John's house was a great place to stay in Ano Syros. I didn't get to meet John because he had to be in Athens, but he was in constant communication to give any tips or to answer any questions I had. He was an excellent host. The house is up on the hill, so you have to climb some steps to reach it, but it's worth it. It's been very well restored, it's great to stay in such a piece of history. The house is right on a little square with a small restaurant directly across with very kind people working there. The main street of Ano Syros is down the hill a bit, with some shops and some more cafes. Inside the house, you have everything you need to cook meals in the kitchen (oven, stove, pots, pans, etc.) and is fully equipped with wifi, A/C, TV, DVD player. I would definitely recommend staying here if you are visiting Ano Syros.