Pool or sea? Hammock or lounger? Barbecue or beach taverna? Surf or sundowner? These are the great dilemmas of life at Villa Ione. Your stay begins with the traditional scramble for bedrooms. There are four to fuss over, along with four bathrooms, spread across three split levels. Wander through the garden, picking fruit for breakfast or herbs and vegetables for dinner. Unwind across four verandas. Ascend to the upstairs patio and balcony for sweeping views across the Aegean to Iraklia, Ios, Sikinos and Folegandros. Step out to the beautiful beach just beyond our garden gate or while away the hours in the villa's 5x10-meter private pool. Enjoy the comforts of a real home. Prepare dinner together in the fully equipped kitchen, at the wood-fired pizza oven and barbecue. Gather beneath the stars and watch another island day slip away. But be warned: Villa Ione is habit-forming. Our guests keep coming back. Some have become friends, others neighbors, but all are united by a shared love of Naxos, Mikri Vigla and Villa Ione. oy the comforts of a real home rather than a soulless rental. Have fun with the kids kneading dough in the fully equipped kitchen. Perfect your pizza-spinning moves at the wood-fired oven. Flip the day's catch on the barbecue. Drift through the day to your own rhythm before gathering beneath the stars as another island day draws to a close. Be warned, though: island life can be habit-forming. You wouldn't be the first to come back to Villa Ione for more.

Welcome to Villa Ione, owner-managed by us, Uta and Tom Green. Lifelong admirers of Greece and its culture, we returned year after year until we found the perfect place on Naxos to build our dream home. For many years Villa Ione was our family retreat during the school holidays and a much-loved holiday home for guests the rest of the year, cared for by a trusted local agency. Now that we've retired to Naxos, we're delighted to welcome you ourselves. Discover for yourself what drew us here.

Mikri Vigla's sheltered bay is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, stand-up paddling and exploring the boulders along the shoreline, while the breezier beach on the other side of the headland draws windsurfers, foilers and kitesurfers from around the world. Bakeries, tavernas and supermarkets are all within a relaxed five-minute stroll, and the bus to Naxos Town stops just steps away. Spring and autumn are ideal for hiking, cycling and discovering Naxos' mountain villages, ancient temples and hidden valleys. Should you fancy something different, we're happy to introduce you to trusted local friends offering guided hikes, marble sculpting, Greek cooking classes and language lessons.