"Pros: My family and I had a wonderful holiday! The authentic houses are clean, comfortable and fully equipped. They are located in a beautiful spot in the Karavas valley and offer privacy and tranquility. A little zen paradise! You can cook yourself or enjoy a delicious meal in one of the nearby restaurants. You can get bread, good, fresh coffee and cookies nearby at the bakery. Via a path down you will be in cooling nature with running water, fruit trees and flowers within a few minutes. There is much to discover on the island of Kythira. From the most beautiful beaches, hiking trails and waterfalls to abandoned ruins and old, lively villages. What makes the island special is that you will find the original Greek way of life there because it is still relatively unknown to many foreign tourists. The people are very friendly and hospitable. In short: we enjoyed it immensely and would love to come back! Cons: Be aware that there is a slope down to get to the houses, but with a good rental car, maybe a 4 wheel drive is not a big deal." ~Ioanna

"Pros: A huge terraced garden with 5 different places to sit outside. Well equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Necessary flyscreens. You need to like cats and to feed them with food provided. Lovely views of the Peloponnese and all the shipping that passes by. Cons: Not applicable" ~Monica

"Pros: Perfect calm and gorgeous setting on the hill overlooking the small town and the sea. This house was beautiful inside and out and the perfect setting for unwinding in stillness. The view and outside areas are lovely and make it so we didn’t want to leave the house. But it’s only a short drive down to the town beach or a more wild and beautiful beach. Just take supplies with you because there is no market in town. The house has a nice kitchen for preparing meals. The hosts were really responsive and kind. I would travel back to the island for many reasons but also to stay at Athena’s house again. Made the end of our stay on Kythira perfect." ~Christine