Have you seen the pictures of Chara and Constantine's house? Well, it's even better than that. The place is paradise, true heaven. Being able to choose between the infinity-pool, with its breathtaking view, and the sea, just a few meters below, is a luxury. For those who like to cook (as was our case), the kitchen is well-furbished and it's a real pleasure to prepare meals there. The dining-area by the pool makes you want to enjoy them for hours too, as well as a few drinks on the sofas by the side. Every little detail inside the house is elegant and convenient and makes you feel really at home. The master bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, while the other room can use another one on the first floor. On the ground-floor, there are two real mattresses in a part of the living-room that you can isolate from the rest thanks to some curtains. We used it as a regular bedroom for two and slept very well there, using the bathroom and shower on this floor. In average, there was a total of 6 people in the house, which proved to be very comfortable for such a group. Our stay was also made enjoyable because Chara and Constantine were always very quick to answer our queries and help. They had left a delicious meat-pie for us to eat on the first night, as well as a bottle of wine, in case we didn't have time to go food-shopping upon arrival. A neighbour showed us the way from the ferry to the house (which was truly necessary), and came back a few days later to offer pita-bread and home-made ice-cream. From this part of the island, you are close to Karthaia (ancient city and wild beach) or you can go watch the stunning view from Aghios Simeon, an old monastery. The beaches of Poisses, with its Greek taverna, and of Koundouros, with a good restaurant (though more crowded) can be reached through easy roads. Ioulida, the main city, is also reasonably close, and has a few good restaurants too. However, if your goal is to go clubbing every night or even to try a lot of different restaurants and bars, then you might prefer staying closer to the port, in Korissia or Vourkari. It's a 35-min drive on mountainous roads, not exactly the kind of road you want to drive on after a dinner and drinks. Renting a 4WD is advisable on Kea, since the roads to the most beautiful beaches are unpaved. And also, pretty impressive. The same goes for the access to the house: you owe its uncanny view to its location, at the end of a very steep road, some parts of it unpaved. That would be the only point i would put the stress on: beware if you are afraid of heights, and of driving on steep roads. Otherwise, it's the garantee to reach the perfect place to chill, in all tranquillity. Which, for us, was...