Efi’s place is so much more than you’d guess from the pictures; the kitchen is a tiled, cool place with pretty pots and pans, and lots of lovely touches. The dining / living area is huge, wonderfully cool (again, and we needed it), decorated with quiet chic which is livened up by Efi’s own beautiful patchwork (you think patchwork is a bit homey, oh, no, not in her hands it isn’t, it’s art) and a useful library of books in English and French as well as Greek (I think a couple in German too). The courtyard, overhanging with jasmine and honeysuckle is a fragrant, shady place for long breakfasts.... featuring the home made jams and lemonades Efi leaves in the fridge, and her own olive oil. The location, about 35 steps from the main square is just what we wanted, close to a load of restaurants (many good!), but still quiet. Best of all, Efi herself is a welcoming but non-intrusive host, erudite about her island, and able to share her affection for its treasures in a way that ensured that we’re already planning to go back, and we’re only on the ferry, leaving, now!