We loved this cottage so much we wanted to buy a stavlos for ourselves! This is the perfect location for seeing southern Karpathos, the most beautiful island we have yet visited in the Aegean. The stavlos has been refinished by Marianna and family in a very tasteful way, in keeping with the traditional style. It was very relaxing being just outside the village of Menetes, and the night skies there are indescribably beautiful. Marianna herself is very charming, friendly, and helpful. She went far above and beyond what we hoped for and really made this island home for us. I could not recommend Sitarena Cottage enough! (though keep in mind that it is out in the country -- we loved it for the quiet and scenery, but if you want something close to the nightlife or easy walking distance to beaches you should consider somewhere else or get a car)