This rustic and charming beach house was a gorgeous retreat for me on Patmos Island. Just over the hill from Skala (the main Port town where I came in via ferry boat), the apartment is located in a quaint little village on Meloi Beach. The space is an in-law unit that is connected to a larger, traditional home where a welcoming and generous Greek family lives. My local hosts were lovely people who made me feel right at home and Arky (the owner of the apartment and their cousin) answered all of my pre-move-in questions electronically from Australia through Airbnb messaging and even called me on my arrival day to make sure I wouldn't have any trouble finding the place. Staying at the Fotini house gave me a great insider perspective on the Greek way of life while still giving me plenty of quiet and privacy to relax. I highly recommend this unique and special spot for anyone who is interested in staying somewhere with more character and culture than a hotel can provide. Lula – the Grandmother of the family – made me amazing Greek coffee and always greeted me with kindness and a huge smile. Her daughter Chris helped to arrange a scooter rental for me at a good price (which was even dropped off for me at the house by the rental company) and gave me tips for places to visit on the island. Chris and her brother help to maintain and clean the apartment and take care of the fig trees and other crops that grow right next to the family residences. Lula is a big animal lover with two adorable and friendly dogs and several sweet cats and kittens, and she also has two well behaved grandkids who live and play around the property so the place is really full of life. The apartment has a fully equipped, private kitchen and a cozy, large bedroom – both with beautiful views of the ocean, boats, and grazing horses and donkeys in the front yard. One of my favorite spots on the property was the beautiful cliff-side, outdoor seating area where I liked to sit to read a book, drink my coffee and watch the sunset. The shower had great water pressure and an easy to use hot water system for the attached, private bathroom. I loved the little bathroom window that faces out onto the bay; it felt like I was showering under the stars there at night. :) There is even a brand new washing machine in the apartment and plenty of clothes lines outside to hang your clothes dry in the sun. The house is far enough away from Skala to feel peaceful and remote, but just a four minute walk (or one minute scooter ride) to Meloi beach for swimming and sun bathing, and less than a ten minute ride from Skala Square. Just off Meloi beach is a large family owned open air cafe that had amazing, fresh Greek food, decent coffee,...