Guest Reviews – Hippocampus Home, Ormos Marathokampos, Samos

Guest Reviews

Real experiences from guests who stayed at our home in Ormos, Samos.

Average rating: 5.0 / 5

Super clean Amazing terrace views Perfect for families & groups Central & quiet location
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Natacha

Ottawa, Canada

★★★★★ July 2025 · Group trip
What a gem💙 The house was absolutely wonderful — clean, cozy, and perfectly equipped with all the little touches that made us feel right at home. The terrace was simply exceptional — we quite literally lived out there, from peaceful mornings to long BBQ dinners and slow afternoons around the little kitchen space. It felt like a private corner of paradise. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly, and we felt instantly welcomed. Our whole family adored the stay, and we are already dreaming of coming back!!!
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Joanna

Cutler, Canada

★★★★★ June 2025 · Stayed a few nights
We had an amazing stay in Ormos. The apartment was so super clean, spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was sparkling clean and organized from the dishware to the small appliances. The beds, pillows, and linens were of good quality and comfortable. Our host was welcoming in her messages, and the snack basket and bottled water in the fridge were a nice touch. We loved the location that was walkable to many restaurants and the grocery store steps away. We also had a car rental and visited different beaches and other sites. I will recommend this Airbnb to family and friends.
Response from Αικατερίνη
June 2025
Thank you so much Joanna for your beautiful words. I wish to come again to Samos !
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Fulya

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

★★★★★ July 2025 · Stayed a few nights
I have never stayed in such a beautiful, spotless, well-prepared, and thoughtfully designed home! The host was extremely responsive, friendly, and helpful with all our questions and needs. We had only expected that the terrace with the view would be accessible directly from the house, but it requires climbing another flight of stairs. This made us a little less inclined to use it and, at times, gave us a bit of dizziness. The supermarket, beach, restaurants, and bakery were all just a few minutes’ walk away. We truly enjoyed our stay and greatly appreciate the effort put into making the home so beautiful.
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Cathrine

11 years on Airbnb

★★★★☆ October 2025 · Stayed about a week
Nice house and clean. We missed a porch on the living room and kitchen level. It was windy during our week, early October, so the roof terrace, which is probably beautiful in midsummer, was not used for that reason. Missed the duvets. Ormos is a pleasant village. A few taverns, they are very good. We didn't like the beaches there, so we walked to Kambos.
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Barış

İstanbul, Türkiye

★★★★★ August 2025 · Stayed with kids
Everything in the house was thought out to the smallest detail. The location is very central and there is a grocery store right in front of it. We were able to find all our needs there. The house was very clean and very useful. There is a perfect view on the terrace and we had a very pleasant time. There are very nice restaurants within walking distance and there is also music on weekends. Katerina was extremely helpful during our stay. We plan to go again at the first opportunity. I recommend it to everyone
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Response from Αικατερίνη
August 2025
Thank you Baris for your kind words! I am delighted that you had a great time and appreciated my home with kindness and respect. I hope to see you again. Show more Translated · Show original
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Yeliz

Istanbul, Turkey

★★★★★ July 2025 · Stayed with kids
You will be extremely comfortable in your home in a central location and with the comfort of a hotel in the most peaceful village of Samos Island. The house was clean, all the details were thought out, we had water, snacks, all hygiene supplies, everything was available at home. I have been traveling the world by renting a house for years, I have not seen another place so well thought out, thank you very much for everything, we had a very pleasant trip, we will definitely come again 🙏🏻
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Response from Αικατερίνη
July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback means a lot to me and helps others know what to expect when they choose to stay here. I appreciate how respectful and considerate you were as guests — you’re always welcome back anytime! Wishing you all the best in your future travels, and I hope to host you again soon. Show more
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Anne

11 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ August 2024 · Stayed about a week
the apartment was amazing: the location in wonderfull Ormos, the beautifull rooms, well equiped kitchen and ofcourse the amazing rooftop terrace. the communicarion with Katerina was easy and quick. she was available for all my questions. i would def. come back and for sure recommend the apartment.
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Ajda

Bodrum, Türkiye

★★★★★ May 2025 · Stayed with kids
We had a lot of fun , the house was wonderfully furnished. There were pleasant areas. Especially the terrace and the view it offers were great
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Klaartje

6 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ May 2025 · Stayed a few nights
Beautiful house with a magnificent view from the roof terrace. Very clean. Friendly and helpful owner who responds quickly. A quaint village with the shops and restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommended!
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Nathan

Toronto, Canada

★★★★★ July 2024 · Stayed a few nights
No better place for fantastic views. Loved having bedrooms in the lower floor. Cute little town and great communication
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Nick

