Staying at Asterope makes up for the lack of time travel. It is magical, and just the kind of picture-perfect place you want to stay in when choosing to visit Symi for more than one day (a must!). The house is in perfect condition, spotlessly clean, excellently located, and oozing with the personality and charm you'd expect given that you're on a post-card island. Maria has done an excellent job of renovating the house, ensuring that the new never crowds out the old personality of the house. Pay attention to the shutters, bolts, and windows when you stay there - they are all traditional, and they all work perfectly - a sign of an extremely well-kept old house.