I very much enjoyed my stay at Frederick’s enchanting house. It is a place with distinct character, flanked by gardens (including an intimate little courtyard with a riotous bougainvillea off the main bedroom where you can have your morning coffee) and located at the edge of a hillside village. The location provides not only a sense of seclusion (the only direct neighbors I had were a handful of goats grazing in a field) but also the most astonishing views of the surrounding hills, the sea and the whitewashed houses of the village of Artemonas.
The stone farmhouse, lovingly restored with respect for local tradition and decorated with elements that recall its history (such as threshing tools), is generously equipped. I found more towels than I ever expected and all the basics of a decently stocked kitchen (including a set of wine glasses!). And if you do decide to cook, a large—and shaded—stone table outside the house is a wonderful place to have meals.
The location is a feature of the house worth noting before booking. As Frederick notes in his description, the house is about a 4-minute walk from the nearest parking—up stone steps and then along a short path. For me the charm of the house and the stillness and grand views it affords were well worth the sole inconvenience of schlepping my luggage (I was here for a long stay, so I had a lot) to the parking lot when checking out.
Frederick was a welcoming and solicitous host, even though obligations in France meant he was unable to meet me personally. He arranged, however, for someone to meet me and bring me to the place. It was nice to find pairs of slippers and a note from Frederick waiting for me in the house. He texted me a few times to check if I needed anything.
I would certainly stay here again.