The house is exactly as it is described on AirB&B a ‘lovely traditional House in Chorio’ full of interesting artefacts and pictures that reflect Symi of the past.
We have just bought a small house ourselves just up the steps from this AirB&B and I am sure our friends and family will stay here in the future as our house is too small to accommodate them.
The area is very peaceful and still holds the charm of Chorio, Symi as it was 30 years ago, the first time I visited and fell in love with the island, I was younger then and used to walk to different beaches and coves of the island, first passing through the upper areas of the town to find the paths out. It is still a maize of small alleyways and courtyards but once you find the easier way down to the bars and tavernas in Chorio, it only took us 20 minutes down to the harbour and Yialos. This was pointed out to us by Ian, a personal friend of ours but acts as the meeter and greeter when Phivos or his mother Maria is not on the island in person. Our return to the house was always by bus from Pedi or Yialos to Chorio or sometimes higher up to the stop that is near to the museum, then a short but not strenuous walk.
The house has a cool courtyard covered by a grape vine to provide ample shade as well as other lush plants such as banana’s. Very rare to find in houses that are for rent. The upper terrace has wonderful views of Pedi valley and the mountains of Turkey behind but it was so hot, 45 degrees C when we stayed that we did not use it but the house even at these abnormally hot temperatures remained cool with an air con unit and ample fans to keep the cooled air moving in the main salon.
An extremely well equipped kitchen with a full sized cooker if one wanted to cook.
I highly recommend this AirB&B for a couple that wants to experience true Symi and escape the hustle,bustle and noise of Yialos and the harbour.