We enjoyed our stay in both the house and Symi. The house is exactly as described. It was nice to stay in a more traditional house after the often souless studio apartments in Greece. We were there at the start of November and there was enough open locally; supermarket,butcher, fruit and veg shop, bakery, restaurants and a couple of bars all within a couple of mins walk. Locals were all so friendly and so genuine in their welcome, even at the end of the season. Johnny responded very quickly and his uncle kindly met us at the ferry. Would definitely recommend to friends.