We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Alen. It was the perfect location for a relaxing family holiday. We did a fair bit of self-catering and the kitchen equipment is serviceable but sparse (we bought a few small items to supplement during our stay). If you are mostly eating out it won’t be a problem. A welcome basket with wine, pastries, local honey, a load of fresh fruit and milk were left for us which was very nice.
We traveled with a 14 month old and a cot and high chair were provided. A baby gate was not available, but the host offered to acquire one if necessary... we declined and just kept an eye on the baby. It was not an issue. Having a washing machine and dishwasher was great and we used these often.
We had trouble getting hot water in the morning. Nikolaos explained how to turn on the boiler but we never got it to work - probably user error on our part. Most days we showered in the evening using the solar heated water and that worked just fine for us.
The house was cleaned twice during our stay by a very lovely family. They came in the evening which generally worked well if going out for dinner (which we did those nights).
The nearby village offered some nice restaurants and a small market. Several shops and nice beaches are a short drive away (a car is essential staying here). We would recommend a visit to the nearby ancient ruins and Marathi Beach (great for little ones).