We stayed at Villa Vathi for 5 days at the beginning of September. The house was lovely - as good as in the pictures without any disappointments. Very close to the beach as it says. We were three couples and we all enjoyed sitting on the balcony at night and playing games. The hosts were very helpful when needed. The Vathi area was lovely and quiet with nice and calm waters for swimming. There were a few tavernas to chose from and a nice bar/cafe. I would recommend if you want to stay in a quieter place and relax. We still had our excursions to the town and other beaches but we really enjoyed staying nearby, watching the stars and chilling.