My four friends and I had a great time in Ialyssos at the lovely Grandma house. It was just as the pictures describe, a pretty home with lots of character and a lovely patio area full of plants. There was a bbq in the patio and the kitchen had plenty of pots and pans for cooking, although a lack of sharp knives.

There was plenty of room with both single and double beds in two of bedrooms , so you could sleep more than 6 there. However you should be aware that one of the three bedrooms was a room which was accessed from the outside which was a bit strange. Instead of using that, we used the chillout area which had a double mattress as the third bedroom.

Elias was a good host, he offered to organise car hire for us and then mainly just left us alone to enjoy our stay, but quickly responded to texts. We were given a recommendation for a nearby taverna which proved to be incredibly great food and great value, so that was really good advice.

Ialyssos is relatively untouched by tourists (certainly at low season anyway). The neighbourhood is residential and quiet (apart from the village church, which chimed the hour and the half hour continuously and on Sunday made it clear we should be in church).

We weren't that excited about the local beach, which was on a flightpath and a bit basic. However on the east side of the island, to the north of Falaraki, the beaches were great. So we'd suggest that you would want a car if you stay at this place. Then you can go off an explore the island.

All in all, I'd recommend this place to others.