I have to admit that I was a little worried after reading the last review of the apartment, but we had already booked it and decided to go anyway, and we didn’t regret it. We had a very good experience in the small studio. It is true that the windows are small and at a rather low height, but the apartment is large and confortable. The rooftop and first floor patios are common use with the large apartment, but we had our own chairs and table and never had to fight to have our place. As a matter of fact, we were lucky to really get along very well with the people that had rented the other apartment. It is always a matter of what we want, but we really like to meet other people, so it was not a problem for us to have neighbors. And when we wanted intimacy, the place was large enough so that we could find our little quiet place. The rooftop patio has an amazing view and the sunrises from there were memorable.
Maria was also very friendly and took the time to explain to us where were the best places to visit and how to get there. She was also very responsive when we contacted her.
Kastri is in the middle of the island, you really need a car if you want to stay there, but the good thing is that from there you can go anywhere in a small amount of time. There are 3 tavernas and a « mini-mini-market » (with really only the basic stuff) at walking distance from the apartment.
We were there at the end of September, so I don’t know if it is always the case, but some markets were open only from 8:00 to 12:00 so it is advisable that you get some food and water prior to take the ferry to Gavdos!!!
All in all, a very good experience and we would recommend it without hesitation, if you are aware that the common patios are… common, and windows are small, you should enjoy it too!!!