It's a hike to get there but you get used to it and once you're there you won't want to leave. I found the there was so much to look at going up and down to the port (to catch the morning boat to the amazing beaches) that I forgot how many steps there were still to go. Once there the views are absolutely spectacular and you're right amongst the real village life. The bed is super comfortable with lovely linen. The whole place is so so achingly stylish, yet understated and simple and Chloé has surpassed herself with obsessive attention to detail. Perhaps a guilty pleasure (they're English!) but I loved going to the Olive Tree about half way for breakfast and a picnic salad to go for lunch. The food is great and the ladies are long time Symi residents, friendly, helpful and very relaxed.