Eleni's white nature sanctuary was better than I had expected. Not that my time on this island was easy - it is a special island. I call it obsidian island because it is a source of this black volcanic glass, which has great healing power and the ability to bring to the surface things that are hidden. But this has nothing to do with Eleni's house directly, so I'll get back to the property itself. It is a traditional house, beautified to the maximum with passion, a unique blend of masculine/feminine, containing everything one could possibly need during the stay. EVERYTHING! It felt like staying in one of those Elle Deco homes - a place of beauty and love. Its charm comes from the rustic touches, such as the stone floor, the old split doors and the overall simplicity of the place.
The house is detached and located in a village. Surrounded by village life, olive trees, fruit trees, roosters/chickens, cats, some dogs and other incredible little creatures, this is as close to nature as you are going to get, I think, while having the luxury of living in a house. The myriad of stars, along with the milky way, can be seen at night and when the moon was full it felt like someone was shining a light into the bedroom. Herbs I picked from the garden made for some delicious pasta and when it got cold, there were plenty of blankets and a portable heater to keep me warm.
But above all, Eleni and her brother made my stay here incredible because they are people that have a heart and whatever I had a problem with, there was a solution - a super fast one at that. This was the best place so far in my 33 days in Greece and I would definitely return. Highly recommended.