We really enjoyed our stay at Antouanette's place. It was cosy as advertised but there was still plenty of space for two people. The views from the balcony are amazing and she did everything possible to ensure that our stay was an enjoyable one. A few general points about staying in Tinos/Armados: 1. First time visitors to the island are probably aware that it is pretty windy on Tinos in July and August. This did not bother us as we are not beachgoers, but it is certainly worth bearing in mind when selecting a ferry company to make the journey from Mykonos. We used Fast Ferries and were very glad we did, as those using smaller vessels had a much more unpleasant journey, and indeed a number of journeys were cancelled, leading to missed flights. 2. If you are not desperate to visit the beach, it is perfectly possible to stay in Arnados without hiring a car. There is a bus which runs from the port to Steni (a village the other side of Arnados) and back to the port all day, although the last one is at 6 and you would then have to rely on a 15 euro taxi ride to get back to the house. Indeed some of the buses go right past the steps up to Antouanette's place, but check the timetable as not all of them do, However, they do all stop at the monastery at the other end of the village, a 10 minute walk away, although the timings are a bit vague so don't use them to get to an urgent appointment! At 1.80 each way it is a very cost effective option, and indeed we noticed that a lot of Greek tourists use it as an informal sightseeing tour! 3. It is tempting to look down the hill and focus on everything which lies below Arnados, There is a very good café and restaurant in the next village (Dyo Choria), for instance, and obviously the port has numerous options. However, do have a look at Falatados and Steni as well in the other direction if you get the chance. There is a lovely little restaurant next to the church in the former, and an equally good option called Apodrasi in the latter. You can walk there although it is essentially the main road so not terribly walker friendly, or you can just stay on the bus..... 4. You can perfectly easily just stay in Arnados throughout if you are feeling really lazy! There are three places to eat a meal as well as a café, remarkable when you think of how small it is! However, make sure you buy provisions in the supermarket by the port beforehand, as there is very little by way of groceries in the immediate vicinity (although the aforemantioned café does sell a few basic provisions). Antonanette's place is a great option for a couple looking to get away from it all, and she has taken great care...