Iulian was very helpful and accommodating. The place
Is not easy to find and not exactly central. But it is quiet and comfortable. A car is an absolute requirement, and a good navigation app such as Waze or Google maps, as the house in located in a maze of tiny, unnamed streets in a purely residential neighborhood. Bring whatever you like to amuse yourselves in the off-hours: there is no TV or radio, and very little in the way of distractions in Triovasalos. There is also no AC, so we showered frequently during the worst heat wave Greece had experienced in fifty years. And be prepared to eat out. The ‘kitchen’ is a hot plate, three pots and a coffee maker, a fine new fridge and enough utensils to scramble eggs or boil pasta. We enjoyed the bougainvillea-fragrant courtyard at night, but don’t use the outdoor shower, as it does not drain and the neighbors object to its water running into the street. How we enjoyed our stay was by finding our preferred beaches - we split our time between Pachena and Pollonia mostly, as they did not attract the same swarming crowds as their more famous, showy ilk like Sarakiniko and Papafragas - and by seeking out unusual attractions at night, such as a dance recital in the Ancient Theatre. The best restaurants tended to be a car ride away, although Plaka is in walking distance for the young and fit (about twenty minutes, all uphill). What I missed most this trip was the fish available in local restaurants. For whatever reason, whether overfishing or the heightened water temperature due to climate change, on this trip to Milos the restaurants did not have local fish on their menus, other than cephalopods, shrimp or sardines. And as for the ubiquitous grilled octopus and squid, well, if I wanted to eat rubber I could have stayed home and tossed an old Dunlop on the grill. None of this reflects on the Olive House. As I said, it was comfortable and quiet, if you can ignore the importunate stray cats on the verge of starvation, relentlessly howling and demanding food and attention. You will definitely experience the life of the real Greece here, beauty with warts. We had a pleasant time in the Olive House and were happy to return home.