Where to begin? We, my husband, 10 year old son and I spent a week with Anastasia and her family. They were beyond helpful and gracious! From supplying us with tips on where to eat and which are the best beaches, to preparing breakfast with homemade fig marmelade, cheese in wine sauce, watermelon, and homemade cherry juice...it was fantastic. Anastasia met us at a supermarket and then we followed her to her home...which is actually a compound with beautiful walkways, olive and lemon trees, and a number of relaxing places to sit or lie down. Having artists in our family was a plus since Anastasia has her own studio on site and we were treated to some of her and her daughters' artwork. If you are looking for an energetic place, this is not for you since it is very quiet, but still quite close to Kos...only about a 10-15 minute drive, and about a 5 minute drive to a really great sandy beach. What was, for us, the best was the close proximity of a KH...it was right across the street!! We came during a heat wave (38-42 degrees) and so it was uncomfortable sleeping a few nights with no air conditioner, but we managed with the fans. Also, the shower was a bit too narrow with no protective curtain, so the room would get quite wet...but, here too, we managed. All in all, we had a restful, enjoyable and memorable time and plan to return...hopefully not in the heat of August. The five cats, two rabbits, and cute dog was an extra hit for our son.