Maria was a very gracious host. Her communication was clear and prompt, and she was always available and willing to help if she could. For example, my sandal broke, and she found me a needle and thread to fix it with! She has a clear passion for sharing her culture with guests. Archanes was a fantastic place to stay - it's fairly small with a traditional feel, but still quite lively with local amenities.
The house is lovely and has clearly had a lot of thought and effort put into it. It was also very clean. It was sometimes a bit noisy, but this is the nature of the windows opening onto the courtyard! Our only frustration was that laundry facilities were listed under amenities, but these were not available. Maria arranged for us to have our laundry sent out when we asked about it, which cost €20. It would have been good to know about this ahead of time so we could have prepared.
Overall, it was a very positive experience to stay in this beautiful place. Maria and her family are clearly proud of their home and happy to welcome you into it!