Overall the place is amazing value for money. The location is good, every location of interest is in (manageable) walking distance (e.g. Old Market, the Venetian port, Nea Chora beach...). It's in quiet neighbourhood and the cafes/restaurants are close and not overcrowded.
The Koum Kapi beach is visible as soon as you exit the apartment (less than 1min walk), but it's very small and we never really went there. We did however like walking by it and having breakfast there. (Estrella, Nice and BeerRaki places have some good options!)
As for the apartment, it's on ground level, so you can expect some bugs entering, however there is a net over the yard door to prevent it. There are no windows except the one that's integrated in the entry door, and the yard door. Both of them are tinted & translucent, so no privacy worries, and you have enough daylight come in.
The yard itself is shared with other households, but it is separated from the street so it feels safe. We had no problems leaving our stuff there to dry (overnight as well), and there are chairs and table provided so you can sit outside. The neighbours seem really nice, but apartment right next door is also for rent, so it can be noisy depending on who's currently renting. The walls provide great sound isolation, but not doors – you can still hear if people are loudly talking in the yard.
Couple things to be aware of:
- The humidity in the apartment is high, so make sure you leave the fan on in the bathroom after showers
- The internet is a bit slow
We had great experience with the host, Marina was super responsive and was there for any questions we had, not only those related to the apartment. She helped us find some local gems (a weekend pop-up market with great veggies & fruits at great prices) and a clinic nearby for PCR tests.