House in Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 7 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
The Two Rocks are a pair of private villas within the On The Rocks gated estate, a small, family-run property set on a peaceful hillside in Ios.
Designed for up to 12 guests, the villas are ideal for extended families or groups of friends who want to stay together while still enjoying their own space. With two fully independent homes, you get the comfort of privacy alongside generous shared outdoor areas.
Just a 5-minute walk from the quiet, unspoiled Valmas Beach and 15 minutes from Chora, the location offers a rare combination of seclusion and easy access to the island’s restaurants, bars and shops.
The Space:
The Two Rocks consist of two fully independent villas, each with its own entrance, terrace, outdoor lounge and balcony.
Together, guests enjoy exclusive use of:
- Large private 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 spaces and pétanque court
- Path leading to Valmas Beach
The layout is well suited to groups—offering shared spaces for socialising, while allowing everyone to retreat and unwind in their own space when needed.
What’s Included:
- Daily Housekeeping
Cleaning, bed making, fresh towels every other day, and linen changes twice weekly.
- Welcome Refreshments
A generous arrival setup including fresh fruit, homemade cake, snacks, tea and coffee, plus a stocked fridge with water, wine, beer and soft drinks.
- Concierge Support
We are available throughout your stay for recommendations, reservations and local advice—helpful when needed, never intrusive.
- Comfort & Quality
Every detail is designed 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
Guests have full and exclusive access to both villas, the swimming pool, and gardens.
There are no shared spaces with other guests.
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
Designed for up to 12 guests, the villas are ideal for extended families or groups of friends who want to stay together while still enjoying their own space. With two fully independent homes, you get the comfort of privacy alongside generous shared outdoor areas.
Just a 5-minute walk from the quiet, unspoiled Valmas Beach and 15 minutes from Chora, the location offers a rare combination of seclusion and easy access to the island’s restaurants, bars and shops.
The Space:
The Two Rocks consist of two fully independent villas, each with its own entrance, terrace, outdoor lounge and balcony.
Together, guests enjoy exclusive use of:
- Large private 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 spaces and pétanque court
- Path leading to Valmas Beach
The layout is well suited to groups—offering shared spaces for socialising, while allowing everyone to retreat and unwind in their own space when needed.
What’s Included:
- Daily Housekeeping
Cleaning, bed making, fresh towels every other day, and linen changes twice weekly.
- Welcome Refreshments
A generous arrival setup including fresh fruit, homemade cake, snacks, tea and coffee, plus a stocked fridge with water, wine, beer and soft drinks.
- Concierge Support
We are available throughout your stay for recommendations, reservations and local advice—helpful when needed, never intrusive.
- Comfort & Quality
Every detail is designed 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
Guests have full and exclusive access to both villas, the swimming pool, and gardens.
There are no shared spaces with other guests.
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
Amenities at On The Rocks - The Two Rocks - Serviced Villa
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Nearby attractions
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2022
This villa was the perfect escape we needed from our city lives. Spacious, clean, well equipped and stunning location for sunsets. Just a 5 minute walk from a sweet little beach, perfect for a morning dip in the crystal clear waters, and an easy 15 minute walk into the town for restaurants etc. we were a family group (7 adults and 2 small children) and felt perfectly safe. The hosts were also fantastic providing multiple daily bottles of water, frequent cleaning and were super helpful for local recommendations. 5 stars from us!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2022
If you want to stay somewhere that is life changing, this is the place. Well tended to, possessing beautiful views and access to a rather secluded beach (we never saw more than 2 other people), and a conveninent walk into the town. I would stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2019
The hosts were very friendly welcoming and the daily staff were friendly and diligent. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a break on Ios
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2019
Our stay at On the Rocks was one of the nicest holiday rental experiences my family and I have ever had. John and Emmanuela have thought of every detail in outfitting their home for guests. The property is beautiful with stunning views of the sea and a short walk to Valmas Beach, the perfect spot for any afternoon or morning swim. The hosts are very accommodating and helped us with car rentals and picking us up at the port. They curated wines for us and invited us into their homes for coffee and biscuits. The property is well stocked with grills, beach toys, games, cooking basics and they supply bread and water every day. The host live on the property and are easy to contact in case of any problem but they are not intrusive in any way. They employee two cleaners who straighten up the house daily. They were both very nice and helpful.
We found Ios to be fantastic. We were a large group of 12 people; adults, kids, and teens. We were a little concerned about the party reputation of the islands but we found that it did not start until well after we were asleep.. We were able to enjoy Chora, nice restaurants and bars that were geared towards a more mature clientele and the presence of the youthful party scene added to the vibrancy of the island. We were there at the end of June so things were still pretty quiet. We found that while a car is not necessary, it made our trip more enjoyable as it allowed us to take day trips to the islands other beaches. I found the walk into Chora to be pleasurable but others in my group thought it was too far. We chartered a boat one day with Stelio’s Boat Tours. We had gotten the name from our hosts. The owner was an experienced boatman from Ios and took us to several remote beaches for snorkeling and swimming. This was a trip highlight.
There are very few criticisms I can make about this rental. I will add a couple suggestions for the owners but by no means did the lack of these items cause us any real inconvenience.
- Magnets or hooks to lock the windows open would be nice. The wind is strong so leaving them ajar without a means to secure them doesn’t work.
- An outdoor shower would be a nice touch. There are spigots to wash the sand off your feet but an outdoor shower would be better and seems like it would be an easy add
- A way to hang towels outside would be helpful. Because of the winds our towels were always on the ground and never quite dried.
That’s it. Everything else was wonderful.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(13 Ratings)
"This villa was the perfect escape we needed from our city lives. Spacious, clean, well equipped and stunning location for sunsets. Just a 5 minute walk from a sweet little beach, perfect for a morning..."
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