If you want a fancy, ultra-modern place, this is not for you. But for us, this house is a limitless bit of heaven on Earth. Down a small dirt road and then 15 meters of walking path through farmland, the house is set behind an old wooden gate 5 minutes outside the village of Halki. The lower floor of the building was constructed in the 16th Century with the upper floor added in the 1800s. The. Road stone-paved courtyard is surrounded by oleander, bougainvillea, lemon and olive trees, palms and sweetly scented jasmine. There is shade somewhere throughout the day. The kitchen gives you the option to cook local fare and have dinner in the courtyard or the second floor loggia. It's great to come home after visiting the main town or the beaches and sit down and relax. We stayed here several years ago and fell in love with the place. A local supermarket is just at the end of road. You can walk into the village for a wonderful traditional meal or make the 20 minute scenic drive to Chora and the many restaurants on the marina--just don't drink too much wine before your return trip. The most hospitable host met us at the airport, supplied supplies for the next morning's breakfast (we arrived long after the shops were closed) and there was champagne in the fridge. He met us again on the morning of our departure with cappuccino. We love this authentic beautiful home and will return again.