We spent 12 days on beautiful Skopelos island and loved our house on the hill overlooking the town. The balcony off the upstairs bedroom afforded us a spectacular view of the town and its port and the surrounding mountains, all over the tops of the numerous olive trees around the house. The house was clean and well-furnished, with some beautiful pieces crafted by our host, Babbis, who is a carpenter with a shop in town. Our hosts, Thaleia (who also has a clothing and gift shop in town) and Babbis were warm and friendly and helpful, whether it came to recommending restaurants, beaches, or hikes in the surrounding mountains. Skopelos town is a short walk and even shorter drive away, and there is free parking in the port, so one can easily spend a late evening in town and get home in no time. Nevertheless, we used our kitchen frequently so we wouldn't have to eat out constantly and enjoyed slow evenings on the living room sofa or up on the balcony watching the sun set and the stars come out. The house is equipped with air conditioning, but the breezes up on the hill kept the house cool so we never had to use it. To conclude, we highly recommend this house for both long and short stays on the island of Skopelos.