We had a very good time in Koutsouras and Manos and his wife were great hosts, providing us with everything needed and even filled the fridge with fruits, yoghurt and wine to welcome us. Communication before and during the stay went smoothly and it was no issue that we needed to cancel some nights in advance. The apartment is a typical holiday apartment and exactly as seen on the pictures. We didn't really spend a lot of time inside though as our favorite spot was the balcony that goes out towards the ocean - fabulous, you could just sit there in the evening have a glass of wine, listen to the waves and watch the stars. The area itself might not seem very attractive at first sight but there is a quiet little pebble bay just next to the apartment and some bigger beaches close by. Supermarkets, bakeries and good restaurants all in walking distance, some good hikes in the area as well and Ierapetra and Makrygialos are easy to get to if you need a bigger town or feel like partying ... all over recommendable and a good spot to explore the southeast/south of the island.