Charming little house for rent, peaceful neighborhood near the harbor

If I could sum up our stay here in one word, it would be 'idyllic'. The island is picture-postcard pretty and the house was charming – beautifully presented (the bathroom wouldn't feel out of place in a boutique hotel) and with decorative touches that made it feel like a home-from-home. You can tell the owners love this place and stay here themselves, giving it warmth and comfort far superior to a standard rental. The kitchen was really well equipped too and we really appreciated the detailed welcome pack, which clearly explained how everything works, not just in the house, but also on the island, eg, the tourist tax, recycling, where to park your car before you get the ferry. The owner – who was really quick to respond to any questions and super-helpful – even emailed us this in advance, so we could plan ahead. Also included were recommendations for where to eat, drink and visit, and it was brilliant to have that insider knowledge. We found the house was the perfect base from which to explore the island – entirely by bike, which we loved – being just a few minutes' ride to the nearest (gorgeous) beach and the harbour, yet just far enough from the hustle and bustle to be peaceful and private. Oh yes, the kids would be upset if I didn't mention how much they loved the table tennis table, also provided!