We were expecting some really nice, but we were still very pleasantly surprised! This was purely exquisite! The house itself sits atop a hill with a great view to the sea. It is of simple and minimalist aesthetics on the outside, very much in line with the Cycladic architecture. The interior is done beautifully too, with a light and "summery" look and feel to it. There is an extensive and very interesting library and lots of also very interesting music (at least for my tastes!). This is a house that people actually live in, so it has EVERYTHING you could possibly want, not only on your vacation but in your "real life". On top of that, the owner has taken care to include more stuff that might be of interest to the guests, like foodstuff and plenty of water, beach stuff and even books to take with you to the beach. Cereal, honey, tomatoes, coffee, sugar, jams, pasta, nuts, you name it, there was literally a wall covered with stuff like that and even fresh fruit and cheese in the fridge. Very, very thoughtful and a nice as well as practical touch. The owner himself is one great guy! Soft spoken and very kind and discreet, the kind of guy you want as you landlord. He was very helpful when we came in, gave us tips for the island and a printed list of rules for the house. Couldn't have asked for anything more! We recommend it wholeheartedly and unreservedly!