder small garden that you can enjoy the beautiful view. You feel that all was made with love. Thank you for the experience

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    never to be forgotten.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    An absolute gem. Mary had thought of everything, the accommodation is so well thought out . The view from the outside area is breathtaking. The local food provided for breakfast was excellent . A true one in a million experience.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    10
    Mary is a gift!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mary is a gift! She warmly welcomed us at the port, gave us a tour of Ermoupoli, and spent an hour with us providing recommendations on what to see in Syros and how to get around. She provided us with delicious fresh and local foods and wine. She responded promptly to any question or request we had and transported us to the airport. We love Mary! Her warm reception and support really made this part of the trip. The windmill is gorgeous, clean, unique, and had a beautiful view. It's a lovely walk down to the main town/port and about 5 euros to cab back up the hill. We will definitely be back. Thank you Mary!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    Fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We just loved the whole experience. Mary was a wonderful host. We particularly liked the view and the cute town of Ano Syros, and how cool to stay in a windmill!!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    We absolutely loved the Windmill. The accommodation and grounds have been thoughtfully and stylishly converted into an amazing holiday home. Mary was fantastic too; she met us from the ferry and returned us to the port at the end of our stay. She explained everything, provided bus timetables, restaurant recommendations and a brief history of the island. The tasty breakfast provisions were sufficient for lunch too. The hill town of Ano Syros is lovely and friendly. The steps to and from Ermoupoli are a good challenge and there are walks in the hills around the windmill if you are adventurous. There is also a free bus which departs a few metres down the road from the windmill. I genuinely hope that we can return one day.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    10
    Amazing !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like

    Staying at the windmill in Syros was an incredible experience and I would recommend it to everyone !! We stayed to celebrate my boyfriends bday and we had the most amazing time - the views , the windmill itself, the food was all stunning ! And even more than that, Mary was such a brilliant and welcoming host , she went above and beyond and helped me organize a few special moments for my boyfriends bday and it was all just the best ( I could not be more grateful)! I have such fond memories of the stay, and it will stay with us forever . Highly highly highly recommend A few extra points: the bed was very very comfortable , there Was lots of extra blankets , there was a heated blanket which I loved, the breakfast was fantastic with lots and lots of options; the kitchen had everything you needed It was a very romantic get away, and i recommend for anyone celebrating a special moment or someone who wants a bit of beauty, and solitude !

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    10
    The most amazing and stunning place we have ever stayed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!! Everything was perfect!!

    This was one of the most unique and exceptional places we have ever stayed. The views are incredible and there are restaurants within close walking distance with stunning vistas of the whole Harbour. You can easily walk down to the town. Mary, the hostess, is very kind and helpful with a lifetime of experience on the island. She is passionate about the windmill history in her family and can tell you all the amazing places to visit on the island. She provided delicious local foods as well in plentiful quantities. We had more than enough for breakfast and were even able to pack a lunch to go to the other side of the island. Her hospitality was above and beyond!! She picked us up from the port, so do not be discouraged with the distance. There are free buses up the hill as well or taxi service. Do not stay down by the port. These views are not to be missed!! You cannot find a better place to stay on the island I am certain! If we ever return, we will certainly stay at the windmill!!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    10
    Stay in an authentic windmill in Ano Syros and enjoy life like a local
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Ano Syros is a medieval fortress town on top of a steep hill above the capital city of Ermoupoli. The walk up is really hard but there is an easy solution - get a taxi from central Ermoupoli for only 7 euros.

    Amazing location at the top of the hill with views across the sea to at least half a dozen Cyclades islands on a clear day, in the town of Ano Syros. The host Maria is so kind and geneous and helpful, and supplied so much food for our breakfasts, including self-made fresh jams and honey. Within short walking distance of local taverns and restaurants in Ano Syros town.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    10
    A magical place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    A wonderful, unique place to say to watch the sunrise from the window - close to lovely Ano Syros and the bustle of Ermoupoli. Mary was an amazing hostess - meeting us from the ferry and giving us lots of information about the area. There were lots of local goodies and thoughtful touches with plenty of fresh food for breakfast. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    10
    Unique and Charming
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I loved my unique stay in the windmill and the host (Mary) was simply outstanding. The windmill is very well stocked and the host provided a great selection of local treats (sweets, cheese, meat, syros wine, etc.), maps, suggestions and absolutely anything needed. The host even met me at the port when my ferry arrived at 4:50am. The windmill is super clean with stylish decor. The family did an excellent job restoring the windmill - top quality all the way. Comfortable bed and usable kitchen. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2022

