This small traditional house is perfect for one or two persons who want to be closer to the mountains of central Naxos, in walking distance of the village of Chalki (good inventive food beyond traditional Greek fare, interesting shops and galleries) and within hiking distance of Filoti and beyond. The village of Kaloxilos is very quiet (save for the usual rural sounds of roosters, goats and donkeys), the church directly opposite the house lends an atmospheric feel to the neighbourhood, and best of all is the folkloric museum in another traditional house just 50ft away (closed during winter).
The house was spotless, great care was taken to provide most basic comforts, the linens were 100% cotton, and we were greeted by Polyvios's mother with a tray of fresh figs. (Did I mention the daily delivery at 10am, just in front of the house, of breads and pastries from the local bakery?) Polyvios was always reachable, before and during the stay, for all manners of questions and advice. We definitely recommend this house for anyone wants a different experience from Greek beaches and hordes of tourists (although with a car the gorgeous beaches of Plaka, Ayiassos and Mikri Vigla etc are only 25 to 30 minutes away -- as well as the port town of Chora).