Everything about this place is really enchanting. When we arrived to Ano Syros, we were beyond amazed, it was so much better than we could ever imagined! Two weeks away in this medieval home flew by, and we will definitely be returning again. Yannis is a wonderful host, quick responses and is brilliant at giving advice on the island, and he taught us a lot of the history behind the settlement and the island too. We were lucky enough to have live music right outside our doorstep, which only happens twice a year in July, it was spectacular. Our time in Ano Syros was probably the most traditional Greek holiday you could get, and the locals are exceptionally friendly, everyone is willing to help or give advice. There are plenty of cafes and shops in Ano Syros, but Ermoupolis and other places on the island are also definitely worth the visit. There are many steps through the settlement, however we enjoyed the exercise as it had amazing views along the way. When we arrived, we were met by the housekeeper who was delightful and we later met Yannis when he was back on the island, and spoke a lot about the culture and history of our surroundings; we are extremely grateful for this experience and I encourage anyone else who is interested to do the same! (There is also an incredibly sweet white cat that visits the house occasionally, very very friendly and often kept us company while we sat having breakfast! There are many cats in Ano Syros cared for by the local vet and being an animal lover myself, made the holiday so much better!)