Our trip was so much better due to staying at Anthousas. Even though still within Mandraki, it felt like living on a remote hilltop farm. Note that it is not directly accessible by car and there’s lots of steep stairs to be climbed, so I wouldn’t recommend it for families with babies or people with mobility issues. Thankfully, Anthousa had arranged for us to be picked up at the port and to get help bringing our luggage to the room :) The room was gorgeous, stylish and cool despite the crazy heat outside. We could pick figs and cactus fruits from the garden in front of our room, and there is a laundry room with everything you need to do your own laundry but also to pick up fresh linen and towels if needed. There is also a cleaning service so you get fresh linen and a room cleaning anyway :) 100% worth it!