My husband, 7-year old son, and I spent five days at Joke and Tonno's home in Ano Tombra. It was not enough. I could find countless hikes, views, and explorations to occupy me. The house, even with its respectful and authentic nod to the ways people lived in this village generations ago, has been made very comfortable and stylish. There are even areas within the property to explore: various levels and terraces and gardens reaching out in all directions and clinging to the side of the mountain.
Both early morning and late night are prime times to sit on the balcony and listen to the birds, bugs and various distant farm animals living their lives. And when the mood for letting the world back in becomes strong, there is a solid internet connection and, in less than half an hour, Gytheio sits on the coast with its shops and restaurants and life-- even during this covid summer. But that need is short-lived because the abandoned village that the house is part of is mysterious and filled with history waiting to be learned, and the overgrown donkey paths linking what was once a community are excellent hiking paths leading to summits with 360 degree views and amazing acoustics. I cannot wait to see this place at various times of year.