We stayed two weeks with our small family with two kids. The house was much better than expected. Great location and Beach. Kalamaki is a very calm and small village with very friendly locals and very excellent Restaurants and a huge beach. There is some small shops you can get every basics. Bigger purchases are available in Moires, 20 min drive. Manolis communication was great too! Responded fast, accurate and helpful. The water in the ocean is more for experienced swimmers (waves/rocks), for small kids there are some ponds of water at the beach and a bigger public pool in the village. To experience the area (Matala, Phaisos, etc), car is a must. I would definitely recommend.