Being a travel blogger, I've been fortunate enough to have travelled to almost every corner of the globe. And through my travels, I'm reminded how many people lose touch with why it is they travel. For me, travelling is not only about destressing and exploring new places, but its also about connecting with locals. This is exactly why I picked this Airbnb. It's perched amongst residential apartments in Platanias and above shops along the main road. So you'll be completely surrounded by locals.
The apartment has everything you need. A fully equipped kitchen which we used for breakfast only, two lovely balconies (one overlooking the car park and one overlooking the main road), and also a washing machine which is totally necessary if you're staying 5 days or longer.
If you're running online businesses like I am, then you'll wish the internet speed could be a little faster. And if you're sensitive to noise, it does get a little loud when the shops under the apartment close at night (around 10 or 11pm). It also gets loud on the main road. So you'll need to close the windows (one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom) and bedroom balcony door which faces the main road.
Oh, and if you love animals like me don't forget to say hello and feed all the feral cats in the car park. And they're not homeless! They just prefer to live there and they are well taken care of by a lovely local lady who lives in the same apartment block.
And lastly, the location is just perfect. Less than 3 minutes walk from the beach and plenty of restaurants, shops and cafes to choose from. Also, very easy access to the highway if you want to explore the rest of the island.