We had a lovely time staying in the Stone House in the mountains. The views were amazing, a real rural retreat. We spent 10 days exploring the island, mostly via the Andros Routes which have recently been restored (a great map is available) and are now well marked. All are fairly easy drives from Arni. We definitely recommend hiring a car: you'll need one if you want to eat out. We went out of season for the Spring flowers which are beautiful and well worth enduring the odd chilly night for.
Sandy is a fantastic host with in-depth knowledge of the island. A kind and generous soul with a heart of gold, she currently looks after around 20 dogs, 30 cats, 4 donkeys and a mule and yet still has time to care for her guests. We can only add our praise to all the other lovely reviews here and urge you, if you love animals, mountain air, rustic living, starry skies, hiking scenic trails and a healthy dose of peace and quiet, to book a stay at the Stone House. You will not be disappointed.