The Main House is a spacious Cycladic-style villa, set within the On The Rocks gated estate, a small, family-run estate on a peaceful hillside in Ios.
Designed for up to 10 guests, the villa features a private infinity pool, landscaped gardens and uninterrupted sunset views over the Aegean Sea. Its elevated setting offers both privacy and a strong sense of space, ideal for families or groups of friends.
Located just a 5-minute walk from the unspoiled Valmas Beach and 15 minutes from Chora, the villa combines a quiet, relaxed setting with easy access to the island’s restaurants, bars and shops.
The Villa: The Main House is a fully private residence with its own entrance, terraces, outdoor lounge areas and balconies.
Guests have exclusive use of: Large private infinity swimming pool Landscaped gardens and olive grove Multiple outdoor dining and seating areas BBQ and traditional wood-fired pizza oven Sunset terraces and relaxed seating areas Lawn areas and pétanque court Path to Valmas Beach
The layout provides generous shared spaces for dining and socialising, along with quieter areas to relax throughout the day.
What’s Included: - Daily Housekeeping Cleaning, bed making, fresh towels every other day, and linen changes twice weekly. - Welcome Refreshments A generous arrival setup with fresh fruit, homemade cake, snacks, tea and coffee, plus a stocked fridge with water, wine, beer and soft drinks. - Concierge Support Personalised recommendations and assistance throughout your stay—available when needed, while respecting your privacy.
Comfort & Quality: The villa is equipped to ensure a comfortable and restful stay: Premium Coco-Mat sleep systems with adjustable comfort Pillow selection to suit different preferences 100% Egyptian cotton bed linen Natural Apivita toiletries made in Greece
Location: Valmas Beach – 5-minute walk Chora (main town) – 15-minute walk Easy access to restaurants, bars and shops
The villa is set in a quiet hillside area above Valmas Beach, one of the most peaceful and unspoiled beaches on Ios. The location offers a balance between relaxation and easy access to the island’s livelier areas.
Access & Additional Information: - Guests have full and exclusive access to the villa, swimming pool and gardens. There are no shared spaces with other guests. - Suitable for families and groups (maximum 10 guests) - Daily housekeeping included - Welcome refreshments provided on arrival - Due to the hillside setting, there are steps around the property - Events or parties are not permitted without prior agreement
About Us: We are a family-run property and take pride in offering a personal, high-standard experience. We enjoy welcoming our guests and sharing local knowledge, while fully respecting your privacy and space No additional overnight guests No smoking inside the house Quiet hours after 23:00 (respect for neighbours and peaceful setting) Minimum age 21 unless accompanied by responsible adults
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Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Provided they are well behaved and under control
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No additional overnight guests
No smoking inside the house
Quiet hours after 23:00 (respect for neighbours and peaceful setting)
Minimum age 21 unless
All guests should behave responsibly observe all safety instructions round the pool and garden and read carefully the instructions in the house manual
We do not allow loud noise after midnight, we expect respectful behaviour towards our staff and neighbours.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 1095613
Property # 8933280
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties and events have to be pre-agreed.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Ios
Located in Ios, this villa is on the waterfront. Skarkos and Homer's Tomb are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ios Ferry Port and Tzamaria Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
Church of Panagia Gremniotissa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Yialos Beach - 13 min walk - 0.9 km
Skarkos - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Tzamaria Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Mylopotas Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Restaurants
Agora Cafe - 1 min walk
Fun Pub - 4 min walk
Τhai Smile - 1 min walk
Pousaios Rakomela - 2 min walk
Rehab - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does On The Rocks - The Main House - Serviced Villa have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is On The Rocks - The Main House - Serviced Villa pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at On The Rocks - The Main House - Serviced Villa?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at On The Rocks - The Main House - Serviced Villa?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at On The Rocks - The Main House - Serviced Villa?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is On The Rocks - The Main House - Serviced Villa located?
This family-friendly Ios villa is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Church of Panagia Gremniotissa and Odysseas Elytis Theatre. Kolitsáni and Yialos Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is probably one of the nicest places I have ever stayed in. The view is just perfect and the villa itself is very clean and decorated in a very tasteful way.
The hosts were amazing, very friendly and provided us daily with breakfast bread, pastries and water.
The villa is about 15 minute walk from the Chora center which has its downsides but it also makes it a very calm retreat that we loved in the mornings after going out in the night.
I highly recommend this place!
Piotr J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Dear Piotr,
Thank you for your kind words!!
It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope to welcome you back sometime in the future.
Kind regards,
Emmanuela Pantelirei
Property was superb and very large. Property manager and staff were exceptional. The daily baked goods were over the top. Home was furnished with everything you would need including a fully functioning kitchen. Washer was a plus! Absolutely incredible views and location. Easy to get around. Short walk into town. Taxis were easy to call. We did a family (8) trip and would return. Everything was splendid! Highly recommend!!!
We rented the five bedroom villa for a group of nine friends and loved it. Our hosts were very welcoming as they arranged for transportation from the port and had a lovely snack ready for us when we arrived at the villa. The villa was well maintained with exceptional bedding, linens and kitchen setup. We were very comfortble and felt pampered as everything is provided including luxurious toiletries. We had a large private pool and terrace to enjoy the beautiful gardens that surround the villa. Ios is a wonderful place to visit and the views from the villa were unparalleled. Even though the area was experiencing high winds, we enjoyed hiking the area and exploring the town. I would highly recommend a stay at this villa.
Kathy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Dear Kathy,
Thank you for your kind words.
It was great meeting you all and we are very pleased you have enjoyed your stay at “On The Rocks”.
We wish you all the very best and hope to welcome you again sometime in future.
Kind regards,
John & Emmanuela
Thank you for your kind review.
We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future!
About the host
Hosted by Perfect Retreats Limited
Since 1988 we have been spending our summers in Ios. This gorgeous island is our home away from home, a retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily city life. Our love for this idyllic island has driven us in the decision to build our holiday home here, which has now expanded to a small "On The Rocks" villas, and serves as a holiday home to guest from all over the world.
We are a small family business and run the villas with love and a passion for greek tradition and landscape. We strive to enrich the community by promoting local businesses and produce as well as employing local professionals to assist us in looking after our guests, the landscape and our facilities.
Our goal is to provide a relaxing and enjoyable stay for you, your family and friends that will leave you with lasting memories for years to come. Providing you with the perfect holiday is our biggest priority and pleasure. No request is too big or too small.
Why they chose this property
Our job is our passion and we love getting to know our guests. While we enjoy socialising and engaging with our guests, we are always discrete and understand the importance of privacy .
We understand that the perfect holiday can mean many different things to our guests, over the years we believe that we have cultivated an understanding of how to assist you in achieving your dream holiday; be that ultimate relaxation or adventure and exploration.
Over the years we are lucky to have cultivated great relationships with local businesses, it would be our pleasure to provide any recommendations you may require thought your stay; from our favourite restaurants and cafes to private boat charters so that you can discover in our opinion the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean!
What makes this property unique
On The Rocks offers a remote and peaceful location while being close to the main town of Ios. We want to protect nature's beauty and preserve the scarce resources for generations to come. It is our belief that we should do our utmost to protect the environment therefore we generate as much energy as we use from our solar panels; we also collect and recycle thousands of litres of rainwater a year and treat all our effluent on site. To minimise the carbon footprint we have planted over a thousand shrubs, trees and flowers!