The central house!

Άνετο και ευρύχωρο διαμέρισμα, σε πολύ ωραία τοποθεσία.

I enjoyed the location, bit noisy at some nights but I could close the doors. Well equiped kitchen.

17 small steps up to the appartment. I had to ask somebody to help.

Location and price was fine

The appartment could have been cleaner

Spacious, sunny, breezy. In a central location in the village of Xristos, but also with double glass so you can sleep at night.

BEWARE. Islands like Ikaria have shortage of water, and because of that most houses-shops have a water deposit tank, so they have running water if the authorities decide to stop the circulation of the water. As I found out, this particular house has no tank! So one day I woke up to no running water, which lasted until 15:40! The owner was very helpful and willing, calling the municipality, trying his best, and he told me that for this particular house installing a water deposit tank is impossible. I choose to believe him, but still think this is unacceptable. Plus, he told me this has been an issue only this year and lately, but when I asked some locals, they told me that this is an every-year unfortunate situation. In this case, I find this apartment lacking the barely minimum, if running water is not a guarantee.

View from kitchen window, location good and double glazed doors help with the late nights, coffee shop downstairs …. Access to the Raches area. Bathroom was fun & clean. Great value and a low cost option. Fun stay

Stairway was interesting ☠️. All the kitchen stuff needs a good deep cleaning …. We had to wash everything before we used it …could do with some new pillows

The Central House's location is unbeatable whether you take few miles walk around Raches or just 15 steps to an Espresso bar/cafes/shops/mini market and eateries around the corner. Overall the host was very responsive and helpful. Every amenity provided is well thought out, however how they are provided may not be the most convenient way but they are nevertheless available to you. For instance, solar powered water heater (the apartment's main source for hot water) may not produce enough hot water in winter months therefore you need to turn on the supplemental electric water heater. To do that you need to turn on the related breaker in the circuit breaker box. In addition, you need to shut off the water line that comes from the solar water heater and switch to a line that is fed by the electric water heater (thankfully related valve for both is located in the bathroom) The apartment is on the upper floor of an attached older building which comes with certain charm and character. The staircase is somewhat challenging for people that are tall and/or have big feet. Narrow entrance and passageway only allow you to carry one suitcase at a time. The apartment overlooks at the town square and has a balcony with ample space (even better than the pictures). Rooms have high ceilings that make the apartment look bigger and roomier. The apartment gets plenty of natural light.

Upon arrival, the apartment seemed nicely organized with everything put away neatly, however when the time came to use them, it was evident that some of the dishes and silverware had not been double-checked for their cleanliness (grease marks and food residue). The bed mattress was thin and uncomfortable. You felt and heard every single coil every time you move. Investing into a new mattress with set of new pillows with medium firmness and paying closer attention to apartment's overall cleanliness would yield greater satisfaction/appreciation.

The location is ideal, in the center of the nightlife and of the general life of Raches with a lot of brunch places just a second away. The apartment is quite big, the bed is comfy and the host was really responsive throughout our stay. He even allowed us to store our suitcases for hours after check out so that we do not carry them around til our boat trip back.

The bathroom could have been a bit cleaner.

Great location in the heart of the lively & atmospheric village. Hosts were very helpful & welcoming.

Very unpleasant smell coming from under the kitchen sink & basin in bathroom hadn't been cleaned. Air conditioning didn't work very well. Also the stairs up to the apartment are very steep.