The house probably has the very best view of any house in Ano Petali, right at the top of the village, just below the large landmark Church of Ioannis. The terrace is truly lovely. 180 degree village, countryside, sea and mountain views looking south. Protected from the prevailing northerly winds, and from the sun in the afternoon and evening.
It's a well, equipped, characterful apartment, with lovely stone flagstones and wooden beams. Nice kitchen, with a great view from the sink over the terrace, and a big modern fridge freezer. By Greek standards, a good shower with very hot water. Comfortably large living/bedroom, also with those fabulous views and a separate balcony. Very nicely furnished, with two large chests of drawers and enough hanging space. The shutters work and mean the room doesn't get flooded with light at dawn. Really handy having a separate small bedroom which we used to keep luggage/bags/shoes etc. The photos don't do the house justice.
The house is a picturesque 0.3 mile or 0.5 km down 300 gradual steps to the beginning of the Steno (main street) in Apolonia. It's 10 minute exercise walking up at a slow pace. A similar distance to Artemonas main square, again with steps up and down. The neighbouring house (Sailing House) has a terrace which adjoins the house: if there were noisy guests next door it wouldn't be quite so good. The wi-fi didn't work to begin with, but this was fixed. Despite insect plugs and coils, we couldn't eliminate the mosquitos, and we got bitten a lot.
My wife and I adored the house. If we were to come back to Sifnos we really wouldn't want to stay anywhere else.
We have stayed for 2 weeks each on 16 different Greek islands. Of those 16, Sifnos may not have the very best Chora, the most gorgeous beaches, and the most mind-blowing landscape. But is probably the best all-rounder. I'm a harsh marker, but I'd say 10/10 for the superb walks (esp the big loop around Profitas Ilias, and up to the summit) and trail running. 10/10 for the many open and perfectly restored churches. 9/10 for the great food. 8/10 for the lovely landscape. 8/10 for the excellent bus service. 7/10 for the numerous pretty white villages. 7/10 for the easy journey from the airport. 6/10 for the good beaches (we liked wild Vroulidia and plush Vathy best). 5/10 cost; it was a little expensive but not Santorini/Mykonos.
Thank you Dioni for sharing your lovely house! We had a truly wonderful two weeks there.