The nearby beach is so vast (14km) that one can stay close to the hustle and bustle of the touristy area or relax miles away from civilization.
The area is also well known for the pine forest which is within 10 min walking distance from the house; a vast forest where you can spend many hours walking or cycling. A perfect place for kids, dogs, and horses. A lake nearby the house, where swimming is not allowed as it is being protected by the Ramsar convention for conservation, is a nature reservoir where you can see all kinds of beautiful birds and wild animals.
There is a small mini-market 600m from the house and a super market 15km (Lappa village) from the house.
As for taverns, Greece is full of them wherever you go.
The whole area is crime free and the neighbors very friendly; A quiet and safe area for kids and family.
Airport of Araxos is 5 km away, with charter flights directly from all major European Cities.
The nearest city is Patra (50km. 45' drive) which is the third most important city in Greece. It is a commercial city, as well as a cultural center with a vibrant night life, hundreds of different styles of taverns, bars, and night clubs. Its robust port connecting to the Ionian Islands and Italy by ferry.
Olympia, where the first Olympic Games took place in the 7th century BC, is 80 km away and about an hours drive. It is one of the most beautiful and intriguing places of ancient Greece, well worth visiting. A whole day is hardly enough for both the museum that exhibits the items found around the area and the archaeological place itself.