Secreto is a beautiful, peaceful and spacious home to escape to. It's set in an idyllic location with a magnificent view, surrounded by olive trees, and the sound of cicadas, sheep and birds. We enjoyed cooking in the BBQ area and eating at the outdoor table under the vine, next to the rose bushes! The beds are comfortable and the large sliding doors open up the bedrooms to the garden. The air-conditioning made all the difference in the sizzling heat. We visited the lovely beaches nearby including Preveli, and snorkelled in the turquoise water. Shinaria beach was worth the scary drive along a winding road to get there! Plakias is a short drive away and has large supermarkets and a butcher (meat market) as well as a choice of great tavernas with views across the bay. Penny was an excellent host; she answered all my questions prior to the trip very quickly, and was kind enough to meet us at the house and make us feel very welcome. Thank you Penny for a lovely holiday!