Eliso Studios & Apartments

We have just returned after a 2 week stay at Eliso Apartments in Koukounaries. First impressions weren't great as TUI leave you on the main road and point you up a dirt track past some very run down apartments. Don't let this put you off though! The apartments are very clean, comfortable and spacious. We had a 1 bed apartment which was ideal for us and our 2 daughters (aged 12 and 15). The swimming pool was large for the number of people. There was NEVER an issue getting a sunbed at any time of day which was fantastic considering it was peak season. Our friends staying at nearby Myrtia Village were having to get up at 5am to get a bed! The air con was excellent, pillows and beds really comfortable. There is a small snack bar serving a limited menu and plenty of drinks and good prices. We liked the fact that we would order our lunch and go and sunbathe and the bar staff would set it all up and call you over when it was ready. The staff are really lovely and friendly, even offered us a lift into Skiathos town one night when they saw us walking. You can walk 20-30 minutes along sandy tracks through pine forest to nearby beaches (Mandraki and Elias were our favourites. Koukounaries beach is about 15 minutes away if you take the short cut through the nature reserve (wish we had discovered this sooner). Here you can find watersports and water taxi to Skiathos town. I would highly recommend staying here. The only reason I have given 4 and not 5 stars is because there was a lack of storage space in the apartment which meant our daughters had nowhere to put their clothes. There is loads of space so this could be easily sorted with a wardrobe/drawers. Also some of the sun beds were very uncomfortable.

A Fantastic family run business within a beautiful setting . Ideally located to lovely beaches via bus or walking through the beautiful pine forest. We would definitely recommend these studios and apartments and will hopefully return soon.

Just back from a brilliant, relaxing holiday with my daughters at Eliso Apartments. Our stay was really peaceful and enabled us to recharge our batteries. The apartment was a one bedroom, with plenty of room for the 3 of us. Basic Greek style, no frills, but all that you need and spotlessly clean with towels changed daily. The pool was lovely and peaceful with no loud music blaring out. It felt tranquil set amongst the pine trees/forest. The pool bar is great, stays open till midnight, does a range of drinks and has a basic food menu at really reasonable prices. We are here on several occasions for breakfast and lunch. We also really enjoyed the weekly bbq. My daughters are veggies, which was no trouble at all as they had a full fish cooked each! Elias and Mandraki beaches are worth the walk. 3 beds and a parasol was €12, so much cheaper thank many other European beaches. Each have a hit/restaurant that sells food and drink. Overall a fabulous stay and we would visit again. As has been said previously in reviews, the family are super friendly and helpful.