We (M44/F45) stayed 8 nights in Smaragda art country house. Once arrived in Anatoli, we found the house fairly easily (Smaragda is sign posted in the village). We were welcomed by MS Koula who showed us the place and later on Ioana came to welcome us as well and brought us some bread, milk and butter which was a very nice touch. During our stay, both Ioana and mrs Koula were very pleasant and always attentive to our needs. The house was clean, decorated with taste and we felt at home straight away. We were pleasantly surprise by the fact that we didn’t have to go and buy some necessities like shower gel, shampoo, shaving cream, condiment for kitchen ect… everything you need is already there. The bedroom and the lounge are both good size and are both equipped with air conditioning which is efficient and fairly quiet. The lounge also has a chimney for those wanting to come in the winter. The kitchen and bathroom are of smaller size but still practical enough. The wifi worked very well (which is quite important as I did not have a cell reception up there). Outside there is a pleasant little patio with a table and two chairs where we ate daily. There is also a terrace on the roof top with beautiful views with again a table a two chairs but we didn’t find it convenient for meals as you have to go pass the gate out on the small street, up some stairs and pass another small gate to access it. Not a big issue but not so practical when you have a lot of stuff to carry. On this terrace there is also two sun loungers for those who like to burn their skin brown. The village is very quiet, a large number of houses are abandoned and in ruins awaiting for Ioana to renovate them to the same standard she did this one, but definitely not the place to stay for party people. There is one small restaurant which we went to on our first night but, without being bad, it’s not brilliant and I wouldn’t really recommend it. Anatoli is quite well located for those who want to explore the East, being around 40-45 from Lerepetra and Agios Nikolaos. Being quite high up the views are breathtaking. But be aware that you will have to drive at least 30mn to the nearest mini market in neo Anatoli. But for me the location really make sense for those who like walking/hiking. From the village itself you can follow trail in the mountain which are absolutely beautiful and in the summer the sent of thymes, sage and marjoram makes them even better. We don't usually go back twice to the same place but if we decide to go back it will be for this reason, maybe even in winter time… To conclude, we had a nice and relaxing time in Smaragda and would recommend it to those looking for...