Our story
From visitors to entrepreneurs:
E & M Leros Airbnb Management Services
My name is Muriel
I'm the Managing Director of
E & M Leros Airbnb Management Services
What started as a sabbatical on the Greek island of Leros soon turned into
a life-changing decision to stay permanently. But not only did our personal lives
change, our careers took an unexpected turn as well.
After a few months on Leros, the entrepreneurial spirit that runs deep in
Dutch culture also took hold of us. We began to notice the growing demand
for holiday homes on the island and saw an opportunity to branch out into
property management. We realized we could combine our passion for the
island with our business instincts and build something meaningful.
We started by reaching out to property owners and quickly discovered that
many of them were not fully capitalizing on the demand for vacation rentals.
It seemed like a perfect opportunity to help these owners manage their properties while offering travelers an authentic experience on the island.
So, we decided to take the leap and founded E & M Leros Airbnb Management Services.
Today, we manage over 40 properties on Leros and continue to grow. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience, not just because we’re building a business, but also because we’re helping to support the local community and showcase the beauty of Leros to visitors from all over the world.
From visitors to entrepreneurs, the journey has been full of learning, growth, and adventure.
We’re excited about the future and look forward to continuing to expand our services and share our love for
Leros with even more guests.
Our Vision
When people dream of their time on our stunning island of Leros, they want to find a nice, clean house in a picturesque location, all at a fair price. They also want first class care and attention to detail before, during and after their stay. This is where Philoxenia comes in.
Philoxenia is a state of mind and a way of life with which Greeks have been nurtured over the centuries. In more recent times, many have applied its principles in business ventures that make up what we today call the “tourism industry.” It is also a subject of anthropological and sociological study, and not beyond scrutiny; the notion that philoxenia is part of the “Greek DNA”.
Precisely because of this deeply rooted DNA we want to make every guest feel like a Greek, a Lerian, even if only for a few days. Because when you feel like a Lerian, you feel at home. You ARE at home. That is what we want to convey to as many people as possible. Because it is that very feeling of home, or better ‘Philoxenia’, that makes Leros our island, an island of the world!!
