We really loved our stay in Joanna's place. Both she and her mother were lovely and very responsive. The place is in a great location, away from the tourist zone of Stalis. It sits on a corner and the bottom half of the home is in direct view of a public pathway and some small restaurant tables. This wasn't really much of a problem, as the mood is very mellow at the restaurant and in the area. The nicest part was the access to the ocean just a few steps away. It is a lava rock beach, but it has a stairway to access the water, which was clear and you could snorkel and see fish swimming.
The people in the area are very friendly. Anthony owns the little beach shop "Anna Maria," and he sells his own produced olive oil. The waiters at Romantic Corner restaurant wave and say hello.
The house has 2 bedrooms. The lower master bedroom does have a door that opens directly to the pathway so if you want privacy, you would need to keep the curtains closed. The upstair has two single beds, but opens onto a stunning rooftop terrace with amazing views of the water.
We had some minor plumbing issues, which Joanna and her mom were very responsive to addressing. They were very considerate about our time and worked to resolve them when we were out sightseeing.
We really enjoyed our stay. It is beautiful and relaxing.