There are two apartments in the same building, one above and set back a little taking advantage of the slope, each with their own parking and entrances so that you never really know there’s anybody else in the other apartment.
A short 1 minute walk to a tiny little harbor with 2 or 3 traditional fishing cottages that are let and a tiny beach. It is incredibly charming and became the setting for a movie the last day we were there. Pass that and another minutes walk takes you to Mytakas beach, a wide beach with another tiny holiday home at the far end and a kiosk with sun beds at the near end. I have no idea why this beach was so empty while others were packed, a lack of spectacular scenery? We would come home in the evening after visiting other beaches and still want a swim at Mytakas, its that inviting. On my last day I swam before 7 am when there’s no else around and dispensed with my swimsuit so I could avoid packing it wet. We walked along the coast in both directions, one hour west takes you to the popular white lunar landscape of Sarakiniko, with pirate caves, passing a few little secluded beaches in the way. One hour east takes you to a traditional fishing village that you can photograph from a distance but lots of warning and private signs made it clear to me they did not want lots of tourists intruding their privacy.
The house was spotless and we had a nice welcome of fresh apricots and two local craft beers in the fridge. Even 6 very fresh eggs from a friends chickens. The little veranda is delightful to sit out on for breakfast or after dinner. Its reasonably well equipped with the best soaps and shampoo (olive oil based) and Filios knows the island backwards so trust her advice. We took the round island yacht tour she recommend and it was way better than our expectations. Likewise places to go including restaurants, beaches, picturesque towns and museums. She goes above and beyond for her guests.