The monastere is a truly amazing and enchanting place. The sight from the terrasse leaves you breathless every time you come home and the little village of Plaka is charming and lively at night. The neighborhood and the villages around are very charming as well and the island is overall something of a gem. Coming from New York we found exactly the change of scene we were looking for in Greece.
Jean-Vital, the owner, is really helpful and of great advises when it comes to restaurants and so on. Even though only my wife and myself were staying at the monastere, I can imagine it would have been amazing to stay with a couple of friends. I would recommend this place anytime.