Outstanding experience at the Lions house! Incredible views over the island and out west over the Aegean, as well as overlooking the famous Lion of Kea. Most of the major hiking trails, for which Kea is renowned, are easily accessible. The house itself is a gem, built 30 years ago by an architect who used classical methods and design to this beautiful stone home, the current owners have added all you could possibly need in modern convenience and comfort. One thing to note is that access requires parking part way and walking the rest via a footpath that follows the terraced landscape: the house lies within a protected zone which makes any disruptions to the original landscape illegal. But if you are here to hike and appreciate the natural beauty of Kea, this house is exactly where you want to be. A final note on the owners, Elly and Yiannis: two wonderful people who went way out of there way to help me as I arrived having lost my luggage. With their help, the bag was found and placed on the ferry to Kea. As is the case everywhere, you need to know people to get anything done, and if you find yourself in need on Kea, Elly and Yiannis are who you want to know !! I'll be back, and hope you go too.