7 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ July 2023 · Group trip
This house is AMAZING. Katerina was extremely helpful and responsive to any questions we had. She even offered and coordinated taxi arrangements for us when we arrived on our first night at 3am. The house was spotless and plenty of room for my wife and I and our three children (16, 18, & 21). The third floor (roof top) has an incredible view of the beach and bay areas - even has a gas grill, table and chairs, & couch area for your enjoyment. AC works great in all rooms. Would definitely highly recommend this place to anyone traveling to Samos. Thank you again Katerina for everything!
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Katrien

8 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ April 2024 · Stayed a few nights
Very nice holiday home with a very well-equipped kitchen and a fantastic roof terrace overlooking the mountains, the harbor and the sea. Bakery and supermarket within walking distance.
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Δεσποινα

10 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ July 2023 · Stayed about a week
Highly recommended house! Newly refurbished, very tasteful, modern designed, clean and very well equipped. Spacious and functional in terms of layout. The view of the port, the sea and the mountain from the terrace was superb. We spent time to the terrace reading, having breakfast and one night relaxing under the echo of local and rock music from the bar nearside. There is a fully equipped barbecue to cook outside if you want. SM, bakery, tavernas and bars are in one minute walk and beautiful beaches in sort driving distance. Ideal for two couples or families with kids. Cathryn very helpful and pleasant, present to answer any question. We will choose it again!
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Holger

9 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ October 2024 · Stayed about a week
We were allowed to stay in Katerina's beautiful vacation home for a week in mid-October, and we really enjoyed it! The house is brand new, very high quality furnishings and sparkling clean! Downstairs are two bedrooms with very good beds and a small bathroom. The kitchen is spacious and very well furnished, the living room is very functional, but we did not use it any further. The highlight (and the main reason we booked here) is undoubtedly the wonderful roof terrace. A narrow spiral staircase (you should be free of dizziness here) leads up with a great view over the harbor, the sea and the mountains. Here we spent most of our time reading, sleeping, listening to music, relaxing 😎 The village of Ormos is very nice and super relaxed. Now in October, however, a lot was already closed, end of the season. We'd love to come back, thanks for everything!
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Niki

Sainte-Julie, Canada

★★★★★ August 2024 · Group trip
Our stay was wonderful! Everything we hoped for and more. It was even more beautiful than the pictures. Aikaterini was a wonderful and super attentive host! She even arranged 2 taxis from the airport to the house. (we were 6 people with a lot of suitcases) She answered our questions very quickly before and during our stay. The house is very beautiful and clean. Everything was there, nothing was missing. The rooftop terrace is quite beautiful. We spent our mornings and evenings with an extraordinary view of the sea, boats and mountains. The village is very quiet, the beaches, supermarket and waterfront restaurants were steps from the house. I would recommend this place to anyone and hope to be able to come back soon!
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Mick

11 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ May 2024 · Stayed a few nights
Very nice house, cozy comfortable in a nice spot and a lovely roof terrace.
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Theo

2 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ August 2024 · Stayed over a week
We will be back 🙂
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Thomas

5 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ August 2023 · Stayed a few nights
After 12 years, we wanted to see our little Greek paradise, where we enjoyed numerous carefree holidays. We have therefore circumvented ourselves for a place that meets our expectations of today and this is not so easy in this area of Samos. With hippocampus in Ormos, we have fortunately found the right vacation home. Perfectly located above the harbor, the lovingly restored house above the small settlement and can be easily reached via a few stone steps. The roof terrace is a very special highlight and feel-good place, it is really difficult for us to eat to our friend Anna in Votaslakia. Ormos is and was a small, still quite traditional fishing port with a bakery, mini market and some cafes and natural beach. At night, the waterfront road is closed and during the day the main entrance is ampel-regulated and therefore little travel. Thank you Αικατερί for the wonderful time.
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Response from Αικατερίνη
September 2023
Thank you so much Thomas for your good words !!! You were great guests and very polite. I wish I always had guests like you. Give my regards to your sweet wife Zoe!!! Show more
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Filippo

4 years on Airbnb

★★★★★ August 2023 · Stayed about a week
Located on a slight slope above the village, Caterina's house offers a view of the small marina with a very clear water and Mount Karvounis, covered with vineyards, olive groves, Mediterranean forests, where small and hospitable villages such as Platonos stand. Being the first guests ever, we immediately realized that the house was brand new, but above all designed, obtaining a perfect combination of comfort and elegance, contemporaneity and tradition. The organization of the spaces is excellent and it seems to be in a much larger house: on three levels, from the ground floor with the rooms, the laundry room and a bathroom, you go up through internal and outdoor stairs to the upper floor with a terrace, kitchen (very well-stocked and equipped with every conceivable tool) and living room with comfortable seats and fireplace. But the highlight is on the third floor, a living terrace equipped with kitchen, where we made beautiful breakfasts and dinners in front of the view described above.
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Response from Αικατερίνη
September 2023
Thank you Filippo!!! It was a joy having you at my new house Hope to see you again !!!
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