Just had a wonderful stay with four friends at Uri's place. We didn't meet Uri, but Anastasia, his property manager, met us upon arrival to show us the villa.
The villa itself is actually 2 parts front and back and we rented both since we had 5 people. Both villas are recently remodeled and are very clean and efficient. The front villa has a larger living area with 2 single beds and a small bedroom with a double bed. The bathroom and kitchen are small but very nice. The back villa is more of a studio with a single bed and double bed in one room. This villa has a larger kitchen and a spacious bathroom with a washing machine. Both villas have a rooftop terrace with their own jacuzzi and amazing views. This villa is located in the old town in Emporio near the Goulas Tower and the castle. We felt it was a more authentic option than a hotel. We had breakfast at an amazing little cafe, The Old Barbershop Cafe, just a 1 minute walk away. The owners are very welcoming and the coffee is great.
Now to one of the best parts of the villa stay, Anastasia, the villa manager. Anastasia went above and beyond everyday helping us book shuttles to and from the airport, getting us dinner reservations at the best spot for local cuisine, she gave us restaurant and activity advice, she also recommended a wonderful private sailboat tour with Barbarossa tours. (Btw- I highly recommend the sailboat tour) She was always available if I had a question or needed help with booking something. She just made the experience that much better.
I do recommend renting a small car, ATV, or scooter to get around the island. Taxis and shuttles get expensive. The villa is walking distance (5-6 minutes) from the terrific Cafe Desiderios, a great pizza place, a bakery, a supermarket and a few other restaurants. Please note you cannot park at the villa since it is in the old town. You must park above near the Tower or below near the cafe and walk approximately 5mins to the villa.