The apartment is just as described and is a wonderful stay. However, what was more important for my husband and I was how we were treated. Greg and his brother Alex acted as if we were family from the moment we arrived. Alex waited for us at the airport when our plane was delayed and offered to take us to a buffet restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes when we got in late. They helped us arrange for a scooter rental (though if you plan to go farther than around town, I highly recommend a car. ) They also personally escorted us, not only to the rental office, but to the gas station to fill up as well. Regardless of what may be happening in Greece at this time, our vacation was entirely untouched. As we have a bank card from the US, we had no trouble getting money from the ATMs. All of the shops and restaurants were carrying on as norm rest assured, the summer season is in full swing in Rhodes. All of Greg and Alex's suggestions for activities and meals were spot on. There is a lovely little restaurant near the flat that had wonderful food. A friend of theirs runs a wonderful ice cream shop nearby. The brothers also hosted a meal for us in their home. It was the best meal we had on Rhodes! We met some wonderful ladies who were renting the apartment next to ours and went touring around the island with them the next day. Rhodes is amazing and this apartment is the perfect home base! There are several grocery shops close by, though if you arrive on a Sunday as we did, be prepared for most shops to be closed. The beach and Old Town are easy walks from the flat as well.
The only notes I have are small. It would have been nice to have screens on the doors to the balcony, so that we could keep them open at night without mosquitoes biting us. (This was easily solved by shutting the doors and turning on the air conditioning instead.) Also, it should be noted that the balcony is east facing, which makes for incredible sunrises, but it is a touch hot in the morning for breakfast. By noon, the sun rises up enough to shade the balcony for the rest of the day and evening. You also are treated to magical moon rises over the sea in the evenings! :)
There is no doubt in my mind as to where I would stay if I am lucky enough to go to Rhodes again. Greg and Alex were lovely, genuine people who went out of their way to make our visit special. (They even arranged a taxi to take us to the ferry upon our departure.) Rhodes is in full swing, untouched by any of the politics of the country and Greg's apartment is a home away from home!