The house is situated in Apeiranthos, a beautiful mountain village far from the hustle and bustle of Naxos-town and the more touristy parts of the island. Although the village is well on the tourist track, it still has the vibe of a genuine and ancient way of live. The house itself is very quiet, and stays cool even in the heat of summer. It has been lovingly restored to its original state, whith all modern comforts: a fully equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom, washing machine and comfortable beds. We stayed with our family of five and had ample space. The photos on the website really don't catch the atmosphere of the place. Because the house is up on the mountain, getting to the beaches should not be your priority: the nearest beach (a nice, laidback affair at the small harbour of Moutsouna) is still a half hour ride, down, on a twisting mountain road, full of hairpin turns—there is a daily bus in summer. The terrain however offers many opportunities for excellent and spectacular walks: to the top of the mountain Fanari, to monasteries looking like fairytale castles, or to the beautiful valley of Chalki where you can visit the most amazing churches. Staying at Ilias' lovely place thus gives one a sense of being in touch with the true spirit of life on the cycladic islands. Ilias was also a really welcoming and helpful host.