The house is really nice with a couple of terraces with some spectacular views. There's a few beaches within walking distance, Golden Sands being great for swimming. You'll probably want a car to reach the towns or North Western beaches when the wind blows from the South. The Island has some fantastic hiking trails which are very well sign-posted, as well as some ancient ruins (Agios Petros tower / Palaiopoli's sunken harbour). We found Vaggelis to be a more than excellent host, helping us with some advice about the house / getting around. There's a bakery and taverna near the house also. We didn't get round to trying the Taverna but hear it is very good.