My husband and I spent a week at Ioanna's house, together with 2 of our friends (another couple). The house, with its terraces, is simply magical. The furniture, the decorations, all the details are flawless, exactly as shown in the presentation pictures. You find all the amenities you could possibly need. The sea view and the general feeling of the terraces are so amazing that we ended up spending most of the afternoons there (otherwise, there's plenty of places to visit in the area). The village is very charming, especially nice to walk around as the sun sets. The local taverna is a must for anyone who loves greek food and authentic experiences.
The drive to be beach takes about 20 minutes for Myrtos and between 30 to 40 for the beaches east of Irapetra (Agia Fotia was our favorite, but all are beautiful). We found the mountain road from Anatoli to be very pleasant and quite relaxing, as there's virtually no traffic and the views are beautiful.
There's not enough I can say about how gracious a host Ioanna is, we greatly enjoyed meeting and talking to her. She knows everything about the area and can offer you the best tips. All in all, the week spent in Anatoli is becoming our most cherished experience in Greece (out of more than a dozen wonderful times) and we recommend it to anyone looking for natural beauty and an authentic experience.