This is an exquisite house that allows one to step back in time to the 19th century on Symi. An old captain’s house (whose photo is in the living room), it has been beautifully restored, with gorgeous floor boards and ornamental wall and ceiling paintings in almost every room. It has many lovely rooms furnished in the traditional greek style but with elements of artistic modernity (hand painted dining chairs) that delight…The traditional kitchen is stocked with delicious local delicacies, including everything you would ever need for breakfast, while in the elegant bathroom there are many bath products from Korres and Apivita to try. The terrace in the back, with its small herb garden, is a nice haven in the afternoon heat while the view from the front terrace is breathtaking, and a perfect place to drink wine, read a book or watch people promenading on the Kali Strata. Thalia is a very warm and welcoming host who made us feel at home and gave us many tips for enjoying the island. A shout out also for the Poseidon boat trip and captain Yannis, which was one of the highlights of our trip. We cannot wait to return!