I stayed for a whole month (march) during off-season in the apartment of Maria and Manolis and it couldn’t have been better. The definite highlight of the apartment is the big balcony with the ocean and sunrise view. The place has everything you need, a sandwich maker, coffee machine and a washing machine! Maria and Manolis are the sweetest people, Manolis waited for me when I arrived late at night and showed me how everything worked and they even brought over a cake and Maria sent me some recommendations for the island. They are always there if you need help! Kolymvari itself is a cute little town with a supermarket, gas station and restaurants (could recommend Diktina) and if you are lucky you can meet the local cat gang in the neighbourhood ;) From here you can easily drive to Falassarna, Balos and Elafonisi in less than an hour. Hope to come back one day!