The most beautiful thing about hospitality is that once the guest arrives you know immediately whether we have done a good job. You notice it in a smile, in a sincere thank you or simply in their facial expression. It is incredibly rewarding to know that our guests feel that they made the right choice, that they loved their stay, sometimes they book to return before they depart!

Hospitality is never boring. Each stay holds a new challenge; it is different and varied. Personalization is key. Getting to know each guest and their preferences helps turn their experience to an exceptional one. When you put your heart and soul into something, the outcome can’t be anything less than special.   And that’s how we have built our Ithaki House and our reputation the last 6 years…  I have put so much of my soul into making Ithaki a dream holiday home.

Everyone says…“ Ithaki House is…Tis Christina’s to Merakki”.

I am very proud to know that we are not one of the many accommodation options out there. Our guests do not say… “we stayed in an amazing Airbnb”. Our customers say… “we stayed in an amazing holiday home, Ithaki House, in the idyllic village of Meladeia and we were looked after by Christina & Simos; before we left, we booked to go again next year…We highly recommend it!”

I have met the most fascinating people and have made so many friends. Not just guests but also locals that support us and we support them. It feels so good to visit a restaurant or any establishment and be told…oh we know Ithaki House, we had your guests over a few days back! Thank you so much for supporting us!

It should not have been a surprise when I was asked to help others who wanted to get into the hospitality business. I will always be thankful for the opportunity to do more of what I love. 

“Ithaki has given you a marvelous journey. Without her I wouldn’t have set out.

Wise I have become, so full of experiences….”

“..with what pleasure, what joy,

you enter harbors you’re seeing for the first time;”

C.P.Cavafy