    10
    It’s such a wonderful place for a unique holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windmill is sometimes taken as a public site by visitors, they take photos and even come inside once, even with the sign of “private property” in each gate. Mary is trying to solve this with a bigger gate and sign. But this is not a big issue for us. We are not annoyed. :)

    The unique windmill locates in a mountain top where you can see the sea, whole city and amazing sunrise. The mill inside is not as big as we expected, but it’s clean and cozy, definitely makes our stay in Syros a lot of joy. The yard is quite big. I do suggest to seat there after sunset. You will enjoy soft breeze, starring sky, and a peaceful city overview. It is just above the Ano Syros - the old town, so you feel very much like living with locals. Mary is a very nice person who provided us great food and many suggestions of visiting the island. Her homemade fig jam is super with the local cheese!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    10
    Top location, top host, top everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite windy which is very noticable inside during night but hey its a windmill.

    I can just repeat what others mentioned before. Its a beautiful stay. We picked it as our last stay on greek islands during our honeymoon and it was a top spot. Mary is an excellent host, also she picked us up and drove us back to the port on the last day. Breakfast was just phenomenal. Its a really nice experience.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    10
    If we could rate it higher than a 10 we would
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we cannot stress how amazing both this accommodation and Mary (the owner) are. A 10 does not do it justice. Mary is a fountain of knowledge. she gives great recommendations and you feel like you’ve known her for years! The breakfast provided is so good, the goats cheese on bread with honey is definitely something I’ll be eating back home! The windmill is fantastic, it’s strange staying somewhere that is part of peoples pictures! The attention to detail and comfort of the windmill is something else. It will forever be special to us as it’s the place I proposed to my partner. Thank you again Mary. We’ll be back hopefully for the wedding!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2022

    10
    Unique experience and great hospitability
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be ready that it could be very windy outside, and that you need to use the stairs inside the windmill as it has three floors, and to get down to Ermoupoli city center. It’s easy to go back by taxi too, you can take it from the main square for 5-6 euro.

    The owner restored the old windmill and made a beautiful place for the tourist and the town. There is not much space inside but we had everything we needed. Mary is very kind and attentive and took really good care of us.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Suggest to install one more AC on ground floor, all the others are perfect.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We had a fantastic, unique stay in the Anemomylos windmill. You have a great view over Ermoupolis and the Cyclade see, when you eat the delicious breakfast in the beautiful garden. The windmill has a perfect location, close to Ano Syros with its small alleys and good traditional taverns. Mary is an excellent host. She's kind, helful and she gave us a lot of information about Ano Syros and Ermoupolis. Living in a windmill was a wonderful once in a lifetime experience.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2021

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Air con in Kitchen (for dog)

    Excellent

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2021

    10
    Heaven on earth!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negative comment

    Mary’s windmill is ideally located in Ano Syros offering a breathtaking view over Hermopolis and the sea. Staying here is a truly unique experience combining beauty, serenity and happiness. Syros is a remarkable island and Mary place contributed to make our stay even more pleasant. Mary herself is without a doubt the best host we ever got the chance to meet. Beside her joyful personality her generosity and hospitality are second to none. The fridge was filled with local fresh products when we came in and a lovely bottle of wine was also waiting for us. Mary picked us up at the port on our arrival and gave us a lovely tour of the island landmarks. She also took us back to the port for our departure which was highly helpful. All in all this is genuinely the best place we got the chance to stay in while in Greece. Again thank you so much for everything dear Marry, you surely are a star XXX

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

    7.0
    Appreciated the enthusiasm and hospitality of the host, but needed a better sleeping arrangement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Accommodation was smaller that expected. Only a double bed and a very basic Sofa bed in the Kitchen/Living area. We were two lady friends travelling together and needed to use the sofa bed, which made space very precious in the living area!

    The host was very welcoming and enthusiastic about our visit and easy to make contact with, as necessary. We were met from the ferry on arrival by the host and she also took us to the airport on departure. Supplied plenty of food and gave us a farewell gift. Lots of advice was provided about things to see and do in the area.

    Stayed in June 2022

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