My son and I spend 14 wonderful days here in Juli. We enjoyed the beautiful cottage and the tranquility of the village.The owner, Richard Dawson, is friendly and helpful and knows the area well.
The Pelion peninsula is excellent for hiking. If hiking is your main reason for coming here, you should consider going in spring or fall, as the summer is too hot for longer walks. I would certainly recommend that you hire a car, because you will want to drive to various beaches and villages and when you need to get supplies for the fridge. If you are a timid driver, the last, steep drive up into the village might be a little intimidating.
Some of our favorite restaurants in the area were: Maria and Yorgos' cafe in the village, Paris' in Kala Nera and the restaurant at Sakia Camping next to Kala Gatzea.
We were not disappointed- the cottage is lovely and the whole area quite spectacular.