The host Manolis, made us feel most welcome and was extremely helpful with location maps for fishmongers and garages. The property's photographs and description are most accurate, which don't give justice to the large external terrace, which provides shade with views to the northern coves over roof tops and tree canopies. Istron has a few supermarkets to choose from as well as a good bakery all within walking distance and restaurants (which were not visited). Parking off the lane is just below the terrace with olive trees offering welcome shade for cars. There are 3 local beaches, all within walking distance, one is quieter another is severed with cafes etc with a mixture of sands and small pebbles. Agios Nikolaos is within a 20 minutes drive, with other beaches along the way.